The Department has both sworn police officers and non-sworn public safety officers, who serve as dispatchers. Police officers respond to criminal, security, fire, and EMS emergencies. All Point Park University police officers are sworn and certified under the Municipal Police Officers' Training Academy (ACT120). All have Pennsylvania certification in CPR, AED, and first aid, with some officers cer
tified at higher levels of medical training. The Police Department is at work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide a safe, secure living and learning environment for the University community. Police officers are on duty 365 days a year and provide immediate response to emergencies on campus. This page is not monitored 24 hours a day. For emergencies, please call 412-392-3960. General inquires may be e-mailed to [email protected]. Mission Statement
Point Park University is an urban university campus, well integrated into a vibrant City of Pittsburgh community, which offers students, faculty and staff access to a wonderfully diverse cultural experience. The Department of Public Safety offers comprehensive safety and security services to all valued members of our Point Park community and works vigilantly with our city, county, state, and federal public safety partners. Crimes occurring on campus are reported to the Public Safety Department, Police Division, when appropriate and when required by law. The Department of Public Safety maintains an excellent relationship with the City of Pittsburgh Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services, and Emergency Management Agency. Value Statement
SERVICE TO THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY
We value the opportunity to provide service in a manner which is fair, courteous, responsive and efficient. An attitude of respect for the protection of the worth, dignity, and the rights of all we serve is the foundation of our department. Our belief is that members of the Department of Public Safety are committed to providing dedicated service through effective law enforcement, community partnerships, programming, and diligence to duty.
