Our jurisdiction is limited to the land, structures, streets, roadways, parking facilities, and all other property and facilities under the control of the Oregon State Board of Higher Education that have been designated for the use of Portland State University. Public safety officers are men and women trained and certified through the Board of Police Safety Standards and Training-Campus Public Safety Academy.
Officers also attend other training courses offered by local law enforcement agencies.
Officers are commissioned with probable cause arrest authority granted by Oregon Revised Statutes. Officers enforce all regulations and laws, both of the University and the State of Oregon, as well as applicable City ordinances.