The Campus Safety Department reports to the Vice President of Administration and Finance and works closely with the Operations and Maintenance Department.
Safety is a primary concern in the maintenance, groundskeeping, and lighting on campus.
Campus Safety also works closely with the Office of University Life and other University offices to ensure that safety policies and procedures are uniformly executed and conveyed in a clear and consistent fashion to students, faculty, and staff. The Safety Department enjoys an excellent working relationship with the City of Chester Police Department, which has primary police jurisdiction for the Main Campus. All matters brought to the attention of Campus Safety are investigated to determine appropriate action and victims of possible crimes are given the opportunity to report the incident to the local police department. The University also works closely with Pennsylvania State Police and other enforcement agencies. The safety officers do not carry weapons.