The offices are staffed by police officers who are certified by the State of New Jersey and sworn with full police powers. The public safety offices also are staffed by security officers, who are certified by the College and University Public Safety Administrators Academy of New Jersey. These public safety professionals respond to a wide variety of calls for help, from medical emergencies to crimes in action. Foot and vehicle patrols of campus grounds, buildings and residence halls, designed to detect any crimes in action, are made 24 hours a day. Radio communications operators on each campus cover telephones and two-way radios around the clock, so that they can give information and respond to emergencies.
Operators also can immediately notify the local fire department and emergency medical service.
A cooperative working relationship exists between each of the University s Offices of Public Safety and the local police municipalities. Local and state police provide back-up assistance as requested by the University. University officers have the authority to detain in custody any individual accused or suspected of a violation of University regulations or state or federal law. This system enables the University to report accurately on and track crimes and safety problems. Developing Good Safety Habits One of the most effective ways you can help to prevent crime on campus is by practicing good safety habits in your daily activities.