University Police Newark has maintained a full-time Police Department since 1971. The Department is located in Downtown Newark at 200 University Avenue. Rutgers Police Officers are commissioned by the State of New Jersey, to enforce Motor Vehicle and Criminal Statutes. The armed commissioned officers receive a minimum of 19 weeks training through a Police Training Commission certified Police Academy. University Police Officers wear blue uniforms and are always in direct radio communication with Police Headquarters.
Officers patrol the campus by foot, bicycle, marked and unmarked police vehicles.
The Department has an excellent working relationship with the law enforcement community at the Municipal, County, State and Federal levels.