Division of Public Safety

To support campus security, proper access control and efficient scheduling, all temporary door unlocks and door schedule changes at Case Western Reserve University must be requested and coordinated in advance.Effective immediately, all door access requests must be submitted through the Door…

Case Western Reserve University will test its outdoor emergency speaker system at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 20.During this brief exercise, outdoor speakers across campus will broadcast a test message. To ensure clarity, the broadcast will begin with the word “TEST.” In the event of an actual…

Officers often serve as a buffer to help mitigate tragic and unfortunate outcomes, and trauma-informed policing can change the dynamics of encounters and influence the trajectory of lives.Since December, Sarah Shendy, a police lieutenant in the Case Western Reserve University Division of Public…

All members of the Case Western Reserve community are reminded to download Spartan Safe from the iPhone App Store or Google Play. Or, if you’ve already downloaded the app, open it today—and regularly—to ensure it is still active and connected; both Android and Apple devices go into…

In recognition of Arab American Heritage Month, which takes place annually in April, we’re celebrating the accomplishments and experiences of three Arab American members of the CWRU community. Discover more about their experiences at the university—and learn how their heritage has impacted their…

In an effort to strengthen the relationships that connect Case Western Reserve University and its surrounding neighborhoods, members of the CWRU community are invited to attend the inaugural OneCWRU Community Campus Day. This gathering, which will take place April 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,…

As part of a readiness activity, a planned police training exercise will take place Tuesday, March 10, at Eldred Hall from 11 a.m. to noon. During this time, members of the Case Western Reserve University community may see an increased law enforcement presence in the area. This is only a…

The Case Western Reserve University Division of Public Safety proudly participates in two disability assistance programs: the Blue Envelope Initiative and the National Public Safety Alliance for Individuals with Disabilities (NPS-AID). Through its involvement in NPS-AID, Public Safety became the…

Following a successful debut in 2025, Case Western Reserve University’s Safety town will return this August. Hosted by the Division of Public Safety, this free, interactive program introduces children, ages 5 to 6 years old, to essential safety skills through fun hands-on activities. Throughout…

February is American Heart Month, which aims to spread awareness about heart health and simple actions that can save lives. To observe American Heart Month, Case Western Reserve University’s Division of Public Safety will host a series of free adult CPR and AED classes on campus, including…