Division of Public Safety

Case Western Reserve University will test its emergency notification systems—including its outdoor speakers—at 11 a.m. today (Tuesday, Oct. 21). This test is being conducted over fall break to reduce its impact on the campus community. In addition to broadcasting a test message on outdoor…

Local 5- and 6-year-old children started the school year with safety skills thanks to a new program offered by the Division of Public Safety at Case Western Reserve University. For the first time, the division offered a Safety Town program, modeled after programs held across the country to…

To mitigate safety risks and uphold university expectations regarding privacy, Case Western Reserve University recently introduced a new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Drone Policy. This policy, which takes effect today (Oct. 1) states: Drone users must pre-register all flights…

As the semester kicks off and hundreds of new students join campus life, it’s a good time to revisit ways to stay safe and keep your belongings secure. To support the CWRU community, the university police department has shared helpful reminders on protecting valuables—whether it’s your car,…

Fingerprinting services are available at the Division of Public Safety's headquarters (1689 E. 115th St.) for the Case Western Reserve University community. Fingerprints often are required for clinicals, internships, volunteering in schools, and professional licenses such as nursing, teaching,…

The Medical Center Company will begin installing fencing and directional signage on the Case Quad as part of the preparatory work for installing steam and electrical utility services for the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (ISEB). This work will begin on Monday, July 21, and…

The Division of Public Safety will host its first-ever Safety Town on campus this summer Aug. 4–8 from 9 a.m. to noon each day in the Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center. This free, interactive program is specially designed for children ages 5–6 to introduce them to important safety…

Members of the Division of Public Safety and University Health and Counseling Services recently spent a day with The Ohio State University’s Chief Deputy Alan Horujko to discuss the OARR Program (Outreach, Assessment, Resource, and Response). Through this program, a two-person crisis…

Every April, communities across the country observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month—a time dedicated to raising public understanding of sexual violence, supporting survivors and promoting prevention efforts. An important component of this work—at Case Western Reserve University and beyond—is…

Lt. Sarah Shendy of the Case Western Reserve University Division of Public Safety was one of 10 people named as "Best of Arab Americans 2024" by the Arab Americans of Cleveland Young Professionals Network. Lt. Shendy is responsible for training and professional standards for police,…