Division of Public Safety

Whether you’re walking across campus, settling into new living spaces or navigating life online, taking a few simple precautions can help you stay safe at Case Western Reserve University. To help members of the CWRU community protect themselves throughout the 2026-27 academic year—and beyond—we…

The Division of Public Safety at Case Western Reserve University is offering Universal Self-Defense, a three-week self-defense program to members of the campus community. Through guided exercises, each class will provide insight into how to deploy self-defense tactics against an aggressor and how…

A planned police training will take place Friday, Aug. 7, from noon to 8 p.m. in Mather Memorial Building.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 training and there is no threat to the…

Early identification is one of the most effective tools in threat assessment, as recognizing warning signs as early as possible creates more opportunities to intervene, provide support and prevent harm. To foster a safer and more supportive campus environment, the Division of Public Safety at Case…

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.,…