Division of Public Safety

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,…

Spring break (March 10–14) offers Case Western Reserve University students an opportunity to unwind and prepare for the final stretch of the academic year. Whether you’ll be spending time at home with family, traveling with friends or spending the next week on campus, there are important safety…

Sarah Shendy, a lieutenant with the Case Western Reserve University Division of Public Safety, was recently inducted into the Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes. Marquis Who's Who selects individuals based on their notable accomplishments and contribution to their profession and…

On Friday, Feb. 7, at 8 a.m., the Division of Public Safety, in collaboration with Campus Planning and Facilities Management, will conduct a test of the newly installed classroom lockdown buttons at the School of Law. This is a scheduled test, and there is no cause for concern. During this…

Public safety K9 is expanding, with two puppies being added to the unit. Help from the campus community is needed to help name them. Two labrador retriever sisters will become therapy K9s, bringing comfort and smiles to the university community. Each puppy has three name options chosen by…

Clevelanders are no strangers to the impact of winter weather. And this winter is no exception—lake effect snow has made for a harsh season so far, with Lake Erie’s warming temperatures and cold winds from the west combining to blanket the city’s far east side repeatedly. But what does history…

Temperatures in Cleveland are expected to plummet to bitterly cold lows in the next week, worsened by wind chill that makes the air feel even colder. Members of the Case Western Reserve University community should take precautionary measures to prepare for these dangerous weather conditions, which…

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to participate in a three-week RISE UP Universal Self-Defense training program. Offered through the Division of Public Safety, this program will give insight into how to deploy self-defense tactics against an aggressor and how to…

The Campus Emergency Response Team (CERT) program at CWRU comprises campus members—faculty and staff—who have been trained to participate and support emergency responders in the event of a disaster or emergency situation. All team members receive hands-on training to garner fundamental disaster…