Division of Public Safety

This semester, Case Western Reserve’s Division of Public Safety launched a new self-defense program called Resiliency in Self-defense Education and Universal Protection (RISE UP), designed to foster inclusivity and empower all members of the campus community. The creation of RISE UP was…

The Pan-American Master Games will host a criterium bike race around Wade Oval Monday, July 15. To ensure the safety of participants and spectators, temporary street closures will be in effect from approximately 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. These closures will impact parts or all of the following…

Beginning Monday, June 17, Bellflower Road will be closed between Guilford House and Weatherhead School of Management. There will still be access to the Tinkham Veale University Center loading dock during this closure.

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join University Circle Inc. and the University Circle Police Department for their quarterly Pedestrian Safety Public Meeting Monday, June 10, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting will include updates on recent crash…

April 2024 marks the 23rd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month—a movement that calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts every person in the community. This year’s theme, “Building Connected Communities,” underscores that goal, and aims to show how our…

Sarah Shendy, a sergeant with the Case Western Reserve University Division of Public Safety, was named an award recipient for the Arab-America Foundation 40 Under 40. This award highlights Arab-American individuals around the country who have excelled in their profession. Shendy is the only law…

Editor’s note: Looking at a solar eclipse without proper protection can cause eye damage. In most cases, the effects are temporary, but the damage can be permanent. It takes just seconds for damage to occur. Symptoms of eye damage from a solar eclipse include blurry vision, headache, a blind spot…

Spring break (March 11–15) is a time for Case Western Reserve University students to step away from their books and get some much-needed rest—whether heading home, taking a trip or remaining on campus. No matter where you will spend your spring break, there are important safety considerations to…

In recognition of Women's History Month in March and Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, the Division of Public Safety will offer R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) training for all students, faculty and staff who identify them as women. R.A.D. is a four-week course that will be held…

In recognition of National Heart Month, the Division of Public Safety and CWRU Emergency Medical Service will partner to educate students, faculty and staff on the importance of treating life-threatening injuries until help arrives. Throughout the month of February, members of the Case Western…