Division of Public Safety

The Case Western Reserve University Compliance Office is preparing to launch the 2023 version of the annual compliance education module for faculty and staff. Focusing on how compliance supports safety, it will cover policies relating to environmental health and safety, public safety, policies and…

A HAWK (high-intensity activated crosswalk) signal, also known as a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB), will be activated Monday, Nov. 21, along East 105th Street between Chester Avenue and Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in University Circle. The HAWK signal is the first of its kind in the city and will…

While you may not have heard the term before, “sextortion”—or “image abuse”—takes place all too often. This form of blackmail occurs when a person threatens to expose explicit images of an individual to make them do something, such as pay money to the blackmailer.Unfortunately, college and graduate…

Beginning Oct. 23, a team of assessors from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) will examine all aspects of Case Western Reserve University Division of Public Safety’s policy and procedures, management, operation and support services as part of a…

Vice President and General Counsel Peter Poulos announced today that Case Western Reserve’s interim leaders of public safety and police have been named permanently to their respective roles. Megan Koeth, who joined the university in 2018, is now the university’s executive director of public…

Oct. 5 is National Coffee with a Cop Day. All are welcome and encouraged to stop by for a free cup of coffee on the Case Western Reserve University Police Department to meet some of the officers and members of the Division of Public Safety. On Oct. 5, officers will be at the North Residential…

As September and National Preparedness Month comes to a close, The Daily teamed up with the Division of Public Safety to review some tips and resources that can help members of the Case Western Reserve University community be prepared and stay safe on campus throughout the year. “While we can’t…

September is National Preparedness Month and Campus Safety Awareness Month. The Case Western Reserve University Office of Resiliency will host its Preparedness and Safety Fair today (Sept. 22) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Thwing Center atrium. During the fair, members of the university community…

Whether you’re running late on your way to class or a meeting, or just taking a casual stroll around the quad, pedestrian pathways and sidewalks allow students, faculty and staff to move about all corners of the Case Western Reserve University campus. But as a pedestrian, it’s important to keep…

When you need to get across campus quickly, a bicycle or scooter can be an efficient way to do that. But like any mode of transportation, it is important to do so safely—for yourself and for others around you. We’ve pulled together some advice and guidance to make sure you follow, whether you’re…