Division of Public Safety

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…

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, it is a good time to engage in National Preparedness Month. This month, the Office of Resiliency will provide…

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are reminded to download two new safety and transportation apps from Public Safety today: Spartan Safe and Spartan Ride. Spartan Safe replaces the Rave Guardian app, and will be the new resource on campus for safety alerts, emergency…

On Aug. 1, Case Western Reserve will transition to two new mobile apps for safety alerts and transportation services on campus: Spartan Safe and Spartan Ride. Spartan Safe—created through Rave Mobile Safety, which the university currently uses to send emergency alerts—will replace the Rave…

As part of Case Western Reserve University’s ongoing efforts to be compliant with the federal Campus Crimes Reporting and Statistics Act, also known as the Clery Act, the Division of Public Safety will launch an expanded training program for university staff and faculty members whose job positions…

Case Western Reserve University’s Division of Public Safety will host a job fair, sponsored by Cleveland City Councilman Kevin Conwell, Saturday, April 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. in GlenVillage (1400 E. 105th St., Cleveland). The division seeks motivated individuals to join the community in full- and…

With final exams ending this week, many students will be departing their residences on and near campus. As you prepare to head home, there are a number of safety tips to keep in mind to help protect yourself against theft during winter break. You should: Take any items of value home if…

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are advised that many of the crosswalk strobe lights and signs on and near campus must be hand-activated by the person crossing the street. This is particularly true of newer crosswalks. For example, the crosswalks between the Samson…

Winter in Cleveland is coming—but on days when Northeast Ohio weather is cooperating, a bicycle or scooter can still be a quick way to get you where you need to go. Before you start riding, Case Western Reserve Public Safety wants to remind you of several precautions to keep yourself, pedestrians…