Equity Dashboard

A Commitment to Equity and Transparency

We know that for some people, the word "police" isn't always synonymous with feelings of safety.

For example: Black and Latino people, research shows, disproportionately experience use of force from police, are far more likely to be stopped for potential crimes and, Black individuals in particular, are proven to be treated with significantly less respect by officers than their white counterparts. People with mental health or substance use disorders are more likely to be arrested, and arrested repeatedly. Members of the LGBTQ community are much more likely to be arrested and incarcerated than straight people—in fact, they are overrepresented at every level of the criminal justice system.

In Case Western Reserve University's Division of Public Safety, we are committed to providing a safe, resilient and inclusive environment for all. Critical to achieving those aims: accountability and transparency.

That's why we've created this dashboard to show exactly who we are and what we do—the kinds of calls to which our officers most often respond, as well as the demographics the communities we serve.

This is just one of many efforts our division is initiating toward improving accountability and transparency. Other initiatives include body cameras, a campus community review board for civilian complaints, a co-responder program to address mental-health concerns, and providing our officers with tasers (along with appropriate training) to give an alternative to guns.

Together, we hope these efforts—and others to come—will help our division build trust, deepen partnerships, and fairly and justly serve our community.

2024 Data

Most Common Service Types

Overall, Case Western Reserve University's Division of Public Safety police and security officers completed over 2,000 responses in 2024 (Q1-Q4); below, we've outlined the most common types.

Calls of Community Interest

These calls have been identified based on community feedback, national and local trends, and frequently asked questions.

* Based on reports taken by CWRU PD

Vehicle Stops by Gender and Race 

The CWRU Police Officers initiated 94 vehicle stops in 2024. Of the 94 stops, 90 stops provided information on the driver's gender and race.

Review our data from previous years