The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is responsible for all emergency services at Brown. Regular safety updates, reminders, and tips are available on the website and it’s also suggested that students download the mobile safety application for real time alerts. The DPS also offers lost and found, personal alarms, self defense classes, counseling and psychological services, crisis support, and more.

Open 24/7, students can visit the DPS at 75 Charlesfield St on the east side of Providence.

Campus Safety & Crime Information

Arrests - On-Campus 2018 2019 2020 
Drug Law Violations000
Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
Liquor Law Violations100
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls 2018 2019 2020 
Drug Law Violations000
Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
Liquor Law Violations100
Arrests - Off-Campus 2018 2019 2020 
Drug Law Violations000
Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
Liquor Law Violations000

Criminal Offenses - On-Campus 2018 2019 2020 
Murder000
Negligent Manslaughter000
Rape21236
Statutory Rape000
Robbery011
Burglary14249
Motor Vehicle Theft100
Arson200
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls 2018 2019 2020 
Murder000
Negligent Manslaughter000
Rape13195
Statutory Rape000
Robbery000
Burglary5163
Motor Vehicle Theft000
Arson200

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