The Department of Public Safety is the security and police force of Princeton. Working 24/7, every day of the year, the department has over 100 members that include security officers, police officers, the Detective Bureau, Office of the Fire Marshal, and more.

The DPS regularly holds safety presentations for both preventative and informative measures. Some of the presentations focus on crime prevention, statistics, fire safety, safe procedures, student safety, and more. The department also offers a Lost and Found Service and car jump-starts.

Visit the DPS at 200 Elm Drive on Princeton University.

Campus Safety & Crime Information

Arrests - On-Campus 2018 2019 2020 
Drug Law Violations9166
Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
Liquor Law Violations010
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls 2018 2019 2020 
Drug Law Violations582
Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
Liquor Law Violations000
Arrests - Off-Campus 2018 2019 2020 
Drug Law Violations000
Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
Liquor Law Violations020

Criminal Offenses - On-Campus 2018 2019 2020 
Murder000
Negligent Manslaughter000
Rape1385
Statutory Rape000
Robbery011
Burglary161213
Motor Vehicle Theft17410
Arson142
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls 2018 2019 2020 
Murder000
Negligent Manslaughter000
Rape1174
Statutory Rape000
Robbery000
Burglary733
Motor Vehicle Theft000
Arson101

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