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manner by members of the department. We will not tolerate unprofessional or rude behavior or a substandard level of
service.
During your time at the University it is possible you could be given directions, or be asked for information, by a Public
Safety Officer or other University representative responding to a call for service involving an urgent matter, a crime, or a
violation of University regulations. You may be asked to identify yourself and, subsequently, to produce your University
issued identification card. Your ID card quickly verifies that you may have certain privileges not extended to those not
affiliated with the University. You should carry your identification card at all times and must present it on request to any
authorized representative.
If the officer is investigating a crime, complaint, or a violation of University rules and regulations, you should expect to
be asked reasonable questions that will help determine the facts and circumstances of a situation or other inquiry. At
some point, the officer should provide you with a brief explanation as to the reason for the request for information.
Circumstances may require a quick verification of identity and affiliation before responding. However, the interaction
should not end without the officer taking time to provide feedback or answer general questions.
SAFETY TIPS
-STAY AWARE of your surroundings. Keeping alert is your best defense.
-INSTALL a “Find My Phone” type app on your phone or computer
-LET IT GO! Property can be replaced, but you are one of a kind.
-AS SOON AS IT IS SAFE TO DO SO, call Public Safety from the nearest Blue Light Emergency Phone or dial x13 if
on campus. If off campus, call the police by dialing 9-1-1 (Every minute counts!).
SECURITY PUBLIC SAFETY TELEPHONE NUMBERS TO REMEMBER
EMERGENCY (from any University telephone) x13
EMERGENCY (from any other phone) 275-3333
EMERGENCY (from AT&T or Verizon cell phones) #413
Non-emergencies 275-3333
Administrative and Patrol Operations Staff 275-3436
Lost/Found Property 275-2552
Victim Assistance Coordinator 275-2090
General Information (Email)
PublicSafety@rochester.edu
For more information please visit: www.publicsafety.rochester.edu or like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter:
http://www.facebook.com/univofrochdps and https://twitter.com/urdps
Campus Facilities.
Parking
Parking for motor vehicles on the River Campus is by permit only. The fees vary from $5 ($3 after 4 p.m.) for daily
permits to $28.00/month for lots at the perimeter of the River Campus. Free shuttle buses run between the vicinity of
the River Campus, South Campus and the Medical Center. Graduate students who attend only evening classes (after
4pm) may obtain a permit for more central lots on the River Campus for a reduced fee. Permits for peripheral lots are
valid in core parking areas of River Campus after 4:00 p.m. A permit is not required for University lots from 7:00 p.m. till
7:30 a.m. weekdays and on weekends. Parking office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Any
questions should be directed to the River Campus Parking Office, Goler House, at 585-275-3983.
Bicycle Racks
Bicycle racks are found at various locations across campus. The University encourages the use of bicycles by students,