Public Safety

Read a Welcome Message from James F. McShane,
Vice President of Columbia University Public Safety

Emergency Contacts

I Want To

Report a Crime

Request Guard Service

Request Card Access Assistance

Recover Lost Property

Request an Engraving

Service and Access Request Forms

ID Center

Emergency Notifications

Services

To learn more about the services Public Safety provides, visit the Services page.

Emergency Medical Services (CU EMS)

CU EMS

Escort Service

On-Demand Evening Shuttle

Finger Printing

Fingerprinting

Attend a Public Safety Event

Public Safety hosts a variety of events including self-defense classes, free electronics registration, prescription drug take-back days, soon-to-be scheduled situational awareness seminars, and more. Click the button below to see a list of upcoming events.

Columbia University named one of the Safest Colleges in America 2017 by the National Council for Home Safety and Security.

News and Announcements

September 04, 2020

Columbia Ranked Top 5 Safest College Campus in New York

Columbia University ranked as the fifth safest campus in New York State according to an analysis conducted by Yourlocalsecurity.com, a website operated by ADT Security Services and partner of SafeStreets.

August 20, 2020

Columbia University Public Safety Releases Smartphone App for Quick Access to Resources

All the resources of Columbia University Public Safety are now available at your fingertips through Lion Safe, a user-friendly app available for your smartphone or tablet.

July 02, 2020

Vendor Clearance to Visit Campus - New Requirements for Campus Access

Effective Monday, June 22, 2020, all faculty, staff, and students are required to complete a COVID-19 symptom self-check (screening) every day before they enter campus premises. This requirement also extends to all visitors prior to being permitted to enter a Columbia University building or facility.

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