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Services
To learn more about the services Public Safety provides, visit the Services page.
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.
Download the Lion Safe App
Lion Safe allows easy access to all Public Safety resources at the touch of a button including emergency services, maps, shuttle schedules, crime alerts, emergency protocols, campus safety notifications, and non-emergency numbers for each campus. Learn more about the app and click the appropriate button below from your mobile device to download.
Award-Winning Services
Columbia has been recognized as one of the safest colleges in America, ranked one of the safest campuses in New York State, earned praise for providing a safe environment for students and rated highest in satisfaction in a student life survey. Learn more.
News and Announcements
Public Safety Newsletter: April 2021
The Public Safety monthly e-newsletter offers the Columbia community valuable safety, security, and crime prevention information along with information about our comprehensive training programs and more.
Officer Responds to Crime Alert and Helps Identify and Apprehend Bike Thief
After being informed by an affiliate that their bike was stolen while parked in front of Prentis Hall, PSO Hernandez responded to the crime alert and was able to locate and apprehend the perpetrator.
Public Safety Officer Confronts Thief, Protects Community
After observing a male opening car doors and stealing property from vehicles and delivery trucks parked along Broadway and West 129th street, PSO Santana immediately notified Public Safety Operations and stopped the individual, preventing the male from stealing the property.
Our People
Public Safety's diverse team is dedicated to serve our University community.
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Maps
For a comprehensive list of campus maps, visit Maps & Schedules.
Emergency Contact Numbers
The following numbers can be used to reach Public Safety in case of an emergency. Remember, in an emergency, you can also contact New York City's emergency response system by dialing 911. Learn more about how to contact us and our team.