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Public Safety partnered with engineering students to update Lion Safe, the University’s mobile safety app. Input from students about how the app is used and which services are most popular helped shape the redesign of the free app.
A message related to recent incidents in Morningside Park and a reminder about safety resources available for the Columbia community.
Public Safety recently published its Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for 2023.
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.
Welcome to the start of a new academic year! As you begin to establish your schedules and routines for the new semester, Vice President of Public Safety Gerald Lewis Jr. shares important safety information and available University resources.
As part of the annual Back to School Supply Drive hosted by the West Harlem Development Corporation, the NYPD 26th Precinct, and the Manhattan Community Board 9, Public Safety teamed up with Columbia Community Services (CCS) to collect school supplies for students in the local community.
Now you will be able book rides in a Columbia University dedicated app, without having to download and redeem a promo code. The app will also display alternative Columbia Transportation shuttle bus options based on your trip details and availability.
On Wednesday, August 31st, 2023, Public Safety will support the 8th Annual Back-2-School community event being held at Old Broadway between 125th and 126th Street, from 1 PM - 5 PM and hosted by the 26th Precinct Community Affairs along with Manhattan Community Board 9, featuring a school supplies distribution, entertainment, refreshments, and other back-to-school resources.
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.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Medina as Director of Public Safety Operations at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Introducing the new and improved Evening Shuttle app, with fast, easy booking to get you on your way in no time!
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.
Lithium-ion batteries are widely used in rechargeable electronics, from smart phones, laptops and tablets, to scooters, bikes and electric cars - and chances are you are using them to power your devices. You may have heard about recent fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, which were not limited to e-bike batteries only. These fires are preventable by following these guidelines.
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.