I am pleased to present the 2011 Columbia University Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report is prepared by Public Safety in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act
and is intended to disseminate important information to the University community. Crime
statistics include those reported to local police, DPS, and designated campus officials. With
this publication, it is our intent to communicate not only mandatory information, such as
crime statistics and fire safety data, but also to inform current students and employees and
assist prospective students and their families in the decision-making process of selecting a
college or university by describing the many ways in which we strive to keep this community safe.
Our efforts include high-visibility patrols, responding to and investigating on- and offcampus incidents, providing guard services at a myriad of University events, and increasing
student and employee vigilance through crime prevention seminars, workshops, and other
activities. The Department of Public Safety is committed to working with the community
to achieve our shared goal: a safe, welcoming campus environment. In recognition of our
efforts, we received an “A” grade and a ranking of 21 out of 135 schools in a national
survey conducted by Reader’s Digest in March 2008.
We have achieved this honor by engaging everyone in the business of public safety. We
value our partnership with the community, and as we work to make the Columbia community safe, we realize our success ultimately depends upon the constructive relationships we
have built with our neighbors. We welcome and value your input and ask for your support.
In all of our efforts, we are guided by our values of “Pride, Professionalism, and Service.”
At Columbia University, the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff are our
top priorities. Columbia’s campuses and the surrounding areas are safe and have an
extremely low crime rate for an urban university. We take great pride in this fact and in all
of our public service accomplishments
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