Public Safety Programs
The Duquesne University Department of Public Safety offers a variety of ongoing programs designed to educate and sensitize members of the community to crime prevention and safety issues, particularly the recognition and appraisal of a crime risk and the most effective protective measures. These are offered for residence hall groups, new student orientations, student interest groups and employee training programs.

Personal safety and self-protection programs are offered to suggest risk reduction strategies in a residential environment and while walking, driving or while using public transportation. Educational programs are also offered dealing with rape awareness and avoidance (including acquaintance rape), drug and alcohol abuse, driving under the influence, vacation safety and personal property protection. A variety of pamphlets, brochures and posters are used to supplement these programs. Any individual or group interested in attending or scheduling a program is invited to contact the University Police at 412-396-4675.

A summary of reported crimes is published weekly in the student newspaper to keep the community informed of the types of situations that occur. Also, special notices are published in a timely manner to publicize violent crimes or perceived patterns of crime in a particular area, to heighten awareness and help prevent recurrences.

First Aid/CPR Classes
The Department of Public Safety has four (4) American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Instructors on staff. If your sorority, fraternity or other group or organization is interested in this service, you may contact Assistant Director Nick Okopal at extension 6002 or Lt. Lee Speer at extension 4935.

Card Access
The card access system is currently being used in all Academic buildings on campus as well as all of the Residence Halls. It is designed to give access to authorized persons and to document the date and time the card was used as well as the location used. Twenty-four hour access to Academic Buildings must be first approved by the Dean or Department Head. Questions concerning card access may be directed to the Director of Public Safety by email or X6007.

Campus Escort Service
The Duquesne University Public Safety Department provides campus wide only, 24 hour Escort Service to all members of the Duquesne University community. The Escort Service is designed to enhance your safety and peace of mind if you must work after dark. The primary goal of the Escort Service is to enable you to travel from one location to another with a greater sense of security. The Escort Service is intended to be primarily a walking service with mobile escort provided when determined to be appropriate.

Escorts will be provided by either a Campus Security Officer or a Campus Police Officer. All Security and Police Personnel carry radios, identification and will be in some type of designated Security or Police uniform. All Security and Police Personnel are trained in First Aid and CPR.

Call 396-6002 anytime to arrange for an escort. It is not necessary to call in advance, as escorts are on duty and ready to be dispatched as needed.

Code Blue Emergency Service
The Code Blue is a stand-alone interactive voice security station with integrated area lighting and interactive voice technology. The System is designed so that when the single button is pushed the unit will automatically and immediately contact the Campus Police. Simultaneously, this activation will automatically activate the blue light flashing at no less than 60 times per minute. Immediately after establishing the phone connection with the Campus Police, the communications device will send a signal to the Campus Police indicating the location of the activated station. Once the system is activated it allows you to have hands free communication directly with the Campus Police. Code Blue phones are located at the following areas:

• Bluff Street near Rooney Field
• Locust Circle near Gumberg Library
• Shingiss Street at Rockwell Hall
• Gibbon Street at Magee Street by the rear of Facilities Management
• Locust Street at McAnulty Drive near Rangos School of Health Science
• Fisher Hall Foot Bridge