INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Fayetteville State University Department of Police and Public Safety. The Police Department is a fully accredited law enforcement agency with powers identical to those of municipal police agencies. The Department is located in its own building on Grace Black Circle across from the SBE Building.  The security of the FSU campus is a joint effort performed by students, staff, faculty, and members of the Police Department. The Department provides services designed to enhance the personal safety of the campus community. Faculty, staff, and students assist in keeping the campus safe by avoiding risky behaviors and by reporting suspicious activities to the Police Department. There are twenty seven emergency call boxes strategically located throughout the campus for use in contacting the Police Department. There are emergency telephones on several buildings and inside the football stadium.  Also, there are emergency boxes in the bleachers near the handicap seats.  The Department may also be reached by telephone at 672-1341 (routine) or 672-1911 (emergency).

Royal Travis Bryant, Associate Vice Chancellor/Chief

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPONENTS

The Fayetteville State University Department of Police and Public Safety is directed by the Associate Vice Chancellor for Police and Public Safety.  The department is comprised of four divisions.  Each division has specific responsibilities and duties that relate to the overall operation of the department.  The Police Department is divided into the Administrative Division, the Patrol Division, the Investigations Division, and the Traffic Division. The Administrative Division, the Patrol Division, and the Investigations Division are each supervised by a Lieutenant.  The Traffic Division is supervised by a Traffic Supervisor.  The Patrol Division is comprised of a Patrol Lieutenant and twelve sworn law enforcement officers.  The Patrol Division is divided into four squads of three officers.  Each squad is supervised by a Sergeant or a Shift Supervisor.  The Patrol Division is responsible for patrolling the campus twenty-four hours per day, 365 days per year.  Officers in the Patrol Division respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service as well as investigate traffic accidents.  The Administrative Division is comprised of an Administrative Lieutenant, nine (9) police telecommunicators, and two (2) administrative parking clerks.  The Administrative Division is responsible for developing departmental policies, maintaining departmental records, issuing parking permits, collecting parking fines, organizing departmental training, and operating the department's communications center.  The communications center operates twenty-four hours per day, 365 days per year.  Telecommunicators in the communications center answer emergency and non-emergency calls, answer calls from emergency call boxes, and dispatch officers to calls for service.  The communications center has the capability to directly contact the Fayetteville Police Department, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, and the dispatch center for fire and emergency medical services.  The Investigations Division is comprised of an Investigations Lieutenant and a Detective.  The Investigations Division is tasked with conducting follow-up investigations to crimes that are reported to have occurred on the FSU campus.  The Investigations Division is also responsible for developing and administering crime prevention programs for students, staff, and faculty.  Additionally, the Investigations Division provides assistance to victims by directing the victims any additional resources that might be available to them.  The Investigations Division is also responsible for yearly crime statistics and reporting.  The Traffic Division is comprised of a Traffic Supervisor and five (5) traffic officers.  Traffic officers patrol parking areas and write citations for violations of the FSU parking rules.  The Traffic Division is also responsible for directing traffic at events on the FSU campus.  In addition to sworn police officers, the Department supervises security guards who patrol the outside of residence halls during the night-time hours.

PERSONAL AND PROPERTY

While on campus, don't leave your possessions lying around unattended. If you are on campus after dark, don't walk across campus alone. Call the Student Safety Squad (use a call box or dial 672-1486) for an escort. Never impair your judgment or ability to think clearly by using alcohol or drugs. Report any suspicious conditions to the police by dialing 672-1911 or using a call box. The Police Department has published several pamphlets regarding safety issues as well as annual security report. Copies of any of these publications are available free of charge from the Police Department.

PROBLEM

The Police Department strives to be customer service oriented at all times. If you have a problem with our services, or have any safety concerns, please come to the Police Department or call 672-1341.

ON-CAMPUS RESIDENTS

If you live on campus, lock your residence hall room at all times, even if you anticipate being gone for just a minute. Should you receive a visitor at your room, you are reminded to use the security peep hole installed in the doors, before opening the door to your visitor. Report lost room keys immediately, and get replacements. Don't leave the room unlocked because your roommate has lost his or her key. Never prop open exterior residence hall doors. The Police Department loans engravers for use in marking personal possessions, and will provide crime prevention information to residence halls on request.

COMMUTING STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES

If you commute to work or study on campus, lock your car and safeguard your keys. If you find that your car won't start, call the police (dial 672-1341 or use a call box) and someone will come to your location to assist you. If you lock your keys in your vehicle police personnel will provide you with locksmith information or one of your choice.  If you have concern about the safety of your workplace, the Department's Crime Prevention Officer is available to conduct building security surveys or provide safety talks and information. Please be aware that when buildings on campus are locked after hours, weekends and on holidays, persons wishing to gain entry must contact the police and provide FSU picture identification.

VISITORS

If you visit the FSU campus, stop at the Police Department first for a campus map and a temporary parking permit.  Directions to FSU's Police Department/Office of Public Safety.