Public Safety

The Public Safety Office is located in the east side of the Willis Center.  The front lobby is open daily from 7 AM to 10 PM.

Mailing Address:
Department of Public Safety
University of Redlands
1200 E. Colton Ave.
Redlands, CA 92374

24-Hour Emergency and Business Phone Number: 909-748-8888
Fax: 909-335-4001
Tipline: https://local.nixle.com/tip/ur-bulldog-tips/

Email: public_safety@redlands.edu

Download the Rave Guardian app and chat with Public Safety, set safety timers, or call directly.

Mission

As members of the University of Redlands, Department of Public Safety, our mission is to ensure the highest standards of safety, security, and service are maintained on, and adjacent to, the University campus, in order to contribute towards, and enhance the quality of University life. This is accomplished through fostering a stable environment in which security is balanced with freedom of movement, and individual rights are balanced with community needs.

Values

The success of this Mission depends on a true partnership between Public Safety, the diverse student population, administration, staff, faculty, and guests who comprise the University Community – a partnership built on mutual trust, respect and responsibility.

Through this partnership, members of the Department of Public Safety are committed to: Respecting the needs and rights of the community; diligence and professionalism in the protection of persons, property, and rights; and determination to seek new and innovative methods to reduce opportunity for crime. This will be accomplished through education, prevention, intervention and enforcement.

Message from the Chief

On behalf of the men and women of the University of Redlands Department of Public Safety, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Public Safety website. I can assure you that our number one goal on and around the campus is to provide for the highest level of safety, service, and protection of our students, administration, staff, faculty, and guests. As a 24-hour, 7-day per week, year-round provider of service, we are committed to ensuring the safest environment where your educational goals, social engagements, and recreational activities can be attained in the safest manner possible.

The Public Safety team is comprised of the Chief, Assistant Chief, Lieutenant, two Sergeants, two Corporals, and eight patrol officers. Collectively there are more than 400 years of prior law enforcement experience amongst the Public Safety personnel. We also have a support staff which includes Dispatchers and Student Workers. Every one of these professionals is committed to your safety.

As with any successfully partnership, it is incumbent that all students, staff, faculty, and administrators fully accept their individual and collective responsibilities to make the University a place which is free of fear and to provide a civil and orderly environment which fosters learning, research, recreation, creativity, and respect.

In achieving these goals, the Department of Public Safety stands accountable to the University community and open to the ideas and concerns of its members. 

Working Together for a Safe Campus Community

The University of Redlands, Department of Public Safety works collaboratively with each and every stakeholder in the internal and surrounding communities of the campus and you are an integral part of that relationship. We strive to create and maintain a positive atmosphere that enables and encourages learning in a safe, efficient, and responsible environment. In addition to these efforts, it is imperative that everyone maintains a proactive and responsible approach towards their personal safety.