Student Community Policing Program

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Contact SCPP:
Rachel Baum or Michael Fitzgibbon
856.256.4922
The purpose of the Safe Walk and Ride program is to provide a safe escort for members of the University who would otherwise have to walk alone at night or are concerned about their personal safety. The program operates from 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. while college is in session. The service provides safety escorts between the campus and private residences in close proximity to the campus.
Procedures
- To request a Safe Walk or Ride contact the Safe Walk and Ride Call Center from any campus telephone by dialing S-A-F-E (7233) or 856-256-Safe (7233).
- This program will assign calls as they are received. Please note there may be a delay in responding to your request due to a high volume of calls or other unforeseen circumstances.
Restrictions
- Safe Walk and Ride can not transport intoxicated individuals or persons in need of medical attention. Campus Police will be dispatched to assist intoxicated, sick or injured persons. A police officer will make a determination whether or not emergency medical services are needed before transportation is provided.
- Safe Walk and Ride will not drop off or pick up at any place that serves alcoholic beverages.
- Smoking, drinking, or eating is prohibited in University vehicles.
- Persons using Safe Walk and Ride may be refused service for being belligerent, aggressive or any other unsafe behavior or activity.
- Offenders will be referred to the Dean of Students Office.
- Safe Walk and Ride can not accept reservations.
- Public safety reserves the right to determine the method of escort provided
- Large groups requesting escorts will receive walking escorts or have a public safety officer follow the group to on-campus where the student escort may take over.
- Safe Walk and Ride may be suspended at the discretion of the officer in charge during inclement weather or other emergency circumstances.