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ABOUT US
The Department of Public Safety serves an active community of over 45,000 students, faculty and staff. Each year, we receive more than 300,000 calls for service - an average of over 800 a day. Our officers provide services to more than 75,000 of these callers and file approximately 8,000 incident reports a year. The Public Safety Department is made up of 143 employees. Public Safety patr
06/17/2026
DPS will be at the Emerson & Glide Roc the Block event from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM!
Stop by our table to learn about the opportunities we have available. We’d love to meet you, answer your questions, and connect with the community.
See you there!
06/12/2026
This week, DPS Officers toured the new Strong Memorial Hospital tower and Emergency Department expansion as part of our ongoing familiarization and preparedness efforts. Understanding the layout of these new facilities is essential so that, when we are called upon, our officers can respond quickly, navigate efficiently, and provide effective support where it is needed most.
05/30/2026
🚨Hiring🚨
DPS is currently at the Connected Communities Neighborhood Career Fair today from 10am-1pm. Stop by to see what career opportunities are available.
05/17/2026
We would like to thank East High School for inviting us to their Career Fair. This was a wonderful opportunity to connect with members of the community and share information about the employment opportunities we currently have available.
05/11/2026
The University of Rochester Department of Public Safety was proud to participate in this year’s Lilac Festival Parade!
It was a great opportunity to connect with our community, celebrate one of Rochester’s most beloved traditions, and share in a day filled with fun, smiles, and hometown pride. Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer along the parade route and thank you for allowing us to be part of such a wonderful event!
We’re honored to serve and support the University of Rochester community both on campus and beyond.
05/09/2026
During National Nurses Week, the University of Rochester Department of Public Safety had the honor of showing a small token of appreciation to the incredible nurses who work tirelessly every single day to care for others.
Our officers delivered cookie trays to the Strong Memorial hospital’s Emergency Department and CPEP Nurses to thank these dedicated healthcare professionals for their compassion, hard work, and commitment to keeping our community healthy and safe.
Whether it’s a long shift, a late night, or a difficult day, nurses continue to show up with professionalism and heart. We are grateful for everything you do and proud to recognize the vital role you play within our hospital family.
Thank you to all nurses , not just this week, but every week. We appreciate you! 💙🍪
05/06/2026
Our community engagement team is downtown at the Eastman School of Music. If you have any questions about public safety or just want to say hi, stop by. We are here until noon.
04/29/2026
Today’s recruitment event brings us to Action for a Better Community – Workforce at 400 West Ave in Rochester. We’ll be here until 12:30 PM, so stop by to learn more about the career opportunities we have to offer!
04/28/2026
DPS is at the NYS Department of Labor job fair on Waring Rd. Stop by and see what career opportunities we have. We have a representative of our Dispatcher group and one from Patrol. We are here until 4pm.
04/24/2026
Today is Dandelion Day at the University of Rochester! Our officers are out on bike patrol, ready to assist and help keep everyone safe throughout the event.
Enjoy the day, Yellowjackets!