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Campus Public Safety

Our Vision

The PSU Campus Public Safety Office (CPSO) within the Division of Finance and Administration supports the people and place that are Portland State University, an institution committed to impacting the community as a vibrant center for learning, scholarship, research, creativity and community engagement.

Our Mission

We serve Portland State University by:

  • Keeping students and their success at the core of our work
  • Reducing crime, preserving life and maintaining human rights
  • Maintaining stewardship of human, physical and financial resources
  • Addressing safety and livability concerns through problem-solving partnerships
  • Developing comprehensive and responsive policies meeting community needs
  • Embracing innovation, creativity and collaboration to address safety concerns

Our Values include:

  • Accountability and Transparency in our training, policies and actions
  • Compassion and Respect in interpersonal actions and communications
  • Honesty and Integrity in providing services
  • Promoting Inclusion and Equity in all aspects of our duties

Forms & Requests

Card Access Requests

The Campus Public Safety Office is responsible for providing building access and codes pursuant to an authorized request. The Card Access System is the University's official Security System for Portland State. 

Citizen Complaint Form

Citizens should express concerns regarding Portland State University Campus Public Safety, in writing, using the Citizen Complaint Form.

Public Records Requests

In order to ensure transparency, government records are generally open to the public. As a public university, PSU is subject to Oregon’s public records laws, which can be found in the Oregon Revised Statutes at Chapter 192.

Ride Along Form

The Portland State University Campus Public Safety Office (CPSO) may allow community members the opportunity to accompany and observe a Campus Police Officer while in the performance of the officer’s duties.

Sexual Assault Report

This form is anonymous and confidential. The form will be sent to PSU’s Campus Public Safety and Equity & Compliance. Completing this form does NOT constitute a police report or a student conduct report.

Title IX Report

Title IX pertains to any form of sex/gender discrimination, discriminatory harassment, sexual harassment or sexual violence.

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Keeping Yourself and Your Property Safe

Safe Escort
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Handling Phone harassment

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Protect your bike

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Protect your laptop

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Free Self Defense Classes

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Identity and Credit Theft

person in lab coat in front of Karl Miller Center
Assistance with safe medicine disposal