Reporting Crime
To help maintain a safe and secure campus environment, all crimes should be reported as soon as possible to the Campus Public Safety office or the Portland Police Bureau.
Quick reports help law enforcement investigate and catch perpetrators, allowing them to focus resources where they're most needed. Stay aware of campus crime and safety measures by visiting pdx.edu/campus-safety. This knowledge can help faculty, staff and students avoid becoming victims of similar incidents.
By Phone
For emergencies, life-threatening situations, or crimes in progress, call 9-1-1 whether you are on or off campus. The CPSO emergency line is 503-725-5911. Non-emergency assistance and information is available on campus by calling CPSO at 503-725-4407. Off-campus, for non-emergencies call the Portland Police Bureau at 503-823-3333.
In Person
The CPSO office located at 633 SW Montgomery St. is staffed 24/7, ensuring there's always someone available to take your report in person.
Online
For non-emergency crime reports, CPSO offers a convenient online form, included below. Use it to report criminal activity that is no longer in progress, such as assault, theft, drug incidents or vandalism. A CPSO officer will contact you within 48 hours to verify details and gather any necessary information. Please ensure your contact information is accurate for follow-up.
You can submit an online crime report as an anonymous tip, without providing personal information. Please be aware that if you choose anonymity, CPSO officers won't be able to follow up for additional details, and may not be able to take action if crucial information is missing from your report.
Examples of Appropriate Non-Emergency Reports:
- Vandalism (e.g., graffiti, property damage discovered after the fact)
- Minor Theft (e.g., a bike that was stolen last night, a missing laptop from a desk)
- Drug or Alcohol Incidents (e.g., suspicious activity witnessed without confrontation)
- Non-Physical Harassment or Intimidation
- Lost Property