Campus Police
On July 1, 2015 Campus Public Safety deployed Campus Police Officers, who meet the state requirements for certification and training. Officers are equipped with AXON body cameras and utilize comprehensive data management systems as required by Oregon law. Starting Sept. 1, 2021, Campus Police Officers began routine unarmed patrols of campus.
Campus Police Officers have received training from the university on the following topics:
- Historical Education of Marginalized Populations
- Implicit/Unconscious Bias
- Title IX/Sexual Violence Awareness
- LGBTQ Awareness
- Mental Health Awareness
- PSU Policy
- Disability Awareness
- Microaggressions
- De-escalation Training
- Equity-Centered Response
Work continues on recruiting and selecting qualified candidates for Campus Police Officer positions reflecting the diversity of the campus.
Unarmed Patrols: Starting Sept. 1, Campus Police Officers began routine unarmed patrols of campus, a shift that supports Portland State’s goals of equity and racial justice. Officers will patrol in teams of two instead of as individuals, further bolstering the safety of our community. Officers will have access to locked firearms on campus for use in unusual and emergency situations under authorization by the Chief of Campus Police or the supervisor on duty.
CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS
CPS Officers provide a visible presence while patrolling the campus and are available to assist students, faculty staff and visitors. They provide a first response in rendering aid, referring students to resources, and work closely with the Campus Police in keeping the Portland State University community safe.
CAMPUS DISPATCH
The Campus Public Safety Dispatch Center is the central hub to Public Safety operations. It is staffed 24/7 by specially trained staff.
Campus Dispatchers can assist callers in both emergency and non-emergency situations, such as: escort requests, suspicious activity, emergency medical, or officer assistance. Sophisticated telecommunications equipment, local area networks, and two-way radio systems provide the framework for communications.
Campus dispatchers work with the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) and the Portland Fire Department (PFD) in response to emergency situations. When telephone calls are received from the campus community, dispatchers obtain the necessary information from the caller to provide an appropriate response. Generally, callers should expect to be asked several questions and to stay on the line as long as necessary.
All PSU Campus Dispatchers receive training through Oregon Police Academy and complete the Basic Telecommunicator certification course. Further, they receive, at a minimum, four weeks of on-the-job training followed by an evaluation period, where they receive additional feedback and coaching. Currently, most of our dispatch team works 10 hour shifts, with at least one dispatcher on duty at all times, and two dispatchers on duty during peak hours.
Current equipment includes access to the 800 MHz “trunked” radio system, in use by Portland Police & Fire, along with a back-up 450 MHz radio system, which has an independent repeater operated by PSU. CPSO dispatch also has a satellite cell phone and several portable radios and telephones for emergency operations, should we need to relocate dispatch in an emergency. PSU participates in the Oregon Law Enforcement Data System and shares a large body of information with partner agencies in the Portland area.
Campus Dispatch manages the Lost & Found of misplaced valuable and crucial items (value of over $50) on the Portland State University Campus.
If you would like more information about our Dispatch, Communications or Records programs, or to arrange a visit, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our professional staff is always here for you.