Mission

The mission of the Campus Police and Security Department is to enhance the quality of life on campus by working cooperatively with the constituencies of the University within the framework of institutional policies, national and state, and local laws to ensure that peace is preserved, fear is reduced and a safe environment maintained.

About Us

The Department of Campus Police and Security are sworn officers of the courts. The primary function of the Department is to enforce the laws of the land and to reduce infractions and criminal actions of the community, student, staff and visitors without destroying the model or image of the University. The Department will prosecute to the fullest anyone who has maliciously broken regulations and laws, first but by way of rehabilitation for those who can learn from their mishap and continue their educational goals and then through the court system.

The Department of Campus Police and Security reports directly to the Office of the Executive Vice President. Campus Police and Security performs a variety of law enforcement tasks including, investigation of criminal activity, apprehension of criminals, traffic enforcement, emergency response and special security assignments. Campus Police and Security coordinates criminal investigations with the Raleigh Police Department, as needed and as part of the community policing/crime prevention effort.

Chief's Message

Welcome
On behalf of the members of the Shaw Campus Police and Security Department, I would like to extend our sincere greetings.

Shaw University is concerned about the safety and welfare of all campus members and guests and is committed to providing a safe and secure environment. Because no campus is isolated from crime, Shaw University has developed procedures to ensure that every possible precautionary measure is taken to protect persons on campus. Although we have not experienced a significant number of serious crimes, it would be unrealistic to state that such incidents could not occur. To reasonably prevent such incidents from occurring, Shaw University has ensured that a competent and trained Public Safety Department is present.

Please be assured that we take the issue of campus safety extremely serious, and that Shaw University is determined to continue its efforts to ensure that our campus remain safe. To do so, of course, requires not just the efforts of the Campus Police and Security Department, but the cooperation and understanding of every member of the Shaw community. Please do your part to help protect yourself and others.

If you have any questions or concerns about security or law enforcement at Shaw, please feel free to telephone my office at (919) 546-8214 or send email at tlee@shawu.edu.

Campus Access

Students, faculty and others associated with the University will receive either a decal, visitor pass or hang tag for their vehicle. Vehicles without proper identification will be ticketed and/or towed at owners' risk. Faculty, staff and students are required to register their vehicle annually.

Visitors

Visitors must have proper vehicle identification to enter the campus. Campus visitation hours are 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. All visitors must report to the Security Information Center located at the Person Street entrance of the University to receive a visitor or parking pass. All passes expires within 24 hours or a designated time frame.

Crime Prevention

Be Alert!
Your safety depends mostly upon your own attitude and actions. Use common sense and do not place yourself in a location or situation to become a victim of crime.

• Avoid walking alone at night: Make arrangements to walk in groups and in well lit areas.
• Keep your room door locked at all times: Locking your door, wherever you reside, is an effective way to reduce theft and enhance personal safety. The vast majority of theft occurs from unlocked rooms when the occupant is gone only briefly. Do not prop open exterior doors and close any doors that you find open. Propped doors are a high risk to everyone's personal safety.
• Do not lend your key to ANYONE: This action could result in an innocent victim. Report lost or stolen keys to the Campus Police and your Resident Counselor.
• Report obscene, annoying, or harassing phone calls immediately: Campus Police will investigate, and as patterns develop, they will work closely with the telephone company to apprehend offenders.
• Report all security related maintenance problems: Locks, doors, windows, and exterior lights in need of replacement and shrubbery in need of trimming should be reported immediately to Plant Services 546-8230.
• Participate in personal safety and security awareness programs:
• Campus Police frequently conduct programs that promote crime resistance skills.
• Be aware of campus crime trends.

If you observe any suspicious activity or wish to report any criminal act, call the Campus Police or 911.

Weapons Policy

The possession, use, or sale of firearms and ammunition, knives of any kind, fireworks, major and minor explosives or any illegal weapon is forbidden and subject to University disciplinary actions as well as criminal sanctions as pursuant to the general statute(s) of North Carolina.

Click here to review Shaw University's 2010-2011 Code of Conduct Policy

Emergency Numbers
EMERGENCIES ONLY 911

Contact Us

Campus Police and Safety 546- 8249/8248
Chief of Police 546-8214
Fax 546-8453