The Catholic University of America

 

 

Public Safety
120 Leahy Hall
Phone: 202-319-5111
TTY: 202-319-5736
Fax: 202-319-5110
 
Director, Thomasine N. Johnson, B.A.
Associate Director, Cheryl Pendergast, MBA
Captain, Administrative Services Officer, Barry K. McCoy
Captain, Crime Prevention Officer, Linda M. Vann, B.A.
Investigator, TBA
Administrative Assistant, Sharron D. Faulkner
 
Mission Statement
The Department of Public Safety provides comprehensive programs, including security patrol, escort, transportation, identification and access services to maintain a safe and secure campus environment that is conducive to learning, working, living and visiting. A staff of trained professionals, including commissioned special police officers, focuses on crime prevention and investigation, safety education, emergency preparedness, response and recovery. Services are coordinated closely with federal and local law enforcement agencies. Safety education and awareness programs are conducted for students throughout the academic year. The department works closely with other student life services to implement initiatives to support healthy individual and community living and learning.
The department has the primary responsibility for the personal and property safety program for the campus, but may extend services to the Theological College, investment properties and leased facilities as determined and approved by executive management.
 
General Safety Precautions
 
  • Immediately report stolen or missing Cardinal Cards and keys to Housing Services and Campus Police.
  • Never take your personal safety for granted.
  • Never prop open exterior doors of residence halls and buildings.
  • Lock room doors, offices and other student and employee workspaces, even when leaving even for a short time.
  • Carry keys and your CUA Cardinal Card at all times and never lend them to anyone.
  • Use the university shuttle, loop bus and escort service during evening hours and
    particularly when traveling alone.
  • Park your vehicle in a well-lit area and keep it locked at all times.
  • Never leave valuables in plain view inside a vehicle.
  • Report suspicious persons and activities immediately to the Department of Public Safety by calling 202-319-5111 or by using the emergency telephone system.
  • Never leave keys and other valuables visible in rooms, offices, labs and study areas.
  • Never remain alone in isolated or unoccupied areas, including classrooms, libraries and other buildings. When such use is required, special arrangements should be made with the Department of Public Safety.
Emergency Telephone
 
There are 136 emergency telephones and 10 panic buttons on campus. This number includes the access telephones located throughout campus and at the entrances of all residence halls. Lifting the receiver or pushing the button puts you in direct communication with the Department of Public Safety. The access telephones also provide direct contact with the Department of Public Safety. Maps showing the locations of emergency telephones may be obtained at the Department of Public Safety, rooms 120 and 121, Leahy Hall.
 
Escort Service
 
The escort service is one of the department’s most requested and used services. This on-campus service is primarily used by students during late and unusual hours. Escorts are provided by public safety officers who are members of the foot patrol, vehicle patrol or bicycle patrol. Call the campus police dispatcher at 202.319.5111 or use an emergency telephone to request an escort.
 
Bus Service
 
The Department of Public Safety provides campus bus service. The buses are operated by special police officers who have commercial driver’s licenses. There are two bus routes, the shuttle service and loop service. Buses are operated during evening hours throughout the regular academic year. Bus schedules are available at http://publicsafety.cua.edu, or at 120 Leahy Hall.
 
Crime Alerts & Information Alerts
 
Crime alerts are published when crime occur on or near campus that potentially threaten the university community. The crime alerts are e-mailed to each CUA campus watch captain. Watch captains post the alerts in resident halls and on security bulletin boards throughout campus. Information alerts are distributed to let the campus community know about crime activity on or near campus that does not present a direct threat to the university community.
 
Identification Cards (Cardinal Card)
 
CUA uses a campus one-card, a multifunctional identification card. The card is used for security purposes and to conduct business both on and off campus. The card, known as the Cardinal Card, simplifies life by eliminating the need to carry multiple cards. The Cardinal Card Web site is http://cardinalcard.cua.edu. Lost/damaged cards may be replaced for a fee of $30 at the Department of Public Safety, 121 Leahy Hall.
 
Lost and Found
Found articles that are turned over to the campus police are kept at the Department of Public Safety, 120 Leahy Hall. Persons looking for lost articles may inquire there. Articles not claimed after 90 days are considered abandoned and will be disposed of through public auction. Scheduled auction dates will be advertised through Public Affairs CUA This Week publication and posted flyers in resident halls and other areas.
 
      
 
Motor Vehicles
 
General Information
 
Parking permits are required to park at The Catholic University of America at all times. Permit types are used to designate parking locations on campus; please refer to the map legend. Commuting students, faculty and staff may purchase either a surface parking permit or a garage permit. Resident students must purchase a resident permit. All resident parking, with the exception of that serving Millennium North and South residents, is surface parking. Millennium residents wishing to park on campus may purchase a Resident Garage Permit or Resident Surface Permit.
Permits may be purchased at the Campus Transportation Management/ID Office located in 121 Leahy Hall. Individuals may purchase only one vehicle hangtag permit. Permits are not transferable.
 
Resident freshmen are not allowed to purchase parking permits nor bring vehicles to campus.
Handicapped Parking
 
Vehicles displaying valid state or District of Columbia-issued handicapped licensed tags and/or window permits identifying the driver or passenger as handicapped will be authorized to park in designated handicapped spaces.
 
Visitor Parking
 
Visitors may park in metered parking spaces or obtain a visitor's parking hangtag permit from the Campus Transportation Management/ID Office. The president and directors of The Catholic University of America, its agents and employees hereby disclaim responsibility, expressed or implied, to protect against theft or damage to vehicles or their contents.
For more information about the Department of Public Safety and its services, visit our Web page at http://publicsafety.cua.edu. The Department of Public Safety's Annual Report is available on Public Safety's Web page.
 

 

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