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Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is committed to provide a safe environment for the entire campus.  This department: DPS has a full-time Director, Supervisor, five staff Public Safety Officers and a Department Assistant.  The student staff consists of Community Service Officers, Dispatchers, Receptionists and Shuttle/Escort Drivers.  For more information, visit our web site at: http://www.pointloma.edu/StudentDevelopment/PublicSafety.


Reporting Crimes and Incidents


The DPS investigates campus-related incidents and coordinates with local law enforcement when needed.  It is important that all crimes against persons or property occurring on campus be reported immediately to the DPS.

The University strongly encourages victims and witnesses to report all incidents -- crimes and potential crimes against persons or property -- to the DPS immediately regardless of their nature.  Any suspicious activity reported promptly lessens the likelihood of crime.  If an individual's actions are suspicious, please call DPS and an officer will assess the situation and initiate appropriate action.

To report:

Securing Property


PLNU assumes no responsibility for damage to or theft of personal property from the residence halls, vehicles, parking lots, or other campus buildings.  Taking these simple precautions can prevent most of the thefts that occur on the campus:

Day Shuttle


Recorded shuttle message: 619-849-7588
Daily shuttles Monday–Friday, covering the entire campus.  The basic schedule is:
  • 6:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
  • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  • 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Evening Shuttle


The DPS operates an evening shuttle van for nighttime safety.  The shuttle:

Off Campus Shuttle


The university operates an off-campus shuttle service that provides opportunities for shopping and entertainment.  The schedule is as follows:
  • Thursday and Friday:   3:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.  --The shuttle leaves Prescott Prayer Chapel every hour on the hour with the last shuttle leaving at midnight
  • Saturday and Sunday:  2:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. --The shuttle leaves Prescott Prayer Chapel every hour on the hour with the last shuttle leaving at midnight.

Emergencies


Emergencies requiring police, fire, or medical aid must be reported to DPS at 619-849-2525.  DPS will respond to the emergency and contact the proper authorities. 

If you need assistance from DPS, please call the Welcome Center at 619-849-2525. 

NOTE: DPS is not an information directory; please do not call to ask for phone numbers

Contact Information

Archie Yates

Director of Public Safety
619.849.2489
ayates@pointloma.edu

George Hickman

Supervisor
619.849.2758
ghickman@pointloma.edu

Judi Martin

Department Assistant
619.849.2201
jmartin@pointloma.edu

Carey Gilpin

Senior Staff Officer
619.849.2656
cgilpin@pointloma.edu

Glen Laster

Senior Staff Officer
619.849.2309
glaster@pointloma.edu

Kaz Trypuc

Public Safety Officer
619.849.2393
ktrypuc@pointloma.edu

Richard Duarte 

Public Safety Officer 
619.849.2308
rduarte1@pointloma.edu

KURT PALMER

Public Safety Officer 
619.849.2711
kpalmer@pointloma.edu