Public Safety

As guardians of the campus, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) provides the highest quality of public safety and supports PLNU’s Mission by fostering a safe learning, working, and living environment. Our service to students, staff, faculty, and guests is an expression of our faith.

The Department of Public Safety operates 24 hours a day and is staffed by a Director, three Assistant Directors, 22 Public Safety Officers, and Student Dispatchers. All Public Safety Officers are licensed through the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services and certified in CPR/First Aid. DPS derives its enforcement authority from the PLNU Board of Trustees. The Point Loma Campus and its San Diego-area Regional Centers fall under the law enforcement jurisdiction of the San Diego Police Department.

Emergencies

To learn more about campus emergency preparedness, including how to enroll in the PLNU emergency alert system, visit the Emergency Preparedness page.