Department of Campus Safety

Campus Safety is committed to maintaining the safety and security of the campus community in a caring, respectful, and professional manner.

Campus Safety actively prepares for, prevents, and responds to various safety and security situations on campus and actively builds community with our students. Our campus safety officers patrol the campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and are the first responders during any campus emergency. 
 

Campus Safety Resources

What We Do

Be Ready. Be Safe.

Colgate (RAVE) Alerts

Students, and employees are encouraged to subscribe to the RAVE Alert system to receive important emergency or weather-related cancellation information via text, email, and phone.

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Guardian App

The Colgate Guardian safety app is available to all students, staff, and faculty. This app provides a direct connection to campus safety contacts, anonymous tips, and a safety walk timer.

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Safety Preparedness Guide

Colgate takes emergency planning and preparedness seriously. Find resources for dealing with a variety of emergency situations.

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Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Each year, Colgate prepares a security and safety report available to the public.

View the report

 

Campus safety officer with a dog on the football field

Tell Us How We're Doing

We want to hear from you about how we are doing — commend a campus safety staff member for outstanding service or professionalism, or report a concern regarding a Campus Safety employee.

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