The Pitt Police Department has its own duty-to-intervene policy and receives additional training through the ABLE Project, in which members are taught leadership principles and how to effectively intervene in actions taken by their peers, regardless of rank.  The goal is to prevent misconduct, reduce costly mistakes, and promote the mental and physical health of our department members. 

Statement from the University regarding the East Palestine train derailment as of 2/16/23 at 9:30 AM

Be a part of the Safety Ambassador Network, a pandemic creation that has evolved and endured, and help the Pitt community stay informed about campus safety issues.

Two University of Pittsburgh programs are designed to help transport students in non-emergency -- but uncomfortable -- situations: SafeRider and Walking Escort.  The SafeRider program is a complimentary shuttle service that allows riders to be picked up during certain hours and in certain areas. The Walking Escort service allows any student, faculty or staff member leaving the Hillman Library to be accompanied by a security guard to certain locations within walking distance or to a bus or shuttle stop.

The current version of the University of Pittsburgh's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is now available and contains necessary resources, tools, and information for students, faculty, and staff to stay safe. The For Safety's Sake website and report provide campus and personal safety information, including crime prevention and fire safety information, crime reporting policies, and sexual misconduct and Title IX procedures. The report also contains crime statistics for the three previous calendar years.

The University of Pittsburgh Police Department, a part of the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management, is looking for new Police Officers, Guards and Emergency Dispatchers to join our ranks, including at our regional campuses. Police Officers must have four-year degrees. Successful candidates for all positions will be subjected to a background check.