Upon receiving your call, Public Safety officers will either take your report at the Public Safety Office or respond to your on-campus location. Public Safety Officers are responsible for a full range of campus safety services, including all medical emergencies, fire emergencies, building security, traffic accidents, enforcement of laws regulating underage drinking and the use of controlled substances, crime reports, investigations, and all other incidents requiring security assistance.

Student violations of University regulations are normally handled through the office of Student Administrative Services or other campus measures (see The Source, the student handbook). Sanctions for violative behavior range from minor restrictions to expulsion from the University. For protective purposes, the victims of student misconduct can request a change in their living arrangement or academic schedule. Pursuing a matter through University procedures does not limit or exclude options to involve local police authorities or to take any other measures.

The Public Safety Department has excellent working relationships with Lawrence Township police (for Lawrenceville campus) and both Princeton Borough and Princeton Township police (for Westminster campus), as well as county and state police agencies. All serious matters are promptly reported to the local police. At the request of a victim, the Public Safety Security Department will provide assistance by contacting the local police. In any event, an accounting of the incident will remain on file at the Public Safety Office and will be included in the annual report of crimes.