Skip to Main Content Skip to Footer
Rider University Home

Header Menu (Mobile)

About
  • Why Choose Rider
  • Virtual Tour
  • Rider Stories
  • Events
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • News
  • Campus Directory
  • Offices and Services
  • Leadership
  • Consumer Information
  • Commencement
  • Contact Us
Academics
  • Program Finder
  • Colleges and Schools
  • Engaged Learning
  • Academic Calendars
  • Academic Support Services
  • Academic Programs and Opportunities
  • Career Development and Success
  • Centers and Institutes
  • Course Catalog
  • University Libraries
Admissions
  • Apply Now
  • First-Year Admissions
  • Transfer Admissions
  • Graduate Admissions
  • International Admissions
  • Continuing Education Admissions
  • J-term Winter and Summer Sessions
  • University Partnerships
  • Veterans and Military
  • Visit Options
  • Contact Admissions
Tuition and Aid
  • Financial Aid and Scholarships
  • Tuition and Fees
  • First-Year and Transfer Student Resources
  • Returning Student Resources
  • Graduate Student Resources
  • Continuing Education Student Resources
Student Life
  • Housing and Dining
  • First-Year Experience
  • Campus Events and Traditions
  • Activities and Organizations
  • Fraternities and Sororities
  • Health and Wellness
  • Arts and Culture
  • Intramural and Club Sports
Athletics
  • Go Broncs Website
  • Athletic Facilities and Directions
  • Upcoming Events
  • Apply
  • Visit
  • Inquire
  • Strategic Plan
    • Gmail
    • Canvas
    • myRider
    • Report an incident
    • BroncNation
    • 25Live
    • Zoom
    • Technology HelpDesk
    • Facilities Work Orders
    • Campus Directory
    • Apporto
    • Undergraduate Admitted Students
    • Prospective Students and Families
    • Prospective Faculty and Staff
    • Current Students
    • Current Faculty and Staff
    • Alumni
  • Give
Home
  • Apply
  • Visit
  • Inquire
  • Strategic Plan
    • Gmail
    • Canvas
    • myRider
    • Report an incident
    • BroncNation
    • 25Live
    • Zoom
    • Technology HelpDesk
    • Facilities Work Orders
    • Campus Directory
    • Apporto
    • Undergraduate Admitted Students
    • Prospective Students and Families
    • Prospective Faculty and Staff
    • Current Students
    • Current Faculty and Staff
    • Alumni
  • Give
  • About
    Why Choose Rider
    Virtual Tour
    Rider Stories
    Events
    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    News
    Campus Directory
    Offices and Services
    Leadership
    Consumer Information
    Commencement
    Contact Us
  • Academics
    Program Finder
    Colleges and Schools
    Engaged Learning
    Academic Calendars
    Academic Support Services
    Academic Programs and Opportunities
    Career Development and Success
    Centers and Institutes
    Course Catalog
    University Libraries
  • Admissions
    Apply Now
    First-Year Admissions
    Transfer Admissions
    Graduate Admissions
    International Admissions
    Continuing Education Admissions
    J-term Winter and Summer Sessions
    University Partnerships
    Veterans and Military
    Visit Options
    Contact Admissions
  • Tuition and Aid
    Financial Aid and Scholarships
    Tuition and Fees
    First-Year and Transfer Student Resources
    Returning Student Resources
    Graduate Student Resources
    Continuing Education Student Resources
  • Student Life
    Housing and Dining
    First-Year Experience
    Campus Events and Traditions
    Activities and Organizations
    Fraternities and Sororities
    Health and Wellness
    Arts and Culture
    Intramural and Club Sports
  • Athletics
    Go Broncs Website
    Athletic Facilities and Directions
    Upcoming Events
Public Safety Services

Public Safety Services

  • Home
  • About Rider
  • Offices & Services
  • Department of Public Safety
  • Public Safety Services

Public Safety

  • Public Safety Services
  • Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
  • Campus Safety: A Shared Responsibility
  • University ID Card
  • RiderAlert
  • Parking
  • Bicycles
  • Crime Prevention and Awareness
  • Reporting and Responding to Incidents and Crimes
  • Fire Safety
  • Emergency Response Tips
  • Anti-Hazing Policy and Reports
  • Meet the Staff

Public Safety

  • Public Safety Services
  • Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
  • Campus Safety: A Shared Responsibility
  • University ID Card
  • RiderAlert
  • Parking
    • Vehicle Registration and Parking
    • Parking and Traffic Regulations
    • Traffic Ticket Appeal Form
  • Bicycles
  • Crime Prevention and Awareness
  • Reporting and Responding to Incidents and Crimes
  • Fire Safety
    • Designated Assembly Points
    • Fire Emergency Plan
    • Fire Safety Procedures
  • Emergency Response Tips
    • Active Shooter Response
    • Bomb, Phone, and E-mail Threat
    • Chemical Hazard
    • Civil Disturbance, Demonstration, Riot
    • Electric, Gas, Water / University-Wide Utility Outage
    • Emergency Kit Checklist
    • Evacuation
    • Evacuation for People with Disabilities
    • Explosion
    • Fire - Administration Buildings
    • Fire - Residence Halls
    • Flooding
    • Important Information
    • Information Site Locations
    • Medical Emergencies
    • Psychological Crisis
    • Residence Hall Evacuation Assembly Points
    • Rider University Campus Emergency Resource Teams
    • Severe Weather
    • Sexual Assault
    • Suspicious Package
    • Threatening and Violent Behavior
    • Timely Warning and Emergency Notifications
  • Anti-Hazing Policy and Reports
  • Meet the Staff

Contact Public Safety

Campus-wide phone numbers

Non-emergencies
609-896-5029

Emergencies
609-896-7777

Campus location
West House at the south entrance of campus

24 hours per day / 7 days per week

Report an Incident

There are many ways in which the Department of Public Safety works to provide a safe and pleasant environment in which community members can live, work and learn.  For further information, contact the Department at (609)-896-5029.

Remember, the sooner you call Public Safety, the sooner a response can be initiated and campus-wide communications, if needed, can be disseminated.

Remember, too, that we can all play a part in protecting ourselves and those around us. Check out Public Safety’s general safety tips, bystander intervention strategies and emergency response tips.

Incident and Emergency Response

Public Safety Officers undergo training throughout the year to respond to a variety of situations in a prompt, professional and caring manner. They may rely on assistance from the Office of Residence Life or Counseling Center or off campus resources such as the police or emergency services. 

Officers will respond to your on-campus location, assess the situation and take appropriate action to help ensure your safety and that of the campus community and/or enforce University policy. They will document the incident and take photos and/or collect evidence as needed. You and others involved may be asked to provide statements regarding the incident.  

The Department of Public Safety is also responsible for coordinating emergency preparedness efforts, including emergency response and evacuation policies and procedures, in coordination with the University’s senior management team. Emergency policies, procedures and notification systems are evaluated as needed and tested on an annual basis.

Medical Emergencies

Public Safety Officers are qualified in first aid and CPR for the Health Care Provider, and are trained to administer the AED, Oxygen, NARCAN, and Epi-pens. The Department also has certified EMTs on staff.  

Public Safety should be contacted immediately for all injuries and illnesses not brought to the attention of the Student Health Center during its normal operating hours of Monday through Friday 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., and for all injuries and illnesses on campus after normal business hours. Public Safety will notify the local ambulance as needed or requested. Students should always maintain an extra copy(ies) of their medical insurance card, in the event of a medical emergency.

Timely Warnings and Emergency Communications

Timely warning notices notify the University community of on-campus or nearby crimes or other serious incidents. They are issued via Rider Alert, the University’s electronic notification system, as well as email, phone, web posting and/or signage. Emergency notifications are similarly disseminated unless issuing a notification, in the professional judgment of the Department and senior staff, compromises efforts to assist a victim or to contain, respond to or otherwise mitigate an emergency. In either case, information is disseminated as quickly and accurately as possible.

RiderAlert

RiderAlert is the University’s electronic notification system for students, faculty and staff. RiderAlert utilizes cellphones, texts and email to communicate in an emergency, to relay weather-related and other closings and to provide timely warnings as a means of preventing crimes or other serious incidents. Remember that Rider Alert is only as useful as the contact information you provide. 

Learn More about RiderAlert or update your contact information.

Emergency blue lights, surveillance cameras and campus lighting

Code-blue emergency phones are located throughout the Lawrenceville campus, providing direct connection to the Department of Public Safety in the case of an emergency or when immediate assistance is required. Surveillance cameras record activity in the majority of campus parking lots and other public areas.  

Sodium vapor lights, designed to enhance visibility, illuminate all parking areas, buildings and walkways. The Department of Public Safety conducts routine campus lighting surveys which are forwarded to Facilities Management for needed repairs/replacement. Members of the University community are encouraged to report any lighting deficiencies to Facilities Management at (609)-896-5080.

Policy enforcement

The Department of Public Safety is responsible, along with the Offices of Residence Life and Community Standards, for the enforcement of the Student Code of Social Conduct, which includes the alcohol and drug polices and the University’s Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy.  

Security walkthroughs and patrols

The Department of Public Safety works closely with the Office of Residence Life to monitor and promote safe campus living. Public Safety officers conduct routine security walkthroughs in residence halls and Greek houses and respond to incidents and emergencies on both campuses. Officers also conduct routine checks of all other buildings as well as parking lots and other areas during their patrols.

Building Access – ID cards and Key Lock System

Exterior doors of all residential facilities are kept locked throughout the day and evening.

Access to exterior doors of most residential facilities is controlled by photo ID cards. These cards, issued to students, faculty and staff, are also required for entry to gated parking lots, the Rider Pub and certain campus events. They are also required for access to various University services including the Library, cashier’s and bursar’s offices, bookstores, Student Recreation Center and residential dining facilities. Students should carry their ID card with them at all times and present it upon request of authorized personnel.  

The card access system is a shared responsibility of Public Safety, Residence Life and the Office of Information Technologies. See ID cards for further information or contact Public Safety at (609)-896-5029.

Access to remaining residential facilities is controlled by issued keys. Facilities Management is responsible for maintenance of the campus key lock system.

Contact Facilities Management at (609)-896-5080 for assistance during regular operating hours. Contact the Department of Public Safety at (609)-896-5029 in the event of an ID card, key or lock problem after normal business hours.

Non-residential buildings are locked by Public Safety every night. Classrooms and practice studios are not available after a building has been locked for the night unless advance permission has been given. 

To practice in a classroom or recital venue, students should request the space via R25, Rider’s event scheduling system. Students may reserve a classroom for two hours of practice time per day based on availability. Reservations for recital venues are limited to two hours per week per student. 

Working Closely with Local Police and Other Institutions

The Department of Public Safety maintains excellent working relationships with Lawrence Township Police and Princeton Police, as well as county and state police agencies. Information is disseminated between these agencies and the Department in an on-going effort to maintain safe campus environments. Lawrence Township Police and Princeton Police have appointed Liaison Officers who meet regularly with the Director of Public Safety to discuss crime and other serious incidents, as well as crime prevention, in and around the University community. The local police and Rider have agreed to cooperate in the investigation of possible criminal activity or conduct. Serious matters are promptly reported to local police. In addition, the Department assists victims, upon request, in contacting the police. The Department reviews all reported incidents and coordinates with local police in classifying and compiling reportable offenses as defined in The Handbook for Campus Crime Reporting. The Department completes its publicly available recordkeeping requirements, including Clery Act reporting and disclosures, without the inclusion of identifying information about victims to the extent permissible by law.

Rider University contracts with the Lawrence Township Police Department to provide on-site police patrol coverage on the Lawrenceville campus several nights a week. Also, local police officers work at various University events throughout the year. 

In addition, mutual aid agreements have been established with a variety of local agencies and institutions, among them the Lawrence Township Police Department, the Princeton Police Department, Lawrence Road Fire Department, Lawrence Township and Mercer County Office of Emergency Management, Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, and area schools.

Public Safety

  • Public Safety Services
  • Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
  • Campus Safety: A Shared Responsibility
  • University ID Card
  • RiderAlert
  • Parking
    • Vehicle Registration and Parking
    • Parking and Traffic Regulations
    • Traffic Ticket Appeal Form
  • Bicycles
  • Crime Prevention and Awareness
  • Reporting and Responding to Incidents and Crimes
  • Fire Safety
    • Designated Assembly Points
    • Fire Emergency Plan
    • Fire Safety Procedures
  • Emergency Response Tips
    • Active Shooter Response
    • Bomb, Phone, and E-mail Threat
    • Chemical Hazard
    • Civil Disturbance, Demonstration, Riot
    • Electric, Gas, Water / University-Wide Utility Outage
    • Emergency Kit Checklist
    • Evacuation
    • Evacuation for People with Disabilities
    • Explosion
    • Fire - Administration Buildings
    • Fire - Residence Halls
    • Flooding
    • Important Information
    • Information Site Locations
    • Medical Emergencies
    • Psychological Crisis
    • Residence Hall Evacuation Assembly Points
    • Rider University Campus Emergency Resource Teams
    • Severe Weather
    • Sexual Assault
    • Suspicious Package
    • Threatening and Violent Behavior
    • Timely Warning and Emergency Notifications
  • Anti-Hazing Policy and Reports
  • Meet the Staff

Contact Public Safety

Campus-wide phone numbers

Non-emergencies
609-896-5029

Emergencies
609-896-7777

Campus location
West House at the south entrance of campus

24 hours per day / 7 days per week

Report an Incident

Apply
Visit
Inquire
Give

Rider University
2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Main: 609-896-5000
Admissions: 800-257-9026

connect with us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • TikTok

Visit

  • Events for Prospective Students
  • Directions to Campus
  • Campus Map
  • Virtual Tour
  • Contact Admissions
  • Events for Prospective Students
  • Directions to Campus
  • Campus Map
  • Virtual Tour
  • Contact Admissions

Get Help

  • Contact Us
  • Transcript Requests
  • Offices & Services
  • Public Safety
  • Academic Program Finder
  • Title IX
  • Contact Us
  • Transcript Requests
  • Offices & Services
  • Public Safety
  • Academic Program Finder
  • Title IX

Engage

  • Give
  • Alumni
  • Events & Performances
  • myRider
  • Job Opportunities
  • Rider Stories
  • Give
  • Alumni
  • Events & Performances
  • myRider
  • Job Opportunities
  • Rider Stories

Stay Informed

  • Campus Updates
  • [email protected]
  • Rider Magazine
  • University Libraries
  • University Marketing & Communications
  • Campus Updates
  • [email protected]
  • Rider Magazine
  • University Libraries
  • University Marketing & Communications
© Rider University
Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Contact Us
English Arabic Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) French Spanish