Address:
Peoples Building
690 South Church Street
West Chester, PA 19383
On-Campus Emergencies:
610-436-3311 or x3311
Off-Campus Emergencies:
911
On-Campus Parking Questions/Concerns:
Parking Services, 610-436-3345
Campus Security Authority Report Form and Training
Geographic Locations for Clery Reporting
A Daily Crime Log of all crimes reported to our police department over the last 60 days is maintained and is available for public review at our office. You may obtain a copy of the log by appearing in person.
The campus emergency notification systems are tested twice a year. The campus is always notified in advance. Additionally, an annual table top emergency planning exercise is completed annually and involves not only university authorities but Chester County and bordering municipal emergency officials.
Public Safety Commendation / Complaint Form
All On-Campus Emergencies:
Contact the Police Dispatcher at610-436-3311or dial x3311 from an on campus extension. You can also use any of the campus Emergency
Phones located across campus and inside most of our buildings, parking lots, and parking
garages. Simply push the button to automatically connect to the Public Safety Police
Communications Center.
You can also report incidents in person at our station located at 690 South Church
Street.
All Off-Campus Emergencies:
Dial 911.
All On-Campus Parking Questions/Concerns:
Contact Parking Services at610-436-3345.
Mission Statement
The mission of the West Chester University Department of Public Safety is to enhance
the university experience by maintaining a safe, orderly and inviting environment
for our students, employees and guests to study, work and enjoy all of what the university
has to offer. We fulfill this mission by joining in a partnership with our community.
We are committed to being campus guardians, and to serve our community by treating
all with respect, compassion and fairness.
Value Statement
The Department of Public Safety is committed to providing services with the highest
degree of integrity, compassion and respect for all persons. We are committed to
maintaining a professional department made up of police officers, security officers,
parking enforcement officers and clerical employees.
We will hold true to the values of creating community trust, building campus confidence in our department and treating all with respect, while carrying out our responsibilities.
We want to be a model for excellence, for this reason we are pursuing law enforcement accreditation. Only those departments which meet the highest standards throughout their departments are issued law enforcement accreditation.
We pledge to be respectful of the needs and rights of all. We are the guardians of our community.
Active Shooter Training - FEMA
Unwanted Prescription Drug Disposal ProgramIn partnership with the MedReturn program, Public Safety now has an Unwanted Prescription
Drug Disposal collection box in the lobby of the People's building. For more information
about the Drug Disposal Program, please visit the MedReturn website.
WCU Sexual Misconduct Resources
Parking Permits: Online
Online Parking Permit Sales is currently available to Employees ONLY!
Parking Permit: In-Person
You can also pick up or purchase parking permits in-person, Monday-Friday from 8am
to 2pm.