Providing a Safe and Inclusive Campus Community
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) at Eastern Michigan University is divided into three units consisting of the EMU Police Department, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and the Risk and Emergency Management Office. Each unit provides the tools and information to ensure that our campus remains a secure and vibrant place to work and learn. When we work together, our campus and the surrounding areas are a thriving, inclusive university environment.
EMU Police
As highly trained sworn officers, EMU police are empowered to investigate, arrest, or take other necessary action to address any criminal or civil infraction. EMU officers work closely with local and state agencies.
- 24/7/365 full service Police force
- Patrol, investigation, crime prevention and safety tips and initiatives for campus
- For EMERGENCIES dial 911. From a cell phone on or near campus, dial 734.487.1222
Environmental Health & Safety
The University must be a good steward of the environment and public health. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assists the campus community in complying with safety, health and environmental regulations.
- Regulatory compliance assistance and trainings
- Chemical and biological materials disposal and handling
- Hazardous materials emergency response
Risk & Emergency Management
Risk Management assists the university’s operating units, faculty and staff with managing risk created by programs and activities. Emergency Management is dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe and resilient campus community through an all hazards approach.
- Emergency mitigation, planning, response and recover, text messaging alerts
- Disaster and life safety education
- Emergency planning and exercise consultation
Watch: Campus Safety Update
We're committed to creating a safe and welcoming campus for all at Eastern Michigan University. This video explores the strategies we've implemented in academic buildings and classrooms, housing, and across EMU's campus to keep our community safe.