Additional services provided by the Department of Public Safety
Car problems
If you experience car trouble on campus, call the Department of Public Safety. The department is available to assist you with such problems as:
• vehicle jump starts
• keys locked in the car
• lost cars
Make sure to provide your location and make, model, year, color, and license plate of your vehicle. If possible, lift the hood and stand by your vehicle. Public Safety personnel will respond and assist you as soon as possible.
Escorts
Escort service is available for all members of the University community. If you need an escort, call Public Safety and give your name, location, and destination. A Public Safety officer will be glad to meet you and walk or drive you to your car or other campus destination. Due to the officer's varying responsibilities a wait may be necessary before an officer arrives for your escort.
Access Control Services
The Access Control Services unit is responsible for repairs and installation of locking devices and issuance of keys on all university campuses. Keys are only issued to authorized persons with proper identification after receiving a completed work request form.
Automobile accident reports
If you or someone you know is involved in an automobile accident on campus, call Public Safety. A Police Officer will respond and take a State of New Jersey Accident Report which may be used for insurance purposes.
If there are injuries involved, Public Safety will contact the appropriate rescue and Emergency Medical Support (EMS) agency. Indicate the parking lot you are in, the extent of the injuries if possible, and the make and color of the vehicles involved.
Personal injury reports
If you or someone you know is ill or injured on University property, contact the Department of Public Safety. An officer will be dispatched and the appropriate emergency medical support (EMS) personnel for assistance, if needed.
Lost and found
The department of Public Safety receives lost and found articles on the University campus. If an item is lost on campus, you can contact the Public Safety by calling the below listed telephone numbers on the campus you lost the item.
Newark 973-972-6394
New Brunswick/Piscataway 732-235-9363
Camden/Stratford 856-566-6033
Scotch Plains 908-889-2485
