The Earlham College Department of Public Safety serves the students, guests, staff and faculty of Earlham College, while educating them regarding personal and College safety issues.

Located in the Student Development wing of Earlham Hall, Campus Safety and Security is coordinated by a director who is responsible to the Dean for Student Development. Campus Safety and Security consists of five full-time officers, four to 10 part-time officers, one fleet manager/administrative assistant, and 20 student dispatchers, one student fleet attendant, and two student office assistants.

All officers are trained in patrol procedures, emergency response, investigation techniques, and other various skills. All officers are trained in first aid, CPR, and AED use.

The department consists of non-sworn officers who work closely with the Richmond Police Department and Wayne County Sheriff’s Department and several part-time officers who have full police powers granted through neighboring police departments.

The Public Safety department officers patrol campus 24-hours-a-day, 365 days a year. The Public Safety team works closely with maintenance, residence life, and student development to provide consistent service to the Earlham community.