Public Safety
David M. Mefford, Chief
Mission Statement
The mission of the Notre Dame de Namur University Office of Public Safety is the protection of life and property by providing a safe and secure learning and working environment through the enforcement of local, federal and state laws and the Notre Dame de Namur University rules and regulations.
Public Safety provides services 24 hours a day, seven days-a-week, 365 days-a-year. The 90 acre campus is patrolled by foot and vehicle. The Public Safety staff consists of 4 full-time and three part-time Campus Public Safety Officers. Public Safety reports directly to the Vice President for Campus Life. The office is located in St. Joseph Hall Room 101, off the lobby.
Contacting Public Safety
Public Safety officers are on duty 24/7. Always call the Public Safety cell phone number first; one of the cell phones is carried by the duty officer at all times.
Phone:
Emergency: (police, fire, medical): 911
Public Safety cell phone: 504-0656 and 740-1483
University switchboard: 508-3500
Public Safety office: 508-3502
E-mail:
Power failure:
In the event of a power failure and the University telephone system fails, you can contact Public Safety via any non-campus telephone (public telephone, cell phone) by calling (650) 508-1860 (this number is a dedicated line and messages can not be left).
Office location:
St. Mary's Room 101, off the lobby
Parking Permits
All staff, faculty, students, and visitors who utilize NDNU parking facilities are required to display a valid parking permit. See info on Parking Permits and Enforcement.