Safety of our Environments

Rutgers Public Safety evolved as a means to heighten the awareness and visibility of safety and security programs and to foster a higher level of service to students, faculty, and staff on the Newark Campus.

Rutgers Public Safety is a service organization responsible for the oversight of safety responses, the University Police Department, Security Division, Key Shop, Transportation Services, Shuttle Bus Transportation and the introduction of a coordinated, campus-wide card access program.   Access the links below to familiarize yourself with the services offered for your safety and convenience.

Public Safety and Police Department (Newark)
Public Safety and Police Department (New Brunswick)

The below links provide information on campus closings, class cancellations and other important updates.

Campus Operating Status New Brunswick

Campus Operating Status Newark

Important Phone Numbers:

• For any emergency, dial
 9-1-1
• From a university phone
, obtain an outside line and dial
 9-1-1

Alternate Non-Emergency 
Public Safety Numbers

New Brunswick Campus


• Rutgers Police 
(732) 932 -7211 

• Emergency Services
 (732) 932-4800
• Emergency Management 
(732) 932-4876 

• Environmental Health & Safety
(732) 445-2550 

• Department of 
Transportation Services 
(732) 932-7744

• Bus Dispatch 
(732) 932-7817

Newark Campus


• (973) 353-5111
 or 5111 from any campus phone

* Be sure to program these numbers into your cellular phone.