Clemson University Police Department
Dear Clemson University Students,
The Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) is committed to providing Clemson University with a safe environment conducive to the goals of education and research. Although reported crime (predominantly property crime) at Clemson is low, it is important for students to remember that we are not immune from criminal activity. Therefore, we share many of the crime and safety issues that exist in any city. In partnership with the community, we work to prevent crime and solve problems that affect students, faculty, and staff. The safety and security of the University is the combined responsibility of the entire Clemson University community.
To maintain an effective working relationship with the community and to respond to its needs, the CUPD is organized into three shifts that work 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Officers conduct visible patrols, respond to reports of crimes, address problems, and provide information and resources to the community. This information - which includes many practices, procedures, and safety tips for keeping safe at Clemson, are delivered in several ways. It is published annually in "Annual Safety Report", appears on this website, and is discussed in safety talks that are conducted by police officers at student orientations, new employee orientations, and other gatherings. Community members interested in arranging a safety talk should contact the Shift Supervisor working for scheduling.
I encourage all students to be aware of the professional changes occurring with CUPD officers and innovative equipment being utilized daily. Our officers, committed to initiating and maintaining close ties with the community, view the professional changes as tools to facilitate the interaction needed to ensure our success in providing a safe and secure campus with a community oriented spirit. Feel free to stop by our headquarters at Centennial Blvd. in the basement floor of the stadium ticket office, to ask any questions about security issues that are important to you. Also, by taking the time to familiarize yourself with our resources and by using the information provided on this website, you will be helping us to help you in the pursuit of a safe campus.
Sincerely,
Clemson University Police Department
