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Silent Witness Program
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About the Department of Safety and Security
The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg maintains a full-time, 365 days a year, 24 hours per day, Safety and Security Department. The Safety and Security Department is located in the Safety and Security Center (SSC). The Department consists of a Director, Assistant Director and five full-time officers. The Director, Assistant Director, and all police officrs are Act 120 and Act 235 certified.

The officers are trained in emergency response procedures, First Aid, AED, and CPR. In-service training programs are provided to the officers to keep them abreast of changing laws and familiarize them with procedures and policies relating to safety. Additionally, the Department employs six student workers as dispatchers and special events persons to assist when needed.

In accordance with The College and University Security Information Act (Act 73 of 1988), all crimes on campus are reported to the Pennsylvania State Police. The UPG Department of Safety and Security maintains a close working relationship with area law enforcement agencies, specifically the Pennsylvania State Police, which has jurisdiction at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. Criminal prosecution of incidents that occur on campus are referred to the local District Justice or to the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office.

The Department of Safety and Security also investigates violations of the UPG Student Code of Conduct and generally refers these incidents to the Judicial Board.

Emergency call boxes are located throughout the campus and ring directly into the Safety and Security Office. Students, faculty, staff, and visitors are encouraged to use these telephones in the event of an emergency.

In an effort to enhance the safety and security at UPG, the Department assists and participates in a variety of prevention programs. These include educational programs aimed at preventing sexual assaults, drinking and driving, and drug and alcohol abuse. The department promotes crime prevention programs on personal safety, and participates in Operation ID. Crime alert notices are distributed and posted throughout the campus in compliance with the University Security Information Act.

Fire safety inspections and drills are conducted once a semester in all residence halls. The Department of Safety and Security works with the Hempfield Township Fire Departments on all fire related incidents.

Everyone in the University Community is encouraged to report crime promptly and alert us to any unsafe conditions. If you have any information or questions please contact the Department of Safety and Security at (724) 836-9865 or on campus at 9865.