The mission of the Clarion University Public Safety Department is to promote a safe, secure and orderly learning environment for students, employees and visitors. The department strives to deliver law enforcement services in a manner that supports a positive living, learning experience.

1. The Public Safety Department responds to emergency calls and other requests for service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, serving the university community as first responders to crime, medical emergencies and safety hazards.
2. The department serves as the primary police agency for Clarion University and seeks to reduce crime through prevention, educational programming, high visibility patrol, investigation, and prosecution.
3. The department enhances safety in the community through the proper handling of potential environmental hazards, and through active fire prevention.
4. The department aids individuals in danger of harm or who cannot care for themselves.
5. The department protects university and private property through physical security and access control of university buildings.
6. The department attempts to identify lost or stolen property and facilitate its return to its rightful owner.
7. The department maintains control of vehicular traffic and parking on campus through the fair and consistent enforcement of traffic laws and parking regulations.
8. Members of the department seek to educate others by acting as role models, exemplifying honorable conduct in their professional and private lives.
9. Members of this department act as both police officers and university officials, reporting violations of University policies, rules, and regulations to the appropriate administrative area in a timely and appropriate manner.
10. The department strives to handles all calls for service in a prompt professional manner.

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