ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Department of Public Safety

Mission Statement

The Alabama State University Department of Public Safety provides 24-hour patrol protection of the campus parking lots and residence halls.  ASUDPS Police officers are vested with full law-enforcement powers and responsibilities identical to the local police officers and deputy sheriffs in your home community.  The officers are trained at the Montgomery Police Academy and receive additional in-service and specialized training in first aid, firearms, defensive tactics, constitutional and legislative updates, evidence gathering, traffic investigation, and more.

All of the ASUDPS Police officers have a full range of public-safety responsibilities including all crime reports, investigating traffic accidents, enforcement of laws regulating underage drinking, the use of controlled substances and weapons; and other incidents requiring police assistance.  Potential criminal actions and other emergencies on campus may be reported directly by any student, faculty or staff member.  The ASUDPS services include Fire and University Escort Service, University I.D. Station, Access Gates, Parking, Housing Security, Drugs/Alcohol and Weapons control. 

You can reach the ASUDPS 24-hours a day by calling (334) 229-4400.