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Public Safety
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The Department of Public Safety and Transportation to provide a safe environment for the students, faculty, and staff that will enhance the institution’s rich heritage.
The Public Safety Department prides itself on promoting and maintaining a safe campus environment conducive to academic achievement. We believe that a truly safe campus can only be achieved through the cooperation of the entire University community and strongly encourage your participation in assisting us to prevent crime.

It is our hope that this website provides you with the information necessary to make informed, intelligent decisions regarding your safety while on Campus. We encourage any feedback you may have regarding this website and any activity conducted by the Public Safety Department.

OUPD Officers

OUPD Supervisors

    Safety Tips
    • You can help protect yourself by taking a few precautions and following these safety tips:
    • Trust your instincts. If a place or situation doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. Leave.
    • Avoid shortcuts and isolated areas when walking after dark.
    • Don’t walk alone after dark. Early evening to late evening, travel only in groups of three or more in well-lit and heavily traveled areas. Call for a police escort (256.726.7375).
    • When traveling in your vehicle, keep windows up and doors locked.
    • If approached, don’t resist a robber especially if he/she has a weapon.
    • Never venture into or through dark or undesirable neighborhoods.
    • Familiarize yourself with call box locations.
    • Don’t carry large sums of cash.
    • Get a good description of the attacker and locate a safe area in the event of an encounter.
    • If attacked or approached by someone suspicious, contact the police immediately by calling 256.726.7911 or use the nearest call box.
    Student Task Force
    The Student Task Force gives students with an opportunity to work in a non-sworn capacity while enrolled at the Oakwood University Police Department. Their primary mission is to enforce the university policies, while serving as additional eyes and ears for our campus police officers, which increases safety for the university students, staff, faculty and visitors.

    Requirements and Training
    To be eligible for employment, students must complete a lengthy application process and meet certain standards similar to that of a police officer. Those selected will undergo training that includes:

    • Enforcement procedures
    • Report writing
    • Legal issues
    • Verbal communication
    • Golf cart training
    Emergency Notification Form

    Oakwood University Public Safety Department

    CAMPUS EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION
    Registration Form

    The Department of Public Safety will activate the emergency notification system in the event of
    severe weather, campus lockdown, or other campus emergencies.
    This system will include
    sending alerts via text message, email, cell phone email, and PDA/Blackberry. The system will
    also allow for two-way communication for anyone responding to the alert.

    Signing up for this system is voluntary, but strongly encouraged. There is no cost for students,
    parents, faculty, or staff of Oakwood University. However, Oakwood University is not
    responsible for costs incurred by enrollees from individual cell phone and electronic media
    services providers.

    FOR STUDENTS

    FOR PARENTS

    FOR FACULTY/STAFF

    7000 Adventist Blvd., Huntsville, AL 35896
    (256) 726-7371

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    Contact Us
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    Emergency Assistance: (256) 726-7911
    Police Dispatch: (256) 726-7375
    Police Records: (256) 726-7374
    Non-Emergency: (256) 726-7371
    Fax: (256) 726-7441
    Email: ou_pd@oakwood.edu
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