Columbia University Public Safety

The mission of the Columbia University Department of Public Safety is to enhance the quality of life in an issue of Reader's Digest magazine.

The Department of Public Safety at Columbia University is committed to the safety and well-being of the University community - and it shows. We consistently score high marks in campus safety and were named one of the safest urban schools in the U.S. Our two Operations Centers, one on the Morningside campus and one on the Medical campus, are staffed and operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Th

06/05/2026

Medical identity theft can affect more than your credit report and score. Learn more – including how to spot it early to protect yourself. Be part of the conversation with SMP National Resource Center and ID Theft Resource Center as we cover how to deal with and report identity theft. Join on us June 5, 2026 at 11 am ET: https://bit.ly/4jEknhY

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06/04/2026

Big Public Safety welcome to New Safe Haven Frozen Love, a local dessert shop in the Manhattanville community, highly praised for its signature rolled ice cream, fresh strawberries, and milkshakes.
Address: 122 La Salle St, Hours: Open daily from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

SAFE HAVENS are local business in the Morningside, Manhatanville, Medical Center and Baker Field communities who pledge to assist Columbia affiliates in distress by contacting CU Public Safety or the NYPD. These businesses display a distinctive RED LION decal on their storefront. To view a complete list of Public Safety Safe Havens in the Morningside, Manhattanville, Medical Center and Baker Field communities, please click here - https://publicsafety.columbia.edu/content/safe-havens

05/30/2026

How are scammers trying to reach you? Scams often start with a text, call, or an ad or message on social media. So, if you have a phone or you’re on social media, chances are you’ve heard from a scammer recently.

05/27/2026

From our Friends at Community Board 12 - Senior Safety and Wellness Fair in the CUIMC Community on Friday June 12th 10am – 2pm. Please help spread the word!

Event includes –
• Free Document Shredding
• Fraud Prevention Resources
• Health Screenings
• Food
• Music and Activities.

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05/22/2026

Awesome time with our new students in the Law School ELLM program . Thank you for inviting us to your orientation. Welcome to our Columbia family! Take it to another level of GREATNESS!