Purpose and Mission

The Department of Public Safety and Police Services is a cohesive organization with a mission to serve the public by furthering a partnership with the university community to protect life, property, prevent crime and resolve problems. In fulfilling our mission as employees of the University, whose prime functions is education, every opportunity is taken to educate members of the community in all aspects of crime prevention, personal safety and potential law violations. In accomplishing our mission, the department becomes involved in environmental safety issues, property storage, campus crime statistics, campus planning, parking, as well as arrest, search, and seizure. The Department interacts consistently with students, faculty, staff, visitors and the host community of Ellensburg.