Public Safety

The LHU Public Safety Department is here to serve you and we are committed to providing a safe and healthy campus environment. Among our highest priorities are the health and safety of all faculty, staff, students, visitors, and members of the neighboring community.

We provide extensive information about security policies and procedures on the Lock Haven University campuses, crime data, and crime prevention information. You will also find some University policies, rules and regulations related to our areas of responsibility.

The men and women of this department are committed to making the LH campus a safe place in which to live, work, and study. Public Safety programs will support the educational mission of the University by coordinating the provisions of quality programs and services to reduce safety, health and environmental risk to the LH community in a manner consistent with responsible fiscal and environmental stewardship.

We recognize that our success is measured by our ability to create and foster responsibility and awareness throughout the campus and to integrate Public Safety consideration into academic and administrative missions. Our mission can only be accomplished with the support and trust of the University community and through partnering with the community to carry out our programs.

Mission

Our mission is to enhance the living, learning, and working experience at Lock Haven Campus by protecting life, maintaining order, and safeguarding property. We fulfill this purpose by providing our community with a full range of services that meet the highest professional standards of campus public safety. We are committed to working with the community to define our priorities and build lasting partnerships. Our core values guide us in this mission.

INTEGRITY

We firmly adhere to the values set forth in this document and our professional ethics, as outlined in the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. We expect every member of our department to uphold the highest ethical standards at all times.

RESPECT

We treat all members of the community and each other with courtesy, fairness, and dignity.

PROFESSIONALISM

We will continually develop our knowledge, skills, and abilities to the highest levels possible to enable us to provide the finest public safety services to the Lock Haven Campus community. Our approach is based on a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

ACCOUNTABILITY

We value the opportunity to serve the community and will ensure that our conduct always merits trust and support. We will accept full responsibility for our actions and will take appropriate actions to meet community and professional expectations.

SERVICE

We are committed to enhancing public safety and increasing the community's sense of security. We will work in partnership with the community to identify and solve problems that affect the quality of life on campus. We demonstrate our commitment to serve by placing the needs of others ahead of our own.

MENTORING

We recognize that individual and team contributions are essential to achieving our mission. By sharing insight and guidance, and creating learning opportunities, we acknowledge that each member of our department makes valuable contributions to our purpose and vision.

APPRECIATION

We are proud of our profession, our colleagues, our department, and Lock Haven Campus. We recognize the sacrifices our members make to ensure the safety and security of the community. We will do everything necessary to ensure all our members feel appreciated and duly rewarded for their contributions.