Welcome to the Department of Public Safety
For updates on GVSU campus emergencies, please visit the GVSU Emergency website.
The Emergency site contains the most up-to-date and accurate information available.
Register for the 2025 Campus Safety Night Tours
Join the GVSU Public Safety team on an evening tour to review the campus safety strategy and see GVSU’s campuses through each other’s eyes.
The annual Campus Safety Night Tours are co-sponsored by GVSU Public Safety and the Faculty Facilities Planning Advisory Committee. All GVSU students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. The events will begin with introductions and a briefing, followed by a guided tour of campus led by Public Safety officers. The events will conclude with a group discussion about observations and emerging issues. Refreshments will be served. Please pre-register using the forms below.
Health Campus Safety Night Tour
Date: Wednesday Oct. 8
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Location: Meet in the lobby of the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
There are 19 of 30 registrations available.
* denotes a required field
City Campus Safety Night Tour
Date: Monday Oct. 13
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Location: Meet at the University Club - DEV 107C
There are 21 of 30 registrations available.
* denotes a required field
Valley Campus Safety Night Tour
Date: Thursday Oct. 16
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Location: Meet at the Customer Service area in the Service Building -11106 Service Dr. Allendale MI
There are 19 of 30 registrations available.
* denotes a required field
Grand Valley State University Department of Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. The Department of Public Safety patrols campus 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide a safe environment for the Grand Valley community.
At the GV Department of Public Safety, we support student success.
Our Mission
Provide a safe and secure environment in which to learn, live, and work.
Our Vision
Customer service, community engagement, and progressive policing reflect our values and commitment to being the finest campus Public Safety department.
Leadership; do what is right, do your best, and treat others as you wish to be treated.
Our Values
Integrity:
Committing to the highest standards of personal conduct in what we say and do.
Community:
Collaborating and connecting with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Inclusiveness:
Creating a welcoming environment that encourages, values, and respects diverse perspectives.
Excellence:
Working together to provide superior public safety services in every interaction.