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    Public Safety (DPS)

    Hours

    DPS is available to help 24/7 all year long. Below are our administrative office hours:

    Office Hours:
    Mon - Fri
    8 am - 4 pm

    Summer Hours:
    Mon - Fri
    8:30 am - 4 pm

    Contact DPS

    John H Chafee Center
    Business and to Request a DPS Escort
    (401) 232-6001
    Information
    (401) 232-6002
    Emergencies... FOR ON-CAMPUS EMERGENCIES REQUIRING MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
    (401) 232-6911
    Annual Fire and Safety Report
    Archie Request Form
    Medical Escort Request Form
    Active Shooter Video

    At Bryant, we are committed to your safety. The Department of Public Safety is a fully staffed professional department available 24 hours a day having purview over personal security, parking and traffic, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and fire safety. Bryant's combination of location and commitment to keeping students safe makes the University one of the safest campuses.

    Please refer to the Student Handbook for detailed campus regulations regarding alcohol.

    Copies of reports are released under the guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-380) as amended (P.L. 93-568), also known as the Buckley Amendment and are protected under the same law. Requests for copies of reports requires a 24-hour notice and there may be a charge per sheet for these copies.

    DPS offers training sessions on CPR, as well as how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The office also conducts specialized training classes for groups around campus with a minimum of 10 people.

    For more information, contact Scott Caron, Bryant University’s Fire Marshal, at (401) 232-6001 or scaron1@bryant.edu.

    Please refer to the Student Handbook for detailed campus regulations regarding the University's Drug Policy.

    Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are dispatched through the Department of Public Safety (DPS) on a 24-hour basis. For on-campus emergencies requiring medical assistance, call 401-232-6911.

    The Department of Public Safety is committed to the safety and security of the Bryant University Campus and its community. Information and instructions on responding to various emergencies can be found at Emergency Procedures.

    For updated information regarding the status of Bryant University please refer to the Bryant emergency website.

    The Fire Safety Office is a division of the Department of Public Safety and is committed to ensuring that Bryant University is compliant with all applicable Rhode Island State and federal fire codes. The prevention of loss of life and property due to fire is the main focus of the program. Scott Caron, Bryant University’s Fire Marshal, can be reached at (401) 232-6852 or scaron1@bryant.edu.

    For more information, refer to Fire Safety and our Annual Fire and Safety Report.

    Bryant DPS works actively to keep the community abreast of suspicious activity, but a safe community requires the joint effort of all community members. If you observe any suspicious behavior that could indicate terrorism or criminal activity, we encourage you to notify DPS so that claims can be appropriately investigated. More information can be found at the link below.

    If You See Something, Say Something

    The Department of Public Safety (DPS) serves as the lost and found repository at Bryant University. All articles found should be turned into DPS. Claims for lost articles should be made at the DPS office, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm. Articles not claimed within a reasonable time may be disposed of as determined appropriate.

    All vehicles belonging to faculty, staff, or actively enrolled Bryant students are required to be registered with DPS. First-year residential students are not permitted to bring vehicles to campus unless granted a special permit by exemption. To request the exemption, complete the:

    First Year Resident Student Parking Waiver Petition Form

    To purchase a Parking Permit, complete the:

    • Go to DPS Parking Permit and enter all the applicable information.

    • If you have never registered your vehicle information with DPS or have a new vehicle you need to register, then please do so by selecting this direct link (parking.arms.app).

    • You can pick up the Parking Permit in the DPS office Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The DPS office is located in the south / left side of the Chafee Center on John Mowry Road behind the Koffler building. 

    • Dry Seal Permits should be affixed to the lower left inside corner of the windshield (driver's side). Hang tags whether BLC, Handicap placards, or Visitor should be displayed on the rear-view mirror. Motorcycle permits should be attached to the right front fork or lower left side of the faring (if applicable).

    It is the responsibility of each person who drives and parks on the Bryant campus to be familiar and comply with the Parking and Traffic Rules.

    EV Charging Stations

    The EV Charging Policy provides guidelines for the use, maintenance, and responsible operation of the EV charging stations located across the Bryant University campus.

    The Bryant Department of Public Safety undergoes its CALEA accreditation process every four years. The Accreditation Public Comment Portal receives comments regarding an agency's compliance with CALEA standards, community engagement, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns. The overall intent of the accreditation process is to provide the participating agency with information to support continuous improvement, as well as foster the pursuit of professional excellence.

    Please note that CALEA is not an investigatory body, and subsequently the public portal should not be used to submit information for such purposes. If you are seeking to submit a complaint about an officer's conduct, please do so at the form provided in the "Forms" section of this page. Additionally, there will be no response other than acknowledgement to submissions; however, the information will be considered in context to its relevancy to compliance with standards and the tenets of CALEA® Accreditation.

    Public Comment Portal

    Rave Guardian is a free mobile app that turns your smartphone into a personal safety device. DPS encourages all students, faculty, and staff to download this app (Apple Store or Google Play) to enhance their personal safety and the safety of their friends. Please refer to RAVE Guardian FAQ for additional information.

    Please refer to Bryant University’s Hazing Policy for detailed information and instructions on Reporting a Hazing Incident.

    Bias Incident Committee DPS Officer Request Form Emergency Procedures Student Handbook Active Shooter Video Report an Incident Reporting a Crime Sexual Assault Information RI Sex Offender Registry Parking and Traffic Rules Fire Safety Rave Guardian Safety App FAQ
    Annual Fire and Safety Report DPS FAQ
    Civilian Complaint Form First Year Resident Student Parking Waiver Petition Form Report Request Form Witness Statement Form