RISD Public Safety

two people in Public Safety uniforms in or alongside a R I S D Public Safety vehicle

Hours

Patrol and emergency response: 24/7
Main office: Mon–Fri, 8 am–4 pm

Contact

South Hall
30 Waterman Street
Providence, RI 02903

401-454-6376

pubsafe@risd.edu

Emergency call (24/7 Public Safety line)

In the Department of Public Safety (DPS), we support RISD’s educational and overall mission by ensuring a safe environment for all students and RISD community members. We patrol on foot, by bike, and in official Public Safety vehicles, and work closely with the City of Providence and Brown University police departments to provide comprehensive safety and security services on campus.

Contact us

To report a crime, call 401-454-6666 (our 24/7 emergency line) right away: We do not have the authority to make arrests, but we may investigate incidents and detain suspects until Providence Police Department officers arrive.

For non-emergencies, call 401-454-6376 (our line for routine calls): We’ll assess the situation as soon as we’re able and respond accordingly. This is for timely but not urgent issues. To avoid response delays, do not email, text or leave a voice message.

 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Each year in accordance with the Clery Act, we share a security and fire safety report that includes crime statistics, campus security procedures and institutional safety policies. To download our comprehensive report, follow the link below.

Download the report

Learn more about RISD Public Safety

Team information

Meet the diverse, experienced, and certified team of officers and support staff who keep RISD safe.

Crime Prevention and Safety Resources

Learn about essential safety procedures, and find additional programs and guidance for ensuring a safe RISD community.

Parking and Transportation

Review campus parking locations and regulations around on-campus parking, as well as other transportation-related information.