Category: Public Safety

The Purdue University Police Department is offering free, in-person "Prepared At Purdue" training on Tuesday, June 30 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The training consists of sessions for verbally de-escalating tense situations, responding to potential active shooter/threat events, and rendering aid...

The Purdue University Police Department (PUPD) recently held a ceremony to swear in a new officer, recognize a current officer and officially retire a police K-9. Swearing In During the ceremony, Officer Kyle Cates was sworn in to serve the...

Nimitz Drive, just west of S. Martin Jischke Drive, is scheduled to close May 18 to facilitate repair work. The closure is expected to last through early August. The Discovery Park Lot entrance off of Nimitz Drive will be periodically closed...

Along with providing 24/7 emergency services, the Purdue University Police Department offers outreach programs and other safety services. Some of the department’s outreach programs include verbal de-escalation training, active threat training and K-9 demonstrations. Safety services offered include fingerprinting, electronic...

The Purdue University Police Department is offering free, in-person "Prepared At Purdue" training on Friday, May 29 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The training consists of sessions for verbally de-escalating tense situations, responding to potential active shooter/threat events, and rendering aid...

The firefighters, paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who make up the Purdue University Fire Department (PUFD) are integral to our campus community, delivering around-the clock emergency services. Monday (May 4) is International Firefighters’ Day, which provides the perfect opportunity...

Southbound South Russell Street, just south of Mitch Daniels Boulevard, will remain closed for construction on the Nursing and Pharmacy Education Building this summer. South Russell Street will only be open to northbound traffic through December when the project is expected...

The sidewalks surrounding Hicks Undergraduate Library will be closed in phases this summer to facilitate masonry work. These sidewalk closures will be in place until Aug. 7. Additionally, library entrances will be closed in phases to facilitate the work. Two...

The Wood Street Parking Garage will close on Monday, May 18 to facilitate repair work over the summer. It is expected to reopen ahead of the fall semester in August. Faculty, staff, select students and campus visitors should plan ahead...

The Purdue Police Department is offering free Verbal De-escalation training during the month of May. “Verbal De-escalation” is a two-hour PowerPoint presentation. The objective is to teach skills to help attendees learn to remain calm and react more effectively when...