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Mission

The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) supports the university's mission as a partner, serving to ensure a safe and secure environment while improving the quality of life for all those living, learning, working, healing and visiting within our community.

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Our Vision

To become the global leader in safety and security services, exceeding all expectations.

Our Core Values
  • Service to Our Community
    We demonstrate our commitment to serve by placing the needs of the community ahead of our own. All of our actions, initiatives and services are created and maintained with service to our community at their core.
  • Integrity
    We hold all division personnel to the highest ethical standards at all times. Integrity is not negotiable.
  • Accountability and Trust
    We accept full responsibility for our actions and will take appropriate measures to meet community and professional expectations. We value the trust, respect and support of our community, which must be earned and safeguarded at all times.
  • Excellence and Professionalism
    We exceed the expectations of our community through a dedication to excellence in professional and organizational development.
Our Strategic Priorities & Goals
  • Prevent Harm Against Persons: We will vigorously work toward eliminating physical harm against persons by identifying threats and vulnerabilities and implementing risk reduction strategies.
  • Protect Assets: We will be vigilant in preventing loss and damage to our infrastructure and personal and intellectual property.
  • Ensure Compliance: We will ensure policies, practices, and operations meet the highest ethical and equitable standards, requirements, credentials and licensing.
  • Improving Quality of Life: We will proactively engage with our community while providing responsive, professional, compassionate service that improves quality of life.
  • Enhance Workforce and Organizational Development: We will invest in the professional development of DPSS personnel and continuously work to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.