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Community Outreach Unit

The Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) Community Outreach Unit partners with students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors to promote crime and safety awareness on campus. We encourage proactive steps to protect yourself and others—together, we can make U-M a safer place to study, work, live, and heal.

Photo of a police officer presenting to a group of attentive students.

For emergencies, call 911.

About Us

Our Services
Our Approach

Our Community Outreach Unit—a team of officers from the U-M Police Department (UMPD), Housing Security and Michigan Medicine Security—works with the U-M community to provide education, timely communication, and community engagement. We empower community members to take charge of their own safety and collaborate with DPSS to make a safer and more secure campus.

We aim to:

  • Connect with the U-M community through innovative lifelong learning opportunities
  • Engage in dialogue about safety, awareness, and community development
  • Strengthen relationships and facilitate partnerships
  • Educate and empower community members through personal safety training and awareness

Community Outreach in Action

  • Photo of two DPSS employees sitting at a table and giving out swag.
  • Photo of a female DPSS officer getting her hand drawn on by a child.
  • Photo of a DPSS officer talking with students.
Photo of two DPSS employees sitting at a table and giving out swag.

Photo of a female DPSS officer getting her hand drawn on by a child.

Photo of a DPSS officer talking with students.

Resources

Event Support

In addition to our services, the DPSS Community Outreach Unit participates in community events, alcohol harm reduction programs, interpersonal violence prevention education, new student orientation, and meets with students and staff on a variety of safety-related topics.

For more information about these services, contact us!

Therapy Dog Nico

Have you met Nico yet?

The therapy dog program aims to provide engagement opportunities with our campus community and emotional support for anybody having a stressful experience. For students, the transition from a structured home life to the freedom of campus has long been considered one of the most stressful events in their lives. DPSS is always looking for ways to support our campus community and create a safe and welcoming environment.

Request a visit from Nico at your event!

Visit Us in Person

Location

Campus Safety Services Building
1239 Kipke Drive (close to Michigan Stadium)
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

“I think a therapy dog is awesome because college is stressful, and having a little guy to cuddle helps you focus on other things”

Emma, a South Quad resident