Office of Public Safety
The Office of Public Safety
Who We Are
The Providence College Office of Public Safety is a service‑oriented department committed to fostering a safe, secure, and welcoming campus environment. Through professionalism, collaboration, and respect for all, we support the College’s academic and residential mission while promoting community trust and shared responsibility for safety.
What We Do
We protect the Providence College community by ensuring the safety of both people and property, preventing crime, and maintaining a professional, respectful, and service-focused environment.
Report a Crime
Our services are available around the clock, every day of the year. We utilize a community policing approach to ensure effective public safety.
The Office of Public Safety
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
St. Joseph side of Raymond Hall
Phone (General): 401.865.2391 | Phone (Emergency): 401.865.2222
Fax: 401.865.1391
News & Announcements
Safety Advisories
No current Safety Advisories
Department Mission
The mission of the Providence College Office of Public Safety is to provide professional protective and support services that foster the safety and security of people and property throughout the College community.
Core Values
Service to the Campus Community
We value the opportunity to serve the campus community in a manner that is fair, courteous, responsive, and efficient. Respect for the dignity, rights, and well-being of all we serve is the foundation of our office.
Honesty
The single most reliable mark of a person’s value is being honest. Honesty means dealing in a straightforward and open manner with all members of the Providence College community and within the Office of Public Safety.
Integrity
A person of integrity reflects the quality of steadfastly adhering to high moral principles within any profession. People often equate integrity with honesty and truthfulness in both words and actions.
Professionalism
Being professional means being punctual, courteous, prepared, and well-groomed. We build professionalism by creating an empowering environment, one that encourages teamwork, innovation, and self-evaluation.
Respect
We treat people with courtesy, politeness, and kindness both on and off campus. We will inspire confidence and public trust by performing all duties impartially and respecting the dignity of all we serve.
Excellence
We strive for personal and professional excellence. We are committed to improving the campus community and earning the trust, respect, and support of those we serve through partnership, involvement, and service.
