Portland State University

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at Portland State University?

Portland State University provides campus public safety patrols, emergency communication and ways to request help or report an incident. Reported campus measures include around-the-clock patrols, emergency telephone or alarm devices, late-night escort or transportation assistance, and electronically controlled residence-hall entrances.

Students should learn how PSU sends emergency alerts and where to find current procedures for urgent incidents, building access and after-hours assistance. The university's reporting and support channels also address sexual misconduct; a person seeking help may need to distinguish confidential support from a formal report. PSU's annual security report is the appropriate place to examine officially reported campus crime figures and the geographic and reporting rules behind them. No single statistic captures every aspect of personal safety in an urban setting.