Public Safety

Director’s Message

On behalf of the dedicated men and women of the Public Safety Department of Fairleigh Dickinson University, it is my honor to welcome you. Our officers are well-trained and service-oriented professionals. Our goal, whether you are a student, faculty, staff or a visitor, is to make your stay on campus a safe and pleasant experience. 

The Department of Public Safety provides protective services to the University community twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. 

Mutual trust and respect are essential in order for us to serve the community effectively. We emphasize the importance of working together and encouraging a cultivating environment so that our campus and neighborhood will continue to thrive as a vibrant, safe and harmonious community. 

No area is immune to crime and universities are no different. Our efforts to reduce and limit crime are greatly enhanced when members of the Fairleigh Dickinson University Community take an active role in personal safety and crime prevention. Each of us must take personal responsibility for our own safety. We encourage you to report any safety concerns, incidents or suspicious activity to our department. 

“Security is everybody’s business” and working together we can continue to make the Fairleigh Dickinson University campuses among the safest in the state. 

I am committed to serving the FDU community to the best of my ability and look forward to working with all members of the community. Your comments, observations, and input regarding campus security is greatly appreciated. Please feel free to stop by my office at any time or contact me via email: jv@fdu.edu or by phone: (973) 443-8891. 

Thank you and we hope your time at Fairleigh Dickinson University is enjoyable, rewarding, and most of all, safe. 

Joseph Vitiello, University Director of Public Safety 

Public Safety Mission Statement

Fairleigh Dickinson University Department of Public Safety is committed to providing a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. The Department of Public Safety employs motivated, well-trained, service oriented, and caring personnel. 

The Department of Public Safety will strive to provide effective and efficient best practices proactive approaches to meet the challenges of securing our campus community from harm. We are in operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

We pride ourselves on custom service by being responsive, courteous and friendly.