Public Safety
Director’s Message
On behalf of the dedicated men and women of the Public Safety Department of Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham and Metropolitan Campuses, 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.
Campus Safety Information and Resources:
- Clery Act Annual Statistics
- Department of Education Handbook for Campus Safety
- Fire Safety & Prevention
- FDU Alert System
Lost and Found
The Department of Public Safety will accept misplaced or lost items from members of the campus community. Lost and Found will be located within headquarters at the Department of Public Safety, the Barn on the Florham Campus or 870 River Rd. on the Metropolitan Campus.
- When items are bought to Lost and Found
- Officer will log the item into lost and found book by date, found by, description of item and location found.
- If the item has the owner’s information, the officer will contact the individual and advise them that items have been located and can be picked up from Public Safety, must show ID.
- To pick up items
- Must show ID
- Officer will log in lost/found book that item was released to; date, time and officer will also sign.
- Unclaimed Items (every attempt will be made to identify the owner)
- The item(s) will be kept in headquarters for 60 days.
- Clothing and jewelry will be donated to a charity organization
- Unclaimed Bank cards, Driver Licenses, ID cards will be destroyed in 30 days
- Unclaimed Cell phones/electronic devices will be donated to Women Shelter
- Library books will be returned to the library
- Textbooks will be returned to Bookstore
- Eyeglasses will be donated to America Legion
- Money will be sent to the Dean of Students Office to aid students in need
Lost and Found Book will be checked daily by the supervisor on each shift.