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Making a difference today for a better tomorrow.

We believe our students deserve a safe and secure learning environment. That's why we are committed to creating a professional, progressive and superior police force, as well as providing emergency, transportation and educational services in alliance with the campus community.

Current Alerts

University Police issues advisories and communications to the campus community on matters concering potential, past or active threats to life, health, safety, property and/or campus operations via email, text, and/or Spartan Safe mobile app notifications. 

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Campus Climate

The university may issue communications on urgent, but non-emergency situations concerning impacts to the campus climate. These are updates on events or actions that happened, are anticipated, or may happen that do not disrupt campus operations, classes, events, but may cause concern or distress to the campus community.

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Spartan Safe

SJSU's one-stop mobile app for safety resources, crime and incident reporting, wellness resources and more.

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Emergency Services

If you're experiencing an emergency, call 9-1-1. Or, call the UPD directly at 408-924-2222 on any phone.

You can also use the campus elevator or Bluelight phones and the Spartan Safe app.

Non-Emergency Services

Need to get in touch with the UPD? Dial 4-2222 on campus phones, or call 408-924-2222 any phone. You can also get in touch with UPD dispatch on any campus blue light phone, any elevator speaker system, or the Spartan Safe app.

The best way to be prepared for an emergency is to stay informed. Get emergency notifications sent directly to your phone, computer or tablet.

Are you the victim of a crime or witnessed something suspicious? Get in touch by reporting online, on the Spartan Safe app or by calling (408) 924-2222 and help us keep the campus and our community safe.

If you don't feel safe on campus, we can help. Whether you need someone to walk you to your destination, or pick you up, use any Bluelight phone or elevator telephone. You can also call the UPD safety escort or Saferide Shuttle line directly at 408-924-2000.

Stay informed with detailed reports on where, and when, crime has taken place on our campus and in our community.

The California State University, which includes San José State, does not discriminate on the basis of gender, which includes sex and gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation in its education programs or activities.