About Us
The Gettysburg College Department of Public Safety is responsible for providing a safe, secure living and learning environment for the campus community. Officers are on duty 365 days a year and provide immediate response to all types of emergencies on campus. The Department provides services in the areas of patrol, investigations, parking enforcement, residence hall protection, building security, crime prevention, and special event security.
Staff Breakdown
The current staffing of the Department includes:
- Director
- Associate Director
- Assistant Director/Major/Patrol and Investigatory Operations
- Administrative Assistant
- Three Lieutenants
- Field Training Officers or Corporals
- Life and Fire Safety Coordinator
- Several Community Service Officers
- Communications Officers
- Library Security Officer
Department Breakdown
The Department encompasses the following primary divisions:
- Crime Prevention and Community Policing
- Life and Safety Services
- Patrol, Operations, and Investigations
- Parking & Transportation Services








