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Johns Hopkins Public Safety is committed to safeguarding our vibrant learning and working community through universal, progressive approaches to security that foster deep community relationships built on trust, cooperation, and mutual respect.

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Recent Updates

Second Tranche of Draft JHPD Policies Posted for Public Comment: Additional draft policies are available for community review and feedback over a 60-day public comment period, which will conclude on January 29. Review draft policies here.

Experts Discuss “University Policing, Policy, and Getting it Right”: Dr. Bard, vice president of public safety, and Dr. Robin Engel, a nationally known and respected criminologist, discuss and address community questions about progressive policing reforms and JHPD’s first tranche of draft policies. Learn more by watching the “Ask the Experts” conversation.

Draft JHPD Policies Posted for Public Comment: The first tranche of Johns Hopkins Police Department (JHPD) draft policies was published on September 21 for a 60-day public comment period. The deadline to review these policies has been extended by 30 days. Review JHPD draft policies and submit your feedback.

Policy Development and Feedback Process Shared with Community: Dr. Bard, vice president of public safety, hosted a virtual forum to discuss the JHPD policy development and feedback process on April 27, 2023. View the recording of the forum here.