Public Safety

Recent Updates

Recent updates listed on the Johns Hopkins Public Safety site

Guidance

Federal Immigration Enforcement

The Offices of General Counsel for Johns Hopkins University and the Johns Hopkins Health System issued the following guidance in response to questions regarding changes in federal immigration enforcement policy.

JHPD

JHPD officer graduates from police academy

Jon Marcus, a former Johns Hopkins Hospital security guard, is the first entry-level officer to join the JHPD.

Thursday, 12/24/24

Inaugural members of JHPD are sworn in

On Dec. 12, the inaugural members of the Johns Hopkins Police Department were sworn into service.

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Community Safety

Featured topics related to Community Safety

Campus Security

Security professionals and off-duty Baltimore City Police Officers operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Behavioral Health Crisis Support Team

The BHCST pairs licensed clinicians who have crisis response expertise with specially trained public safety personnel to assist people experiencing behavioral health crises, 24/7, 365 days a year.

Innovation Fund for Community Safety

The Innovation Fund supports initiatives and projects led by community members and community organizations designed to reduce violence in the near term.

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Johns Hopkins Police Department

The Johns Hopkins Police Department (JHPD) is an important part of our comprehensive approach to public safety, strengthening our public safety infrastructure to ensure a timely and appropriate response to emergencies and other situations that require police assistance.

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Resources & Services

While Johns Hopkins Public Safety & Security works 24/7 to foster a safe environment for the JHU community, you also play an important role. Here are some tools to help you protect yourself and others.

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Clery & Crime Data

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, more commonly known as the “Clery Act,” requires JHU, like all educational institutions, to provide current and prospective students, their families, and current and prospective faculty and staff with information about campus safety.