Johns Hopkins Police Department

Our Mission

We build trust by continuously engaging our community as partners in building a safe campus environment. The JHPD is committed to the equitable delivery of law enforcement services that prioritize harm reduction and the well-being of our community, including our students, faculty, staff, neighbors, patients, and guests.

Recent Updates

Recent Updates on the Johns Hopkins Police Department landing page

Deputy Chiefs Shayne Buchwald-Nickoles and Rachel Jefferson

Tuesday, 1/07/2025

Johns Hopkins Police Department adds two experienced leaders

New deputy chiefs Shayne Buchwald-Nickoles and Rachel Jefferson bring decades of service in public safety to their roles at Hopkins.

Thursday, 12/12/24

Inaugural members of JHPD are sworn in

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

Wednesday, 7/31/24

Johns Hopkins augments campus safety operations

Johns Hopkins Police Department adds two experienced leaders and releases the policies and procedures that will govern its public safety operations.

Meet the JHPD Leadership

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JH Accountability Board

The Johns Hopkins University Police Accountability Board (JH Accountability Board) empowers community members from Hopkins and our surrounding neighborhoods to help directly shape the development and operation of the Johns Hopkins Police Department.

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Status & Updates

Timeline and more information about the Johns Hopkins Police Department.

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JHPD Jurisdiction Boundaries

Johns Hopkins is implementing the JHPD only within our Homewood, Peabody, and East Baltimore campus area boundaries.

Department Documentation

Review the JHPD annual report, documentation on policies and procedures and other JHPD documents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about the Johns Hopkins Accountability Board and Johns Hopkins Police Department through these frequently asked questions.

Apply to be a part of the JHPD

Join a dynamic team dedicated to championing the greater good.

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Public Safety Accountability Unit

The PSAU plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and professionalism of the Johns Hopkins Public Safety Department and the Johns Hopkins Police Department (JHPD). Its primary purpose is to ensure accountability and integrity within Johns Hopkins public safety apparatus. Click here to learn more, file a complaint, or track the status of a complaint.