Welcome

Welcome to the Clark Atlanta University Police Department Web Site. The Clark Atlanta University Department of Public Safety, a full service law enforcement agency, is dedicated to protecting its students, faculty, staff, visitors and constituents from crime and/ or bodily harm by enforcing city ordinances, state laws and University policies and directives while providing prompt, courteous, competent and professional assistance; establishing Clark Atlanta University as one of the safest universities in the world to live and learn.

The Clark Atlanta University Police Department (CAUPD) is committed to providing Clark Atlanta University with a safe environment conducive to the goals of education and research. Although reported crime at Clark Atlanta University relatively low, it is important for students to remember that we are not immune from criminal activity. Therefore, we share many of the crime and safety issues that exist in any city. In partnership with the community, we work to prevent crime and solve problems that affect students, faculty, and staff. The safety and security of the University is the combined responsibility of the entire Clark Atlanta University community.

To maintain an effective working relationship with the community and to respond to its needs, the CAUPD is organized into four twelve hour shifts that work 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Officers conduct visible patrols, respond to reports of crimes, address problems, and provide information and resources to the community. This information which includes many practices, procedures, and safety tips for keeping safe at CAU, are delivered in several ways. It is published annually in the Annual Campus Crime Report, which appears on this website, and is discussed in safety talks that are conducted by police officers at student orientations, new employee orientations, and other gatherings. Community members interested in arranging a safety talk should contact the department for scheduling.

I encourage all students, faculty, staff and visitors to be aware of the resources offered from the department and innovative equipment being utilized daily. Our officers are committed to initiating and maintaining close ties with the community. Feel free to stop by our headquarters at the corner of Lawshe Street and Fair Street in Tanner Turner building to ask any questions about security issues that are important to you. Also, by taking the time to familiarize yourself with our resources and by using the information provided on this website, you will be helping us to help you in the pursuit of a safe campus. Feel free to contact me with questions or suggestions.

The Clark Atlanta University Police Department was the first HBCU police department in Georgia to achieve the distinction of "Certified Law Enforcement Agency" from the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program. Certification was achieved by meeting all the very stringent and recognized professional law enforcement standards as verified by audits conducted by teams of other certified law enforcement agencies. This award is recognized by all enforcement agencies in Georgia as a measure to insure that professional law enforcement services are being provided to the community that the agency serves.

Sincerely,
Chief Michael D Burrell
Clark Atlanta University Police Department