NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY OAKLAND
Campus safety
Promoting a safe and accessible environment for our community
Safety
All of Northeastern University’s campuses are protected by Northeastern Public Safety, which includes a full-service and dedicated police department, emergency management team, and international security division.
Since 2022, the university has made significant upgrades to the safety and security infrastructure of the Oakland campus, including new technology, enhanced protocols, additional public safety staff, proctored security stations in residence halls, comprehensive training, and safe transportation options.
Oakland Department of Public Safety
Our Oakland campus includes a Department of Public Safety staffed by trained safety professionals. These dedicated officers manage a centralized operations system that has helped them foster one of the safest campuses in the Bay Area. Officers monitor the campus 24/7, patrol the grounds, respond to emergencies, secure campus buildings, and provide safety escorts to cars or residence halls after dark. Northeastern public safety and student affairs teams train students, faculty, and staff on safety resources throughout the academic year.
Emergency notification system
Northeastern University in Oakland utilizes a campuswide notification system in the event of an emergency. All students are automatically signed up to receive email, voicemail, and text message alerts to ensure they receive timely notifications. Faculty and staff opt in to the system so the entire campus community is notified in any emergency situation.
Emergency management
Northeastern University has a dedicated emergency management team that works with the Oakland campus to offer ongoing emergency management preparedness trainings for staff and faculty. An emergency guidebook outlines all resources available to our community members and instructions on what to do in an emergency.