Public Safety

Grand Canyon University's (GCU) Department of Public Safety understands the concerns students and staff have with regard to their safety, and our goal is to provide a safe and secure environment. 

To ensure that students, staff, and their possessions are protected as much as possible, we have developed a policy and set of procedures with your maximum safety in mind. These include but are not limited to the following: 
ID cards
Parking privileges and vehicle decals
Controlling access points for campus

This system also includes an intentional awareness program that helps students, faculty, and staff recognize a situation or incident and provide them with the education and tools to take the proper steps. 

For the Department of Public Safety, a safe campus is our main goal. Following and obeying all security policies will help to ensure that GCU stays safe for everyone.  Please download the Campus Emergency Procedure manual.

Please call 602.639.8100. Be sure to give your name, location, and destination.

Our main office is located in Camelback Hall. Throughout the day we have several officers that are on mobile patrol.

Text Alerts

Sign up today for GCU's text messaging system.  In addition to receiving campus emergency alerts, you can also elect to receive notification for events, student life activities and the lunch menu in the Student Union. 

Vehicle Problems

Public Safety may assist by starting or pushing vehicles, providing air or water for your vehicle, and other reasonable assistance required to aid the temporarily stranded motorist. 

Escort Program

Providing an escort by request. (ex. from your campus workplace/class to your car or other facility) 

Incident Reporting System

If you witness, or are aware of a potential risk to another student, faculty or staff member, you may file a report through our online "TIPS" reporting tool.   

Parents, students, faculty and staff may use this system to report a range of incidents such as: bullying, vandalism, suspicious activity, academic cheating or possession of an illegal substance.    The office of Public Safety will investigate all reports.  Your information will remain confidential, and you have the option to submit the form anonymously.  

If you have an emergency, please dial 911 for immediate assistance.     

ID Cards

All Grand Canyon University students and staff are responsible for obtaining a GCU ID card. Your ID is required to be carried at all times when on campus and will help you gain access to campus facilities. The Department of Public Safety has the right to request your ID at any time. 

Visitor Access to Campus 

Anyone who brings a guest to Grand Canyon University is responsible for making relevant University regulations known to them and must accept the responsibility for their conduct during their visit. 

Parking Privileges and Vehicle Decals

GCU students, faculty, and staff are required to have a parking decal to park on campus. Student decals and parking rules can be obtained on our parking page. The traffic laws on campus are the same as off campus. Due to the high concentration of pedestrian traffic, the speed limit on campus is 15 mph. All other ordinances, rules, and regulations of the State of Arizona, the City of Phoenix, and GCU with adopted amendments will be enforced 24hrs a day. The operation of your motor vehicle on campus is a privilege granted by the University administration and is revocable at anytime. Please exercise a conscious effort to watch your speed and drive defensively. 

Safety Records

To view a copy of our safety records, visit GCU at the US Department of Education site