Public Safety
Department of Public Safety
The safety of Grand Canyon University's (GCU) students, faculty, staff and guests at our campus and satellite locations is a top priority. In addition to protecting our locations 24 hours a day, we have resources so you can report and respond to security issues. Students who bring visitors onto campus are responsible for informing them of campus safety regulations and rules.
If you are concerned for your safety, our on-duty public safety officers will escort you to your vehicle or assist if you have vehicle problems. Our blue light phones are around campus and in the parking garages so you can call for help or report a problem just by pressing a button. And, we ensure our student body is informed by the RAVE system by broadcast text if there is an emergency affecting the campuses.
Consumer Information
GCU compiles reports to show that we meet the highest standards. Review the reports below, or go to the Consumer Information page for all of our reports and scorecards.
Contact Information
In the event of an emergency, call 911.
If you need assistance anytime you are on campus, please call 855-GCU-LOPE and ask for public safety.
For more information regarding Public Safety and GCU Police Department and what to expect when visiting campus for an event or otherwise, visit gcu.edu/publicsafety.
The continued safety of students, faculty and guests remains a top priority of Grand Canyon University. Located in the Grove’s parking garage, GCU’s Public Safety Department (PSD) operates 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Employees of PSD are a combination of AZPOST certified Police Officers, Campus Safety Guards, Dispatchers, Administrative Support, Student Workers and part-time Events Staff. Additional information regarding programs and services can be viewed by watching, “GCU Public Safety Department” and “Surviving an Active Shooter” videos located on the right side of this webpage.
GCU and the PSD have continued to partner with the Phoenix Police Department in an innovative agreement titled, “Neighborhood Safety Initiative.” The NSI focuses on crime suppression programs in the neighborhoods and streets surrounding GCU, to include campus properties.
PSD can be contacted by phone at 602-639-8100 or by asking any Campus Safety Guard or Police Officer for assistance.
Surviving an Active Shooter
Prepare yourself to survive an active shooting event by watching the FBI-sponsored video "RUN. HIDE. FIGHT. ® Surviving an Active Shooting Event."
Video Copyright © 2012 City of Houston.
Incident Reporting System - TIPS
The online TIPS reporting tool allows you to confidentially report a suspicious event, criminal activity, bullying, harassment or potential risk that may require a safety officer's intervention.