Letter to the Campus Community: Keeping our University Safe

Dear Adelphi Community,

With the Spring 2026 semester in full swing and a sense of renewed energy across campus, this season of growth and new beginnings is a timely reminder that safety is a shared, ongoing commitment-one that is fundamental to our ability to learn, work and thrive together.

I encourage you to explore the resources and training opportunities noted below that are offered by our Department of Public Safety and Transportation. Whether you are finishing your final year or are new to our community, staying informed and proactive helps keep us all safe

Guided by our core values of pride, professionalism and service, our department strives to create an environment where everyone feels respected and secure. We ask that you remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings, report any concerns, and visit our website for support and helpful information.

Your involvement is essential to the safety of our campus community. Public Safety is here for you every day, around the clock, so please reach out if you need us-and let's make the rest of this semester a great one.

Go Panthers!

Warm Regards,

James Francis
Executive Director of Public Safety and Security

Important Safety Resources and Information

If you see something, say something: If you become aware of an issue, incident or troubling situation that causes you anxiety, stress or fear, you should promptly report it. If the situation appears imminent and/or includes the risk of violence to yourself or others, call 911, contact Public Safety by dialing "5" from any campus phone or call 516.877.3511.

Mass Notification System: To ensure you receive emergency and campus closure messages without delay, take a few moments to confirm your Emergency Notification Preferences to stay updated.

• Don't miss an Adelphi Alert-save 516-234-5783 in your contacts so it won't be marked as spam.

Resources for Your Preparedness:

• Request a Public Safety training for your department or group to learn important ways to be prepared for hostile intruder events, including run, hide, fight guidelines and Stop The Bleed life-saving techniques.

• Videos to watch:

  • Campus Safety 101: resources to help you stay safe on campus and in our community.

  • When Lightning Strikes: learn what to do during a lockdown/shelter in place due to a hostile intruder.

  • Door Lock Instructional Video: familiarize yourself with our three types of classroom door locks.

• Understand what to do during a campus lockdown/shelter-in-place situation.

• Know our evacuation procedures in case an emergency makes this necessary.

• Stop the Bleed kits are mounted in all public safety vehicles and in the Performing Arts Center, Center for Recreation and Sports, Swirbul Library, Nexus, Levermore Hall and the University Center.

• The University Center has automated external defibrillator (AED) devices for trained individuals to use.

Our Preparedness:

• Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT): Adelphi was one of the first institutions to establish a dedicated team for monitoring and addressing reported safety concerns. BIT (previously the Threat Assessment Team) is coordinated by Public Safety to help address or prevent serious safety issues that involve our community in support of Adelphi's incident reporting and resolution procedures.

• Testing and Practice: At least once a year we test our Emergency Operations Plan and our Mass Notification System (Text/Call). Our Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is published annually (in October) in accordance with the Clery Act. And, in support of our goal to always be prepared and ready, our department and Adelphi's leaders practice the University's emergency response on an ongoing basis with tabletop exercises.

• Local Police Support: We maintain close working relationships with the police departments of Garden City, Hempstead, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Poughkeepsie and New York City. All Adelphi campus locations are supported by these police services, including criminal investigation and emergency response.