University Compliance
Public Safety
Professionals drawn from both academic and administrative units work together to protect University faculty, staff, students, visitors and create and preserve a healthy environment and physical plant.
Public Safety Services
University Compliance Network Contact:
Barbara Bergers, Director of Public Safety Services, x13255
Representative Compliance Areas:
Law enforcement, traffic and parking ordinance enforcement, Clery Act, Annual Safety Report, campus security, fire safety, emergency planning, drug and alcohol enforcement, sexual assault investigation, victims' rights and services.
Helpful Resources:
Public Safety Services operates as a full-service law enforcement agency dedicated to "providing a safe and secure environment in which to work, live and learn." The Public Safety website contains many valuable resources for the GVSU and broader community, including:
- Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
- Emergency Preparation at GVSU
- Community Policing & Awareness Programs
- Bias Incidents Information
- Emergency Contact
- Parking and Permits
Pew Campus & Regional Centers Security
University Compliance Network Contact:
Russell Wolff, Director of Security Pew Campus & Regional Centers, x16677
Representative Compliance Areas:
Campus and building security, parking regulation enforcement, emergency planning, fire safety, incident reporting, victims' rights and services,
Helpful Resources:
The goal of Pew Campus Security is "to provide our University community and visitors with a safe, secure environment." Working closely with GVSU Public Safety Services and other law enforcement agencies as needed, the department protects faculty, staff, students, visitors and facilities in Grand Rapids, Holland and Muskegon. References available on the Pew Campus Security website include:
Crisis Communication Plan
GVSU Contact:
Mary Eilleen Lyon, Assistant Vice President News & Information Services, x12221
Helpful Resources:
The University Crisis Communication Plan is published in the Grand Valley Manual and is also available via the websites of:
Fire Safety - Student Housing
University Compliance Network Contacts:
Andy Beachnau, Director of Housing & Residential Life Office, x2120
Barbara Bergers, Director of Public Safety, x13255
Russell Wolff, Director of Pew Campus Security, x16677
Representative Compliance Areas:
Annual Fire Safety Report, fire safety education and training in student housing facilities.
Helpful Resources:
The Office of Housing & Residence Life teams with Facilities Services, Pew Campus Operations, Public Safety and Pew Campus Security to provide fire safety education and training for student housing residents. Included on the Housing website:
Fire safety report information is included in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, available online.
Additional fire safety materials are posted on websites below:
Page last modified February 4, 2013
