‘Think Safe’
Message from Quchee Collins
Associate Vice President of Public Safety and Chief Public Safety Officer
As the inaugural Associate Vice President of Public Safety and Chief Public Safety Officer for the University of Rochester Department of Public Safety (DPS), I am excited to present our Annual Security Report, Think Safe. This report underscores our unwavering commitment to creating a secure, inclusive, and supportive environment for every member of our community.
Our goal is to ensure that everyone benefits from exceptional public safety services that are responsive, reliable, and seamlessly coordinated across all departments and activities. To achieve this, we will focus on enhancing interconnectedness, promoting transparency, and reinforcing accountability. We are committed to fostering open communication and holding ourselves to the highest standards of integrity. Equally important is the well-being of our officers, as their wellness directly impacts the quality of service we provide. We are dedicated to supporting our team’s physical and mental health, ensuring they are well-equipped to serve and protect our community.
Public safety is a collective endeavor, and we will work diligently to strengthen trust and collaboration between DPS and all members of our University community—students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors alike. We invite everyone to participate in this vital mission, contributing their insights and energy to create an environment where all can thrive.
Through this report, we reaffirm our dedication to serving the University of Rochester with a proactive, forward-thinking approach. Together, we will continue to enhance the safety and well-being of our vibrant community.
Stay safe, stay engaged, and let’s build a safer University together.
Quchee Collins appointed inaugural associate vice president of public safety
Meet Quchee Collins (pronounced Q-hee), the new face of campus safety at the University. As the University’s first associate vice president of Public Safety and chief Public Safety Officer, he brings fresh ideas and a wealth of experience to our campuses. In this 2-minute video, Chief Collins describes his vision for the future of public safety on campus, weighs in on effective leadership and emphasizes the importance of building community.