The University of Rochester Department of Public Safety (DPS) has earned reaccreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), the largest professional association focused on excellence in campus public safety and law enforcement. With fewer than 100 agencies holding this accreditation, this notable achievement reflects DPS’s dedication to maintaining the highest safety standards.
IACLEA accreditation involves a five-step process that evaluates campus public safety agencies against internationally recognized best practices. To earn reaccreditation, DPS went through a comprehensive review of policies, procedures, and operations, ensuring they met all 227 IACLEA standards. Independent assessors also conducted an on-site evaluation and reviewed feedback from the University of Rochester community.
This reaccreditation demonstrates DPS’s ongoing efforts to foster a safe and welcoming environment for learning, research, healthcare, and campus life throughout the University and Medical Center. It reflects the department’s commitment to continuous improvement and its alignment with the University’s values of integrity, respect, and accountability.
“This reaccreditation represents a significant milestone in ensuring DPS keeps pace with our community’s evolving safety needs,” said Associate Vice President and Chief Public Safety Officer Quchee Collins. “I am proud of and grateful for the hard work of all DPS members who protect and support our students, faculty, staff, patients and visitors through transparency, collaboration, and professionalism.”
DPS first earned IACLEA accreditation in 2020. Accreditation is awarded for a four-year period, during which time the department must submit annual reports attesting to continued compliance with IACLEA standards. The agency will seek reaccreditation again in 2029.