DCSS Divisions & Departments

The FAMU Department of Campus Safety and Security is a full-service law enforcement agency providing safety, security, enforcement, and other related services to the university community, on a 24-hour-a-day basis, 7-days-a-week.

The FAMU DCSS is a full-service law enforcement agency.

Established and promulgated through Florida State Statute 1012.97, FAMU sworn officers have complete police authority to apprehend and arrest anyone involved in illegal acts on campus and areas immediately adjacent to the campus.

If minor offenses involving University rules and regulations are committed by a University student, officers may also refer the individual to the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution/Dean of Students. Major offenses may involve joint investigative efforts with other local and state law enforcement agencies.

The prosecution of all criminal offenses, both felony and misdemeanor, are conducted at county, state, and federal court levels.

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An Introduction to The Operations Division

The Florida A&M University Department of Campus Safety & Security Operation Division, overseen by the Administrative Lieutenant, consists of the Uniform Patrol Operations Division, Administrative Support Services Division and all Investigative functions for the department.

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Administrative Support Services

The Administrative Support Services Division includes Crime Prevention, Communications, School Resource Office, Evidence and Set Team. 
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Campus Security Authority (CSA)

CSAs include individuals who provide security at a campus parking kiosk, monitor access into a campus facility, act as event security or escort students around campus after dark. 
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DCSS Communications Unit

The Communications Unit is staffed by police communications operators (PCOs) that are certified by Florida’s Department of Health and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. 
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DCSS Criminal Investigations Unit

The Criminal Investigations Unit is tasked with following leads developed during the initial reporting of criminal activity to University Police. 
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DCSS Records Unit

The Records Unit is responsible for compiling, maintaining and disseminating information from police records regarding both incident and traffic reports. 
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FAMU DRS Resource Officer

The presence of an SRO on campus provides opportunities for positive experiences between law enforcement and students. 
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FAMU Emergency Management

When students, faculty and staff are prepared for emergencies, the impact to the University can be reduced, and the recovery process can be quicker.  
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Parking & Transportation

FAMU OPT has taken proactive measures to ensure that the parking experience while here on the campus is both safe and worry-free. 
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Uniform Patrol Operations

All DCSS officers are state certified and professionally trained with the same authority and rights as any officer in Florida. 
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Contact Us

Emergency: 911 (toll free) | Non-Emergency: (850) 599-3256
TTY: (850) 606-5805

2400 Althea Gibson Way| POM Bldg. A, Suite 128 | Tallahassee, FL 32307
P:
(850) 599-3256
F:
850.561.2615
E:
fampol@famu.edu