The Department of Campus Safety is located at 602 E. Wayne Ave, inside the Culbertson/Slater Complex (right beside the Longbrake Wellness Center). Click here for directions.The Department of Campus Safety provides law enforcement response, crime prevention education, and security services to the campus community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The department also works closely with the Wooster Police Department, Wooster Fire Department and other College offices to provide such services and resources to the Wooster community
Mission Statement
The Department of Campus Safety seeks to promote and preserve the security and safety of the College community. Our philosophy is based on the concept that officers and members of the College community work together in creative ways to help solve problems related to crime and fear of crime. Our goal is to have a positive presence here on campus based on mutual understanding and respect.
Foot patrols inside buildings around campus are opportunities to become closer to our community. Establishing and maintaining a mutual trust within the College community will improve our ability to prevent crime and solve problems. Policy enforcement and intervention activity will be conducted in such a way as to provide a positive learning experience when possible. We will provide an ethical, people-oriented work environment where our members may enjoy their jobs, utilize their talents, respect one another and grow as individuals.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1/26/2026 Campus Operations Update: Wooster remote Monday 1/26. No in-person classes. See your Wooster email and/or Weather Update — The College of Wooster for additional information.
1/15/2026 There are still student parking permits available through Campus Safety. If you need a permit, please stop by our office and complete the online registration using the QR code. A member of the Campus Safety team will contact you once your permit is ready for pickup.
All vehicles parked on campus are required to have a valid parking permit. Routine parking enforcement will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Violations such as parking in no-parking zones, fire lanes, handicap spaces, on lawns, or blocking traffic will be addressed immediately.
A reminder that the old tennis courts lot off Beall Ave (across from Babcock Hall) is reserved for construction and contractor parking ONLY. As of 8/27/25, student parking is prohibited in this lot. Campus Safety will be checking this lot regularly, and cars parked without authorization may be ticketed or towed.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Campus Safety. Thanks for helping us keep things running smoothly!
Contact Information
You can reach Campus Safety at any time at 330-263-2590 or email SPSStaff@live.wooster.edu
For emergencies, dial 330-287-3333 or x3333 on-campus or 911.
RAVE Guardian
Turn your mobile device into a safety device. Learn more about the Guardian app here: RAVE Guardian – Department of Campus Safety (wooster.edu)
Questions about Keys or COW ID cards? Visit Campus Access
Locked Out?
Did you misplace your COW card or key and now you’re locked out of your room? Great news! Here’s the step-by-step process for getting assistance: College of Wooster: Lockout Policy – Office of Residence Life