Public Safety

Hofstra’s Department of Public Safety is located in the David S. Mack Public Safety and Information Center at the southeast corner of Hempstead Turnpike and California Avenue. Public Safety officers are New York state-certified first responders who are trained in first aid, CPR, and other emergency medical care. The Department of Public Safety is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The dedicated members of the department are responsible for ensuring the safety of approximately 13,000 community members and 3,000 residential students and securing nearly 250 acres of campus property.  

Detailed information about Public Safety is available at hofstra.edu/publicsafety. In compliance with the federal Clery Act, the department prepares and publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report that can be found at  https://www.hofstra.edu/public-safety/security-fire-safety-report.html.  Students are encouraged to read the report, as it contains important information regarding emergency policies and procedures, as well as crime and fire safety statistics that have been reported to the University.  

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:  

Public Safety General Information: 516-463-6606  

Public Safety 24-Hour Desk: 516-463-6606  

Emergency: 516-463-6789  

Shuttle Information: 516-463-7878  

Hofstra Safe  

Hofstra Safe is the official safety app of Hofstra University. It is the only app that integrates with Hofstra University’s safety and security systems. Public Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty, and staff with added safety on the Hofstra University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. For more information and directions on how to download the Hofstra Safe app, please visit hofstra.edu/publicsafety.  

Residence Hall Room Security and Responsibility  

There is a great deal that residents can do to help support the efforts of the Department of Public Safety in ensuring a safe living environment. Do not leave yourself vulnerable to theft; do not prop your door open when you leave your room. In addition, it is imperative that you monitor your surroundings and report any suspicious behavior to Public Safety. When you enter your residence hall, be sure to comply with all security policies related to presenting identification. Please remember that visiting students and guests must comply with the residence hall’s security policies and be signed in as guests with the resident success representative. Finally, although it may be a courtesy to hold the door for the person behind you, please make sure that individuals (especially people with whom you are unfamiliar) swipe their HofstraCard or tap their HofPass to enter the residence hall.