The mission of the Georgetown University Law Center Department of Public Safety (DPS) is to provide the safest environment possible at the Law Center to support the academic pursuits of the institution and its members.

In support of this objective, the DPS mans a 24-hour Communications Center and a 24-hour security guard desk at the Second Street entrance to McDonough Hall. In addition to these and other fixed posts on campus, DPS officers continually patrol the entire Law Center campus. All Public Safety officers are unarmed, commissioned special police officers, vested through the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department. They have the ability to protect and defend the University, including full powers of arrest. DPS officers investigate incidents in conjunction with the Metropolitan Police Department.

DPS offers a variety of programs and services to enhance the overall safety and security of the Law Center community.

 Emergency Preparedness

The Law Center has a thorough plan for responding to emergencies, which is summarized on our Safety and Emergency Response Information page.