Duquesne University - Health & Safety

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Number of Public Safety Officers		27 full-time officers
Crimes on Campus		Aggravated Assault: 2 Arson: 1 Burglary: 25 Murder/Manslaughter: 0 Robbery: 0 Sex Offenses: 1 Vehicle Theft: 1
Safety Services		Blue-light phones Escort service Self-defense classes
Health Services		Allergy injections Blood testing Counseling and referrals Emergency response Physician Pregnancy tests STD tests Women's health
Day Care Services?		Yes

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Although Duquesne is situated right smack in the middle of downtown Pittsburgh and the Hill District, one never really feels in harm’s way. The Duquesne Police take their job very seriously and respond quickly to any emergency. They are friendly with the students and do not pose a roadblock to fun. Anyone coming in or out of the dorms must either scan their ID card or have a resident sign them in if they do not live there. Sign-in procedures keep things safe, but many students find them annoying and devise ways to get around them. UPMC Mercy Hospital is adjacent to the campus, and Duquesne students have easy access to its facilities.

Duquesne’s campus seems isolated from the rest of the city, but in a good way. Students, for the most part, may come and go as they please. If something poses a threat on campus, the police promptly respond. Residence halls are extremely safe, and both they and the entire campus are dotted with security cameras. The front desks of the residence halls are monitored at all times, nearly year round. Violent physical or sexual attacks are almost unheard of here. What little drug dealing and use occurring is usually kept quiet and out of sight. The general consensus of most of the students here at Duquesne reveals an overall feeling of comfort and security. One can learn all about incidents at Duquesne by picking up an issue of the Duquesne Duke; the “Police Briefs” section features and pokes fun at the few petty offenses that take place on or near campus.

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cmtate3

'14

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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Campus Crime and Safety

Duquesne has a full staff of campus police to keep the campus out of safety. We have many counseling programs if anything does occur. For the school being right in the hub of the city, it is a very safe campus. Over the two years I have attended here thus far, there was one instance with a DU student being bothered, which they did not get physically harmed at all. I feel very safe here.

Jan 18, 2012

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henshea10

'16

Health Care

B+

Police

The Duquesne University Police, or "DuPo" are always around and available. They're friendly and willing to help. Campus always feels safe although its located directly next to Pittsburgh's Hill district.

Dec 21, 2011

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brownee1

'17

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Relatively Safe

Duquesne has police circling the campus 24/7 and I have never felt unsafe on campus. However, once you step off campus, you have to be careful about where you go - the Hill District is right down the street and is a really bad area. When something bad happens nearby, alerts are sent to your cell phone so you know what is going on.

Dec 18, 2011

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On Sept. 17, 2006, a shooting occurred on Duquesne University’s campus following a student dance on campus. Five Duquesne basketball players were injured. Several players agreed the shooting occurred after a male, who was not a student, became angry when a woman he accompanied to the dance began talking with the players. The campus responding with a series of new security measures to continue a safe environment on campus, including upgrades on campus surveillance cameras, additional officers on campus, a text messaging alert system, and metal detectors to be used at campus events. That April, the men’s basketball team received the 2006 Most Courageous Award at the NCAA Final Four tournament.

Security OfficeWhat's This?

(412) 396-4747 (or 911)

Health CenterWhat's This?

Nurses: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Physicians: Monday 12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m., Tuesday 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Thursday 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

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Hometown: Nazareth, PA (Lauren) and Petit Valley, Trinidad (Kalifa)

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