Wheaton's Public Safety Department has a staff of 19 full-time employees who provide round-the-clock protection and emergency services for the Wheaton community. The department's administrative office at 30 Taunton Avenue handles parking registration, lost and found, identification cards and other business matters.
Public Safety officers receive extensive training in law, crisis management, crime prevention, investigative procedures, fire safety and other security issues. They are empowered as special state police officers and have the same authority as municipal police. All officers are trained in CPR and first aid procedures, and several are certified as emergency medical technicians. The department offers a rape aggression defense course that is conducted by trained instructors.
The Public Safety staff patrols academic and residential facilities, provides fire and emergency services, assists individuals who are locked out of their rooms, and conducts safety education programs. Students may contact the department for an escort when safety is a concern, and emergency telephones are located throughout campus and in parking lots.