As we begin another academic year, please know your safety remains a top priority. While highly trained Notre Dame Police Department (NDPD) officers lead our efforts to respond quickly to on-campus emergencies, it is up to everyone to keep our campus safe, and preparedness is our best line of defense.
All students, faculty, and staff are required to complete active violence and emergency action planning training. You are expected to complete this training within 30 days via Endeavor. You will receive an email to access the training module from Endeavor as well as notifications as the training deadline approaches.
Other resources on this topic, including additional training videos, are available at police.nd.edu. NDPD will also offer in-person training for departments, classrooms, labs, and residence halls upon request.
The training encourages situational awareness—such as looking for the exits when you enter a classroom, an arena, or other public place. It’s important to be observant and report anything out of the ordinary, even if you have limited information.
- If you see someone on campus carrying what looks like a weapon.
- If you notice an unattended package or bag.
- If you come across a barricaded door or exit.
- If you notice someone exhibiting concerning behavior or a drastic change in their behavior.
Notre Dame has a policy prohibiting firearms, explosives, flammable substances, and other weapons of any kind on University property.
When the situation is urgent, dial 911 from any campus line or 574-631-5555 from your mobile phone. Anonymous reporting options are also available for situations that don’t require an immediate response.
Additionally, we encourage you to take advantage of the multiple resources for personal safety available from NDPD. The ND Safe app allows you to make one-button calls to Notre Dame Police/Fire/Emergency Dispatch, St. Joseph County 911, and non-emergency assistance. The PulsePoint App is also a great resource to keep on your phone because it shows the locations of publicly available AEDs both on campus and in the local community.