Attention 2020 and 2021 Graduates: RSVP by April 13 is required to attend Commencement ceremonies May 13-15, 2021. Click here to Complete & submit online RSVP form and order your cap & gown.
×
The Westfield State University Department of Public Safety/University Police, is responsible for the enforcement of the Massachusetts General Laws and for protecting life and property on the Westfield State University Campus. University police officers have the power of arrest in the Commonwealth and are Special State Police with full police powers. The Department is charged with the responsibility of protecting the rights of all members of the academic community to learn, to teach, and to conduct normal and necessary business of the institution.
The Department of Public Safety/University Police is a division of the Student Affairs at Westfield State University and is headed by Director/Chief Tony Casciano. The Department works to educate, inform, prevent crime, enforce laws and protect the rights of all members of the University community. The Department oversees law and University policy enforcement, security and emergency response at the University.
Learn more about our:
In compliance with the CLERY Act, the department compiles and publishes annually campus crime statistics.
Missing Residential Student Contact Form
The Rape Aggression Defense Basic Personal Defense System is a national program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques taught for women only.
Quick facts and tips for risk reduction
If you see crime occurring on campus and you would like to report it anonymously, please fill out this form.
This team is responsible for receiving and reviewing reports of potentially threatening, violent or alarming behaviors by any student of the University. To meet with the team or to report a concern, please contact the Dean of Students Office at 413-572-5425/5421.
Public Safety Complex, White House
577 Western Ave
Westfield, MA 01086
EMERGENCY: 911
Main Number: (413) 572-5262
Fax: (413) 572-5496
Hours of Operation
Dispatchers are on duty 24 hours a day.
General: M-F, 8:00am-4:00pm
© 2021 Westfield State University. All rights reserved.
