Security officers and dispatchers are well-vetted and trained to ensure the campus is served by the best team possible. Dispatchers receive calls for service, evaluate the requests and coordinate the response. Security officers respond, provide assistance, and investigate incidents. Security officers actively patrol campus and investigate furtive behavior.

Security officers maintain continual professional development to ensure the department’s readiness. Examples of annual training include:

• Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution
• Customer Service
• First Aid/CPR/AED
• Fire Prevention and Response
• Subject Control and Detention Techniques
• Traffic Control and Parking Enforcement

Recent initiatives include:

• Launching LiveSafe, HPU’s safety and security mobile app
• Equipping officers with body-worn cameras
• Installing in-car video systems in all patrol vehicles
• Ongoing video surveillance system additions throughout campus

The Transportation Department operates shuttles 20 hours a day when school is in session. All transportation drivers are certified, and maintain their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Department of Transportation (DOT) medical cards.

Recent initiatives include:

• Providing TransLoc, a mobile app that provides members of campus with a real-time map of all the operating shuttles, and provides an arrival ETA for all shuttle stops
• Partnering with Zipcar to provide students with convenient rental cars
• Adding three new buses to the Transportation Fleet
• Installing on-board video surveillance system in all transportation vehicles

Emergencies can take place with little to no warning, and may result in significant damages, injuries, and costs. The Office of Emergency Preparedness & Safety strives to ensure that High Point University is prepared, equipped and ready to handle any type of emergency or disaster.

Additionally, the Office of Emergency Preparedness & Safety oversees the campus fire and life-safety program in addition to the emergency mass notification program.

Recent initiatives and accomplishments include:

• Upgrading the fire alarm systems at Belk Hall and Finch Hall.
• Installing AEDs throughout campus.
• Participating in emergency exercises and drills.
• Streamlining the life-safety inspection process.
• Facilitating hands-on fire extinguisher and other safety training. 

Parking is available for all members of campus. Members of campus can park in any available space, provided that it is not specially-designated (reserved, service and delivery, etc.) and that the parking decal is displayed properly. Click here to register your vehicle online.

Parking Permits:

Members of campus are required to display a valid parking permit and should park in the appropriately designated spaces and lots.

Parking permits may be obtained from the Security Service Center at the R.G. Wanek Center or at the main Security office at the North College Administration building (1911 N Centennial St.).

Parking Terms and Conditions:

When you register a vehicle on campus, you agree to abide by the parking terms and conditions. Citations shall be issued for parking and other traffic-related offenses.