The Office of Public Safety at the University of the Arts is responsible for the safety and security of students, staff and faculty. In addition to monitoring the campus, Public Safety also conducts training sessions for resident advisors and students.

All University facilities and public campus areas are patrolled on a 24-hour-a-day basis by Public Safety personnel on foot and in the security vehicle. Facilities are also monitored by alarm systems that are connected to the Public Safety offices and an outside alarm company. Security Officers are stationed at access points of all buildings on campus during operational hours and in residence halls 24 hours a day.

Maintenance problems observed by or reported to Public Safety are forwarded to the Facilities Management department for correction, including lighting and landscaping issues. To ensure a safe physical campus, Public Safety reports damaged facilities to the Department of Facilities Management.

Public Safety personnel are authorized to enforce University policies and federal, state and city laws and ordinances, and to report violations to the responsible agency. The Office of Public Safety maintains daily communications with Philadelphia police officers who patrol the campus area.

Public Safety Administration and Supervisors are available 24 hours a day. Individuals are encouraged to report criminal incidents to the Office of Public Safety, Philadelphia Police Department, or other law enforcement agencies as necessary.