The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an umbrella department which houses the University of California Police Department, Berkeley, and the Office of Emergency Preparedness. Headed by Chief Mitch Celaya, the combined departments are responsible for all law-enforcement, crime prevention, and emergency preparedness for the Berkeley Campus.
Visit these two Websites for Details about the Activities of these Divisions
University of California Police (UCPD) Information regarding police services on the Berkeley Campus with links to safety program information, special police units and department history. In addition, the site links to other local law enforcement agencies' web sites and crime statistics.
Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) Information about personal and family preparedness, including supplies to keep on hand. In addition, the Campus Emergency Plan, information on preparedness training and links to other emergency preparedness sites on the web.
If you experience any problems or have questions about these sites or our services, please use the feedback form at UCPD's site. Your feedback is important to us.