Purdue University Police Department
Government - West Lafayette, IN, US
Purdue University Police Department Employees
Purdue University Police Department Details
The Purdue University Police Department (PUPD) in West Lafayette, Indiana is a professional law enforcement department empowered by Purdue University. State law grants Purdue police officers the same powers of arrest and law enforcement authority that city and county police officers have. Purdue officers protect and serve with a focus on meeting the special needs of the campus community numbering over 50,000 members. Guided by a community policing philosophy, the police department offers a variety of crime prevention and educational programs. While no environment is free of crime, PUPD is committed to partnering with the campus community to foster an environment conducive to learning, discovery, and engagement in support of the mission of Purdue University.
