Decision Tree

We will no longer be accepting requests for Background Checks or Clearance Letters

These requests should be submitted to:

Santa Clara County Sheriffs Office
55 West Younger Avenue
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 808.4705

Please visit the Sheriff's website for more information.

• Sexual-Assault
• Court/Fire/Sheriff
• Services
• Policy

To report a lost/found item please send an Email to lostandfoundsu@stanford.edu with the following:

• Detailed Description
• Location
• Time and Date the item was lost/found.
• Contact information

Your email will be forwarded to a list of personnel responsible for Lost and Found items in various departments throughout the University.

You will only be contacted in the event that one of these recipients has the item you have lost, or is looking for the item you have found.

If you are affiliated with Stanford, please make sure your Stanford WHO information is up to date.

If you have any additional questions, you can contact SUDPS at (650) 723-9639.

Stanford University Department Of Public Safety (On Campus) Complete the form and bring it with your bike to 711 Serra Street.

Nearest Salvation Army

On campus storage Option

Faculty and staff residing in University housing may request a security assessment by trained SUDPS crime prevention staff. Stanford building managers may also request an assessment of their facilities.

The assessment will include a review of areas such as doors, locks, windows, and the general perimeter.

Contact Bill Larson (community-outreach@lists.stanford.edu)

If you are going to be away from your home for a period of time and wish the Department of Public Safety to check your home periodically, complete the following form and return it to SUDPS (If you are a frequent traveler, please send us updated information on your absences).

House Checks Request Form

You can also call 650-723-9633 M-F, 8 am - 5 pm to schedule a free spot check of your Stanford residence.

Click here for the Records Request Form. You may complete the form online and print the completed form, or print the blank form and complete the information manually. Return the completed form along with any supporting documentation and a scanned copy of your ID to Stanford University Department of Public Safety:

By Email: police-records@lists.stanford.edu

By U.S. Mail to:
Stanford University
Department of Public Safety
Records Unit
233 Bonair Siding Rd.
Stanford, CA 94305-7240
(Please allow time for mail delivery)

By Campus ID Mail to:
Public Safety
Mail Code 7240
(Please allow time for mail delivery)

By Fax to: 650-323-1185

or By delivery in person:
Public Safety Building
233 Bonair Siding Rd.
Stanford, CA 94305-7240

If you have any questions call the SUDPS Records Unit at 650-723-9633

Free, one hour visitor parking is located at the end of Pampas Lane just beyond Bonair Siding. The DPS building is located to the left on the map below.

We are located at the corner of Pampas Lane and Bonair Siding Road. Enter Pampas Lane from Serra Street, pass the credit union and make a left on Bonair Siding Road. Alternatively, enter Bonair Siding Road from Campus Drive (near Maples Pavilion) and travel down Bonair Siding Road to our new building at 233 Bonair Siding Road. The front entrance to the building is near the flagpole on Bonair Siding.

The Live Scan office is located inside the Public Safety lobby.

One hour free parking is located at the end of Pampas Lane just beyond Bonair Siding.

AlertSU: alertsudps@lists.stanford.edu

Bike Abatement: bike-abatement@lists.stanford.edu

Bike Diversion: dps-bikediversion@lists.stanford.edu

Community Outreach: community-outreach@lists.stanford.edu

DPS Explorers: dps-explorers@lists.stanford.edu

Event Parking: eventparking@stanford.edu

Event Security: event_security@lists.stanford.edu

General Police: police@stanford.edu

Lost and Found: lostandfoundsu@stanford.edu

The members of the Stanford University Department of Public Safety are committed to the goal of providing high quality services with a positive, cooperative attitude.

To achieve that goal:

• We pledge to honor the spirit and letter of the laws we are charged to uphold.
• We will dedicate our full attention to our duties in order to promote a safe environment while earning and maintaining the public's trust.
• We will endeavor to continually enhance our professional skills and knowledge.
• We will hold each other accountable for demonstrating professional and ethical behavior.
• We will actively identify and pursue opportunities to improve our department and the ways we serve the campus community.

The hallmarks of our service are a constant dedication to the principles of honesty, integrity, fairness, courage and courtesy.