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Emergencies – Call 9-1-1

9-9-1-1 from a main campus phone (e.g. request medical assistance, report a crime that is in progress)


Non-Emergency Response
-(650) 329-2413

(e.g. file a police report, report a crime or a public safety concern that has already occurred, etc…)


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-(650) 723-9633

233 Bonair Siding
Stanford, CA 94305

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Clearance Letters & Background Checks

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.

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    Vaden Health Center - Confidential Support Team (CST)
    Sexual Assault Hotline at 650-725-9955.
    Business Hours: Office Line: 650-736-6933

    Share Title IX
    (650) 497-4955 or titleix@stanford.edu

    Sexual Harassment Policy Office (SHPO)
    650.724.2120

    Holding Facility Compliance (THF Compliance)


    Santa Clara Citation Processing Center (CPC)
    Parking Citation Appeals

    Santa Clara Courthouse (traffic)
    (408) 556-3000

    Santa Clara County Superior Court (criminal and civil)
    (650) 462-3800

    Help and Healing Resources

    Human Trafficking Information

    Stanford University Fire Marshal's Office
    (650) 723-0448

    Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff
    (408) 808-4400


    5-SURE, Students United for Risk Elimination (Campus Escorts)
    (650) 725-SURE (7873)

    Department of Environmental Health and Safety
    (650) 723-0448

    Lost and Found

    Marguerite Shuttle Service  (Live Map)
    (650) 723-9362

    Parking & Transportation Services
    (650) 723-9362

    Pest Control on Campus

    Suggested Travel Routes

    Trauma Kit Program and Locations


    Emergency Response Guide

    Weapons Policy

    Parking & Traffic Code

    UFV (Drone) Policy and FAQs

    Video Safety and Security Systems Standards


    YWCA Support Network Crisis Line: 1257 Tasman Drive Suite C; Sunnyvale, CA; 800-572-2782

    Next Door, Solutions to Domestic Violence 408-279-2962
    National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233.
    Women's Crisis Support: 1537 Pacific Avenue; Santa Cruz, CA; 24-hour crisis line, legal and shelter services;831-425-4030, 831-685-3737

    Victims of Crime Resource Center

    3200 Fifth Avenue; McGeorge School of Law; Sacramento, CA; Tips for stalking victims; 800-842-8467.

    AACI Asian Women's Home: 408-975-2739

    Employee Commendation
    If you would like to commend an employee of the Stanford Department of Public Safety, please fill out this form. You may also commend an employee by writing a letter to the Chief of Police, 233 Bonair Siding Rd. Stanford, CA. 94305.
    The Stanford Department of Public Safety thanks you for your interest and for taking the time to complete this form.

    Share your commendations about our staff

    Lost and Found

    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.

    Bike Donation Options

    Stanford University Department Of Public Safety (On Campus) Complete the form and bring it with your bike to 351 Bonair Siding Road.

    "If you are student leaving campus to start your next adventure,consider donating your bike to another student. Go to the Give & Go website and find out how easy it is to do and leave knowing you helped a fellow student."

    Nearest Salvation Army

    On campus storage Option

    Security Assessment

    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)

    House Check

    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.

    Department of Public Safety Records Request form

    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

    DPS Parking - Interactive Map

    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.

    DPS Street View - Interactive Map

    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.

    Email Public Safety

    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

    Core Values

    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.

    Contact Abatement

    If you have any questions, please contact us via email at bike-abatement@lists.stanford.edu or by phone during office hours at (650)723-9633.

    Cut or Damaged Locks

    The Department of Public Safety is not responsible for the cost of locks, chains, other security devices, or any other item that may be damaged or destroyed as a result of removing any bicycle. The Department of Public Safety has no responsibility or liability to replace or make compensation for such items.

    Summer Abatement

    If you leave your bicycle locked to a rack or other outdoor object after the end of the spring quarter, your bicycle will be declared abandoned, your lock will be cut and your bicycle impounded. Housing construction and cleaning projects take place during the summer so the space needs to be clear. The Department of Public Safety will charge a $40 storage fee if your bike is impounded. Please make appropriate storage arrangements before leaving campus for the summer or other extended periods. If your bicycle is collected as abandoned during the summer break, it will be stored outdoors at a Public Safety impound yard until October. Then it will be sold or disposed of.

    Contact Us

    If you think your bike has been impounded, contact us at bike-abatement@stanford.edu

    If we have your bike, be prepared to show proof of ownership (like your CA license number or the bike's serial number) and your ID. If it's is not already licensed, you will be required to license it before taking it home.

    If you have any questions, don't hesitate to stop by the Department of Public Safety at 711 Serra Street or call us at 650.723.9633.

    What is Bike Abatement

    The Department of Public Safety removes abandoned bicycles from racks in order to maintain an adequate number of secure parking spaces. Bicycles may also be removed from bike racks which are being relocated due to construction. Bicycles identified for removal are posted with a notice informing the owner that they must remove the bicycle from its current location within fourteen days or the bicycle will be impounded.

    I think my bike got impounded... what should I do?

    Without a sales receipt or license registration, you cannot make a claim that a missing bike is 'yours.' To make a claim to abandoned property is a legal issue. The bicycle abatement officer must be convinced beyond a doubt that the bike belongs to the claimant. No one may 'show up' at the bike impound lot to 'look' for their missing bike.

    First step:

    1. Email the Bicycle Abatement Unit (bike-abatement@stanford.edu) a complete description of the missing, unlicensed bike:

    • Where and when it was last seen
    • Make
    • Model
    • Color
    • Wheel type
    • Accessories (basket, bell, light, fender)
    • Features to distinguish it from other bikes of its type (stickers, seat, condition, handlebars)

    2. We'll contact you about scheduling an appointment during designated times to identify the bike if we find one matching your description.

    Then, if found in impound,

    • License the bike at Parking and Transportation
    • Pay the $40 Summer Storage fee with exact cash or check

    Additional Resources

    Bike Safety Class

    Campus Storage Option

    Keep Your Bike Secure

    Parking & Transportation Bike Page

    Register Your Bike