Department of Public Safety

Centenary DPS Mission

The members of the Centenary College Department of Public Safety are committed to providing a safe environment to the Centenary College Community in order for the college to fulfill its educational mission. We exist in order to respond to the special law enforcement needs particular to a college by working with the college community, using cooperative dialogue, utilizing crime prevention and interdiction methods, and maintaining an adaptive attitude to provide quality service through the activities of a dedicated, educated and responsible group of officers.

In order to accomplish this goal, the DPS employs State Certified Police Officers. The DPS has officers on duty 24 hours a day every day of the year. These officers patrol all areas of campus, including residence halls, Greek Houses, parking lots, and contiguous streets.

Core Values

In carrying out our stated mission, all members of the department should strive to embrace the following core values:

Accept responsibility for our actions
Exhibit respect of the individual
Maintain open lines of communication within both the community and our department
Ensure fairness to those we serve and with whom we work
Demonstrate a commitment to excellence
Solve problems in the community
Demonstrate sensitivity to opposing points of view