USM Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety at the University of Southern Maine is a certified, full service police agency responsible for providing law enforcement, emergency response, crime prevention and community programming services on our Portland and Gorham campuses. Learn more about USM Public Safety.
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Chief's Message
A message to the University of Southern Maine community from the Director of Public Safety
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Active Shooter Information
Click below for guidance for the community in the event of an Active Shooter/Attacker.
Transparency & Accountability
Transparency and accountability build trust. Learn about what we are doing to promote community trust and the professional standards we hold ourselves to here.
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Weather Delays and Cancellations
Policies regarding the University of Southern Maine’s approach to opening delays, cancellations, or closures due to inclement weather at our three campuses.
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Welcome from the Public Safety team, Fall 2021
Snow removal parking bans for Thursday, Dec. 5 and Friday, Dec. 6
Winter weather - USM info and policies on closings and delays
Another reason Maine is a great place to live: it's safe
METRO begins Husky Line bus service between Portland and Gorham campuses
Catch the bus to USM and beyond -- with METRO’s new Husky Line!
USM launches bike patrols on Portland and Gorham campuses
Bedford Street (USM Portland Campus' main road) to undergo construction this summer
