To new and returning Huskies,
Welcome back to USM!
I hope you all had a restful summer and found some time to recharge. Whether you are returning to USM or joining our community for the first time, welcome, it is great to have our campuses coming back to life.
At Public Safety, our work continues to be grounded in People, Purpose, and Place. For us, that means knowing the people we serve, understanding our purpose within the University, and helping make our campuses places where everyone feels safe, connected, and supported.
Last year was a busy one, with everything from Be Safe, Be Seen, the Paw and Order podcast, safety education and emergency preparedness to campus events and partnerships across the University. But some of the most valuable parts of the year were simply the conversations, connections, and relationships we continued to build with students, faculty, and staff. You will see our team around Portland, Gorham, and Lewiston-Auburn throughout the year. Please say hello, stop by, ask a question, or simply have a conversation, you never need a reason to come and talk to us.
And as we head into another Maine academic year, don’t forget to sign up for USM alerts. They are an important way to receive timely information about issues affecting campus, including severe weather, parking changes, road closures, emergencies, and other important updates.
I look forward to meeting Folks across the academic year and wish everyone a safe, successful, and enjoyable year ahead.
Gráinne Perkins, PhD.
Chief of Police
Vice President of Public Safety