Chief Karen Boyd

karen.boyd@salem.edu

337.721.2628

Welcome

The Department of Public Safety's fundamental duty is to serve the Salem community and provide a safe educational and work environment. We strive to achieve this goal through proactive patrol, investigation of incidents, victim assistance and educational programs. Officers are empowered to serve Salem as professional, innovative, free-thinking public safety officers who serve and lead their community through honest, ethical and compassionate acts.

How to Reach Us:

Public safety officers can be reached by calling (336) 917-5555 or you emailing publicsafety@salem.edu. If you have a concern that needs addressing immediately, please call our office for assistance. The Winston-Salem Police Department may reached at 336.773.7700 (non-emergency) or 911 for emergencies.

About Us

The department is staffed with 11 employees, including a chief and assistant chief. Officers provide campus coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. Public Safety is located on the ground level at the rear of Main Hall. Each member of the department contributes with their area of expertise to complete a well-rounded team. Public Safety reports to the Executive Director of Operations.

Public Safety works within the learning environment by offering specialized training programs for the Salem Community through topics such as: drug and alcohol awareness, sexual assault and relationship violence prevention, personal safety, crime prevention, and other programs as requested.

To ensure safety in the residence halls, each year Public Safety trains campus residents and staff on crime prevention and fire response protocols.