Department of Public Safety
Student Vehicle Registration
05/28/2024 2:08 pm
ALL STUDENTSs must register any vehicle they plan to park on University property.
ALL STUDENTS shall be required to provide a photo of the back of the vehicle you are registering to ensure accuracy and accountability. Students can do so exclusively via the RUPS APP.
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YOU MAY REGISTER MULTIPLE VEHICLES.
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PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
Thank you!
Click HERE to go to the RUPS-APP page.
ALICE Training
05/22/2024 2:43 pm
A.L.I.C.E. (Violent Intruder Training)
The Department of Public Safety is certified to teach the A.L.I.C.E. concepts to prepare the campus community for the unimaginable. Participants in A.L.I.C.E. seminars learn about everyday people’s actions to survive a dangerous encounter with a violent intruder.
A.L.I.C.E. is a simple acronym for the following basic life-saving strategies:
Alert – Early recognition of danger is key. Use your senses and available notification systems—such as mobile alerts, emails, or intercom announcements—to respond quickly.
Lockdown – ALICE’s enhanced lockdown techniques reinforce safety by securing doors, barricading entry points, and preparing individuals for the next best course of action.
Inform – Real-time information saves lives. Sharing accurate, timely details with those in danger—such as intruder location or movement—helps guide decision-making.
Counter – As a last resort, Counter disrupts an intruder’s ability to cause harm by using movement, noise, and distractions. Counter is not synonymous with fighting—it’s about creating opportunities to escape or take control.
Evacuate – When safe, evacuation is the best option. ALICE Training® emphasizes early and quick evacuation, using any available exits to distance yourself from danger.
During A.L.I.C.E. seminars, participants are taught each concept to understand their benefits and make their own decisions in the event of a violent intruder. Participants are instructed on the value of teamwork in overcoming a potential attacker and strategies such as “Situational Awareness.”
When you participate in an A.L.I.C.E. seminar, the training can be conducted in your workspace to evaluate safety and security concerns in your work areas.
Contact Information
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
10/04/2023 4:25 pm
First observed in October 1981, the national “Day of Unity” set a goal of raising awareness for victims and survivors of domestic violence. Since then, it has grown into an entire month (October) dedicated to bringing attention to this critical issue. In 1989, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) began with education and support from friends, family, and organizations.
Rockford University is proud to recognize and support DVAM and the Domestic Violence National Day of Unity, which will be observed this year on October 19th. Throughout October, the Rockford University Department of Public Safety, with the help of volunteer RU students, will be sponsoring events to bring attention to Domestic Violence. Events include ribbon awareness, bracelet awareness, and speaking with domestic violence professionals, among other events.
Because Thursday, October 19th, falls during Fall Break, we will commemorate Domestic Violence Day of Unity on Thursday, October 26th. We ask that all campus community members show support by wearing purple.
Vehicle Registration
08/09/2023 1:56 pm
ALL campus community members must register any vehicle they plan to park on University property.
Parking violations have been a long-standing issue at Rockford University. The Department of Public Safety has made a concerted effort to address this ongoing problem over the past few years. Starting Fall 2023, ALL campus community members shall be required to provide a photo of the back of the vehicle you are registering to ensure accuracy and accountability. Students can do so exclusively via the Rockford University Public Safety App.
- PLEASE MAKE SURE THE LICENSE PLATE IS LEGIBLE!
- AGAIN, THE ONLY WAY FOR STUDENTS TO REGISTER THEIR VEHICLE IS THROUGH THE RUPS APP.
- FACULTY & STAFF, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO RECEIVE A LINK TO THE FACULTY/STAFF VEHICLE REGISTRATION FORM.
- FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE VALID, REQUIRED INFORMATION SHALL RESULT IN YOUR VEHICLE NOT BEING REGISTERED, AND NO PARKING PERMIT SHALL BE ISSUED.
- YOU MAY REGISTER MULTIPLE VEHICLES.
- PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
Thank you!
Please use the QR code to open the app on your smartphone or tablet and follow the instructions to install it on your smartphone or tablet. Click HERE to place a “shortcut” on your laptop or desktop computer.
Rockford University Public Safety App
02/06/2023 8:57 am
The Department of Public Safety is committed to providing all campus community members with the highest quality of service. We strive to do so by taking a forward-thinking approach to safety and security. As part of our continued efforts to improve our services, we strongly encourage everyone to install the Rockford University Public Safety (RUPS) app on their smartphones, tablets, and computers. The RUPS APP will make many essential RUPS resources conveniently available through a user-friendly app for your devices. The RUPS APP allows access to the following:
- Campus safety tips
- Emergency response information
- Vehicle registration forms
- Personal property registration forms
- Parking policy
- Campus maps
- Current weather conditions
- Training schedules and sign-up for training
- And more…
Please use the QR code to open the app on your smartphone or tablet and follow the instructions to install it on your smartphone or tablet. Click HERE to place a “shortcut” on your laptop or desktop computer.
Registration and Report Forms
01/15/2023 7:43 pm
Daily Crime Log
01/11/2023 1:47 pm
Daily Crime Log
The Daily Crime Log is maintained in accordance with the federal Clery Act. It is meant to give you information about crimes reported in the university area during the last 60 days. To view the crime log, please Click HERE to view.
Anonymous Report Form
03/24/2021 3:25 pm
Rockford University is committed to providing a safe, secure, and respectful campus environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. To support that goal, this Anonymous Report Form provides a completely anonymous method of sharing information with University personnel. You may also include your name and/or contact information if you choose to do so.
If you know of an incident that has occurred on campus, we would like you to report it. Please fill out the form below. This information will be submitted to the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, Director of Public Safety, Director of Human Resources, and Title IX Coordinator.
This form is NOT intended for in-progress incidents. If you are currently witnessing an incident, please call Public Safety at 815-226-4060. Please report all in in-progress crimes by calling 911 for emergencies and 815-966-2900 for non-emergencies.
PLEASE NOTE: you are completing the following form under the condition of anonymity. Your identity is not in any way included with the submission. If you wish to have someone contact you, please include your contact information in the form fields provided.
Citation Appeal / Dispute Submitted
12/11/2018 10:22 am
Request Submitted
Your citation dispute has been submitted to the Department of Public Safety.
Please allow up to 7 days for a response as we review your case.
If you have any questions or want to provide additional information, you may do so by sending an email to parkingcitations@rockford.edu.
RU Police & Department of Public Safety
Burpee Center
5050 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108Citation Review Officer
jmallo@rockford.edu
(815) 226-4116
Citation Dispute Form
12/11/2018 10:12 am
If you received a citation from the Department of Public Safety and feel that the citation was issued in error or you think that you should not have received the citation, you may use this form to submit a dispute. Your dispute will be reviewed by the department and you will receive a response within 7 days.
Please keep the following information regarding citation disputes in mind:
- You have 5 days from the date the citation was issued to submit a dispute
- The citation dispute form (listed below) must be completed entirely before you are able to submit it
- Citation dispute decisions are final. You cannot dispute a citation that was already reviewed.
If you have trouble with the citation dispute form, you my email parkingcitations@rockford.edu for assistance.
