Safety
Ensuring a safe campus for all
RISD’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) works 24/7 to keep community members safe across the college’s urban campus. DPS controls campus, oversees the on-demand RISDRides service, and offers training, education and other resources to enhance community safety.
Safety resources and information
LiveSafe app
Download for one-touch emergency reporting, location tracking and other safety services.
RISDRides
Request door-to-door shuttle service throughout the academic year, from 5 pm–3 am, seven days a week.
CARE Network referral
Access this resource if you or a peer are in distress and in need of timely, preventative support.
Security and fire safety report
Review crime statistics, security procedures and safety policies that impact the RISD community.
Installation site permit
Get approved to install projects according to campus fire and life safety codes.