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. In addition to patrolling and overseeing the on-demand RISDRides service, DPS also provides education, training and other resources to enhance individual and community safety.
Safety resources and information
LiveSafe app
Download for one-touch emergency reporting, location monitoring 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.
Fire and security report
Review crime statistics, security procedures and safety policies that impact the RISD community.
Installation site permit
Apply for permission to install projects according to campus fire and life safety codes.