MCKEESPORT, Pa. — Penn State Greater Allegheny continues to demonstrate a strong record of safety and preparedness, according to the University’s 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report from University Police and Public Safety.
The report shows that no reports of serious crimes such as homicide, aggravated assault, or motor-vehicle theft have been made at the Greater Allegheny campus. Other reported incidents were few and generally isolated, with most categories of crime showing little or no change in recent years. Cases involving dating violence and stalking remained low, while alcohol-related arrests continued to decline. No drug- or weapons-related arrests were reported during the period.
Read the full 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Campus safety operations and community engagement
At Penn State Greater Allegheny, a dedicated team of full-time officers, an on-site sergeant, and an administrative lieutenant maintain safety operations around the clock. Officers are fully sworn under Pennsylvania law, equipped with body-worn cameras, and trained in investigations, crisis response and crime prevention.
Beyond law enforcement, Greater Allegheny’s University Police emphasize approachability and community connection. Officers regularly meet with students, faculty and staff to discuss topics such as personal safety, substance awareness, self-defense, and active-attacker preparedness. These sessions, offered free of charge through Penn State’s Community Oriented Policing initiative, are designed to build trust and empower individuals and foster a shared responsibility for campus safety.
Safety resources
University Police encourages all members of the Penn State Greater Allegheny community to take advantage of the safety resources designed to keep campus connected and informed. The Safe Walk program provides personal escorts for anyone who feels uneasy walking alone after dark and can be requested through the nonemergency line at 412-675-9130.
Through the PSUAlert system, students, faculty and staff receive timely notifications about emergencies, weather-related closures, and other critical updates by email, text and voice message. Campus members are also encouraged to stay alert, report concerns promptly, secure their belongings, and follow @pennstatepolice on social media for safety reminders and community updates.
For emergencies, dial 911. For nonemergency concerns, contact University Police at 412-675-9130 or submit an anonymous report at police.psu.edu/report-crime.
