Cal Poly Police Department
Emergency: call 911. For non-emergency police assistance or to reach Cal Poly Police Department (CPPD) Dispatch, call 805-756-2281. Dispatch is available 24 hours a day.
The CPPD provides law enforcement, emergency response, crime prevention, and public safety services for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus community. CPPD works with students, employees, visitors, local public safety agencies, and campus partners to support a safe, inclusive, and orderly learning environment.
Quick Reference
- Emergency
- 911
- University Police
- 805-756-2281
- Reception Center
- 805-756-7777
- Alert Stations
- 920 AM 1400 AM 98.1 FM 1610 AM
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Safety and Services
Campus Safety Tools and Programs
Mustang Safe
Cal Poly's free campus safety app — emergency call, mobile blue light, friend walk, anonymous tips, and safety resources.
Property Registration
Register your bicycle, scooter, laptop, or other valuables. Helps recover stolen property and is a no-cost service for the campus community.
Live Scan Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting services are available by appointment for employment, licensing, certification, and volunteer background checks.
About CPPD
CPPD is committed to constitutional policing, fair and impartial service, accessibility, and transparency. Department services and enforcement activities are carried out consistent with applicable federal and California law, California State University policy, Cal Poly policy, and recognized public safety standards.
Our mission is to protect the safety, rights, and property of the campus community through professional police services, prevention, education, emergency preparedness, and respectful partnership. We encourage community members to report crimes, safety concerns, suspicious activity, and emergencies promptly so that trained personnel can respond.
Information on this website is intended to help community members understand CPPD services and campus safety resources. It does not replace emergency assistance, legal advice, or the current text of applicable laws and policies. In an emergency, call 911 immediately.