Police and Safety

University Police at Penn State is responsible for the protection of and service to its students, faculty, staff and employees. In addition, University Police is charged with the protection of property and maintenance of order as well as the enforcement of both the laws of the Commonwealth and University regulations. University Police has full law enforcement authority.

University Police employs eight full-time, sworn police service officers. University Police provide protection 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Phone: 814-949-5222

Location: Poplar Building, 236 E. Wopsononock Ave. Altoona (corner of Wopsononock Ave. and Juniata Gap Road)

Emergency No: 9-1-1

Mailing Address:
Poplar Building
3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601

For more information, contact:
Ms. Deb Stitt
Lieutenant, Station Commander
University Police - Penn State Altoona
Poplar Building 3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601
814-949-5222
Email: DAS23@psu.edu