Faculty and staff residing in University housing may request a security assessment by trained SUDPS crime prevention staff. Stanford building managers may also request an assessment of their facilities.
The assessment will include a review of areas such as doors, locks, windows, and the general perimeter.
If you are going to be away from your home for a period of time and wish the Department of Public Safety to check your home periodically, complete the following form and return it to SUDPS (If you are a frequent traveler, please send us updated information on your absences).
You can also call 650-723-9633 M-F, 8 am - 5 pm to schedule a free spot check of your Stanford residence.
DPS Parking - Interactive Map
Free, one hour visitor parking is located at the end of Pampas Lane just beyond Bonair Siding. The DPS building is located to the left on the map below.
DPS Street View - Interactive Map
We are located at the corner of Pampas Lane and Bonair Siding Road. Enter Pampas Lane from Serra Street, pass the credit union and make a left on Bonair Siding Road. Alternatively, enter Bonair Siding Road from Campus Drive (near Maples Pavilion) and travel down Bonair Siding Road to our new building at 233 Bonair Siding Road. The front entrance to the building is near the flagpole on Bonair Siding.
The Live Scan office is located inside the Public Safety lobby.
One hour free parking is located at the end of Pampas Lane just beyond Bonair Siding.
The members of the Stanford University Department of Public Safety are committed to the goal of providing high quality services with a positive, cooperative attitude.
To achieve that goal:
We pledge to honor the spirit and letter of the laws we are charged to uphold.
We will dedicate our full attention to our duties in order to promote a safe environment while earning and maintaining the public's trust.
We will endeavor to continually enhance our professional skills and knowledge.
We will hold each other accountable for demonstrating professional and ethical behavior.
We will actively identify and pursue opportunities to improve our department and the ways we serve the campus community.
The hallmarks of our service are a constant dedication to the principles of honesty, integrity, fairness, courage and courtesy.
The Department of Public Safety is not responsible for the cost of locks, chains, other security devices, or any other item that may be damaged or destroyed as a result of removing any bicycle. The Department of Public Safety has no responsibility or liability to replace or make compensation for such items.
Summer Abatement
If you leave your bicycle locked to a rack or other outdoor object after the end of the spring quarter, your bicycle will be declared abandoned, your lock will be cut and your bicycle impounded. Housing construction and cleaning projects take place during the summer so the space needs to be clear. The Department of Public Safety will charge a $40 storage fee if your bike is impounded. Please make appropriate storage arrangements before leaving campus for the summer or other extended periods. If your bicycle is collected as abandoned during the summer break, it will be stored outdoors at a Public Safety impound yard until October. Then it will be sold or disposed of.
If we have your bike, be prepared to show proof of ownership (like your CA license number or the bike's serial number) and your ID. If it's is not already licensed, you will be required to license it before taking it home.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to stop by the Department of Public Safety at 711 Serra Street or call us at 650.723.9633.
What is Bike Abatement
The Department of Public Safety removes abandoned bicycles from racks in order to maintain an adequate number of secure parking spaces. Bicycles may also be removed from bike racks which are being relocated due to construction. Bicycles identified for removal are posted with a notice informing the owner that they must remove the bicycle from its current location within fourteen days or the bicycle will be impounded.
I think my bike got impounded... what should I do?
Without a sales receipt or license registration, you cannot make a claim that a missing bike is 'yours.' To make a claim to abandoned property is a legal issue. The bicycle abatement officer must be convinced beyond a doubt that the bike belongs to the claimant. No one may 'show up' at the bike impound lot to 'look' for their missing bike.
First step:
1. Email the Bicycle Abatement Unit (bike-abatement@stanford.edu) a complete description of the missing, unlicensed bike:
Where and when it was last seen
Make
Model
Color
Wheel type
Accessories (basket, bell, light, fender)
Features to distinguish it from other bikes of its type (stickers, seat, condition, handlebars)
2. We'll contact you about scheduling an appointment during designated times to identify the bike if we find one matching your description.
Then, if found in impound,
License the bike at Parking and Transportation
Pay the $40 Summer Storage fee with exact cash or check