Here for you, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Sworn officers protecting students, faculty, staff, and visitors on campus and in the surrounding community.
See something? Say something, right away.
If you are the victim of a crime or witness an incident, suspicious behavior, or emergency, don’t assume someone else has reported it. Report it immediately.
- In a residence hall
Contact your residence hall director or Campus Police
(803) 223-4544 - On campus
Call Campus Police immediately
(803) 223-4544 - Off campus
Call 911 immediately
911
Courtesy services
Locked out or need a jump? Campus Police offers lock-out service and battery jumps for students, faculty, and staff. Call (803) 223-4544.
Everyday safety tips
- Walk in groups
- Report suspicious activity
- Keep your room door locked
- Don’t leave bags or books unattended
Professional policing built on partnership.
“Effective policing within the college is a partnership that combines traditional law enforcement with community involvement.”
The Allen University Campus Police Department promotes and preserves a safe and secure campus by delivering quality service in a professional and sensitive manner. Officers conduct foot and vehicle patrols of campus, the residence halls, and off-campus University property around the clock, and work closely with the Columbia Police Department and Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
- 24 / 7 / 365Foot and vehicle patrols, every shift
- Sworn officersState constables with statewide arrest authority through SLED
- State certifiedTrained at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
- Since 2011Established under Title 59, Chapter 116 of the SC Code of Laws
Kelvin C. Davis
Chief of the Campus Police Department. Questions about campus safety or the Annual Security Report? Suggestions for improvement are always welcome.
803-376-5754 kdavis@allenuniversity.eduReports, policies & resources.
Allen University complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Every student, faculty, and staff member may request a copy of this information at any time.
2026 Annual Security Report
Campus crime statistics, safety policies, and crime prevention information.
Read the 2026 report (PDF)Save our number before you need it.
Add Campus Police to your phone today. If you or someone you know is in emotional crisis, call or text 988 anytime.