The North Carolina Central University Police Department stresses the Police Mission through its proactive approach and goal setting process. It is through initiating activities to meet these goals that we are able to effectively contribute to a high quality of life for those affiliated with the University.

The North Carolina Central University Police Department provides law enforcement and security services that center around one primary concern: to serve and protect all those who come to the campus. This commitment includes the provision of service to the community when crimes do occur, as well as the prevention of crime. The employees of the University Police Department must work in partnership with the community to deliver the finest services available. To continue to deliver the finest services, the University Police Department must continue to upgrade its standards, equipment and training of personnel.

The University Police Department has 53 authorized positions including 28 commissioned Police Officers, 13 security officers, 6 emergency telecommunicators and various administrative support personnel. North Carolina Central University Police Officers are commissioned under North Carolina General Statute and have the full range of police authorities granted any municipal law enforcement officer on property owned by and under control of North Carolina Central University, including adjacent streets and roadways.

Parking and Transportation services are critical to all those who work, live and visit our Campus. The University's Parking rules and regulations are adopted annually by the University's Board of Trustees pursuant to Chapter 116, Article I, Part 6 of the General Statutes of North Carolina. It defines the general operations and policies of the transportation and parking system for the University. The following areas are covered under the ordinances: Parking (both normal and special events), Parking Permits and costs, Traffic, Enforcement and Appeals.