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Campus Safety

AAMU Patrol Cars at the AAMU entrance drivewayWelcome! Thank you for visiting the Alabama A&M Department of Public Safety website. The professionals of the AAMU DPS are committed to serving and protecting the students, faculty, staff and visitors of the Alabama A&M community. With a community policing philosophy, that believes in working together, crime prevention, student engagement and community involvement. The AAMU DPS is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its 6000+ students, 1000+ faculty, staff and bulldog nation! We hope that our website is a helpful resource for any questions you may have. If you have additional questions, or need additional information, please contact us on our non-emergency number at (256) 372-8684. 

If you have an emergency, please contact AAMU DPS at (256) 372-5555 and go bulldogs!!

Visit the University Behavioral Intervention Team website.

Contact Us

Department of Public Safety
Phone: 256-372-5555
Fax: 256-372-8336
University Services Bldg.
Montrez Payton
Chief of Police
montrez.payton@aamu.edu
256-372-1281
Tarvius Jones
Assistant Chief of Police
tarvius.jones@aamu.edu
256-372-7109