FAQ

The possession, use, or distribution of any explosives, guns, or other deadly or dangerous materials or weapons reasonably calculated to cause bodily injury is prohibited in university facilities, unless specifically authorized by an authorized representative or required by or used in the course of a university activity and under the supervision of a university representative. The authorized representative may make reasonable search of patrons, fans, or visitors for any explosives, guns, or other deadly or dangerous materials or weapons as deemed necessary for the protection of the university facility and its occupants. 

The full policy can be found at Purdue’s University Policy Office.

Yes. Campus police officers have full police powers and are state certified. Our jurisdiction currently extends beyond the campus property to the entire state of Indiana. Our officers have the authority to write both campus and Indiana traffic citations.

Under Indiana law, our officers possess full police powers, including the powers of arrest (IC-20-12-3.5) on all property owned or occupied by the university. We work closely with local law-enforcement agencies and solicit information on criminal activity of students at off-campus locations. Through an agreement with the City of Fort Wayne, Purdue Fort Wayne police are authorized as the secondary jurisdiction throughout the city.

Yes. The campus is staffed 24 hours a day by commissioned police officers with full police powers.

Yes. Call 260-481-6827 and give the dispatcher your location. The dispatcher will then send a police or safety officer to escort you to your vehicle.

Yes. We are prepared to assist you with unlocking or jump-starting your vehicle. Call 260-481-6827 if you need either of these services.

No. Because of liability reasons, our officers are not allowed to help change tires. They are able to assist in calling a tow truck at your request to assist you.

All our officers are trained by the Red Cross in CPR, AED, and first aid. They will be the first to respond to your call for help and will contact additional medical personnel as needed.

Permits for parking in the staff section of the parking lots are only for full-time and part-time faculty and staff of the campus. Students and visitors may not purchase these permits.

From 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

No. Not all staff lots become student lots. Please refer to your rules and regulations pamphlet as to which A lots become student lots after 5 p.m.

To dispute a parking ticket, you can fill out the Parking Appeals Form. This is the only way that you can dispute a ticket.

We are located on the Purdue Fort Wayne campus at the north end of West Campus Drive. West Campus Drive is the main entrance to the campus off Coliseum Boulevard. The police station is a one-story building located across from the back (dock area) of the Liberal Arts Building.

You may obtain a free copy of your accident report from the police station.

There are four places for you to call or visit to see if your item has been found: 

• University Police: 260-481-6827
• Helmke Library: 260-481-6505
• Kettler Hall: 260-481-6880
• Student Housing: 260-481-4180