Department of Public Safety
Emergency Numbers
For emergencies only, dial ext. 8888 which rings at all Public Safety locations.
For the Command Center, which is staffed 24/7, dial 212-237-8524.
Public Safety Remembers SGT Michael Odom and CPO Rangel Nunez
Mission Statement: To improve student success by safeguarding and protecting all persons and property within the college’s diverse community.
The Department of Public Safety is committed to the safety and security of each student, faculty member, staff employee and visitor at John Jay College. The Department strives to provide a high level of customer service that shows courtesy and respect for each individual and supports the educational mission of the college.
| Diego Redondo | Director of Public Safety | 212-237-8521 | dredondo@jjay.cuny.edu |
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| Diego Redondo Isabelle Curro | Director of Public Safety Deputy Director | 212-237-8521 212-237-8529 | dredondo@jjay.cuny.edu icurro@jjay.cuny.edu |
| Diego Redondo David Rivera | Director of Public Safety Assistant Director | 212-237-8521 212-237-8525 | dredondo@jjay.cuny.edu drivera@jjay.cuny.edu |
| Diego Redondo | Director of Public Safety Director of Environmental Health and Safety | 212-237-8521 212-621-4117 | dredondo@jjay.cuny.edu @jjay.cuny.edu |
| Diego Redondo Barbara Wala | Director of Public Safety Administrative Manager | 212-237-8521 212-237-8511 | dredondo@jjay.cuny.edu bwala@jjay.cuny.edu |
| Diego Redondo Rabiyyah Williams | Director of Public Safety Administrative Manager | 212-237-8521 212-484-1142 | dredondo@jjay.cuny.edu rwilliams@jjay.cuny.edu |
| Diego Redondo Yaroslav Rogovoy | Director of Public Safety Security Systems and Fire Safety Specialist | 212-237-8521 212-237-8524 | dredondo@jjay.cuny.edu yrogovoy@jjay.cuny.edu |
| Diego Redondo Brian Backstrom | Director of Public Safety Campus Security Specialist | 212-237-8521 212-393-6488 | dredondo@jjay.cuny.edu bbackstrom@jjay.cuny.edu |
| Diego Redondo | Director of Public Safety Campus Security Specialist | 212-237-8521 646-781-5217 | dredondo@jjay.cuny.edu @jjay.cuny.edu |
| Diego Redondo Mandy Lau | Director of Public Safety Environmental Health & Safety Specialist | 212-237-8521 646-557-4625 | dredondo@jjay.cuny.edu mlau@jjay.cuny.edu |
| Diego Redondo Jamal Cummings | Director of Public Safety Administrative Coordinator | 212-237-8521 212-393-6891 | dredondo@jjay.cuny.edu jcummings@jjay.cuny.edu |
| Diego Redondo Quanessa Johnson | Director of Public Safety Administrative Coordinator | 212-237-8521 212-237-8427 | dredondo@jjay.cuny.edu qjohnson@jjay.cuny.edu |
| Diego Redondo Ewelina Zajac | Director of Public Safety Administrative Coordinator | 212-237-8521 212-621-4112 | dredondo@jjay.cuny.edu ezajac@jjay.cuny.edu |
| Diego Redondo Kenneth Marcus | Director of Public Safety Locksmith | 212-237-8521 212-393-6819 | dredondo@jjay.cuny.edu kmarcus@jjay.cuny.edu |
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Fridays | 9:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9:00am - 5:30 pm |
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The Department of Public Safety provides regularly scheduled Public Safety escorts after evening classes. Students, faculty, and staff who would like to utilize that service should arrive at the 10th Avenue (Haaren Hall) Public Safety desk by either 8:45 pm or 10:15 pm when officers will depart for the Columbus Circle subway station.
This initiative is thanks to the Student Council and your Campus Security Advisory Committee members.
The Department of Public Safety is offering CPR/AED and First Aid trainings to the John Jay College Community.
If you are interested in attending a training, please email publicsafetytrainings@jjay.cuny.edu. You will receive a response with the next scheduled date(s) for training. Classes will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
To learn more about trainings offered by Public Safety, please click here.
View here for employment opportunities with Public Safety.