Rutgers Police–Newark Division

Yes. If you lost an item on campus, please call (973) 353-2522 to determine if the item has been turned into the Rutgers Police Department and to schedule the pickup of your property.

If you find an item lost on campus, please return it to 100 University Avenue, the Rutgers Public Safety building, or call (973) 353-5581.

Certain items should be turned into the police department immediately. These items include the following:

• Cash
• High-value items (jewelry, laptops)
• Government-issued identification (passport, visa, etc.)
• Any item presumed to be stolen
• RUID cards
• State keys

Certain items are excluded from this process and will not be accepted:

• Food
• Clothing
• Pens, pencils, notebooks, office supplies
• Umbrellas
• Items valued under $25 or with no apparent value

The RUPD will make an attempt to locate the owner and return the item. If the item is not claimed within 30 days, the RUPD will transfer it to Surplus Property to be disposed of.

Yes. Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) provides escorts to students, faculty, and staff upon request. The escorts, primarily walking, provide our community with personalized service to their vehicles, campus residence, or the university's mass transit system. To view mass transit hours, please visit the Rutgers Department of Transportation Services.

To request an escort, take the following steps:

• Call (732) 932-7211 or use a campus emergency phone (blue light).
• The RUPD Communication and Dispatch Center will send a public safety representative to escort you.
• Escorts may not be "reserved" in advance.