Clemson University Public Safety

06/03/2026

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06/02/2026

CUPD's Sgt. Jarvis Pitts and Officer Kirk Talley recently completed the FBI-LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Institute (SLI). The four-and-a-half-day, cutting-edge seminar is designed to enhance leadership competencies for law enforcement supervisors.

Thank you, Sgt. Pitts and Officer Talley, for your dedication to professional development and all that you do to make yourselves and CUPD better.

Sgt. Pitts (holding the banner front right) and Officer Talley (far left back row) are pictured here with members of their class, who represent law enforcement agencies in South Carolina and Georgia.

05/29/2026

Memorial Day kicked off the 100 Deadly Days of Summer, which runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, representing the period historically associated with an increase in traffic fatalities in South Carolina.

Consider your driving habits and review these tips to help keep you and your passengers safe this summer.

05/27/2026

Welcome to Clemson, President-Elect Guskiewicz!

Today, we welcome Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., as the next president of Clemson University.

As we continue building on Clemson’s legacy of excellence, President-Elect Guskiewicz will help lead the University into its next chapter focused on student success, innovation and impact.

Please join us in welcoming President-Elect Guskiewicz and his family to the Clemson Family.

05/22/2026

As we head into Memorial Day weekend and you enjoy time on the water with family or friends, Clemson University Public Safety reminds you to do so safely.

❗ Always wear your life jacket while boating.
📝 Share your boating plan with someone remaining on shore.
🌩️ Monitor the weather before heading out and while on the water.

For more tips and information on safe boating, visit SafeBoatingCampaign.com.

05/20/2026

Buckle Up, South Carolina! Every trip. Every time. Today through June 2, CUPD officers will join officers from all across the state for a safety enforcement campaign, actively looking for seat belt violations and child restraint usage.

Always wear your seat belt. It could save your life.

Additionally, SC law requires every driver to properly secure every child under 8 years old in the vehicle in an appropriate-sized child passenger restraint system, commonly referred to as a car seat. For all children under the age of 13, the back seat is the safest place for them to ride.

For more on child passenger safety: https://scdps.sc.gov/child-passenger-safety

05/19/2026

It's Heat Safety Week. As temperatures rise and summer approaches, be sure you know the signs of heat-related illnesses and what to do if you observe someone experiencing one.

During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged in ways you may not expect. When your body heats too rapidly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, you may experience a heat-related illness. Stay Weather-Ready by learning the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses.

Link: weather.gov/safety/heat-illness

05/18/2026

Last week, members of Clemson University Public Safety attended the Gold Medal Gala, a formal celebration that brings together law enforcement, local business leaders and Special Olympics athletes to support the Law Enforcement Torch Run’s mission of inclusion and empowerment.

Public Safety and its campus and local partners annually host the Clemson Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics South Carolina and the Law Enforcement Torch Run. We're proud of the work of our staff to help support the work of these great organizations.

05/15/2026

Today is National Peace Officers Memorial Day, which serves as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers across our nation - those who have given their lives in the line of duty to protect and serve their communities.

We pause to remember them, to honor their legacy, and to ensure their commitment is never forgotten. In memory of the fallen officers and to remind their families that we will never forget, all CUPD officers were authorized to drape their badges this week.

05/11/2026

As we kick off National Police Week, we want to congratulate CUPD Sgt. Matthew Davis and Officer Devantae Pickens, who officially earned degrees last week!

Sgt. Davis graduated from Anderson University’s School of Public Service and Administration, while Officer Pickens graduated from Clemson’s College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences Master of Public Administration program.

Thank you for your commitment to professional growth and development and for all that you do for CUPD.