Our Mission

We support the University in its mission by providing exceptional services that promote a safe and well-ordered environment for our community. We aspire to carry the University's mission in a compassionate manner guided by the following values:

• Respect
• Integrity
• Service
• Excellence

NDPD is a service organization whose product is safety. We succeed by providing services in a manner that exceeds expectations. We are well trained individuals who work together as a team, adapt to a changing environment, and reflect the values of Notre Dame in carrying out our assignments. We respect all people and encourage their contributions to the department and community. Our department is known as a great place to work—a place where our work makes a difference in peoples’ lives.