University Public Safety responds to several types of non-emergency calls. The most common requests for service are motor vehicle lockouts and jumpstarts.
Vehicle Jumpstarts
The Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) offers jump-starts to individuals needing assistance with weak or dead batteries.
- To initiate a request, call (856) 225-6111.
- Drivers should raise the hood of their vehicle to help responding personnel identify the vehicle.
Vehicle Lockouts
Rutgers Police Department will assist students, visitors, and faculty/staff with motor vehicle lockouts & jumpstarts at Rutgers University—Camden as well as the surrounding areas. Persons needing assistance should call (856) 225-6111. To assist in expediting your call, please have the following information available:
- make and model of the vehicle
- location
- parking lot #
- street address
- call back number
- if the vehicle is running
- if a child is inside
