Health System Security

The Duke University Police Department helps maintain a safe and secure environment throughout the Health System. Police and security officers at Duke University Hospital and Durham Regional Hospital provide around-the-clock security and respond to calls for assistance from staff, faculty, students, patients and visitors. In addition to responding to emergency requests, services include:

  • escorts to parking lots and other Duke properties
  • minor vehicle assistance
  • lost and found items
Duke Police Security Manager Bradley Schlitz

Medical Center Police Security Manager, Captain Bradley Schlitz
30 years with the Duke Police Department, Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate, Senior Member International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety

Major Phyllis Cooper

Duke Police Captain Phyllis Cooper

Duke University Hospital

The Duke Police Department has satellite offices at Duke North and Duke South.

Emergency: Dial 9-1-1

Non-Emergency: (919) 684-2444

Contact: Duke Police Security Manager, Captain Bradley Schlitz at (919) 681-6747 or bradley.schlitz@duke.edu

Durham Regional Hospital

The Hospital security office is in the Emergency Department, adjacent to the Ambulance Bay Entrance.

Emergency:  Dial 9-1-1 or 2-2-2 from a hospital phone.

Non-emergency: (919) 684-2444.

Contact: Duke Police Captain Phyllis Cooper at (919) 470-4263 or p.cooper@duke.edu