In an effort to provide the best possible emergency services to Samford's community, the Department of Public Safety maintains a close working relationship with the Homewood Police Department and the Homewood Fire and Rescue Service. Public Safety officers have the shortest response time to any location on campus and are the first responders to incidents on campus. If police, fire, or emergency medical services are needed, Public Safety officers will direct the appropriate service units to the exact location of an incident on campus.