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Public Safety and the OSU Police Department 104 USDA Building 405-744-6523
Crime Prevention
OSU has implemented many measures to prevent criminal activity on its campus and surrounding areas. Some of the notable efforts include:
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• “Blue” emergency telephone system throughout campus and the Greek community
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• Emergency 911 dialing and 24-hour preventative patrols
Oklahoma State University is committed to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of persons and protection of property on the OSU campus. We continue to look for ways to make the campus more secure. Campus officers patrol in cars, on foot and on bicycles 24 hours per day. OSU’s police department is one of the best in the nation and was the first in the state to receive accreditation from the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police. The OSU Police Department has mutual aid agreements with both Stillwater police and the Payne County Sheriff’s Office, allowing for cooperation in enforcement activities.
• Campus foot patrol by uniformed officers, bicycle officers and undercover officers
To keep the OSU community fully informed, an annual report detailing services available, emergency contacts and safety tips is available in a variety of formats, including a hard copy available at the OSU Police Department, Residential Life and Bursar offices. The OSU Police Department website includes bulletins, alerts, upcoming events, annual report information and contact information for all departments.
• Surveillance cameras utilized in chosen parking areas
Public Safety Guide
The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, as amended, requires colleges and universities to provide information related to security policies, procedures, specific statistics for criminal incidents, arrests and disciplinary referrals to students. They must also make the information available to prospective students upon request. To view the latest Public Safety Guide, visit the website above. OSU police officers provide a positive image to visitors as well as members of the campus community, whether it is providing directions, parking information or just a friendly welcome. Our officers represent this university as a group of caring and professional people intent upon enhancing a friendly community atmosphere. Necessary enforcement includes using alternatives to arrest when reasonable. Our participation in athletic and special events ensures that all aspects of planning consider the safety and security of all participants. OSU police officers provide professional crowd control and traffic regulation before, during and after such events.
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• Burglar alarms in key areas and 24-hour staff in residence halls • Partnerships with custodial staff occupying academic buildings after hours to report suspicious activity • Crime prevention seminars and presentations conducted each semester with staff and student groups • Crime Stopper telephone line: 405-744-TIPS (744-8477)
Alcohol Awareness
Under a grant from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office, the OSU Police operates a Campus Community Alcohol Safety Effort program to promote seatbelt use and educate citizens, primarily students, about the effects and penalties of alcohol use and abuse. A positive effect of the C-CASE effort has been the strict enforcement of alcohol-related laws to get the drunk drivers off campus streets and ultimately prevent accidents. Facilities Access
Most buildings on campus are open during business and class hours. Residence halls are open 6 a.m. to midnight, Sunday through Thursday, and 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Exceptions apply in some halls where residents choose to enforce 24-hour lock policies. All residence halls have key or electronic door locks for after-hours security. Safety is strongly encouraged, and residents are advised to take security precautions in the halls and rooms. For your student’s safety, individual rooms should be locked at all times and doors should never be propped open. Reverse 911 System
In a continuing effort to maintain the safety of the campus, OSU maintains a Reverse 911 System. In the event that an emergency occurs on campus, faculty, staff and students will be notified via phone call or text message with information regarding the incident and how they should proceed. In order to maintain contact numbers for this program, students long into the O-Key account management system and update their emergency contact information. This number should be the student’s personal number rather than an “in case of emergency” contact.
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