• 24-Hour Preventative Patrol by Armed, Uniformed Officers

• Personal Safety Escorts of students, faculty and staff on campus

• Monitoring Burglar Alarms and Surveillance Cameras in Key Areas

• Investigation and Reporting of Crimes Occurring on University Property

• Emergency Locator Service:The University Police Department operates a full-time emergency locator service. Should an emergency arise which requires that a student be located, a University Police Officer will attempt to contact the student at the local address or, on-campus if the student is in class, to deliver the message. It is imperative that students keep the university informed of any change in their local addresses. If the address is other than a street address (such as a post office box) give directions to your residence.

• Property Registration Service:The University Police Department Property Registration Service is operated free of charge for all campus citizens. Valuable items such as radios, watches, stereo equipment, bicycles, or calculators will be etched with an identifying number and recorded in property registration files. A decal will then be placed on the item warning would-be thieves that the item can be traced. Campus citizens may use this service by bringing items to the police department, located in the H.I.S. Building; or, in the case of big items or several items in one location such as a fraternity, residence hall, or other living area, by contacting the department and making arrangements for the service to be performed on location.

• Lost and Found Service:The University Police Department operates a "lost and found" service for the convenience of the campus citizen. Articles found in campus facilities should be turned over to the University Police for return to the rightful owner. Students who lose items on campus should report the loss to the University Police immediately.

•          Crime Prevention Programs and Safety Seminars Presented to Any Group:The University Police Department offers to students, faculty, and staff crime prevention programs that are useful in the protection of property and contribute to the physical well-being of the campus community.

The programs relate to aspects of crime prevention and personal safety and are arranged at the convenience of the persons interested in the information. The programs are designed to serve as a deterrent to criminal activity.

All programs are arranged upon request and can be offered to specific university offices, departments, or organizations where applicable.

1.     Sexual Harassment, Assault, and Rape Prevention (SHARP)

2.     Rape Aggression Defense (RAD)

3.     Refuse To Be A Victim

4.     Burglary / theft prevention

5.     Room or building surveys

6.     Property Engraving programs

7.     Campus watch

8.     Floor security programs

9.     Alcohol / liquor programs

10.     Drug violation programs

11.   First Aid / CPR Classes

• Enforcement of Traffic and Parking Regulations:The UMR Parking, Security, and Traffic Committee enacts the University Traffic Regulations. The regulations are published in booklet form for the staff, faculty, and students and are enforced by the University Police Department. Monetary fees are assessed by the University for violation of the regulations. Parking facilities are available for students on a paid basis. Charges for parking permits depend on the location of lots.

• Traffic and Crowd Control at Special Activities

• Guard and Escort of University Personnel and Funds

• Maintains an Information Desk 24 Hours Per Day (341-4111)

• Emergency Telephone System

• Emergency 911 Dialing

• Conducts Campus Lighting and Safety Surveys

• Provides security assessment for facilities on an on-going basis

• PamphletsProvided to Students, Faculty, Staff

• Bicycle Registration

• Other Emergencies and Problems:The motto of the University Police, "Service-Protection-Safety," covers a broad range of assistance which is made available to the campus citizen. Police Officers are trained in first aid techniques. Tornado warnings are transmitted to the campus by the City of Rolla emergency siren system. Check a bulletin board in your housing or classroom area for any personal safety procedures in such emergencies.

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Original Date: 10/19/95