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  • Overview
  • Leadership
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  • Mission and Values

< Services

  • Overview
  • Fingerprinting
  • Police Records and Background Checks
  • Report Crime
  • Spartan Security
  • Special Events
  • Car Seat Safety Check
  • Clery Crime and Fire Log
  • Community Program Participation
  • File a Complaint or Compliment
  • DPPS Police Social Worker Unit
  • Ride Along Program

< Bureaus and Divisions

  • Office of the Chief
  • Overview
  • Staff Services Bureau
  • Field Services Bureau
  • Public Safety Bureau

< Safety Tools

  • Overview
  • SafeMSU App
  • Safety Tips
  • Security and Fire Safety Report
  • Fire Safety Training
  • AED Information
  • ID Access Control
  • Parents Guide

< Survivor Support

  • Overview
  • Community Support Division
  • Community Care Unit
  • Special Victims Unit
  • Investigations Unit
  • RVSM Commitment

< Community Commitment

  • Overview
  • Community Policing
  • Citizen FAQ
  • MSU Police Oversight Committee
  • Ethical Policing

< News & Alerts

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Report Crime

MSU DPPS is available 24/7 as a resource to keep you safe.You can contact the department any time at 517-355-2221 for non-emergencies. In the case of an emergency, call or text 911.
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Clery Crime and Fire Log

Learn about the Clery Act, which requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to keep and disclose information about crime on and near their respective campuses.

Clery and Fire Log

File a Complaint or Compliment

Michigan State University Police and Public Safety employees are expected to demonstrate the highest standards and performance. File a complaint or compliment about the department here.

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Community Program Participation

Michigan State University Police and Public Safety regularly provides presentations free of charge to students, faculty and staff on issues concerning safety and well-being. Topics include general safety, alcohol and other drug danger awareness, responding to an active violence incident, and more.

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Report Crime
You can contact the department any time at 517-355-2221 for non-emergencies. In the case of an emergency, call or text 911.

File a Complaint or Compliment
File a complaint or compliment about the department here.

Ride Along Program
MSU DPPS offers civilians an opportunity to ride along with a police officer during their normal duties. 

Fingerprinting
Applicant background checks are required in Michigan for certain types of employment and licensing.

 

Clery Crime and Fire Log
Learn about the Clery Act, which requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to keep and disclose information about crime on and near their respective campuses.

Community Program Participation
The department provides presentations free of charge to students, faculty and staff on issues concerning safety and well-being.

Car Seat Safety Check
Learn how to sign up for a 30-minute session where an officer installs and teaches you about the proper use of your car seat.

Police Records and Background Checks
 

 

MSU FOIA Requests
FOIA requests to receive police reports or other documentation can be submitted by following the MSU FOIA procedures and guidelines through the MSU FOIA Office.

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