Middle Tennessee State University Parent Guide
MTSU Public Safety
MTSU’s Police Officers have full arrest powers. They are charged with patrolling, investigating, and responding to criminal issues on MTSU’s campus. MTSU Police Officers utilize vehicles and bikes to patrol the campus, to introduce themselves to faculty, staff, and students, to provide a crime-deterring presence, and to respond when called upon.
Additionally, the Police Department plays a key role in crime prevention projects which include registering bicycles for students, providing speakers for seminars and class projects, documenting and publishing crime statistics, coordinating emergency notification efforts and alerts, and completing responsibilities for Adopt-a-Cop (a program where officers walk through the residence halls to make positive contacts with students and staff).
The University Police Department also provides a walking escort service 24 hours a day by utilizing Patrol Officers and part-time student employees (known as Student Patrol Officers) to walk with anyone, anywhere on campus. MTSU Police also support the University’s 50 emergency call box system.
For more information, please visit the MTSU Police Department or call the Department at (615) 898-2424.
