Police, University

Located east of Grace Wilkie Hall
978-3450 (TDD/TDY)
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Services

• University police officers are on duty 24 hours a day year-round, and the reception area of the Police Department is also open 24 hours a day.
• Students can dial 911 from any campus phone in an emergency.
• Students have access to emergency telephones that provide a direct link between the caller and the University Police Department; the emergency phones are located throughout the campus (including prominent outdoor locations).
• Students should immediately report to the University Police Department crimes that occur on campus.
• Police officers provide assistance with jumping batteries, retrieving keys locked in vehicles, etc.
• In the evening hours, students may request escorts (student cadets) to and from their vehicles, residence halls and classes.
• The University Police Department maintains a lost and found office.

Traffic

• Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing a street.
• Speed limit is 20 mph on all university streets.
• Speed limit is 15 mph in parking lots.
• Citations are issued for traffic violations.
• Traffic and Parking Regulations may be found at www.wichita.edu/police. Printed regulations are available at registration, and at the RSC Information Desk and UPD Police Department.
• Students must have a valid parking permit on their vehicle in order to park on campus. Hang tag permits must be hung on the inside rearview mirror with the permit facing toward the front of the vehicle.
• Static cling permits are available in lieu of a hang tag. Stick-on permits must be affixed to the inside lower left front windshield (driver’s side).
• Student parking permits are issued for each academic year.
• Temporary parking permits are available at the Police Department.
• Citations are issued for traffic and parking violations; fines must be paid or appealed within 20 days of the citation. The University Traffic Appeals Committee hears appeals from those who feel they have been unfairly cited.
• Students must pay all outstanding fines in order to enroll, to have a transcript sent, and to use most other university services.

Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act

Law enforcement agency information concerning registered sex offenders who are employed by or who are currently enrolled at Wichita State University may be obtained from the University Police Department. Further information on any registered offender can be obtained from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation or the Sheriff’s Office in the registrant’s county of registration.

See also KBI’s web site for registered sex offenders.