We serve as the Police Department for Michigan State University, with sworn police officers certified by the State of Michigan. We handle all police and criminal matters on all MSU property. It is our mission to enhance the quality of life on campus, by building relationships, strengthening stewardship, and working collaboratively within our diverse community to reduce crime, enforce laws, preserve peace, and provide for a safe environment.
Community Bulletin Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week is scheduled from March 24-30, 2019. A statewide test of the tornado sirens, outdoor warning speakers and desktop alerting will occur at 1:00pm on Wednesday, March 27. The Michigan State University Police Department encourages community members to be prepared when severe weather occurs. If there is inclement weather on March 27, 2019, the test will be rescheduled for Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 1:00pm. The desktop alerting software called “Alertus” will launch a “pop-up” message to computers loaded with that free software. If you wish to download the software to participate, please go to alert.msu.edu.
Read More about Alert issued at 03/25/2019 10:08:56 AM EDT.An active violence incident is an ongoing assault with a weapon causing death or serious injury of multiple victims in a populated area. These incidents can strike anytime, anywhere, or anyone. Take the time to be prepared.
Active Violence Incident Safety Planning Tools
The Clery Act 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. MSU Police maintains a public log of all crimes reported to it, or of which it is made aware.
Clery Crime & Fire Log
MSU, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy & Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act, has published this document to provide its students and employees with an overview of the University’s security and safety resources, policies, and procedures.
Security & Fire Safety Report
Starting last year on August 30, 2017, moped operators were required to register their mopeds with the MSU Police Department Parking Office. Starting this August in 2018, mopeds will be required to park in approved spaces and not at bike racks.
Moped Information