EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety (MSU DPPS) is committed to sharing accurate and timely information whenever an incident occurs. On March 22, 2023, the Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety and the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) responded to an altercation at a business in downtown East Lansing. The altercation involved a man and employees of the business. The man was seen with a knife when he left the business and walked across Grand River Ave. toward campus. He was then seen near the area of Ramp 6 on campus. To proceed on the side of caution, the MSU Alert system was launched. Officers from MSU DPPS and […]
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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
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