EAST LANSING. Mich. — Adding to its existing portfolio of campus safety and security resources, Michigan State University Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Marlon Lynch announced two new initiatives that further enhance the university’s commitment to Spartans’ safety. “Our campus is a safer place when we all work together to advance a common, shared vision of what it means to be a community,” said Lynch. “These new initiatives are a direct result of the partnership and collaboration between our department and the students, faculty and staff we serve.” Police and Public Safety Advisory Committee Established based on recommendations from the Task Force on Racial Equity, the Police and Public Safety Advisory Committee will assist police leaders […]

Letter addressing safety concerns: November 11, 2021. President Stanley sent a letter to the MSU community addressing safety concerns that can be viewed here. _________________________________________________________ UPDATE: November 6, 2021. East Lansing, Mich – MSU Police and Public Safety continues to search for missing Grand Valley State University student Brendan Santo. Missing for over a week, Santo was last seen on Friday, October 29 just before midnight in the area of Yakeley Hall on the campus of Michigan State University.   The effort to find Santo has included searches by foot, drone, helicopter, and boat and has utilized canine units, divers, and civilian volunteers. The investigation has used advanced techniques to review cellular, smart phone, and GPS data. Investigators continue to review and follow-up on tips as they are received.  The department today is expanding its partnership – consisting of local, state, […]

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety officers arrested two local men for stealing mopeds while responding to information provided by an alert member of the community. Neither of the men are affiliated with the university.   The incident occurred at 2:30 a.m. Sept. 28, when a Michigan State University student saw two men who appeared to be stealing mopeds in the 1855 Place apartment complex near Kalamazoo St. and Harrison Rd. The student called 911 and provided valuable information that was passed along to MSU police officers who quickly responded to the call.   Officers were able to locate the two men and determined they were in possession of a moped that had […]

The Department of Police and Public Safety will be holding a vehicle auction at the end of November. Click here for more information.