The SIUE Police Department provides police services to the Edwardsville campus and satellite locations. It is comprised of 39 sworn police officers and 9 civilian employees. The department operates on a community policing philosophy, with officers engaging in foot and bike patrols as well as educational programs. It offers non-emergency services like vehicle lockouts and jump starts. The department aims to prevent property and personal crimes through education and patrols. It provides resources on its website and emergency notifications to keep the community informed and safe.

1. Safety Security
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Community

2. General Information
SIUE Police officers are sworn police personnel under the
authority granted by Illinois law and have the power to
make arrests.
The SIUE Police Department is composed of 39 sworn
police officers and 9 civilian employees. The main police
facility is located at 99 Supporting Services Road, just
south of the main campus.
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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3. EAST ST. LOUIS
HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER ALTON
CAMPUS
Edwardsville
Campus
Main Police Facility
Sub-Station
Satellite Station
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4. Community Oriented Policing (C.O.P.)
Philosophy
• Proactive vs. Reactive
– Focus on prevention
• Responsive to campus community
• Partnerships within the campus community
– Weekly meetings
– Presentations & Programs
– Academics, Human Resources, Police Depts.
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5. C.O.P. Philosophy (cont.)
• Highly visible and more approachable
delivery of services.
– C.O.P. programs and presentations
– Use of bicycle and foot patrols in addition to vehicle
patrol.
• In the past 3 years (’10-’12), SIUE police:
– Provided 180 programs & presentations;
– Were present at +900 campus events;
– Performed +250 bicycle patrols;
– Performed +50,000 foot patrols; and
– Conducted +53,900 building checks
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6. Traffic
Enforcement
Safety Objectives:
Pedestrians
Motoring Public
Deer Population
Crime Deterrent
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7. Escort Service
University Police provide an escort service to
persons who are apprehensive about walking
alone on campus. The Police will escort you from
campus location to campus location or to your
vehicle in a campus parking lot.
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8. Vehicle
Lockouts
If you lock your keys in your car, you can call the Police
Department and an officer will be dispatched to your
location as soon as an officer is available to help retrieve
them. To receive this service, you will be required to sign a
Release of Liability Form.
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9. Vehicle Jump-Starts
Jump-starts to inoperable vehicles are available through
the Parking Services Department, or jumper cables can be
borrowed from the Police Department.
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10. SIUE Campus Issues
Property & Miscellaneous Crimes (92%)
• Theft
– Unattended items
• Burglary (Building, Residence, M/V)
– Unlocked doors (rooms/vehicles)
– Items left in plain view
– Unfamiliar guests
• Parking hangtags, cell phones, purses, laptops, CDs
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11. SIUE Campus Issues (con’t)
Crimes Against Persons (8%)
• Very rare
• Almost all are:
– Acquaintance related;
– Domestic related; or
– Involve the use of alcohol and/or drugs
• Few, if any, involve aggression by strangers.
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12. • Located in a variety of locations
throughout campus.
• The emergency button automatically
dials an emergency line which will put
you in direct contact with SIUE Police
and notify dispatch of your exact
location.
• The non-emergency button can be used for car trouble, to
obtain an escort, or any other non-emergency situation.
These calls also go directly to the SIUE Police Department.
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Emergency Telephones

13. Campus Wide Emergency
Notifications
Students can receive notification of campus wide
emergencies via one of the following media:
• Email;
• SIUE website at siue.edu; or
• “E-lert” text messaging service
– Free service
– Available to students, staff, & faculty
– Student must register for service at siue.edu/e-lert
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14. Jeanne Clery Act
The “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act” is a federal law that
requires institutions of higher education in the United
States to disclose campus security information including
crime statistics for the campus and surrounding areas.
For SIUE Clery information and statistics, go to:
siue.edu/securityreport
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15. SIUE Police Website
siue.edu/police
Visit our website for more information about:
 Mission, Values, and Focus
 Annual Security Report
 Daily Media Log
 Crime Alerts
 Staff
 General Information & Services
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16. SIUE Emergency Management
Procedures
siue.edu/emergencymanagement
• “Campus Violence Prevention Plan” link.
• “Emergency Management Plan” link to general
information on how SIUE will respond to and manage
emergency situations.
• “Emergency Procedures” link to general emergency
safety procedures & policies.
• “Emergency Training Videos” link to “Flashpoint” and
“Shots Fired on Campus” videos.
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17. Campus Safety Tips
• Never let your guard down!
• Be alert to your surroundings.
– Visually scan the area while walking.
– Stay vigilant even when talking on your cell phone.
– Walk with confidence.
• Be prepared – have your keys in hand.
• Trust your instincts.
– If uneasy, request an SIUE Police Escort.
• Don’t walk alone at night.
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18. Campus Safety Tips (cont.)
• Wearing earphones connected to CD
players, radios, i-Pods, etc., while walking can:
– distract you.
– reduce your ability to hear peripheral noises.
– significantly decrease your ability to sense danger.
• Walk toward oncoming traffic so a car can’t ease up
behind you.
• If you’re getting robbed, give it up!
• Lock your room and vehicle doors.
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19. Campus Safety Tips (cont.)
• Don’t leave unfamiliar guests alone in your room.
• Don’t leave valuables unattended.
• Keep an inventory of valuable items.
• Don’t give out passwords, security codes, keys.
• Never give out personal information over the Internet (SSN,
credit/debit card), unless the contact was initiated by you.
• Beware of Internet scams & don’t believe everything you
read.
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20. Campus Safety Tips (cont.)
• Phishing scams
– Banks and credit card companies won’t ask for
account/personal information over the Internet
(unsolicited).
• Avoid meeting an Internet acquaintance in person.
– Never meet an internet acquaintance alone.
– If you must meet in person, take a trusted friend.
• Do not let alcohol or drugs cloud your judgment and
make you a victim!
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21. SIUE-PD General Information
Emergency Telephone 911
Non-Emergency Telephone (618) 650-3324
Fax (618) 650-3250
Email police@siue.edu
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