Campus Safety Information and Resources

Mandated reporting under Section 241a of the State of Michigan Higher Education Appropriations Bill

2025-26

 

Emergency Contact Numbers

• Police – 911
• Fire – 911
• Medical Emergency – 911
• 24/7/365 Counseling Support
  Call 1-866-743-7732 or More Information
• Register to receive emergency text messages, 
  emails and phone calls at MSU Alert!
• Michigan State University Police
  1120 Red Cedar Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824
  517-355-2221
  Email: info@dpps.msu.edu

 

University Police and Title IX Offices – locations, hours, phone numbers, email contacts

• Michigan State University Police and Public Safety
  1120 Red Cedar Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824
  517-355-2221
  Email: info@dpps.msu.edu
  Hours: 24/7/365

• Office for Civil Rights and Title IX Education and Compliance
  408 W. Circle Drive
  Olds Hall, Suite 5
  East Lansing, MI 48824
  517-353-3922
  Email: OCR.ISR@msu.edu
  Hours: 8am to 12pm / 1pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday, except University holidays

 

Safety and Security Services

• Michigan State University Police and Public Safety
• MSU Bus Services (Provided by CATA)
• Safe Ride – ASMSU
• Living on Campus
• Confidential Reporting Resources
• Anonymous Reporting of Misconduct
• Other Campus Safety Information
• Campus Safety Tools

 

Campus Security Systems

The MSU Department of Police and Public Safety uses a system of surveillance cameras and alarm systems throughout campus. In coordination with other campus units such as Student Life and Engagement, DPPS has deployed or has access to video cameras in research facilities, parking areas, event venues, and every residence hall.

In addition, electronic access controls are in place on the perimeter doors of all campus buildings as well as the access doors to the living spaces in residence halls. Intrusion alarms, including motion detection, forced open doors, and duress buttons are monitored 24 hours a day by DPPS with law enforcement personnel responding to alarms.

Emergency Phones and Communications

Outdoor emergency phones are in a variety of parking lots and walkways throughout campus. Emergency phones are marked by signage and an illuminated green light. Phones provide a single push-button activation to dial 911 as well a keypad to dial any on-campus phone number including CATA night-time transportation services. Several "green light" emergency phones also have surveillance cameras installed overhead.

"SafeMSU" campus safety app is available for download on Google and Apple app stores for free. The app has several features designed to keep the campus community safe including campus maps, emergency plans, and support resources.

Emergency messaging and mass notification is provided through Everbridge. All MSU faculty, staff, and students can maintain their own contact data through a self-service portal at alert.msu.edu. All currently enrolled students and employees are automatically enrolled to receive emergency notifications and timely warnings. Delivery modes include email, SMS text messaging, and traditional phone calls.

 

Policies Pertaining to Minors on Campus

• Conducting Youth Programs on Campus
• University Reporting Protocols: Child Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Child Pornography
• Our Commitment

 

Campus and Community Resources for Student and Employee Survivors of Sexual Assault or Abuse

• Campus, Community, State and National Resources
• Michigan State University Policy on Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct
  
   

 

State of Michigan Handbook 

• A Resource Handbook For Campus Sexual Assault Survivors, Friends And Family
   

 

Campus Security Policies and Crime Statistics

• Michigan State University Police Crime and Fire Safety Report
• Michigan State University Clery Crime and Fire Log
• Sign Up for Alerts
• Clery Act Compliance