Campus Safety - University Police Department

Who we are

We are your police department; here for the safety of the WSU community

Fourth largest agency in Sedgwick County

  • Operations: Commissioned Officers
  • Support: Professional Employees
  • Parking and Transportation Services

Mission and Core Values

Our mission is to ensure our entire community receives quality law enforcement services in a fair and compassionate manner while enhancing the educational experience of our students by providing them with guidance and support.

  • Professionalism
  • Integrity
  • Personal Responsibility
  • Effective Collaboration

Contact WSUPD

Emergency Calls

  • WSUPD Dispatch Operators are there to take calls 24/7, 365
  • Phone number: 316-978-3450
  • Backup phone number: 316-858-7007
  • Emergency Phones – Blue Lights/Cameras

RAVE Guardian Safety App (FREE)

  • Safety Timer (duress code)
    • Guardian(s) (WSUPD Default)
  • Send a Tip (text/picture)
  • Quick button to call WSUPD
  • Receive ShockerAlerts
  • Resource Links
    • Title IX, Care, Crimestoppers, etc.
    • Emergency shelter information

Emergency Alerts

  • You will automatically receive ShockerAlerts (Emergency Notifications and Timely Warnings "Safety Alerts") through your WSU email accounts
  • alert.wichita.edu to sign up for text
  • RAVE Guardian App downloaded and an account set up

CLERY - Annual Security Report

  • Available ONLINE
  • Available at the station
  • Information to help prevent crime and promote personal safety
  • Information about policies, procedures, and resources for specific incidents
  • Crime stats for the last 3 years

Operations Division

Enforcement of:

  • State Statutes
  • WSU Policies
  • Respond to emergency calls
  • Safety escorts
  • Special event services
  • Education for personal safety
  • Community involvement
  • Criminal investigations
  • Accident investigations

Cases made by WSUPD

After a report is made what happens???

Criminal Violations – District Attorney's Office

WSU Policy Violations – Student Conduct / Human Resources

Your Privacy

Limited information may be released to parents/families based on two criteria (except in emergencies):

  1. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  2. Being an Adult in the eyes of the law (18 yoa)

Support Division

Dispatch Center

  • 24/7 calls for service; Police/Fire/EMS
  • Contact Number: 316-978-3450

Records Division

  • Case information/records requests
  • Data retention and statistics
  • Daily Crime Log

Parking Division

  • Parking Permits
  • Mobility Assistance Transportation Program
  • Lot reservations
  • Jump Starts
  • Parking Enforcement

Parking

You MUST HAVE A PERMIT to park on WSU property.

Parking Lot / Stall Signage:

  • RED – RESERVED (at all times)
  • YELLOW – FACULTY/STAFF
  • GREEN – STUDENT

WSU Weapons Policy

WSU Weapons Policy – 11.19 things to note:

What is allowed:

  • Concealed Carry Handgun
    • limitations; age/legal ability, concealed, follow State Law
  • Defensive Weapons
    • USED DEFENSIVELY
  • What is NOT allowed:
    • weapons/firearms/explosives/hazardous objects (case-by-case; list within the Weapons Policy)

Defensive Weapon Examples

  • Pepper spray
  • Self-defense keychain
  • Taser

Questions

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