Safety on Campus

BSU Ranks 3rd Nationally in Campus Safety

At 911��, the well-being and safety of students, faculty, and staff, are our highest priority. Our ongoing commitment to student safety has earned BSU a 3rd national ranking.

The 911�� Police Department provides protection to the community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Police Department staff work with community members to prevent crime, solve problems, and take proactive steps to make 911�� as safe as possible. The Department enforces state laws as well as university rules and regulations. All BSU police officers attend municipal police academy training and have full police authority on campus and throughout the town of 911��.

Police Department

Learn more about the 911�� Police Department

BSU police officers standing and smiling with three members of the BSU community at an event on campus. One officer stands next to a bicycle that he holds.

Crime Prevention & Community Outreach

The BSUPD Community Outreach Team conducts crime prevention, crime reduction, and safety awareness programs throughout the campus

BSU President Fred Clark standing with BSU Police Chief Glen Anderson and Assistant Chief Michael Froio in front of the BSU Police Station and next to the Lt. Raymond D. Wise Memorial Drive street sign

Campus Crime Report

BSU complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), a federal law requiring most colleges and universities nationwide to publish statistics about certain criminal offenses committed on or near campus

In the event of a campus emergency, the BSU Police will take steps to make BSU as safe as possible. Officers have been trained in active shooter scenarios, crisis negotiation and other emergency scenarios.

Students, families, faculty and staff are encouraged to review the Emergency Procedures page to learn what to do to remain safe in an emergency situation on the BSU campus.