OSU has experienced some real success at reducing and preventing crime. Some of the more notable efforts are:

• Emergency telephone system
• Emergency 911 dialing
• 24-hour preventive patrols
• Campus foot patrol by uniformed officers
• Burglar alarms in key areas
• 24-hour staff in Residence Halls
• Custodial staff occupy academic buildings after hours
• Crime prevention seminars presented to groups
• Crime prevention pamphlets provided to students and employees
• Some parking lots monitored by surveillance cameras
• Crime Stopper telephone line - 744-6063

In addition to preventing crime, considerable effort is devoted to crime intervention. All reported crimes are investigated immediately. Follow-up investigation occurs to identify the offenders. Where multiple incidents occur, surveillance techniques are implemented to help apprehend violators. When caught, offenders are dealt with through the county court system and OSU when appropriate.

The OSU campus is protected by a campus police agency consisting of 32 sworn officers, 10 support persons, and 14 part-time persons. The agency is operated and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Authority of the sworn officers is derived from state statutes, which allow for full police powers on OSU property. In addition by agreement with the City of Stillwater, campus police and city police enjoy an excellent working relationship. All campus police officers undergo an extensive selection process and meet state mandated training requirements.