The OSU Police Department’s overall strength (authorized positions) has increased with the assistance of federal grants. OSU has 31 sworn officers who have enforcement and arrest authority on the OSU campus. The OSU Police has mutual aid agreements with both Stillwater Police and Payne County Sheriff’s Office, allowing for cooperation in enforcement activities. Our number of part-time employees has increased with student employees. Most low-threat duties, such as entrance assists and selected security assignments, are accomplished with student employees.

OSU Police Officers provide a positive image to visitors and members of the campus community, whether it is providing directions, parking information, or just a friendly welcome. Our officers represent this University as a group of caring and professional people, intent upon enhancing a friendly community atmosphere. Necessary enforcement includes using alternatives to arrest when reasonable. Our participation in athletic and special events ensures that all aspects of planning consider the safety and security of all participants. OSU Police Officers provide professional crowd control and traffic regulation before, during, and after such events.

Students and staff find our office willing to share statistics, insights, and experiences as a basis for class reports or vocational interests. OSU Police seek proactive means to avoid problems and situations, whether it is suggesting added security measures, providing insight on planned activities, or using investigative analysis to assign a deterrent force.

Services such as motorist assists, money transports, and emergency message notifications are handled routinely. OSU’s emergency phone system is still being copied by other universities, although our network has been operating for over twenty years.

Thousands of visitors, campers, fishermen, and sightseers visit Lake Carl Blackwell and surrounding recreational areas. OSU Police Officers provide them protection, including lake-patrol and rescue operations on the water.

Overall, the OSU Police Department believes in providing proactive law enforcement and service to you, the University community.

For visual graphics of crimes reported by the OSU Police Department please download the full Public Safety Guide (available in PDF format).