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Crime prevention is defined as the anticipation, recognition, and appraisal of a crime risk, and the initiation of some action to remove or reduce that risk. Many campuses around the country
investigate and make public the nature and quantity of crimes, as well as how crimes are investigated.
Oklahoma State University subscribes to that approach and further believes that the public
should know how active the University Police are in crime prevention and detection. OSU has
exprienced success at reducing and preventing crime. Some of the notable efforts are:
- “Blue” Emergency telephone system throughout campus and Greek Community
- Emergency 911 dialing
- 24-hour preventive patrols
- Campus foot patrol by uniformed officers
- Campus patrolled by bicycle officers
- Burglar alarms in key areas
- 24-hour staff in residence halls
- Custodial staff occupies academic buildings after hours and provides information to the OSU Police about suspicious activity or persons in or around the buildings
- Crime prevention seminars and presentations conducted each semester with staff and student groups
- Crime prevention pamphlets provided to students and employees
- Crime stopper telephone line - 744-TIPS (744-8477)
- Some parking lots and areas monitored by surveillance cameras
- Lighting surveys
In addition to preventing crime, considerable effort is devoted to crime intervention. All reported
crimes are investigated immediately. Follow-up investigations occur to identify the offenders.
Where multiple incidents occur, surveillance techniques may be implemented to help apprehend
violators. When caught, offenders are dealt with through the Payne County court system and OSU
Student Conduct Office, when appropriate. The Public Safety Department encourages the accurate
and prompt reporting of criminal incidents, no matter how insignificant or small. Victims are encouraged
to assist in police investigation and subsequent filing of charges. Through these measures,
OSU will become a safer community.
To schedule a crime prevention visit or presentation, please call 744-4242 or 744-5191
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