Residence Handbook: Public Safety Department
Department of Public Safety/ Campus Police
University Police officers are certified by the State of Oklahoma as Peace Officers and can exercise the same powers as any State Peace Officer. We are here to help, with crime prevention our aim and purpose. Feel free to give us a call whenever we can be of service to you. We will do everything we can to make your time with us a pleasurable experience.
Office Hours
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- An officer is always available and on call at any time
Phone & Fax Numbers
- On-Campus ext. 2468
- Off-Campus 918-458-2111 or 918-444-2468
- Fax 918-458-3279
Location
NSU Police Department, 830 North Grand Avenue (corner of Crafton & N. Grand) Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464-7051
Escort Service
Avoid walking alone. Travel in pairs or groups or call an escort especially at night. The officers from University Police Department will escort you to or from your vehicle at your request. Please do not hesitate to call the University Police Department and ask for an escort. Your safety is #1.
Operation ID
We highly encourage you to insure and inventory your belongings. University Police Department offers a free service called OPERATION ID. At the beginning of the semester, you may take your items to University Police Department office and staff will help you engrave valuable items.
Stolen Property
We highly encourage you to report any stolen property to Hall staff AND the University Police Department. Filing a police report will help log the item and facilitate the property's return if it is located.
Campus Safety Coordinator
University Police Department is here to address any concerns you may have about fire protection, ADA compliance, building code requirements, hazardous material spills, and many other safety related information. You may contact the Coordinator of Campus Safety Programs at campus ext. 2426.