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In an emergency, dial ext. 5-5-5 or 9-1-1

For non-emergency situations, call 630-844-6140
or x6140 from a campus phone.

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Introduction:

The Campus Public Safety Department exists to provide a quality service derived from the expectations of our community and our own dedication to excellence. The officers apply specialized knowledge and skills in providing a caring response to the security and safety needs of our community. 

The University employs its own uniformed Campus Public Safety Officers, as well as a student work corps to meet the safety and security needs of the University. The Director of Campus Public Safety supervises these groups. Members of the Campus Public Safety Department patrol campus facilities and maintain a high-profile visibility. Officers perform routine checks of buildings, vehicles, and property and will often introduce themselves to campus visitors. Though the majority of the security officers are not police officers with the power of arrest, they do have the authorization to make searches of individuals, belongings, and rooms as well as detain persons when policy violations are suspected or when life or property is in danger. 

In December of 2003, the Board of Trustees passed the Illinois Private College Campus Police Act. This allows the University access to vital intelligence information that affects Homeland Security. The Director of Campus Public Safety along with the Campus Public Safety Operation Supervisor are sworn police officers as described in the Illinois Compiled Statutes.

The Campus Public Safety Dispatch Center is located on the ground floor of Watkins Hall. The Campus Public Safety Administrative Office is located at 1321 Prairie, at the southwest corner of South Calumet Ave and Prairie St..

Please feel free to stop in anytime with questions or concerns, or call us from any campus phone at x6140 (non-emergency), (off-campus 630-844-6140).

In an emergency, dial ext. 555 or 911 direct.

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