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  • Overview
  • Leadership
  • Contact
  • History
  • Job Opportunities
  • Mission and Values

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  • Overview
  • Fingerprinting
  • Police Records and Background Checks
  • Report Crime
  • Spartan Security
  • Special Events
  • Car Seat Safety Check
  • Clery Crime and Fire Log
  • Community Program Participation
  • File a Complaint or Compliment
  • DPPS Police Social Worker Unit
  • Ride Along Program

< Bureaus and Divisions

  • Office of the Chief
  • Overview
  • Staff Services Bureau
  • Field Services Bureau
  • Public Safety Bureau

< Safety Tools

  • Overview
  • SafeMSU App
  • Safety Tips
  • Security and Fire Safety Report
  • Fire Safety Training
  • AED Information
  • ID Access Control
  • Parents Guide

< Survivor Support

  • Overview
  • Community Support Division
  • Community Care Unit
  • Special Victims Unit
  • Investigations Unit
  • RVSM Commitment

< Community Commitment

  • Overview
  • Community Policing
  • Citizen FAQ
  • MSU Police Oversight Committee
  • Ethical Policing

< News & Alerts

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SPARTANS PROTECTING SPARTANS

A safer campus and a stronger community, together.

NOW HIRING: Police Officers (Visit our recruitment page for more information).

SafeMSU App

Download the SafeMSU App through the Apple Store or Google Play. Learn more here.

Report a crime

Our department is available 24/7 as a resource to keep you safe. We can be contacted any time at 517-355-2221 for non-emergencies. In the case of an emergency, call or text 911.

Report a Crime

Work for us

We have upheld a long tradition of courtesy and excellence by hiring talented officers with the highest standards of performance. We also offer numerous positions in non-law enforcement careers including full-time, part-time, and student employment.

Job Opportunities

Safety tips

We all play a role in keeping our community safe. If you see something, say something. To report an incident, text MSUDPPS to CRIMES (274637) along with your message.

Safety Resources

Health and Safety

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Contact us

(517) 355-2221

Address

Michigan State University 1120 Red Cedar Rd. East Lansing, MI 48824

Email

info@dpps.msu.edu

Fax

(517) 432-2420

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