University Police Department

Southeast Missouri State University strives to create a safe environment for students, staff, faculty, and guests on campus.

Our University Police, Parking Services, Transit Services, and Emergency Preparedness are all a part of the University Police Department. The department's office is located on the North side of campus by the Show Me Center, with a 24/7 hotline number to contact for assistance.

Safety by the Numbers

17

Officers on staff

Southeast has 17 officers split among four divisions, each with an area of specialization vital to keeping the campus safe.
3

Minute average response time

The University Police Department has University Police Officers on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, working foot patrol and vehicle patrol throughout campus.
86

Emergency call boxes

Southeast has established a lighted corridor running from the southernmost section of campus to the Show Me Center. Anyone in distress can press a red "HELP" button on the call box, and an officer will be dispatched to the activated phone.
400+

Cameras on campus

Cameras are installed in campus buildings, walkways, and common areas to provide campus wide surveillance to University Police Department.

SE Alerts

The SE Alert system informs campus community members about emergency or criminal incidents on campus. Students, faculty, and staff , receive texts, emails, or phone calls when a campus announcement is made.

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Crime Statistics

The University maintains a daily crime log and provides access to past years' crime logs. Daily crime logs include all complaints, incidents and requests for police service received by the University Police Department at Southeast.

View Crime Statistics

Shuttle Service Request

Do you have a shuttle service request as a SEMO Employee for an event? Please reach out to CGCTA via this form to let them know!

SEMO Employee Shuttle Service Request

CTA Tripshot App

The Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority is providing riders with the Tripshot app to help connect you to where you want to go.

If you are a first-time rider:

Download the TripShot App from your phone's app store
Select "Choose Public System"
Select CGCTA from the list of service options
Use TripShot to see arrival times, closest bus stop, service announcements, and more.