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S&T wins national safety award

Posted by on October 7, 2025

Missouri S&T has earned the Clery Center’s 2025 Campus Safety Impact Award. The award is given to an institution of higher education that demonstrates innovation and collaboration in enhancing safety on campus. S&T was presented with the award during the National Campus Awareness Month Clery Center Conference in September.

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Join panel discussion on mental health and suicide prevention

Posted by on October 6, 2025

Missouri S&T students, faculty and staff are invited to attend a panel discussion titled “Building HOPE Through Action,” focused on mental health and suicide prevention 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, in the Innovation Lab Forum.

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S&T alumnus, academy member receives Lifesaving Award 

Posted by on May 28, 2025

Ralph Grant, a 1993 chemical engineering alumnus of Missouri S&T and member of the university’s Academy of Chemical and Biochemical Engineers, has been honored with University Police’s Lifesaving Award. 

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Behind the badge: S&T police serve with heart and courage

Posted by on May 8, 2025

When Phoenix Schmidt, a first-year student in civil engineering, and two friends found themselves stranded after a minor accident on a frigid night, it wasn’t just any first responder who came to their rescue — it was Officer Keith Rader from S&T Police, who became what Schmidt affectionately called “the best ‘Uber’ driver” as he safely delivered the shivering students home. This compassionate approach demonstrates why Missouri S&T celebrates its dedicated police during National Police Week, May 11-17, recognizing officers who provide vital protection and services that extend beyond traditional law enforcement.

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Chief Roberts receives Rolla Optimist Club award

Posted by on May 8, 2025

Missouri S&T Chief of Police Doug Roberts received the Bramlett-Light Award during the Rolla Optimist Club’s annual Respect for Law Enforcement dinner on Wednesday, May 7. The event brought together representatives from local and state law enforcement agencies, members of the Rolla City Council, and judges from both Phelps County and the State Appeals Court.

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S&T Police raise $5,000 for ‘Shop with a Cop’

Posted by on December 12, 2024

On Dec. 7, University Police joined area law enforcement agencies for Phelps County’s Shop with a Cop program, giving children in need the opportunity to shop for gifts with a law enforcement officer.

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Help Chief Roberts and University Police give back

Posted by on November 20, 2023

If you thought it was fun to find Waldo, wait until Chief Doug finds you! University Police is raising money for the Cops Care and Shop with a Cop program this year.

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Sergeant Guth receives Life Saving Award

Posted by on November 16, 2023

University Police recognized Sergeant Brandon Guth with the department’s Life Saving Award on Nov. 8 for saving an individual’s life by intercepting a suicide attempt.

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‘Tis the season for scams

Posted by on October 20, 2022

University Police received reports recently of several phone and email scams.

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Attend University Police open house

Posted by on September 15, 2022

The University Police and parking department will host an open house 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at 205 W. 12th St. You’re invited to attend and tour the department

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