‘university police’

Student steps up, helps stranded motorists

Posted by on December 4, 2018

Doug Roberts, chief of University Police, surprised Dalton Gerdes with a STEP UP! program pin award on Tuesday, Nov. 27, for helping stranded motorists in Rolla earlier this month. Gerdes is a freshman in aerospace engineering from Gerald, Missouri.

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Safety first – S&T ranks in top 25 safety ranking

Posted by on December 4, 2018

The S&T University Police and parking department is ranked among the top 25 university police and public safety departments by the National Campus Safety Summit.

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Parking amnesty day is tomorrow

Posted by on November 29, 2018

The University Police and parking operations department will host a campus parking ticket amnesty day event 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at the parking operations window in Room G-10 Campus Support Facility. Please note:

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Emergency training, resources available from police

Posted by on September 27, 2018

Missouri S&T’s University Police will provide emergency training to any campus group requesting training. To request training, visit the University Police website. Additionally, S&T’s Run-Hide-Fight active shooter video can be viewed on the site as well as on YouTube. The RAVE Guardian app’s content directory includes S&T’s safety posters, instructional booklets and Run-Hide-Fight video. Download the app.

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Beware of scam targeting international students, employees

Posted by on September 27, 2018

University Police have received reports of a scam targeting international students, staff and faculty. The scam involves someone supposedly from a foreign governmental agency contacting the recipient via phone and informing the intended victim that he or she violated the law in their county. Doug Roberts, chief of Missouri S&T’s University Police, offers the following tips to avoid falling for a scam:

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Career Fair is tomorrow; please note parking options

Posted by on September 24, 2018

Missouri S&T expects a record number of recruiters at the 2018 Fall Career Fair Tuesday, Sept. 25. Please note the following regarding parking: Parking in Lot X near the Gale Bullman Building will be restricted to only Career Day vendors and staff in the athletics department. Parking in Lot Q-23 near the Kummer Student Design […]

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Honor Letha Young at retirement reception

Posted by on September 6, 2018

After serving S&T for more than 20 years, Lt. Letha Young with University Police will retire. Join University Police in recognizing Young for her hard work and commitment during a reception 2-4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, in St. Pat’s Ballroom C of the Havener Center.

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Register for Halloween-themed 5k run, walk

Posted by on September 6, 2018

Missouri S&T’s Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and University Police will host a 5K run and walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Rolla Lion’s Club Park to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Register by Friday, Sept. 21, for a discounted fee of $20 per person.

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Download Rave Guardian safety app

Posted by on August 27, 2018

The RAVE Guardian phone application is available for you to download from your app store and use on this campus and elsewhere. Purchased by the university last year, it has recently been updated with new and enhanced features. Features include:

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Be prepared for tornado season

Posted by on June 27, 2018

When the weather gets dangerous, do you know what to do? All members of the Missouri S&T community should be familiar the proper procedures for seeking shelter during severe weather activity.

During an actual tornado:

A tornado warning means that a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. The Rolla Police Department will activate the city’s outdoor sirens. When warning sirens sound:

  • Seek shelter, preferably in a designated area. Move to an interior hallway, under a stairwell or a room with no windows.
  • Stay away from outside walls, exterior doors and glass windows or partitions. Do not open windows.
  • Take cover under heavy furniture. Cover your head.
  • Check local radio and television stations concerning the tornado warning.
  • There is no all-clear message sounded through the siren system. However, Missouri S&T does send out all-clear messages through its mass notification system.

Here are a few resources and tips:

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