Police Department

The �� Police Department (MUPD) is composed of 29 sworn police officers commissioned by the State of Ohio, 6 communication specialists, and 4 civilian support staff. Our mission is to maintain a safe community through collaboration, service, protection, and enforcement with the goal of achieving a collective vision for a better future.

Community Policing

The �� Police Department has a number of Community Oriented Policing (COP) programs in place for the benefit of the University community.

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Safety Tips and Resources

On a day-to-day basis, situations may occur that affect the safety of individuals or groups at Miami. Miami offers many resources to support safety on campus.

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Services

Ensuring the safety and well-being of the community, the �� Police Department takes pride in providing a diverse range of services on a regular basis.

Emergency Procedures and Contacts

In the event of a natural disaster or large-scale emergency, Miami will use its Emergency Notification System to communicate emergency information. This may include texts, emails, VoIP phone messages, computer screen alerts, and more. Depending on the situation, emails could also be sent to the emergency contacts (parents, guardians) that ��s have specified.

Rave Guardian Safety App

The Rave Guardian application is available to members of the university community at no cost for Android and iOS smartphones. Download from the or .

MU ��s and staff must register here first before downloading and logging into the Rave Guardian App.

Resources and Links

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Civilian Fingerprinting

Break Safety

e-Scooter Information

Submit a Crime Tip

Notice: This form is to submit tips or information about a criminal offense that you may be aware of. Because these messages are generally processed during normal business hours, this form is not intended for filing a police report for the first time, or for submitting information that may warrant an immediate response.

If you require immediate police assistance, or wish to report a criminal offense for the first time, call the police dispatcher at 513-529-2222.

Dial 9-1-1 if you have an emergency.

Information submitted on this form is considered unverified. It will NOT be used to initiate a criminal investigation, nor will it be included in the department's annual crime statistics. Police reports must be made in person to a police officer.

Because this form does not capture or require the sender's address, you will have to include your name and e-mail address in the text of the message if you wish to be identified or to receive a response.

Active Shooter Emergency Procedures