Is OSU a safe campus?
When comparing crime at OSU to other institutions of similar size, you’ll find OSU’s crime rate to be one of the lowest. In fact, OSU has one of the lowest crime rates in the Big XII. Check out our current crime statistics and our Public Safety Guide before coming to campus. No matter how safe a campus-or a NACURH conference-is, the possibility of crime is still present. You are responsible for your safety at all times. Be aware of your surroundings, walk with a buddy at night, report suspicious activity, and program emergency phone numbers into your cell phone. Oklahoma State University is protected by a campus police agency consisting of 32 sworn officers, 10 support persons, and 14 part-time persons. The OSU Police Department is operated and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Authority of the sworn officers is derived from state statutes, which allow for full police powers on OSU property. All campus police officers undergo an extensive selection process and meet state-manda
