Campus Safety and Security Office

p. 605-321-6400
fax 605-575-2045

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Welcome to the Office of Campus Safety and Security

University of Sioux Falls Campus Safety and Security is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees and visitors. In support of this commitment, USF Campus Safety and Security is dedicated to delivering quality, professional security services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. USF Campus Safety and Security also assists members of the campus community who lock themselves out of their vehicles or need a jump start for their vehicle.

Vehicle Registration and Parking

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Mission Statement

In the educational environment of which it is an integral part, University of Sioux Falls Campus Safety and Security aims to preserve the peace and protect life and property in a manner that is sensitive to the rights of individuals and to the values of the University. In fulfilling this mission, USF Campus Safety and Security stresses patrol, crime prevention and community service over other functions. USF Campus Safety and Security has four main objectives:

To provide a safe and secure environment for members of the USF community.
To ensure the continued operation of USF to fulfill its mission to foster academic excellence and the development of mature Christian persons for service to God and humankind in the world.
To provide an educational crime prevention program through example, instruction and awareness.
To maintain high levels of cooperation between Campus Safety and Security and law enforcement authorities.

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Resources

Crime Prevention Tips

A list of valuable crime prevention tips to keep students and employees safe at USF.

Residence Life Safety

University of Sioux Falls Campus Safety and Security ensures the safety of students in the Residence Halls through the key-card system and by the supervision of trained Resident Directors who coordinate safety and security programs established by Student Life.

Safe Walk or Ride Program

Use the USF Safe Walk/Safe Ride program by calling 605-321-6400 (24/7), and a Campus Safety and Security Officer will accompany you to your destination on campus.

Jeanne Clery Act

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, USF has provided crime statistics and policies.

Emergency and Crisis Contact Information

*** If a student has an urgent or crisis situation, call 911. ***

These situations may include, but are not limited to:

A risk of suicide
A threat of harm to others
Severely disorganized, psychotic or out of control behavior
Trauma such as sexual assault
Severe sickness due to drug or alcohol overdose

On Campus Resources:

Campus Safety & Security: 321-6400, 331-6591
Counseling Services: (605) 331-6619
Student Life: (605) 331-6620
Maintenance: (605) 331-6689

Other Resources:

911 - Law enforcement and ambulatory care
Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center Behavioral Health Services: (605) 322-4065 or (800) 691-4336
211 HelpLine Center: (605) 339-4357
Suicide HotLine: (800) SUICIDE (784-2433)
In cases of domestic violence, contact the Children's Inn: (605) 338-4880 or (888) 378-7398
In cases of sexual assault, contact the Rape and Domestic Abuse Center: (605) 339-0116 or (877) IN CRISIS (24-hour crisis line)
Center for Family Medicine: (605) 339-1783
Sanford Emergency Room: 333-6688
Avera McKennan Emergency Room: 322-2000
Poison Control Center: (800) 222-1222