Oct. 29 is the third annual Buckle Up Phone Down Day.
The challenge is simple: when you get into any vehicle, buckle up your safety belt. If you are a driver, put the cell phone down. Turn it off if you have to. Every trip, every time!
Oct. 29 is the third annual Buckle Up Phone Down Day.
The challenge is simple: when you get into any vehicle, buckle up your safety belt. If you are a driver, put the cell phone down. Turn it off if you have to. Every trip, every time!
There has been a rash of bicycle thefts over the past two weeks and Campus Safety needs your help in preventing these crimes from occurring.
The Springfield Police Department and Campus Safety have caught individuals removing bicycles from campus, but little could be done because the victim or victims have been unable to describe their bicycle or provide the serial number. The other issue is the failure to use a U-lock style bicycle lock. Cable locks do not provide protection against simple bolt cutters. Lastly, if you see the above individuals on campus, we want to know so we can have them removed. We need your help to stop bicycle thefts!
Let us know if you have questions.
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice is having an open house on Monday, October 14th. The event will include a mock crime scene with the Springfield Police Department in the atrium of Strong Hall. The SPD will also have its crime scene van on display for students to see.
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice is also hosting their annual Cops on Campus event. It will be held on Tuesday, October 15th. The Springfield Police Department will have its K-9 unit and SWAT vehicles on display at the Bear Head by the fountains. This event will occur from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and is open for all students.
Missouri State University has bike paths across campus that provide a fast and safe means of getting to classes. However, with a large number of bicycles congregated near the residence halls, some use that as an opportunity to snatch them and sell for a few bucks. University Safety has taken several steps to prevent this from occurring, including:
We need your help, such as:
Therefore, we encourage you to take these basic precautions so we can keep our campus safe. If you have suggestions, we would like to hear from you.
The National Weather Service has advised that strong-to-severe storms are expected this afternoon and evening across southwest Missouri, mainly east of U.S. Highway 65. The primary hazards are:
For additional information, see the National Weather Service Situation Report.
Take time to review Missouri State’s emergency response plans.