Our Mission
The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Department of Public Safety is a Community Policing and Problem Solving Agency that provides comprehensive public safety services for a nationally ranked higher education institution. Personnel establish and maintain trust-based relationships with University faculty, students, staff and the broader community. Department personnel foster partnerships with the community and other law enforcement agencies. Personnel focus on preventing crime and improving quality of life.
Department of Public Safety employees are responsive to community needs. Police officers, telecommunicators, parking agents, and administrative staff work to support and further the University education and research mission. The Organization is focused on protecting critical assets and preventing the disruption of University services. Personnel are prepared to respond to incidents ranging from routine to disastrous.
Law enforcement officers are sworn to uphold the constitutions of the United States and of the State of Illinois. All personnel are ethically responsible for preserving individual freedoms and promoting an environment conducive to creativity and innovation.
Comments
SIU Alert:
Date: Feb. 24, 2022
Dear fellow Salukis:
Due to the conditions caused by the winter storm, Southern Illinois University Carbondale will be closed Thursday, February 24. This is an administrative closure. All classes (face to face, hybrid and online) will be canceled and will not be delivered remotely. Residence halls, residential dining and the Rec Center will remain open as will the Department of Public Safety. All other campus buildings and offices will be closed.
Essential personnel should report to work, but no other employee should report to work during the closure. Employees who have questions should consult their supervisors.
At this time, the university is scheduled to reopen at 6 a.m. Friday, February 25. The university will continue to monitor the weather forecast and road conditions, and provide updates on campus operations as necessary.
Please note the following:
-For real-time weather updates, visit weather.gov.
-Residential dining centers will be open 11am - 8pm
-The Rec Center will be open from noon-7pm.
Tonight's basketball game will be held as scheduled. Visit siusalukis.com for options to watch or listen to the game.
Grounds workers will be clearing sidewalks, steps and parking lots as weather conditions permit. Avoid unnecessary travel and please use extreme caution as you move about campus.
Sincerely,
Emergency Operations Center
SIU Alert: On-campus, in-person, classes after 4pm cancelled
SIU Carbondale on-campus, in-person classes beginning at 4pm or later today, Wednesday February 23, are canceled due to anticipated weather conditions. If the course is online, it will continue as planned. Morris Library, the Student Center and the Student Recreation Center will remain open. Tonight’s game will be held as scheduled. Visit siusalukis.com for options to watch or listen to the game. Employees should report to work as scheduled or contact their supervisors.
At this time, the classes will resume at 8 a.m. on Thursday February 24. The university will continue to monitor the weather forecast and road conditions, and we will provide any changes regarding campus operations before 7a.m. Thursday February 24. For real-time weather updates, visit weather.gov.
Grounds workers will be clearing sidewalks, steps and parking lots as weather conditions permit. Avoid unnecessary travel and please use extreme caution as you move about campus. Please visit
www.siu.edu for updates.
Emergency Operations Center
We would like to extend an invitation for all to attend the SIU Police Department’s Annual Open House tomorrow (11/30) from 2pm – 3pm. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you there !!
We would like to thank the Southern Region FOP Auxiliary for providing us with a meal on Thanksgiving !!
With Homecoming around the corner, we have to remember we are still in a pandemic. Please continue to follow the health safety protocols, so you and your loved ones can stay happy and healthy!
A message SIUC Parking:
Beginning Monday, 7/19/2021, Douglas Drive from Lincoln Drive to Saluki Drive will be closed for roadwork. Lot 52 will be closed and lot 37 will only be accessible from the South entrance. Please call 618-453-5369 with any questions or concerns.
SIU Alert: On 5/28 at 5:44am, CPD was notified of an aggravated battery that occurred at the Good Sam House, 701 S Marion St, adjacent to the SIU Rec. Victim is not affiliated. Suspect is not known. Anyone with information should call CPD at 457-3200 or Crime Stoppers at 549-COPS
SIU Alert: SIU Carbondale classes are canceled and offices are closed for 24 hours beginning at 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb 11. This is an administrative closure. The Student Recreation Center will be open from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The SIU Board of Trustees meeting will be held as scheduled. Visit siu.edu for updates.
SIU Alert:
Due to inclement weather conditions, SIU Carbondale classes beginning at or after 5 pm on Feb. 10 may be held virtually at the discretion of the faculty member. Faculty members will notify students of any change in the class format. In-person services provided by Morris Library, the Student Recreation Center and the Student Center will end at 5 pm. Saluki Express will stop running at 5:30 pm. Visit siu.edu for updates.
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