In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act and Clery Act, we provide notifications to the community during an emergency.
Safety and Crime Alerts
Safety and Crime Alerts
- Vehicle Theft Alert: Kia Stolen from Campus Parking Lot – Free Steering Wheel Locks AvailableTuesday April 8, 2025 at 2:36 p.m.
On Sunday, April 6th, Missouri State University Campus Safety received a report of a stolen vehicle from a university parking lot. The vehicle—a Kia manufactured within the years most targeted by thieves—was taken in what is believed to be a quick and opportunistic theft. Unfortunately, Kia and Hyundai vehicles produced between 2012 and 2021 are […]
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- Protect Your Ride: Preventing Electric Scooter and Bike Thefts on CampusFriday March 14, 2025 at 2:51 p.m.
Missouri State University Safety wants to alert students about a recent increase in thefts of unsecured electric scooters from campus bike racks. On March 13, 2025, two electric scooters were stolen after being left unsecured. These incidents highlight the importance of properly securing your bike or scooter to prevent theft. How to Keep Your Bike […]
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- Reckless Driving and Firearm Discharge Near CampusSunday March 2, 2025 at 8:55 p.m.
Missouri State University Safety is informing the campus community about an incident that occurred on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at approximately 1:16 PM. A black BMW passenger car was observed at the intersection of Dollison and Normal, just south of campus, driving recklessly. A resident reported that one of the occupants of the vehicle discharged […]
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Emergency notification information
Community emergency notifications will come after a reported:
- Emergency or dangerous situation that poses an immediate, imminent or impeding threat.
- Crime or incident that poses a threat to members of the university community.
Notifications are in response to an on or off-campus incident that is threatening to the university community.
What is a safety alert?
Safety alerts are issued when a crime or other emergency is ongoing and poses a threat to campus (such as: an active shooter, a chemical leak), to alert our campus community of an immediate threat, and provide potential life-saving safety steps.
What is a crime alert?
Crime alerts are issued after certain Clery crimes have occurred, within the Clery geography, to alert our campus community of an ongoing threat.
What is Missouri State Alert?
Missouri State Alert is the mass notification system used to contact students, faculty, staff and the public in the event of an emergency.