Murray State University
Department of Public Safety
Crime Prevention
As part of the University's Crime Prevention program, Public Safety Officials conduct sessions each semester on topics such as personal safety awareness and security, rape prevention and the prevention of burglary and vandalism. Additional information is published and disseminated regularly via memos, flyers, posters, brochures, newsletters and the University's weekly newspaper.
We try to promote a "common sense" approach to crime prevention such as trying your verybest to never put yourself or your property in a vulnerable situation.
Law Enforcement Crime Prevention, Detection, and Prosecution Prevention Duties
- Patrol
- Conspicuous patrol for deterrence and "omnipresence."
- Patrol Methods:
- Vehicle Patrols
- Foot Patrols
- Bicycle Patrols
- Fixed post or assignment
- Investigation of all suspicious persons and vehicles.
- Presence at scene of crowds and events to prevent possible disorders.
- Safety
- Recognize and report safety hazards and problems.
- Abatement of hazards and problems.
- Property Security
- Inspection of buildings, vehicles, etc.
- Identification of all persons in buildings "after hours."
- Investigation of fire alarms and other security alarms.
- Recognize and report security problems, lighting, etc.
- Take into custody all lost, abandoned and recovered property.
