AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY
Campus safety and security information
APSU has a full-service police department and security protocols.
EMERGENCY PHONES are located across campus. Pressing the emergency button activates alarm lights and connects you to campus police. A dispatcher will send the appropriate personnel to your aid. CAMPUS POLICE PATROL CAMPUS 24/7. They are armed, trained and empowered with the same authority as city police. AP ALERT TEXT MESSAGES AND EMAILS are sent to registered students, faculty and staff whenever there is a threat on campus, including bad weather. Current students can register for the free service at www.apsu.edu/police. Your mobile provider will charge for these texts according to the terms of your plan. You can also download the LiveSafe app which allows students, faculty and staff to quickly and conveniently communicate with APSU Campus Police. You can also send ANONYMOUS texts or picture messages to Campus Police at 931-494-6672. SECURITY ESCORTS ARE AVAILABLE to accompany students across campus 24 hours a day. Call 931-221-7786. CARD SWIPE TECHNOLOGY ensures only students who live in a specific residence hall can gain entrance. Also, all residence room doors have peepholes. FREE MOTORIST ASSISTANCE is available 24/7 to help students who need a jump-start, gas, towing service or other such aid. Call 931-221-7786. CRIME PREVENTION AND SAFETY PROGRAMS are available to teach students how to avoid becoming a victim — and prepare them to act in an emergency situation. Programs include Personal Safety/ Active Shooter, Substance Abuse, Date Rape Prevention, Violence in the Workplace, Alcohol Awareness, Rape Aggression Defense, Traffic Safety/ Vehicle Safety, Operation ID, and Identity Theft. Other programs such as Identity Theft, Computer Mediated Communication and Domestic Violence Awareness are also available upon request.
APSU IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A SAFE AND SECURE CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERYONE. 58