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Mission Statement
The mission of the Midwestern State University Police department is to support the mission of the University by providing a safe academic environment for persons and property of Midwestern State University. This will be accomplished through the detection and apprehension of criminals, the utilization of community oriented policing and crime prevention based programs in an attempt to improve the quality of life on campus and to reduce the fear of crime.
Crime Prevention is:
the anticipation, recognition and appraisal of a crime risk and the initiation of some action to remove or reduce it.

Three things are needed for a crime to occur;
  • ability,
  • desire and
  • the opportunity.

    Crime Prevention’s main goal is to reduce the opportunity through awareness and pro-actions.

    The University police department is available to do safety and security presentation. Some of the topics include; personal safety, telephone harassment, stalking, and theft prevention.

    If you are interested in a security or safety presentation please contact the police department at (940) 397-4239.
    Value Statement
    The members of the Midwestern State University Police Department adopt the virtues of a CHAMPION and understand that these virtues are important to all department members and the community we serve. We believe these virtues are important to establish individual and organizational Ethics.
    Courtesy To be respectful and considerate of others at all times.
    Honesty To be free of fraud and deception. To be truthful at all times.
    Adaptable To possess the ability to be flexible in all situations.
    Mature To possess the insight and ability to base decisions on slow and careful considerations.
    Prudence To apply skill and good judgment in the use of resources.
    Incorruptible To remain invulnerable to bribery and moral corruption.
    Open-Minded To be respective to ideas and resist prejudice.
    Noble Strive to maintain the highest level of integrity.