At Ball State, we strive to make our campus safe for everyone, and we pride ourselves on our low crime rate.
Students, faculty, staff, neighbors—everyone in our campus community—is responsible for making Ball State a safe place to be.
To that end, we offer information on programs, policies, and criminal activity to help keep everyone up to date.
Public Safety Advisories
The university issues public safety advisories when students and employees need to know about incidents near campus.
Trespass Notices
The University Police Department
maintains a list of people prohibited from campus.
Crime Logs
You may view a list of all criminal activity reported to the University Police Department.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports
Federal law requires all
universities, including Ball State, to provide annual reports on certain statistics on crime and other public safety
issues.
Emergency Phone Numbers
There are several university offices and
agencies that can assist you during an
emergency on or near campus.
Emergency Procedures
Ball State has a crisis management team dedicated to helping the public during emergencies. You may also review guidelines for what to do during specific types of emergencies.
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention
We offer information on sexual assault prevention, as well as what to do and where to seek help after an incident.
Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Policies
Ball State has multiple policies outlining rules on the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco on campus.
University Police
The University Police Department is an accredited law enforcement agency dedicated to serving Ball State’s campus. The department also offers assistance such as the Charlie’s Charter transportation service and bike registration.