Central State University
Department of Police & Safety

We Serve Tomorrow's Leaders

The Central State University was established to provide quality protection and professional law enforcement service to the university Community.  
 
With Community service as our foundation the mission of the Central State University Police Department is to contribute toward the quality of University Life through the maintenance of peace and harmony, the protection of life and property, and to enforce all federal, state, and local laws, as well as University rules and regulations pertaining to orderly conduct on its premises.
 
In performing this mission, members of the department are mindful that the Constitution guarantees liberty, equality an Justice for all without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status or differing abilities.
 
We, the Central State Police Department are dedicated to providing a quality work environment and the development of its members through effective training and leadership.

We recognize that maintenance of the highest standards of ethics and integrity is imperative for the continued improvement of police/community relations at Central State University. These high standards cultivate mutual trust and encourage members of the Central State Community to share responsibility for reducing the opportunity for criminal activity.  We strive to attain the highest degree of ethical behavior and professional conduct at all times.

The Department provides service twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to the entire population and property of Central State University campus.  Central State University Police Officers receive their legal authority from section 3345.04 of the Ohio Revised Code.  They are sworn and vested with full law enforcement powers and responsibilities, certified by, and meet the training requirements set forth by the Ohio Peace Offiers Training Academy for the State of Ohio (109.77 ORC).

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Speak Out Against Crime

If you've witnessed or fallen victim to a crime, please report it. Find out how to be a Silent Witness.

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Notice of Availability of Central State University’s Annual Security Report

This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Central State University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters.  You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the University’s Department of Public Safety or by accessing the following website

.:. Get the Campus Statistics