Campus Safety
Know your surroundings and plan ahead
Campus Safety Features
The blue light phones around campus are directly linked to the MUPD dispatch center. If you would like a campus safety officer to walk with you to your on-campus destination, call 573-882-7201. This non-emergency number for MUPD is listed on the back of your student ID.
Make sure your contact info is correct
Receive MU Alerts
MU Alert is the official University of Missouri emergency alert system. Log in to myZou and check your Campus Personal Information to make sure you receive alerts in the event of a campus emergency.
Mizzou's official safety app
Use Mizzou Safe
Mizzou Safe is a free app that offers safety features such as text-to-911, push notifications about MU Alerts and location sharing so you can virtually walk home with a friend.
MUPD offers free courses
Self-Empowerment Through Self-Defense
Certified instructors provide hands-on practice through specific courses for women and gender-inclusive groups.
Get a safe ride home
Use the STRIPES Program
If you’ve paid the student activity fee, you can receive up to two free Uber rides per month from downtown Columbia to your residence.
MUPD can help
Register Your Property
When you register your belongings with the MU Police Department, you increase your chances of getting your property back if it’s lost or stolen. You can register any valuable that has a serial number. It’s a quick and easy online process.
Faculty & Staff Toolkits
Weekly toolkits are available for faculty and staff to communicate what Tigers need to know. Toolkits include:
- Horizontal LED
- Vertical LED
- PPT slide
- Messaging