On a day-to-day basis, situations may occur that affect the safety of individuals or groups at Miami. While not reaching the level of emergency, they merit immediate attention. Miami offers many resources to support safety on campus.

The Miami University Police Department is a full-service police agency. In addition to the police headquarters located on Oxford-Trenton Rd., two substations on the Oxford campus (King Library and Yager Stadium) allow campus police to be more accessible and available to meet and interact with students.

Miami Police promotes campus safety in the following ways:

• Miami police officers are always on duty, patrolling the campus on foot, on bikes, and in cars 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Officers respond to calls from the public, initiate enforcement action when they observe a crime and engage in proactive patrol.
• MUPD works cooperatively with the Oxford police and other local law enforcement agencies.
• MUPD works cooperatively with the Office of Ethics and Student Conflict Resolution to enforce Miami's Code of Student Conduct.

The University Police sponsors the following crime prevention and safety awareness programs:

• Emergency phones on campus
• Nighttime Door to Door escort service (513-593-2716, offered through Parking Services)
• Emergency text message notification in situations that pose immediate danger
• Crime Prevention Tips and Services Guide distributed to first-year students
• Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) class
• Presentations to small groups on a variety of safety topics
• Registration of bicycles
• Engraving and videotaping of personal property

Police Links

Campus Safety FAQs

Campus Crime Alerts

Additional Resources

Environmental Health and Safety Offices
This division was established to address the safety, health, and environmental needs of Miami University. Services include hazardous waste managment, occupational safety, and health and safety consultations.

Fire Safety
Miami takes a number of precautions to protect the safety of students in residence halls and offers fire prevention strategies for off-campus students.

Sexual Assault Services
Miami's Division of Student Affairs supports a number of sexual assault prevention and response initiatives aimed at increasing awareness of sexual assault and supporting students who report sexual assaults. Available resources include informative tips on resistance and protection, counseling services, and legal assistance.

Related Links

Butler County Rape Crisis Program
A service of the Community Counseling and Crisis Center, this program provides 24-hour crisis intervention for survivors of sexual assault and age-appropriate prevention education.

Smoke-Free Policy
In order to promote the health of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors, all Miami University campuses are designated Smoke-Free Environments.

Miami Crime Statistics
Our crime figures include reports of crimes occurring on campus, in non-campus buildings or properties, and public property in local municipalities.