Illinois State University Police Department
Nelson Smith Building, Room 105
718 West College Avenue
Campus Box 9240
Normal, Illinois 61790-9240
Telephone: 309-438-8631
Fax: 309-438-3029
TTY: 309-438-8266
Emergency Dial: 9-1-1
It is the policy of the Illinois State University police to protect the rights of all individuals and safeguard the safety and welfare of everyone in the University community. All members of the University community are expected to conduct themselves with proper respect for one another and for each other’s property. It is particularly important to note that each member of the University community has the right to be free from acts of violence and threats of violence, and that members of the community are expected and required to comply with all city, state, and federal laws.
The Illinois State University Police Department is one of the most progressive police departments, not only within Illinois but throughout the nation. The department has been recognized by the Police Foundation, Police Executive Research Forum, Police Training Institute, International Association of Women Police, and Russian Police University for its professionalism.
The department also strives to be a microcosm of the community it serves and has had great success during the last 24 years recruiting minorities, women, and university graduates to its ranks. Outreach is our “hallmark,” with numerous programs being offered by University Police to enhance both a sense of understanding and community. The department also requires ongoing training of its officers and staff in cultural diversity, intercultural, gender, and nonverbal communications.
The Illinois State University Police Department is a progressive, approachable, proactive law enforcement agency. Most of the officers were themselves university students, which enhances interpersonal communication between students and police.
The mission of the Illinois State University Police Department is to provide professional law enforcement service to the campus community. We strive to maintain peace and harmony, to protect life and property, to prevent crime, to apprehend criminals and to recover lost or stolen property.
In performing this mission, members of the department are mindful that the Constitution guarantees liberty, equality and justice for all without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status or differing abilities. All members of the department, as part of his or her daily tasks strive to enhance partnership with our community and to solve problems in order to reduce one's vulnerability to crime.
We recognize that maintenance of the highest standards of ethics and integrity is imperative for the continued improvement of police / community relations at Illinois State. We believe in the dignity and worth of all people and strive to perform our duties with integrity, courtesy, respect, and fidelity.
