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An ISU Police car in front of the Bone Student Center building.

Police Training

Our training program is a continuous process to ensure our officers are more than just a badge.

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Crime Reporting Resources

Services and Programs

  • STOP volunteers patrol the quad

    Internship and Ride Along Requests

    The Illinois State University Police Department allows those age 18 or over to intern (unpaid), observe, or ride along with an officer, subject to department approval and a limited background check.

  • An AWARE class in session.

    Free Redbird AWARE Class

    Redbird AWARE is a free 2.5-hour self-defense introduction course for all genders. It includes prevention techniques and introductory self-defense options that may reduce the risk of exposure to crime.

  • A Redbird Safe Walk volunteer escorts a student on campus.

    Redbird Safe Walk

    A service for those who would like an escort for increased safety when walking to and from on-campus locations.

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The Community Engagement Unit, including Pawfficer Sage.

Community Engagement Unit

The University Police K9

University Police is thrilled to announce the continuation of its therapy dog program. Pawfficer Korg joined our Community Engagement Unit in March of 2025, following in the footsteps of Pawfficer Sage, who served as ISUPD's therapy dog from 2019 to 2024. With one sergeant and two officers, Korg's unit is available to deliver a variety of free programs.

Crime Advisories

CRIME ADVISORY

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY POLICE August 26, 2024 REPORTED OFFENSE: On August 24, 2024, at 3:20 a.m. ISU Police received a report of an assault that occurred approximately an hour earlier. Four suspects confronted a student on a scooter near the Bone Student Center, knocking him from the scooter and punching him in the face. The 

CRIME ADVISORY UPDATE 04/29/24

On 4/29/24 Normal Police Department made an arrest related to the off campus sexual assault from 4/28/24. Please see their media release for additional information. The Normal Police Department will continue to actively investigate this incident. If you or anyone you know has information related to this case, please contact NPD Detective M. Searby at 

CRIME ADVISORY ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY POLICE

REPORTED OFFENSE: On 4/28/24 at approximately 7:16 AM, Normal Police responded to a report of a sexual assault which had just occurred at an off-campus apartment in the 200 block of W. Willow Street by an unknown suspect. The suspect entered an unlocked apartment and threatened an occupant inside with a knife prior to committing 

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News

University leadership standing with ISUPD staff holding award

ISUPD personnel recognized for outstanding response to shots-fired incident

Illinois State University Police Department (ISUPD) personnel are being honored for their extraordinary work during and after a shots-fired incident at the Bone Student Center earlier this year. 
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