Category: Campus Safety

Wichita State University is committed to the safety of its campus community and provides fire safety resources to help Shockers stay safe on and off campus.

Learn more and find resources on how to stay safe on the Fire & Safety Office webpage, including information on:

• Working with open flames, heat or sparks
• Proper use of extension cords
• Restrictions for potentially dangerous decorations
• Proper use of fireworks and other pyrotechnics
• WSU’s commitment to a tobacco free campus
• How to use fire extinguishers in the case of an emergency
• Filling out a permit to host a grilling activity
• The prohibition on the use of portable space heaters
• The potential fire hazards of battery powered mobility devices
• General advice on fire safety off campus
• Keeping corridors free of storage and equipment for emergency evacuations

For more information or questions, contact the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.

It is truly a privilege to serve the students, faculty, staff and visitors of Wichita State. I do not take this responsibility lightly. I recognize that I did not get here alone — I am supported by a dedicated team of officers and staff who reflect the diversity and spirit of our campus community, all of whom go above and beyond every day to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone on our campus.

I’m proud to lead a certified police agency recognized by the State of Kansas and currently the fourth largest in Sedgwick County. Our police officers serve this campus 24/7, 365 days a year. We enforce state and federal laws, operate our own dispatch center, and manage Parking Services, including event support for major campus activities like home basketball games.

The transformation of our campus has been nothing short of inspiring. What was once a golf course is now a thriving Innovation Campus, and upcoming renovations to Cessna Stadium are just one example of the exciting growth ahead. These changes only deepen our commitment to providing professional, responsive and community-focused police services.

Our mission goes beyond enforcement — we are proud to be part of the educational process and a contributing partner in the success of this great university. Thank you for your continued support, and please remember: in the event of an on-campus emergency, call our dispatch center directly at 316-978-3450 to ensure the fastest response.

Guy Schroeder, University Police Chief
Go Shockers!

It is truly a privilege to serve the students, faculty, staff and visitors of Wichita State. I do not take this responsibility lightly. I recognize that I did not get here alone — I am supported by a dedicated team of officers and staff who reflect the diversity and spirit of our campus community, all of whom go above and beyond every day to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone on our campus.

I’m proud to lead a certified police agency recognized by the State of Kansas and currently the fourth largest in Sedgwick County. Our police officers serve this campus 24/7, 365 days a year. We enforce state and federal laws, operate our own dispatch center, and manage Parking Services, including event support for major campus activities like home basketball games.

The transformation of our campus has been nothing short of inspiring. What was once a golf course is now a thriving Innovation Campus, and upcoming renovations to Cessna Stadium are just one example of the exciting growth ahead. These changes only deepen our commitment to providing professional, responsive and community-focused police services.

Our mission goes beyond enforcement — we are proud to be part of the educational process and a contributing partner in the success of this great university. Thank you for your continued support, and please remember: in the event of an on-campus emergency, call our dispatch center directly at 316-978-3450 to ensure the fastest response.

Guy Schroeder, University Police Chief
Go Shockers!

Police will be conducting a training exercise in Brennan Hall I Wednesday, Aug. 20. WSU students, faculty, and staff can expect increased police presence around 17th and Yale at this time.

Join the Wichita State Police Department in its active threat training using ALERRT’s Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) curriculum. The CRASE course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by ALERRT in 2004, provides strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event.

Topics include the history and prevalence of active shooter events, civilian response options, medical issues and immersive, hands-on drills and scenarios. The training is open to anyone and there is no cost.

Wichita State has a single website for all students, staff and faculty to utilize for reporting any incidents of concerning behavior. If you see something that gives you cause for concern, submit any information you have through the appropriate form at wichita.edu/reportit. The website includes reporting forms for:

• Care Team – Used to report any person who is concerned about the health or safety of a WSU student, employee, visitor or the campus community at large
• Title IX/Discrimination – Used to report any discrimination on the basis of sex and all forms of protected characteristic discrimination
• Bias Incident – Used to report any bias related incidents
• Student Advocate – Used to report any student complaint, where the student advocate can help provide resources and resolution options
• Conduct – Used to report behavior that is disruptive to the campus community, infringes on any person’s ability to successfully pursue their academic progress, violates the Student Code of Conduct, or puts others or themselves in danger
• Academic Integrity – Used to report violations of the WSU Policies and Procedures Manual Section 2.17 / Student Academic Integrity
• Clery – Used to report any clery crimes

Remember that if there is an emergency, always call Wichita State Police at 316-978-3450 or dial 911 for Wichita Police.

Wichita State has a single website for all students, staff and faculty to utilize for reporting any incidents of concerning behavior. If you see something that gives you cause for concern, submit any information you have through the appropriate form at wichita.edu/reportit. The website includes reporting forms for:

• Care Team – Used to report any person who is concerned about the health or safety of a WSU student, employee, visitor or the campus community at large
• Title IX/Discrimination – Used to report any discrimination on the basis of sex and all forms of protected characteristic discrimination
• Bias Incident – Used to report any bias related incidents
• Student Advocate – Used to report any student complaint, where the student advocate can help provide resources and resolution options
• Conduct – Used to report behavior that is disruptive to the campus community, infringes on any person’s ability to successfully pursue their academic progress, violates the Student Code of Conduct, or puts others or themselves in danger
• Academic Integrity – Used to report violations of the WSU Policies and Procedures Manual Section 2.17 / Student Academic Integrity
• Clery – Used to report any clery crimes

Remember that if there is an emergency, always call Wichita State Police at 316-978-3450 or dial 911 for Wichita Police.

The Wichita State University Police Department wants to remind Shockers to stay vigilant of scammers. A current scam going around fraudulently claims to come from the police notifying the individual that they are at risk of being arrested if they do not pay. Make sure you’re informed of the telltale signs of scammers:

• The police will never notify an individual over the phone that they have a warrant for their arrest, and the police will never demand payment through cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, or through gift cards.
• Do not share personal or financial information over the phone unless you are certain of the caller’s identity. If you are ever concerned a caller may be a scammer, hang up and find a phone number from a trusted source, such as an official website or phonebook, and call back to confirm.
• Make sure to reach out to law enforcement if you have been contacted by one of these scammers or have fallen victim to them. WSUPD can be contacted at 316-978-3450, and the Wichita Police Department can be contacted by dialing 911. You can also file a police report to the Wichita Police Department by calling 316-268-4221. And make sure you contact your friends and family so that they know to not engage with potential scammers.

WSUPD is here to help the campus community stay safe and hopes that everyone can help keep their peers safe from scammers. If you have questions, email WSUPD at police@wichita.edu.

You can learn more about the scam callers by watching the PSA video from the Wichita Police Department.

Remember that the University Police Department is available 24/7 on campus during emergencies. If you see something, say something by calling UPD at 316-978-3450.

Add the number to your contacts list so you always have immediate access to emergency services.

The University Police Department is here to support students and ensure they feel safe and supported on campus.

Remember that the University Police Department is available 24/7 on campus during emergencies.

See something? Say something: Call UPD at 316-978-3450 for emergencies on campus. Calling 911 while on campus will connect you to Sedgwick County dispatch, which could result in delays from responders. Add 316-978-3450 to your contacts list so you always have immediate access to emergency services on campus.

If you are away from a phone, you can use one of the many emergency phones on campus, which you can find the locations of through the campus map (wichita.edu/map) under “Campus Safety.”

The University Police Department is here to support students and ensure they feel safe and supported on campus.