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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.

WSU PD police badge

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.

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As cooler temperatures are arriving at Wichita State, Environmental Health and Safety reminds you that space heater are prohibited on campus. Please refer to University policies 11.20 Space Heaters and 11.27 HVAC System Standards for more information.

Fire alarm notification device

WSU Fire Safety and its vendor will conduct required annual fire alarm inspections and testing starting at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15. Testing will continue through the remainder of September or until all the fire alarm systems have been tested. Testing for most buildings will be done during the evening and overnight hours. There is no schedule of when a building will be tested.

Every effort will be made to not disrupt any business or classes however the fire alarm system could go off. Unless told otherwise by Fire Safety, follow your evacuation procedures and do not re-enter the building until you are told you can do so.

Any questions can be emailed to Scott Murray at scott.murray@wichita.edu and Dennis Moore at dennis.moore@wichita.edu.

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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.

Last night Wichita State Police officers were able to investigate and clear a non-credible bomb threat within a few short hours, restoring campus to normal operations.

The call indicated the presence of an explosive device at Wallace Hall and the 21st Street Starbucks. While police quickly suspected the threat was not real, immediate action was taken by our emergency response team, in coordination with local law enforcement agencies, to ensure that there was no credible danger to our community.

The WSU campus community was alerted of the reported threat through the RAVE system. All individuals were asked to evacuate and avoid these areas.

The all-clear was issued at 12:45 a.m. on Friday morning.

As operations return to normal, now is a good reminder that false threats like these are a crime and tax the time and resources of many people, including our first responders.

The safety and security of our campus community are of the utmost priority. Though there is no threat to campus, diligence is always important.

Remember, if you see something, say something by calling 978-3450 or 911.

From 2 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room, the University Police Department (UPD) will host Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training and Stop the Bleed.

This training is completely free. During the two-part training, UPD will talk about past events and go over different ways to take an active role in your own safety. It will then go over various ways to “Stop the Bleed” to help not only yourself but others.

For questions, reach out to the UPD at 316-978-3450 or email police.training@wichita.edu.

Wichita State Fire and Safety and Meyers Automatic Fire Protection will conduct annual testing on the fire sprinkler systems throughout the campus. The testing will begin the week of Monday, March 25 and continue until completed.

Annual fire sprinkler testing is required by state law and is vital in keeping WSU safe.

Interruptions to classes and daily business will try to be avoided but may occur. If an alarm is sounded, occupants should treat it as an actual alarm unless informed by Fire and Safety or the contractor that evacuation is not necessary.

Questions can be directed to WSU Fire Safety Inspectors Scott Murray at 316-978-5803 or Dennis Moore at 316-978-5531.

From 2:30 to 6 p.m. March 29 at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, the University Police Department (UPD) will host Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training and Stop the Bleed.

The training is free. During the three-part training, UPD will talk about past events and go over different ways to take an active role in your own safety. It will then go over various ways to “Stop the Bleed” to help not only yourself but others. Lastly it will do scenarios based on the core principals learned during the lecture portion.

For questions, reach out to the UPD at 316-978-3450 or email police.training@wichita.edu.

Graphical fire hydrant and flame with the text stay safe and learn more about fire safety resources

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.