Introduction and General Statement

The CAMPUS POLICE is the law enforcement division of Southwestern Oklahoma State University was authorized by State Statute, Title 74, SS 306.11, in 1963 which gave the Board of Regents authority to appoint peace officers.

The CAMPUS POLICE provide the same services one would expect from any city, county or state law enforcement agency, and is responsible for enforcement of all state laws as well as rules and regulations of Southwestern Oklahoma State University. CAMPUS POLICE have the legal authority to make arrests, issue traffic citations, conduct criminal investigations, serve warrants, and issue summons for parking violations.

The CAMPUS POLICE provide a sensitive, meaningful, measured approach to situations which require police assistance, while at the same time maintaining the autonomy of the University.

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford campus consists of more than 73 acres, 41 permanent buildings; all of which are protected by the CAMPUS POLICE. The department consists of both commissioned police officers, along with a police dispatcher/Administrative Assistant and Cadets. The CAMPUS POLICE Department has the responsibility for the protection of persons and property of approximately 5,000 students, 300 faculty and staff members, and many visitors that frequent the campus each year.