Campus Police | Photo by Harminder Singh Langri | The Wright State Guardian
As the fall semester begins at Wright State University (WSU), student safety is the utmost priority for University Police.
An intricate system of safety escorting, motor vehicle assistance, emergency notifications and more help ensure the safety of students.
University Police resources
University Police offer more assistance than students may realize. Students may have seen the tall, gray structures with EMERGENCY written in white along their sides around campus.
These all have a red button to press if students ever encounter an emergency situation.
“Depending on how far away [officers are] it can be a minute to a couple of minutes for officers to get there,” Lieutenant Kurt Holden, Interim Director of Public Safety, said.
If students are ever uncomfortable walking alone through campus or to their cars, an officer or employed student patrol officer can escort them. Officers are available from the hours of 8 p.m. to midnight Monday through Sunday.
There is no charge to students for using the safety escort service.
Freshman Heidi Raber shared her opinions on the escort service.
“I would definitely use it if I was going home from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. because I think that is always a safer alternative and better safe than sorry,” Raber said.
Police also provide motor vehicle assistance. Police are available to help with battery jumps, accidentally locked in keys and putting air into tires. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Legal Services
Legal Services work in tandem with police to keep WSU’s community safe. Legal Services is available if any student needs legal assistance.
Legal Services cannot assist with student conduct violations or filing a complaint against an officer. However, Legal Services can help if students are criminally charged.
“If they’re [student] criminally charged and have to go to Fairborn Municipal Court which is the court that has jurisdiction over the campuses, then we would represent that student in court,” Attorney Stephanie Allen said.
Students pay $11 in advance for Legal Services through tuition.
Contacts
The University police department is accepting new additions to the Student Safety Escort service this coming September. If interested, please apply through Handshake.
University Police and Safety Escort: 937-775-2111, wsupolice@wright.edu
Motorist Assistance: 937-775-5678
Legal Services: 937-775-5857, studentlegalservices@wright.edu
