Welcome to the University of Illinois Springfield Police Department. Here you can find helpful information for members of the community and visitors to our campus.

The UIS campus police department is responsible for law enforcement and security on UIS property. The campus police department is staffed 24 hours a day by trained police officers and police telecommunicators.

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Mission Statement

The mission of the UIS Police Department is to protect and serve the community and visitors, and provide a safe and secure environment in which academic endeavors may thrive.

Think “Safety” on Campus

  • Whenever you are walking between classes, or are in the library, shopping, or driving, stay alert and be aware of your surroundings.
  • Walk with confidence; show that you’re aware and in control. Body language is important.
  • Trust your instincts. If something or someone makes you uneasy, leave the area immediately. Call the campus police as soon as possible.
  • Read more about Campus Safety
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News

COVID-19
Sep 09, 2022
COVID-19: What to do if positive or exposed
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — Our approach to managing COVID-19 at UIS this semester is going well, and we appreciate everyone’s efforts to be United…
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May 10, 2022
UIS Police donate body armor to Ukraine
University of Illinois Springfield Police officers are helping people in Ukraine. In a social media post, officials said they are donating eight used body…
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Feb 04, 2022
Springfield road conditions remain hazardous as snow total tops 11 inches in area
Road conditions in Sangamon County remained hazardous Thursday as Winter Storm Landon continued to dump snow on the area. More than 11 inches had…
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Jan 20, 2022
U of I Springfield makes interim police chief permanent
A 22-year veteran of the University of Illinois Springfield Police Department will continue to lead the force without an “interim” tag. The school this…
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Dec 12, 2019
UIS Police Captain Ross Owens graduates from Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety
University of Illinois Springfield Police Captain Ross Owens has graduated from the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University. The…

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The University of Illinois Springfield prepares the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on the Springfield and Peoria Center campuses.

Download the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (PDF)