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Public Safety
Department of Public Safety
University of Central Missouri
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is responsible for all law enforcement and security operations on the UCM campus. Located at 306 Broad Street, we work in close partnership with the Warrensburg Police Department, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol to maintain a safe environment for all.
🛡️ 24/7 Police Presence
The University Police division is the heart of our campus safety strategy. Our team is always on duty to protect the UCM community.
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Professional Staff: 18 full-time, state-certified, and fully trained peace officers.
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Dispatch Center: A full-time emergency dispatching center operating 24/7.
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SAFE Team: Student employees who patrol campus at night to prevent crime and provide walking escorts.
📲 UCMAlerts (Everbridge)
UCMAlerts is our primary emergency notification system. It provides essential information regarding campus closures, safety alerts, severe weather, and other significant updates.
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How it Works: Notifications are sent via email, text message, and push notifications.
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Enrollment: Students and employees are automatically enrolled.
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For Parents: Parents can manually sign up to receive these life-saving notifications.
🏛️ Department Divisions
Our department oversees three primary areas of campus operations. Click the sections below for specialized links and resources.
🔑 Access Control
Responsible for building security, key management, and physical access to campus facilities.
👮 University Police
The primary law enforcement agency for the University of Central Missouri.
🚗 Parking Services
Oversees vehicle registration, parking enforcement, and campus mobility.
📍 Contact Us
Location: 306 Broad Street, Warrensburg, MO
Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency/Dispatch: (660) 543-4123
Meet Director Bill Brinkley
Welcome to the University of Central Missouri Public Safety Department website!
I am Chief Bill Brinkley, and I am honored to serve the UCM community.
The Public Safety Department is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all members and visitors. We do this through our three divisions: Police, Access Control, and Parking.
Our police officers patrol the campus 24/7, responding to calls for service, and investigating crimes. We work closely with the university administration, faculty, staff, and students to prevent crime and promote safety. We also work as part of a larger team with the Warrensburg Police Department, Johnson County Sheriff's Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and many other federal law enforcement agencies.
I encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our department and the services we offer. You can also contact us at any time if you have a question, concern, or need assistance.
Thank you for visiting our website. Keeping our community safe involves working together. We look forward to working with you to accomplish this goal.
Sincerely,
Chief Bill Brinkley
Safety & Awareness Information
- Personal Safety & Awareness
- Emergency Planning
- R.A.D. Course - Basic Physical Defense
- Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, or Retaliation Home
- UCM Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Statement
- UCM Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, or Retaliation Process
- Reporting Options
- Support and Resources
- Training, Prevention and Education
- Mandated Reporter Form
Public Safety
(For emergencies Dial 911)
306 Broad Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Tel: 660-543-4123 TEXT: 660-422-2632
Fax: 660-543-4163
