The goal of the Chicago State University Police Department is to maintain a safe and
secure campus environment. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the members of
the CSU Police Department are trained professionals who present a uniformed presence
while serving the University Community. In the course of their duties they employ
proactive measures to identify potential problems before they occur, thereby increasing
the ability to prevent the occurrence of more serious incidents.
The CSU Police Department fosters solid relationships with students, faculty, staff,
and administrators in several ways by:
being visible and approachable,
providing safety awareness programs on campus,
communicating with the surrounding communities about their safety issues, exercising
a high level of customer service, and
employing other outreach efforts designed to enrich the CSU experience.
The Chicago State University Police Department will work diligently, effectively,
and cooperatively with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, to
keep the safety of the campus community our highest priority. We will continue to
serve in a manner that is respectful to all and that reflects positively upon the
University.
Meet Our Chief of Police
On (August 16, 2023), President Zaldwaynaka (“Z”) Scott, Esq. announced that she had appointed Dwayne
Betts to serve as the Chief of the Chicago State University Police Department. Betts,
formerly the Deputy Chief of the Chicago Police Department, reported directly to the
CPD Superintendent. The selection of Betts comes after an extensive internal search
process for the department's next leader. President Scott praised Betts for his exceptional
33-year career in law enforcement, citing his involvement in community policing and
various public safety initiatives. Betts, who joined the Chicago Police Department
in 1983, ascended the ranks from patrol officer to district commander and ultimately
retired in 2019.
Annual Security Report
Annual Security Report
his report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security
Policy and Crime Statistics Act, as amended. It provides students and employees of
Chicago State University ("University") with information on: the University's security
arrangements, policies and procedures; programs that provide education on such things
as drug and alcohol abuse, awareness of various kinds of sex offenses, and the prevention
of crime generally; and procedures the University will take to notify the campus community
in the event of an emergency.
CSU's Safety App & Platform
KUVVR
KUVRR (pronounced as cov-er) is the new Chicago State University safety App and Platform,
being deployed to better serve the safety and crisis management needs of our students,
faculty, administration, staff, and visitors. Learn moreabout KUVRR.
The intended audience for this site is the entire University community by providing
people with some helpful tools for before, during, and after disasters. Of particular
interest may be the IS-907 course, Active Shooter: What You Can Do – FEMA
his report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security
Policy and Crime Statistics Act, as amended. It provides students and employees of
Chicago State University ("University") with information on: the University's security
arrangements, policies and procedures; programs that provide education on such things
as drug and alcohol abuse, awareness of various kinds of sex offenses, and the prevention
of crime generally; and procedures the University will take to notify the campus community
in the event of an emergency.
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