Northwest Missouri State University Police Department

Northwest Missouri State University Police Department The Northwest Missouri State University Police Department is available 24/7/365 to assist you. Northwest is served by a 911 emergency phone system. to 4 a.m.

The University Police Department is located on Ninth Street east of the Administration Building, within the Environmental Support Services Building. The Department consists of two divisions: University Police, and Parking and Traffic Services. The Department employs 10 state-certified commissioned police officers, one Office Manager/Dispatcher, one Parking Enforcement Officer, and five Student Dis

patchers. Northwest's University Police Department has primary responsibility for all law enforcement and safety on campus. University Police works closely with outside law enforcement agencies to better serve the community. University Police has adopted and is committed to a community policing philosophy in its daily operations. The University Police Department is staffed with officers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. University Police works closely with the University Health and Safety Manager, Residential Life Staff, Freshman Seminar Office, Office of Student Affairs, other University offices and student organizations on safety related issues. All 911 calls made from a campus telephone go directly through University Policedispatching center. The dispatching center at University Police handles all 911 emergency and non-emergency incoming calls. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to report emergencies and criminal activity to the University Police Department at extension 1254. The Safe Ride Home Program was implemented in spring 2004 and is run by Northwest students. The program employs 10 "Safe Ride Home Drivers," and is in operation from 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The purpose of the Safe Ride Home Program is to provide transportation to safe locations for all Northwest students. Please contact 562-1245 for a Safe Ride Home.

06/11/2026

🚨Bearcat Alert🚨
ELECTRICAL POWER RESTORED ON CAMPUS
Contact the University Police Department at 660.562.1254 for campus emergencies.

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04/10/2026

Learning to serve better with the Northwest Missouri Crisis Intervention Team!

🚨The University Police Department is ALWAYS open. Contact us at 660.562.1254 as needed. Stay safe Northwest Missouri Sta...
03/16/2026

🚨The University Police Department is ALWAYS open. Contact us at 660.562.1254 as needed. Stay safe Northwest Missouri State University, Bearcats!

🚨Be aware Northwest Missouri State University, Bearcats! There is still time to prepare for the weekend weather. ❄️
01/23/2026

🚨Be aware Northwest Missouri State University, Bearcats! There is still time to prepare for the weekend weather. ❄️

Snow early Saturday morning through Sunday morning. Total snowfall accumulations between 4-10". Dangerously cold wind chills this weekend, especially in northern MO. Below normal temperatures will persist through the upcoming week.

🚨Prepare for 3-4” of ❄️snow on Saturday, 💚Bearcats! 🛒Collect supplies today and avoid 🚗travel tomorrow. 🌨️
01/23/2026

🚨Prepare for 3-4” of ❄️snow on Saturday, 💚Bearcats! 🛒Collect supplies today and avoid 🚗travel tomorrow. 🌨️

Snow is expected to begin late Friday evening and leave the region on Sunday morning. Some uncertainty regarding the start times for snowfall remains.

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Maryville, MO
64468

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