Murray State University

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at Murray State University?

Murray State maintains campus safety services that include trained personnel on patrol, emergency telephone or alarm devices, and electronically controlled residence-hall entrances. A late-night transport or escort service is also reported as available.

Students should learn how to receive university emergency alerts, report an urgent incident and request assistance outside regular business hours. Campus police or public safety personnel handle security concerns, while university reporting and support processes address issues such as sexual misconduct. These systems serve different purposes; someone facing an immediate emergency should use emergency services rather than rely on a routine reporting form.

The university's annual security report is the appropriate place to examine its disclosed campus crime statistics and safety policies. Such statistics apply to defined reporting locations and periods and do not, on their own, measure every student's personal risk.