Saint Louis University

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at Saint Louis University?

Saint Louis University has a Department of Public Safety that handles campus security and emergency response. Students should learn its reporting channels, the university's emergency-alert procedures and the locations relevant to their classes, residence or clinical work.

SLU publishes an annual security report under federal campus-safety rules. Such a report is the appropriate place to examine disclosed crime statistics, reporting procedures and relevant policies for a defined reporting period. Those statistics have limitations: they reflect specified categories and reporting geography, not every incident affecting a student in the surrounding city.

The university also maintains procedures for reporting sexual misconduct and accessing support. A student who wants confidential assistance should distinguish confidential support resources from employees who may be required to pass a report to the university. For day-to-day planning, it is useful to review current emergency contacts, alert enrollment and transportation or escort options directly through Public Safety, because service hours and procedures can change.