Department Authority

The Office of Public Safety is located in the lobby of Duchesne Hall and provides protection and service to the Maryville Community by foot and vehicular patrol 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They are charged with the responsibility of making sure federal, state and local laws, as well as University policies and procedures are obeyed. Although officers are not sworn police officers, they are granted limited arrest powers through the Missouri Security Officer License they receive from the St. Louis County Police Department.  This certification/license allows officers to make an arrest and to search and seize evidence in connection with an arrest as long at the crime was committed in their presence or for a felony, not committed in their presence or view, but reasonable grounds exist that the offense was committed by the person the officer is arresting.  The  Public Safety Department also maintains a strong working relationship with the Town & Country Police Department as well as county, state and federal authorities.