Observing Criminal Activity

If you observe a crime in progress or behavior which you suspect is criminal, immediately notify the university Public Safety Office at (962)-5555. Report as much information as possible including what the person(s) is/are doing; the location; physical and clothing description of those involved; if weapons are involved and if so, what type; vehicle description and license plate number if appropriate; direction of travel when last seen, etc. DO NOT APPROACH OR ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND THE PERSON(S) INVOLVED.

What Will Happen Next?

Campus Public Safety officers and/or St. Paul/Minneapolis Police officers will respond to the situation, take appropriate actions and do the follow-up investigation.

Reporting Non-emergency Information

If you have non-emergency information that you wish to report, you may do so by calling the University of St. Thomas Public Safety Department at (96)2-5100 in St Paul or (96)2-4100 in Minneapolis.

If you have non-emergency information that you wish to report to either the St. Paul or Minneapolis Police Departments, you may do so by calling the St. Paul Police Department at (651) 292-3549 or the Minneapolis Police Department at (612) 348-9392.