We continually strive to improve the quality of service the campus community receives. We actively investigate problems and incidents and search for positive solutions that will support a sense of security throughout the campus. Reporting to the University's Vice President for Financial Affairs, the department is staffed by 22 police officers who have full police authority and meet all state law enforcement standards. The department provides law enforcement, security, regulates parking and traffic, shuttle service, campus escort service, motor vehicle services and educational programs for the campus community. Uniformed officers patrol the campus 24 hours each day using marked police cars, bicycle, and foot patrols.
All police officers are armed and receive extensive training in the use of deadly force.
BGSU officers have completed state mandated training and are state certified. These officers are empowered to arrest any offender and bring that person before the local court system for judgement. University police work in conjunction with Bowling Green City Police through a mutual aid agreement. BGSU police cooperates with all local police authorities, state authorities and federal authorities in the exercise of its responsibilities. It is the policy of Public Safety to encourage accurate and prompt reporting of all crime to police.