Parking and traffic control, loss prevention, investigation, safety and security and emergency responses are provided by the Drury University security department, which consist of seven security officers and the director. The security department is staffed with trained, noncommissioned officers. All officers work in parking and traffic control, emergency response, safety and security of the students, faculty, staff, visitors and buildings, as well as provide escort services, motorist assistance and report safety and security concerns to the Director on a daily basis. The area of loss prevention is primarily the responsibility of the Director of security. The crime prevention officers also educate the college community on how to maintain a safe and secure environment.
All investigations are the primary responsibility of the Investigator.
Criminal investigations are conducted in conjunction with the Springfield Police Department. All Drury University security officers have the authority necessary to detain and identify persons on college property and investigate all incidents and enforce college policies, rules and regulations and report any alleged violations, including criminal activity. It is the philosophy of Drury University that we would much rather prevent crimes from occurring than to react to them after the fact. A primary vehicle for accomplishing this goal is Drury's crime prevention program. The University's crime prevention program is based upon the dual concepts of eliminating or minimizing criminal opportunities whenever possible and encouraging students and employees to be responsible for their own security and that of others.