While criminal activity is fairly rare at Southwestern, the University is not immune to crime. Crime statistics are kept on a calendar basis and can be obtained in brochure form as per the Campus Safety and Security Act of 1990. SU Police patrol in highly marked vehicles, on foot, and by golf cart for easy access to the interior of the campus. Residence halls are locked at designated times and are checked by University Police on a regular basis. RAs and SAs reside in the halls also.
Police provide escorts for any student who requests it for campus travel.