The Physical Plant maintains the university buildings and grounds with a concern for safety and security. It inspects campus facilities regularly, promptly makes repairs affecting safety and security, and responds to reports of potential safety and security hazards, such as broken windows and locks. The University Police assists Physical Plant personnel by reporting potential safety and security hazards. The Pittsburg State University Police Department and the City of Pittsburg Police Department have agreed to a policy whereby both departments will respond to calls for police service at specific off-campus properties. The properties in question are those owned or controlled by student organizations with off-campus housing facilities.
Police officers are radio dispatched to all calls for emergency or routine services.
Police reports are also taken at the University Police Department in Shirk Hall. Officers of this department receiving information in reference to a crime occurring within the jurisdiction of this department immediately initiate a written report on a Kansas Standard Offense form. Reports dealing with criminal activity and listing a suspect are brought to the attention of a supervisor for further processing. These reports are sent to the Crawford County Attorney's office for possible prosecution. The final disposition of these cases is at the discretion of the prosecuting attorney.