The Director of Security will ensure that the annual report is submitted to the Department of Education by October 15th of each year. The staff of the security department consists of the director, assistant director, computer coordinator, administrative assistants and eight fulltime patrol officers. Officers are available 365 days a year. The security department aids in enforcement of federal, state, local statutes and university regulations. While security officers do not make arrests, the department of security maintains a close working relationship with local law authorities.
Officers do have the right to detain and identify any individual on university property.
Security officers cooperate with and may request assistance from local law enforcement authorities when needed. The security department provides for the safety and protection of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the environment. In addition, the department is charged with protecting property, enforcing university regulations, and maintaining order. The entire staff strives to serve the university community. The department's mission is to strive to ensure a peaceful quality of life, establish partnership with the community and support a safe learning environment and thereby contribute to Drury University's academic excellence.