Department of Public Safety
The Jackson State University Police Department (JSUPD) — responsible for the general welfare, protection, and security of the JSU community.
In an Emergency
If you are experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately. For non-emergency JSUPD dispatch, call the Department of Public Safety directly. For sensitive, anonymous reporting, use the Anonymous Tip portal.
Jackson State University Police Department
The Jackson State University Police Department is responsible for the general welfare, protection, and security of the students and faculty. In this respect, it is particularly concerned with the following responsibilities:
- The enforcement of campus regulations governing the parking of automobiles and traffic violations.
- The maintenance of sound security measures of properties belonging to the University.
- The enforcement of rules governing standards of conduct.
With input from the campus community and departmental personnel, community-oriented policing lays the foundation for substantive improvements in all aspects of the department's operations — and serves as a public statement of the department's goals and objectives for improvement.
- Department
- Department of Public Safety
- Police Unit
- JSU Police Department (JSUPD)
- Dispatch
- (601) 979-2580
- Emergency
- 911
- Address
- 1400 John R. Lynch St., Jackson, MS 39217
- Annual Report
- 2025 ASR (PDF)
Our mission
The mission of the Police Department is to enhance the quality of life on the campus of Jackson State University by working cooperatively with members of the University and within the framework of the United States Constitution to enforce laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear, and provide for a safe environment. JSUPD is committed to allowing input from the campus community in the development of its policies which directly impact the University.
The Police Department will adhere to fundamental principles and will deliver its services in a manner that preserves and advances democratic values and protects the rights of all members of the University as guaranteed by the United States Constitution.
JSUPD is committed to maintaining the highest levels of integrity and professionalism in all its operations. Professionalism, in this sense, means adherence to impeccable integrity and careful protection of the rights of those we are sworn to serve. Additionally, the department will accept nothing less than total accountability from those authorized to enforce the law.
Anonymous reporting & Clery transparency
Anonymous Tip
Submit a tip without identifying yourself — the Anonymous Tip portal lets community members report what they have seen or heard while maintaining confidentiality.
2025 Annual Security Report
The Annual Security Report (ASR) required by the federal Clery Act — campus crime statistics, security policies, and resources available to students, faculty, and staff.
Report a crime, check the logs
Resources for reporting incidents and reviewing the public crime and fire logs maintained by JSUPD.
Learn more about JSU DPS
Clery reports & crime statistics
Published reports and statistics required by the federal Clery Act for transparency in campus safety.
Parking, ID cards & quick links
See something? Say something.
Report incidents promptly — or submit a tip anonymously. JSUPD is here 24/7.
Contact the Department of Public Safety
Department of Public Safety
1400 John R. Lynch St.
Jackson, MS 39217