The Division, located in the Recitation Annex, has worked diligently to develop partnerships with the Wittenberg campus, local police agencies and the broader Clark County community. By working together we can keep the Wittenberg community a wonderful and safe place to live, attend classes, work and visit.
The Division asks for assistance and cooperation of every member of our community to help us protect Wittenberg community members and their property. All community members are encouraged to understand basic facts about safety, be alert to their surroundings, report crime or suspicious activity, walk in groups, secure their valuables, and avoid excess alcohol consumption. These are just a few of the ways community members can protect themselves.
The annual campus safety report outlines additional safety tips. It also describes the array of services and programs we have in place to help keep our campus community safe. These include safety programming and transportation services. I encourage you to take the time to read the annual report.
We look forward to getting to know you! You will see our officers patrolling campus in cars, on foot and on bikes 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please do not hesitate to stop by our walk-up window or call us at anytime. We are here to assist and protect you.
Special Resources
Contact Us
- Dispatch Phone: 937-327-6231
- Dispatch FAX: 937-327-6340
The Jurisdiction of the Department
Working together with the Springfield Police and Fire Divisions, the Wittenberg Campus Safety & Police Division provides services to the "University District." Wittenberg University recognizes that the Springfield Police Division has primary responsibility for law enforcement within the University District. Although the Springfield Police Division shall maintain primary authority and responsibility for investigation of crimes wherever they occur in the City of Springfield, the Chief of Police may delegate authority to Wittenberg Campus Safety & Police Division for initial response and preliminary investigation of specified types of crime occurring in the University District. The purpose of the Wittenberg Campus Safety & Police Division is to enhance the response to all offenses and to meet needs particular to the University District. There is no intent to replace services of the Springfield Police Division or Clark County Sheriff's Department. Wittenberg Campus Safety & Police Division exercises secondary jurisdiction and operate only within the geographic bounds described in this document.
Wittenberg's Campus Safety & Police Division maintains close working relationships with the Springfield Police Division investigative officers, which insures discovery of any current working cases involving university affiliates. The University District includes the Wittenberg campus and surrounding university-related structures and is defined as the geographic area included within the following boundaries:
- EAST: The Eastern boundary is the East curb of North Limestone, running parallel to North Fountain Avenue.
- SOUTH: The South boundary is the South Bank of Buck Creek, which runs parallel with Cliff Park Avenue and Ferncliff Place. This includes the Wittenberg University property occupied by Wittenberg University Physical Plant. The address for this facility is 225 N. Fountain Ave.
- NORTH: The North curb on the North side of West McCreight Avenue. This also includes Bill Edwards Field 1291 North Yellow Springs Street. The Field is bounded by North Yellow Springs, McCrieght Avenue, St. Paris Pike, and Third Street.
- WEST: The West curb on the West side of North Plum Street.
The Structure of the Department
The Wittenberg Police Force was established in 1992 to enhance the safety and security of persons living and working in the University District. Sworn officers, employed by the University as Wittenberg Police, have the power of arrest and bear issued arms on duty. Wittenberg Campus Safety & Police Division employees receive field training and ongoing classroom training.
Wittenberg Campus Safety & Police Division is supervised by the Director of Campus Safety, who is a full-time Wittenberg employee.
