Department of Public Safety

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Last Updated: May 29, 2026, 12:13 PM

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Emergency Dial 9-1-1

Non-Emergency
Dial (618) 453-3771

The SIU Department of Public Safety, under the direction of Benjamin Newman, Chief of SIU Police, is responsible for policing on and around campus, overseeing parking, and providing public safety information to students, staff, and faculty.

Learn more about the history of the SIU Department of Public Safety