Campus Safety Authority

Spring Arbor University campus safety officers have the authority to ask persons for identification and to determine whether individuals have lawful business at Spring Arbor University.  Spring Arbor University campus safety officers have the authority to issue parking tickets, which are billed to financial accounts of students, faculty and staff.  Safety officers do not possess arrest power, however they are authorized to detain persons being investigated or involved in incidents on campus.  Criminal incidents are referred to the local police who have jurisdiction on the campus.  The Campus Safety Department maintains a highly professional working relationship with the Spring Arbor Twp. Police Department, The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and the Michigan Department of State Police as well as the local FBI office and both the 12th District court and the 4th circuit court in Jackson County.  All crime victims and witnesses are strongly encouraged to immediately report the crime to Campus Safety and the appropriate police agency.  Prompt reporting will assure the timely posting of warning notices on campus and timely disclosure of crime statistics