Public Safety
In order to ensure the safety of members of the McKendree community, the Office of
Public Safety is responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment on the
campus; assisting members of the University community as needed; responding to emergency
situations including fire alarms, inclement weather alarms, and other incidents; and
enforcing parking and other university policies. Public Safety officers work to create
an environment where people can feel safe to learn, work, live and visit and is committed
to providing safety and protection to the entire University community.
Hours of Operation: Monday - Sunday, 24 hours a day/7 days a week
535 N. Monroe St. (house on corner of Summerfield and Monroe)
Telephone: (618) 537-6911
When leaving a message for the Office of Public Safety, please be sure to include your name, your location, and a phone number where you can be contacted. Students in the residence halls should also contact the residence life staff on duty, who can summon public safety officers by phone.
Services
Emergency Phones:
24-hour blue light emergency telephones are strategically placed in four locations on campus – Circle Drive, MPCC, McKendree West and Parking Lot - E - Any student experiencing an emergency, including medical emergencies, may pick up a blue light phone and push the button and an officer will be immediately dispatched.
Lockouts and Jumpstarts:
Public Safety officers often assist students locked out of their rooms, as well as community members who are locked out of their vehicles. Anyone needing a jump start is also encouraged to contact the Office of Public Safety.
Campus Parking & Decals:
ALL STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF are required to display a University issued parking permit on their vehicle when parked in a campus parking lot. Decals can be obtained from the Office of Public Safety.
Lost and Found:
Lost something? Call or stop by the Office of Public Safety Office and we can check our records. Found something? Please bring it to the Office of Public Safety Office.
Meet the Staff
Director of Emergency Services
(618) 537-6911
Christopher Blanchard
Public Safety Officer
(618) 537-6911
Jerred Conklin
Public Safety Officer
(618) 537-6911
Mara Elliott
Public Safety Officer
(618) 537-6911
Brian Fix
Commissioned Supervisor
(618) 537-6911
Jeff Fritz
Public Safety Officer
(618) 537-6911
James Gumber
Commissioned Supervisor
(618) 537-6911
John Harriss
Commissioned Supervisor
(618) 537-6911
Elaine Hedtkamp
Public Safety Officer
(618) 537-6911
Larry Hundsdorfer
Commissioned Public Safety Officer
(618) 537-6911
Eric Jolley
Public Safety Officer
(618) 537-6911
Dan Sewell
Commissioned Public Safety Officer
(618) 537-6911
Steven Thulon
Public Safety Officer
(618) 537-6911
Andrew Vernon
Commissioned Public Safety Officer
(618) 537-6911
