Quick Stats
Number of Public Safety Officers
12
Safety Services
- Blue-light phones
- Campus watch program
- Crime prevention and safety awareness programs
- Criminal activity web alerts
- ISU Public Safety officers on duty 24/7
Health Services
- Free nutrition and healthy lifestyle counseling
- Laboratory
- Men's clinic
- Pharmacy
- Women's health clinic
- X-ray and Ultrasound
College Prowler Take
Most students feel safe on campus due to the high patrol of Public Safety and the few minor crime reports and just because of the laid-back campus ISU has. Pocatello is generally a conservative town with a low crime rate. Most crime reports are related to parking issues or fender benders. There really are not a lot of problems on the
ISU campus. Every now and then, a report comes out about some stolen computers, but there is not a lot to for students to be concerned about. It is impossible to walk to class without seeing a Public Safety officer on patrol. Public Safety also offers numerous self-defense classes, especially for women.
The scariest part for any ISU student would probably be the off-campus alleys. There have been reports of peeping Toms and stalkers, so women especially would be wise to walk with somebody at night, lock house and car doors, and be aware of what is going on around you when walking in alleys or streets at night. While Pocatello is a safe town, that does not mean students do not need to watch out for themselves and know what to do if something were to happen.
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
Anonymous says:  |
It seems like there is very little...
It seems like there is very little security on campus. Every now and then, I seen a couple of guys riding around on bikes and someone riding around in an SUV, but it doesn’t seem like it is that necessary. |
Anonymous says: |
As of late, it seems that some...
As of late, it seems that some campus crimes are rising, but in a small community everything is noticed, so general trends are still very low. Public Safety does a satisfactory job of maintaining a safe feeling by offering rides at any time, emergency poles, etc. |
Anonymous says: |
You can always find niches that...
You can always find niches that are considered unsafe and unpleasant, but for the most part, it is really safe—especially compared to other places. |
Anonymous says: |
Although I have only been here a...
Although I have only been here a semester, I feel extremely safe on campus. |
Anonymous says: |
Safety and security are pretty...
Safety and security are pretty good. I feel safe when I am on campus—not to mention the Public Safety that patrols all day long! That is somewhat annoying because you know they are just waiting to give you a ticket or something. |
Security Office
Department of Public Safety
Campus Box 8311
(208) 282-2515
School
Health Center
Student Health Center
Campus Box 8311
(208) 282-2330.
www.isu.edu/stuhlth
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
Did You Know?
The number of violent crimes in Pocatello recorded by the FBI in 2006 was 181. There were no murders or homicides that year. The violent crime rate was 3.3 per 1,000 people.
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