University of Missouri - Health & SafetyCollege Prowler4.62
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Quick Stats
Number of Public Safety Officers
33
Safety Services
- Bike registration
- Blue-light phones
- Laptop registration
- Police bike and foot patrols
- Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) classes
Health Services
- After-hours nurse
- Allergy shots
- Basic medical services
- Immunizations
- Lab work
- Pharmacy
- Preventative care
- Referrals
- STD tests
- Travel clinic
- Women's health
College Prowler Take
Most students generally agree that Mizzou itself is relatively safe. There are numerous blue-light phones, in many different spots, that you can hit in case you need a police escort. The MU Police Department is always roving around at late hours. STRIPES, a free service run by hard-working student volunteers, gives tipsy students a van ride back to their dorms. It has been said that STRIPES is the best service
the Missouri Student Association (MSA) ever created for
MU students.
However, walking across the street is always a semi-nightmare during the day, since the campus is packed with lousy drivers. This problem with chaotic congestion was exacerbated when an economics professor was hit by a car a few years ago. There are also numerous close calls between pedestrians and students whizzing by on their bicycles. Campus safety is still a significant issue, as is consistently seen with the MSA (Missouri Student Association) elections. Although the President and Vice President called for more emergency phones, they have yet to deliver on them. However, the overall safety at Mizzou is fairly good.
Students Speak Out
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The campus cops respond fast. I...
The campus cops respond fast. I was very impressed with how safe it is over here. I’ve never felt safer anywhere else. |
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It is rare for someone to be...
It is rare for someone to be assaulted on campus. |
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If you need a ride home from...
If you need a ride home from anywhere on Thursday through Saturday, there is a free service called STRIPES that will pick you up and take you home. |
Anonymous says: |
I’ve always felt safe on campus. I...
I’ve always felt safe on campus. I never had any qualms about walking by myself at night. The blue-light security phones are everywhere. But it’s always smart to exercise caution, no matter where you are. |
Health Center
Monday–Tuesday, Thursday-Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
University Physicians Medical Building
(573) 882-7481
studenthealth.missouri.edu
MU Student Health Center
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