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Number of Public Safety Officers		10
Crimes on Campus		Aggravated Assault: 0 Arson: 0 Burglary: 16 Murder/Manslaughter: 0 Robbery: 0 Sex Offenses: 5 Vehicle Theft: 0
Safety Services		24-hour foot and vehicle patrols Controlled dormitory access Emergency telephones Late-night escort service Safe Rides (late-night weekend shuttle service)
Health Services		Basic laboratory tests Birth control Gynecological tests Immunizations Physical exams STD testing
Day Care Services?		Yes

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Like most students at universities in South Dakota, students at USD feel safe on campus. On campus, students will find blue-lights in the parking lot behind the North Complex dorms and in the DakotaDome lot. Safety concerns have also made key/ID access mandatory to enter the dorms. Public Safety does indoor runs of buildings at night before locking up, and students in the residential halls are reminded to keep their doors locked at all times. There is also a 24-hour escort service for all students, but it is rarely used because of the lack of concern. It should be noted, however, that some areas on the grounds are poorly lit, especially between the student center and the Julian dorms and by the fine arts building.

Off campus, the Vermillion Police patrol both the community and around the University. Because of this, most students say they feel safe walking both on and off campus. However, the lack of taxis or escorts off campus results in some safety concerns, and students, especially females, are encouraged never to walk alone. Just like any small-town community, students are reminded they will usually feel safe, but precaution is always smart. However, rarely does an incident stir the University’s attention, and when it does, both Public Safety and the Vermillion Police work together to make sure future needs are met.

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JSmi

'15

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USD Campus Safety

I feel very safe on the University of South Dakota's campus. Measures have been taken to ensure that the students have a safe environment. Everything is well lit and near a main road so that all of campus can be seen at some point.

Jan 04, 2012

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tfstu

'14

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Safety and Security on Campus

During my time spent at USD I have never felt threatened on campus. The town is small and the people are amazing. Also, I am constantly seeing the campus police vehicles driving around not only the campus, but highly populated student living areas, at all hours of the day.

Dec 08, 2011

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jonalyn48

'12

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USD Health & Safety

There are cameras and safety equipment around campus. Campus is a pretty safe place.

Jul 19, 2011

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How would you rate the quality and convenience of the student health center?

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USD recently installed two blue-light security phones on campus and is looking for funding to put up more.

Security OfficeWhat's This?

Department of Public Safety
414 E. Clark St.
(605) 677-5342

Health CenterWhat's This?

Student Health Services
20 S. Plum St.
(605) 624-9111 (appointments) (605) 638-8279 (billing and immunization questions) (605) 677-5278 (family planning)
www.usd.edu/shs
Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

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