University Watch

University Watch Program

The University Watch Program...

...is modeled after successful neighborhood watch programs. The program is designed to increase awareness at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. This effort relies on citizens to report unusual or suspicious activities or crimes in progress by phoning the SIU Police. Students, faculty and staff can help improve campus safety by participating in University Watch.

To report suspicious activity or an actual crime call:

SIU Police at 453-DPS1 (3771)

If the suspicious person is still in the area: Call 911 immediately.

This will, at the least, give the police a chance to stop and identify the person(s) involved, and provide an explanation as to their activities.

House Watch Program (Download Housewatch Request Form in pdf.)

SIU Police will conduct House Watch security checks by request for university persons who live on campus in family housing residential units and are going to be away. To register for this service you can either:

call the SIU Police at 453-DPS1 (3771) and provide the information, or
download and drop off the Housewatch Request Form at the
- Telecommunicator's Desk
  SIUC Department of Public Safety
  705A South Washington Street
  Carbondale, IL 62901-6713