Reporting Incidents

See Something, Say Something

If you are reporting a FIRE, the need for an AMBULANCE, or need EMERGENCY POLICE SERVICES:

• Give your name, location, and telephone number.

• State the nature of the problem.

• If possible, stay on the line until Officers arrive.

Incident Contacts

Reporting criminal activity will assist the DePauw Police Department in providing:

• Timely Warnings / Crime Alerts

• Emergency Notifications

• Information for inclusion in the University’s Annual Report

Silent Witness is an anonymous email reporting tool. Use this link to send an email to the DePauw Police Department to report any suspicious or criminal activity.

Reporting a Missing Student

A Missing Student is any person who is a student of DePauw University, resides in a University-approved facility, and is reported missing from their residence.

If it is believed a student is missing, immediate referral to the DePauw Police Department is required. Officers are trained in the investigation of crimes, including missing persons.

Reporting Procedure

1. Dial 911 and/or DePauw Police Department at extension x.5555 or (765) 658-5555.
   (Calling DePauw Police Department will put you in contact with an officer.)

2. You may also contact:

   • Dean of Students Office, Room 210 Union Building, x.4270 or (765) 658-4270

   • Residence Life and Housing, 1st Floor of Reese Hall, x.4500 or (765) 658-4500

Both offices will immediately notify the DePauw Police Department when a student has been reported missing.

Missing Student Procedure

1. Upon receiving information about a possible missing student, notify the DePauw Police Department immediately.

2. Immediate attempts will be made to locate the student.

3. Officials will determine the last known whereabouts of the student using available resources.

4. Officials will consult with a Dean from the Student Academic Life Division for updates and additional information. The Dean of Students will decide if other Cabinet members and/or University Critical Incident Management Team (CIMT) should be notified.

5. DePauw Police Officers will follow any leads to determine the student’s current location.

6. No later than 24 hours after confirming a student is missing, notification must be made to the Emergency Contact.

For students under 18 who are not emancipated:

• The institution must notify a custodial parent or guardian, in addition to any additional contact person designated by the student.

Students may designate:

• Emergency Contact Person

• Missing Contact Person (may be the same or different from Emergency Contact)

Students can update this information via their Student Enrollment Verification or Student Profile on e-services. This information is confidential and accessible only to authorized campus officials for the purpose of a missing person investigation.

Regardless of age or emancipation status, the DePauw Police Department must be notified of any missing student.

Coordination with Law Enforcement

• DePauw Police Department will notify:

  • Greencastle City Police

  • Putnam County Sheriff’s Office

  • Indiana State Police

• Notification occurs no later than 24 hours after the missing student determination.

• If abduction is suspected, all agencies will commence a thorough and aggressive investigation immediately.

• Once the student is located, notification will be made to involved University offices and any law enforcement agencies that were alerted.