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The page of University Security at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Contact Security at 507-389-2111.

The University Security page is a resource to promote safety, relevant current events, and information.

03/04/2026

Reminder!

Yes, this is a drill, but you must evacuate when the fire alarms are sounding.
Thank you!

02/20/2026

Congratulations to Campus Security Officer Malik Hunter-Baxter on being awarded a Presidential MavCoin!

“Malik is an outstanding member of our Maverick community. He is inclusive, warm, and caring. Malik treats his role as a security officer as not only providing a safe learning and working environment, but as someone who is there to help in any capacity needed. At a recent event, he was providing security and at the same time, assisting guests and the event staff. - Kelly Meier” -Office of the President

02/11/2026

Please join us in congratulating Matthew Strenke on his promotion to Assistant Director for the Patrol Division.

Matt began working with our department as a student and worked in parking enforcement and later on learned about the key room. Around 4 ½ years ago Matt became a full-time dispatcher and then approximately 1 year ago, he became a CSO. During all of his time with us, Matt has become quite proficient at our camera and card access systems, and he co-manages the key room.

Matt’s duties will include overseeing the patrol division. This will entail supervising CSO’s as well as the student patrol staff. His duties will include managing the camera and card access systems and he will continue to co-manage the key room.

Congratulations on the promotion, Matt!

01/14/2026

❄️ WINTER GIVEAWAY ❄️
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The winners will be announced on Wednesday, January 21st and a MSU Security Officer will send an email to your MavMail. You must be a currently enrolled MSU student to win.

01/09/2026

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01/02/2026

Joel Jensen: University Security Associate Director
Congratulations on your retirement, Joel! From your first two years as a student worker to 36 full-time years with the Security Department, you’ve been a steady, familiar, and trusted presence at Minnesota State University, Mankato for nearly four decades. Your dedication, reliability, loyalty and sense of humor will truly be missed.
Thank you for everything you’ve done for our campus and for all of us. Wishing you a happy, healthy, and well-earned retirement—enjoy this next chapter!
Here is a fun Q&A:
When did you start working for MSU?
· 1st time 1977
· 2nd time 1989

Which positions have you all held here and in which years?
· 1977 Student Patrol Officer (they called us security guards then) —No uniforms
· Left department 1977 — returned 1989
· 1989 Student Dispatcher, Student Patrol Officer, Student Supervisor—leads of that era
· 1990 Department Supervisor—was a student but supervised just about everything and everyone who worked at night.
· 1990 Security Coordinator (full-time)
· 1998 Assistant Director
· 2005 Associate Director

Are there any projects or things you have done during your time at MSU that you are proud of?
· Supervised the purchase of and assisted with installation of first campus CCTV campus cameras (There were just four). 1990.
· Led the upgrade from analog to an all-digital CCTV surveillance system. 1999
· Supervised the purchase and installation of the university’s first card access system. Performed all programming. Decommissioned the campus intrusion alarm system—replaced by card access system. 1995
· Supervised the purchase and programming of the card access system in use today. 2004
· Designed and selected numerous upgrades to the security dispatch center since 1990 through the present time.

What are some of your favorite memories working here?
· Working with multiple public safety agencies during a rash of arsons on-campus.
· Coworkers past and present especially students

Fun Fact: Joel witnessed many changes, especially to one building-Wiecking Center. Once the Wilson Campus School, it served 600 K–12 students from 1968–1977. Joel attended from 3rd grade and graduated in 1977.

01/01/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR, MAVS!

Need assistance? Security is available to help! Call or text 507-389-2111

12/16/2025

Happy Holidays, Mavs!⛄️

12/15/2025

Enjoy your winter break and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Reminder that Security is available 24/7/365. Need our assistance? Call or text 507-389-2111

12/13/2025

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11/28/2025

Our front office is closed until Monday.
Security services are still available 24/7/365. Need assistance? Call or text 507-389-2111

Enjoy your weekend!

Address

415 Malin Street Suite 222
Mankato, MN
56001

Website

https://www.mnsu.edu/university-life/health-and-safety/university-security/

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