Southwest Minnesota State University Public Safety

04/30/2026

For 25 years, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) has helped bring communities together to raise awareness and strengthen prevention. As we close out this anniversary, we renew our commitment to continue this work in our campus community.

04/20/2026

On Saturday, 4/18/2026, we celebrated our 1st Annual SMSU Public Safety Banquet! We recognized our incredible staff, honored our award winners, and celebrated our Student Staff Sergeant promotions.

Award Winners:
Leadership Award: Sani Khan
Officer of the Year: Ayomal De Zoysa
Newcomer of the Year: Simran Dumre
Newcomer of the Year: Malorie Maderak

Sergeant Promotions:
Ayomal De Zoysa
Ruchita Patel

Thank you for your continued commitment to keeping our campus safe and supported.

04/07/2026

Public Safety will be tabling from 11am-1pm to answer any public safety related question in addition to in support of SAAM.

03/13/2026

Stay weather aware this weekend! ❄🌨💨 Check US National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD for forecasts and MN 511 app for road conditions.

01/21/2026

🚨 BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON🚨

With falling snow on the way, winds expected to exceed 50 mph this afternoon, and snow on the ground, we've issued a blizzard warning through 6pm.

Conditions are expected to worsen quickly over the upcoming 1-2 hours with white-out visibility possible.

Conditions may also worsen across areas within the winter weather advisory, but with less snow on the ground, visibility drops may be less frequent.

Winds will decrease quickly after 6pm, which should help improve conditions quickly from west to east.

12/09/2025

We are in a High Wind Warning with wind gusts of 50-60mph tonight potentially causing whiteout conditions, especially on the highway. Stay safe, avoid driving! ❄️💨

11/25/2025

🔔❄The US National Weather Service Sioux Falls South Dakota has issued a winter storm warning from 3pm this afternoon to 3am Wednesday. We encourage our students to take this into account when planning their Thanksgiving travels. 🦃🍁

11/17/2025

❄️Our first measurable snowfall of the season is predicted tonight! Be sure to subscribe to SMSU Alert for weather closures for our campus.

Here’s a look at the snowfall amounts and timing, as a quick moving weather system pushes northeast across the area tonight and Tuesday morning.

Most of the snow, with amounts up to 5 inches possible, will occur in southern Minnesota, north of I-90.

South of I-90, little or no snow is expected.

11/05/2025

Happy birthday to our Associate Director, Quinn Bullard. Thank you to all the student officers, staff, and faculty who stopped by to wish him happy birthday.

10/17/2025

🎗 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men in the United States experience severe intimate partner violence in their lifetime. At University Public Safety, we work with the Title IX office & campus and community partners like WoMen's Rural Advocacy Programs, Inc. to stand united against domestic violence. We believe every member of our campus community deserves to feel safe, supported, and heard—on campus and beyond.
💜 If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, help is available.
📞 Contact Campus Security 24/7 at 507-537-7252
🏥 Visit the Title IX Office or speak with a trusted advisor
🔗 Learn more: https://www.smsu.edu/.../womenscenter/getting-help.html...
Together, we can break the silence. Together, we can build a safer community.

10/11/2025

🚨 Need help? Look for these friendly faces! 👇 If you’re attending today’s events and have questions, need directions, or require assistance, these individuals are here to help. They’re trained, approachable, and ready to support you—don’t hesitate to reach out!

📍 You’ll find them near entrances, on patrol, and key activity areas. 🙋 Just look for the badges, uniforms, or smiles!