Ball State University Police Department

04/20/2026

The ILEA Physical Agility Test (P.A.T.) will be the new fitness test standard for all of Law Enforcement in the State of Indiana starting August 1, 2026. This test reflects the job task analysis of what a police officer will do as part of their everyday work. As authorized by the Law Enforcement Training Board, the entrance standard time will be 4:08, and the exit standard time will be 3:58.

The attached URL includes a video demonstration, course diagram, score sheet, and testing protocols.

https://www.in.gov/ilea/physical-fitness-standards/

04/01/2026

You KNEW the tuxedos were coming, right? John and Dave give us one final laugh on a very fun day. We hope you had as much fun as we did, and that you'll consider supporting UPD for One Ball State Day!
Link to donate to UPD: https://oneballstate.bsu.edu/giving-day/111892
As a final ask, we hope you'll share all of today's videos. There are many hours left to spread the fun and encourage support for our department.

04/01/2026

It's the middle of the afternoon on our biggest fund-raising day of the year, One Ball State Day! No, the link isn't actually dead. It's right here, and we hope you'll use it to support UPD: https://oneballstate.bsu.edu/giving-day/111892/department/111949

04/01/2026

A lot of people on campus today are sporting red, including this guy Dave and John bumped into next to Benny. It is One Ball State Day, after all! We hope you'll support UPD.
Link to donate to UPD: https://oneballstate.bsu.edu/giving-day/111892/department/111949

04/01/2026

President Mearns has expectations for UPD this year on OBSD. High standards! No misunderstandings about it.
Link to support UPD: https://oneballstate.bsu.edu/giving-day/111892/department/111949

04/01/2026

It's One Ball State Day!! The guys are excited and arriving on campus to raise money for UPD. Will you consider supporting University Police? For your consideration, we'll keep you entertained all day long — especially with some surprise guests throughout the day.
Link to support UPD:https://oneballstate.bsu.edu/giving-day/111892/department/111949

03/31/2026

The guys are staying warm. Just one day to go! One Ball State Day is tomorrow, and we can't wait to have some fun. We look forward to your support of Ball State University Police!
Link to support UPD: https://oneballstate.bsu.edu/giving-day/111892/department/111949

03/30/2026

They're back! And so is One Ball State Day this Wednesday. We hope you're ready for a day of fun and laughs because John and Dave have been working hard to earn your support for Ball State University Police!
Link to support UPD: https://oneballstate.bsu.edu/giving-day/111892/department/111949

02/19/2026

01/25/2026

Urgent BSU Alert: Check your Ball State email for weather impact on campus operations. All Monday courses will be held online.

11/01/2025

Urgent BSU Alert: Ball State is advising there is no ongoing threat to campus. Police will remain in the area. Resume normal activities.