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UCM Police Sergeant Graduates from Nation's Premier Administrative Officers Course
University of Central Missouri (UCM) Police Sgt. Joe Jennings has graduated from the 155th Administrative Officers Course (AOC) at the University of Louisville’s Southern Police Institute (SPI), completing one of the most selective and demanding law enforcement leadership programs in the country.
May 21, 2026
UCM Announces New Parking Services App, UCM Park
The University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) Department of Public Safety announces the launch of UCM Park, a new Parking Services app designed to make finding parking on the Warrensburg campus easier for employees, students and visitors.
May 18, 2026
UCM Announces UCMAlerts Powered by Everbridge as New Alert System
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) strives to provide a safe campus environment for all students, employees and visitors. As part of these efforts, UCM is transitioning from TextCaster to UCMAlerts powered by Everbridge as its emergency alert system.
November 14, 2025
Traffic Adjustments Announced for UCM Kickoff Move-In on Aug. 14
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) will welcome nearly 1,000 new students and their families to campus on Thursday, Aug. 14, as part of UCM Kickoff, marking the start of the fall semester. Residence hall move-in activities will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and local residents should anticipate increased traffic volume, especially near campus and along South Maguire Street, where ongoing road construction may further impact travel.
August 11, 2025
Phlebotomy Program at Missouri Safety Center Providing New Skills for Law Enforcement
Several law enforcement agencies across the state are gaining skills in criminal investigation-related blood draws, thanks to the Law Enforcement Phlebotomy Program and the Missouri Safety Center at the University of Central Missouri.
October 08, 2024
UCM Public Safety Shares Essential Tips to Recognize and Prevent Scams
With a new academic year underway at the University of Central Missouri (UCM), students and their families are encouraged to be alert and take precautionary measures to protect themselves from potential scams.
August 29, 2024
Traffic Safety Officer Rogers Contributes to Motorist Education at UCM
Realizing that efforts to maintain a safe campus extends beyond interior buildings and grounds, the University of Central Missouri has added a new officer whose role also includes educating motorists on how they can contribute to making UCM and their community safe. Former Oak Grove resident Emma Rogers has been named the Department of Public Safety’s Traffic Safety Officer, a position funded by a grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation.
March 11, 2024
UCM Moves Forward on Electronic Access Project, Including Plans to Use Mobile Mule Card for Keyless Entry
As the University of Central Missouri moves closer to finishing its campus-wide electronic access project, it is gradually incorporating the Mobile Mule Card into this program to provide keyless entry into university buildings.
February 15, 2024
Grant Funding Allows Public Safety to Expand Safety Initiatives
Making the safety of students, employees and campus visitors a priority, the University of Central Missouri has established multiple initiatives to meet this goal with the help of $326,000 in grant funding since August 2022. The grant-funded projects initiated by the UCM Department of Public Safety are made possible by campus, local, state and federal sources, and include traffic safety education and equipment, impaired and hazardous driving enforcement, anti-terrorism equipment, protective equipment for police officers, and interoperable communications equipment.
November 10, 2023
UCM Public Safety Member Capt. Dan Othic Honored with Clarence M. Kelley Meritorious Service Award
More than 25 years of dedication to public service has led to regional recognition for Capt. Dan Othic, a longtime officer with the University of Central Missouri’s Department of Public Safety. He was recently honored as recipient of the Clarence M. Kelley Meritorious Service Award.
October 25, 2023
