About CMU Police

Welcome!

The CMU Police Department employs 21 police officers commissioned by the Michigan Commission Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). Police authority is through provisions of Public Act 120 of 1990 and deputization of police officers by the Isabella County Sheriff.

Highlighted below are some of our primary services and programs. If you have any questions, or need assistance locating the information you are seeking, please feel free to contact us at (989) 774-3081.

Vehicle Registration

The Parking Services division of the CMU Police Department distributes parking permits and maintains all related records. This area is also responsible for daily customer service to our campus community and associated record keeping and collection efforts related to parking tickets. We have tried to answer the most frequently asked questions and provide as much information as we can on our website.  To register online now, please click here.

Special Events

If you are planning a special event such as a conference, concert, dance, or sporting event, please complete our Special Events Form as early as possible prior to the event. The Special Events Coordinator at the CMU Parking Services Office will reply with any questions or concerns regarding your event. This communication will help your visitors have a pleasant experience while on the Central Michigan University campus.

Bicycle Registration

There is NO COST for a bicycle permit. Bicycle permits must be obtained on-line and are mandatory for all bicycles on campus. Upon registering online for your bicycle permit, the CMU Police/Parking Services Office will process your request and MAIL your bicycle permit to the selected address in approximately 4-7 working days. All permits must be properly affixed to your bicycle before they are considered valid.  You can register your bike, free of charge by clicking here.

Safe Rides

Safe Rides is a free service provided to students who are concerned about walking alone on campus in the dark. Safe Rides is offered 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. seven nights a week when school is in session. Over 12,500 students are escorted by our Safe Rides program annually.  To learn more about our Safe Rides program, please click here.

Community Policing Officers

The CMU Police Department is fortunate to have two fulltime Community Policing Officers assigned to the Residence Halls. The role of a community policing officer is to educate and promote awareness on any campus, state or federal law or issue by mentoring and building relationships with CMU students. For contact information and to learn more about our Community Policing Program, please click here.

Employment Opportunities

All Regular Employment Opportunties with the CMU Police Department are posted on CMU's Human Resources website.  To view current job openings please click here.  Student employment opportunities are posted on the Universities Student Employment webpage as opportunities arise.  You can view all student employee jobs here. To apply with our department as a student employee, click here.

Lost & Found

CMU lost and found items are managed by CMU Police staff as pick-ups are made at all academic & administration buildings throughout the year. Items are processed and held at the CMU Police Department for 90 days or until the item is reunited with the rightful owner. All unclaimed items are donated or sent to be sold at a CMU surplus sale. Proceeds from these sales are contributed to several scholarships awarded to CMU students! To submit a Lost & Found inquiry, or to learn more about our Lost & Found Program, please click here.   Our Lost and Found department can also be reached at:  cmulostfound@cmich.edu