Public Safety Department

 

securityPublic Safety is responsible for protecting the South Dakota Mines Campus community and the general-public visiting campus. The safety officers provide 24-7 support to campus year-round.

Currently, Chief Doug Parrow and Police Officers Rick Bartlett and Aaron Miller are the State Certified Law Enforcement Officers on campus. The Public Safety department also employs one non-sworn senior safety/parking officer, and non-sworn student officers. 

Contact information:

Public Safety

South Dakota Mines Campus / Facilities Building
501 East St. Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701

Telephone (605) 394 -6100
Fax (605) 394 -5837
EMERGENCY DIAL 9-1-1

Public Safety Provides: Public Safety Suggests:
  • Vehicle Unlocks
  • Jump Starts
  • Safety Rides
  • Safe Keeping of Property
  • Room/Building Unlocks
  • Investigations into Vehicle Accidents & Criminal Complaints
  • Aid in All Emergency Situations
  • Register your bike with Residence Life
  • Get a heavy-duty bike lock
  • Lock your vehicle & keep windows up
  • Don't leave vehicle running with keys in it
  • Don't leave valuable items in your vehicle
  • Report any suspicious activity

 

Firearems and Dangerous Weapons of any kind are NOT ALLOWED in
residence halls, campus buildings, or classroom areas.