Bismarck State College Campus Police Department

The Bismarck State College Campus Police Department is the law enforcement agency for Bismarck State College, the polytechnic institution in Bismarck, North Dakota, serving Burleigh County. Its officers are licensed peace officers trained and certified under North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training guidelines, sworn with full powers of arrest to enforce federal and state law, local ordinances, and State Board of Higher Education and college policy on the main campus, in the residence halls, and on other college property. Led by Campus Police Chief Michael McMerty, who reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the department patrols campus on foot and by vehicle seven days a week, investigates incidents, handles crime reporting and parking enforcement, and oversees the college's Clery Act compliance and annual security and fire safety report. Student Campus Safety Officers support events and building access under officer supervision. Campus Police also provides safety escorts within two blocks of campus and free classes on personal safety, emergency preparedness, and fire safety, and works closely with the Bismarck Police Department. The office is on the lower level of the Student Union at 1425 Schafer Street and can be reached at 701-224-2700.

Public contact information is available for Bismarck State College Campus Police Department, including 1 listed contact that officers can use for training coordination or general inquiries when provided by the department.