The Oakland University Police Department (OUPD) recently distributed its 2022 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report to the student body, faculty and staff via email on Sept. 28.
OU has garnered a reputation for its safety — in 2020, they were ranked third in the nation for safety in a study by YourLocalSecurity.com and the safest college campus in Michigan based on hate crime, property crime, violent crime and violence against women statistics.
The OUPD’s report includes information regarding OU’s security and safety resources, policies and procedures and fire and crime statistics from 2022. This is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy & Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Clery Act).
All policies and procedures included in the report apply to OU’s main campus in Rochester, OU’s Anton/Frankel Center in Mt. Clemens, and the Macomb University Center in Clinton Township. Crime statistics for each location are reported separately.
Crime statistics
In 2022, OU’s main campus saw a decline in stalking, fondling, burglary, motor vehicle theft and drug law violation arrests from the previous year.
There was an uptick in rape reports for 2022, with five reports as opposed to 2021’s three. In 2020, there were 10 reports.
2022 also saw a sharp increase in liquor law violation referrals from 19 to 30. This contrasts the decline in drug law violation referrals from 14 to 0.
No hate crimes were reported in 2022.
As in previous years, there were no reports of murder, negligent manslaughter, robbery and arson. There were also no arrests made for illegal weapons from 2020 through 2022.
Individuals are encouraged to use OUPD’s main phone number to report any crimes and emergencies taking place on campus at (248) 370-3331. On campus phones, the number is 911.
Fire statistics
There were two fire reports on campus in 2022. Both occurred in Hillcrest Hall and were unintentional and resulted in no injuries or deaths. Property damage did not exceed $100.
All on-campus housing facilities have smoke detection devices, fire extinguishers and evacuation plans posted in the building. All housing facilities have sprinkler systems except the George T. Matthews Townhomes, which also lack partial sprinkler systems.
In the coming year, the university plans to upgrade the fire alarm systems in several buildings on the main campus, including the Recreational Athletics Center, the Police and Support Services Building and the John Dodge House.
Prevention and awareness programs
In 2022, OU hosted several prevention and awareness programs for its students. These programs include, but are not limited to: Healthy Relationships Workshop; Title IX Training; Sexual Assault & Healthy Relationships; Dating Violence, Stalking, Bystander; S’Mores & Safe Sex and Sexual Violence Training.
No programs for employees were hosted during the year.
Emergency alerts
OU students and employees are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts that notify them of any incidents that may represent a threat.
To sign up, visit https://oakland.edu/alerts and click on the section that says “Alerts for Students and Employees.” The form requires your name, Grizzly ID number and OU email address.
Emergency alerts are also sent via email, posted on the OU home page and broadcasted through both OUPD and OU social media accounts.
Physical copies of the annual report can be accessed by request at the Oakland University Police Department in the PSS Building. OUPD can be reached at [email protected] with any questions, comments, or concerns.
