APSU Public Safety/Campus Police

Crime Prevention Programs and Presentations

 Austin Peay State University Public Safety Division offers crime prevention and safety related programs to the university community.   In addition, programs and information are available to the local and regional communities as part of our outreach initiatives. The following crime prevention and safety programs are available:

·      Personal Safety:   realistic safety tips, overview of self defense devices. Personal safety in and around the vehicle.

·         Substance Abuse:  facts pertaining to alcohol and other drugs.

·         Date Rape Prevention:  awareness, prevention and avoidance are discussed

·         Violence in the Workplace:   discusses how to identify potentially violent behavior, types of violence, how    to prevent situations, and how to react.

·         Alcohol Awareness:   review of associated TN laws dealing with drunk driving, alcohol-related crimes, and alcohol effects.   Simulated intoxication demonstration is used.

·        Rape Aggression Defense:   12 hour self defense class- for women only

The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program. Our courses are taught by nationally certified R.A.D. Instructors and provide each student with a workbook/reference manual. This manual outlines the entire Physical Defense Program for reference and continuous personal growth, and is the key to our free lifetime return and practice policy for R.A.D. graduates.

·        Traffic Safety/ Vehicle Safety: discusses various related topics such as speed enforcement, parking control, signs and markings, pedestrian/motorist responsibilities, seat belt, reporting accidents.

·        Operation ID: theft prevention information, free engraving service.

·        Public Safety 101:   discusses the role and makeup of the Public Safety Division, services, and campus-oriented policing strategy. (Orientation)

·        Identity Theft:  The most victimized group are those between the ages of 19 and 29.  It requires an average of 80 hours and more than $1,400 to clear up a simple case of Identity theft if not caught early enough.

* Other programs such as Identity Theft, Computer Mediated Communication and Domestic Violence Awareness are also available upon request.

Point of contact: For more info on any of the above listed programs please contact Sergeant Charlie Struckel (APSU Campus Police Crime Prevention Officer) at (931) 221-7715 or struckelc@apsu.edu

 Emergency Telephones:  We have emergency telephones in numerous locations around campus. If you have an emergency, simply press the button on the callbox. This will immediately connect you with a dispatcher. They will send the appropriate agency to respond to your call. If you wish to utilize the Escort Service, The dispatcher can be of assistance also