DPS - Frequently Asked Questions - Ferris State University

Emergencies - CALL 911

For non-emergency requests for police, you can request an officer by contacting Meceola Central Dispatch at (231) 796-4811 or Ferris Dispatch at (231) 591-5000.

My car was hit in the parking lot last night, can you help?

Call our office at (231) 591-5000 or come to Public Safety to file a police report.

How do I get a copy of an accident report?

LexisNexis: Police Accident Reports
You may request the report by mail. Please send $5.00 cash/check with a self addressed envelope and the complaint number given to you by the officer. Address the check to Ferris State University.
Contact your insurance company directly and ask that they obtain the report for you.
Visit FOIA & Police Records section for further information.

Where do I drop off my old prescription drugs?

You may drop off prescription drugs in DPS' lobby 24/7. We have a black prescription drop box located immediately to the right when you walk into the department.

Can I bring a gun to campus? What if I have a hunting rifle, shotgun or bow?

MCL 28.425(o):

Prevents persons from carrying or possessing weapons in dormitories or classroom of a community college, college, or university.

Hunting weapons may be stored at Public Safety, as defined in the University's Business Policy Campus Violence and Weapons Prohibition.

I need to have my driving record and/or criminal history ran for employment or the Law Enforcement Academy. Can I do this here?

You may obtain your driving record from any Michigan Secretary of State branch office.

You may obtain your Michigan Criminal History from the Internet Criminal History Access Tool at https://www.michigan.gov/ichat.

You may obtain copies of incident reports by submitting a Freedom of Information Act form.

How do I get information about an incident that happened on campus?

To obtain records of a police incident, please visit the FOIA & Police Records webpage.

How do I get a Personal Protection Order?

You must contact the 49th Circuit Court at (231) 592-0783.

FSU DPS Personal Protection Order Information Brochure

How can I schedule a program hosted by Public Safety?

E-mail the request to [email protected].

Describe what type of program you want (alcohol awareness, narcotic/drug awareness, active shooter, etc.). Include a date and time you would like the program to be. If you have a specific staff request, include this in the request.

How do I report an internet scam?

If you are not out any money or property, you do not need to file a complaint with Public Safety. Go to www.IC3.gov and report it.