Patrol

What role do officers have on campus?

University police officers enforce criminal laws and any administrative rules and policies of the university. They have the same authority and immunity as municipal police departments in Oregon, including the authority to make arrests for criminal offenses anywhere within the state.

Public safety officers work alongside police officers and enforce university policies and standards. They do not have any law enforcement authority but they play a critical role in campus safety, such as conducting security checks, supporting investigations, and helping motorists and bicyclists. 

Police officers and public safety officers provide regular patrol and enforcement services to the core campus and bordering streets. They also patrol off-campus university properties in the Corvallis area and may provide supportive assistance to local law enforcement agencies.