Butler University Police Department

  • BUPD officer staff hits full capacity

    BUPD officer staff hits full capacity

    BUPD continues to change during the 2018-2019 academic year. Due to some officers transitions out of BUPD, there has been a number of new officers joining the department.

  • Butler crime logs show 159 instances of crime in three months

    Butler crime logs show 159 instances of crime in three months

    Between 54 minors receiving minor consumption citations, to 24 reported cases of vandalism, 21 cases of theft and seven rape cases reported, the BUPD crime logs have been full of what’s happening on Butler’s campus.

  • BUPD Crime Log April 9 – April 16

    BUPD Crime Log April 9 – April 16

    BUPD reported theft, simple battery, criminal mischief/vandalism and other crimes on Butler’s campus this week.

  • New SGA board implements initiatives to improve BUPD, students’ relationship

    New SGA board implements initiatives to improve BUPD, students’ relationship

    Student senate members takes action to help the communication between BUPD and the student body

  • BUPD Crime Log April 3-8

    BUPD Crime Log April 3-8

    Possession of alcohol and marijuana, arson, theft, and vandalism are all reported on Butler University Police Department’s weekly crime log.

  • BUPD, students talk safety on campus after recent Florida school shooting

    After the 18th school shooting since the start of 2018, Butler joined the national conversation around campus safety in the event of an active shooter.

  • Timely Warnings become Dawg Watch Advisories

    Timely Warnings become Dawg Watch Advisories

    BUPD notification system implements changes after campus confusion.

  • Theft increases again

    With the weather at Butler University finally warming up, an influx of theft—particularly of bicycles—is occurring. Five bicycles were reported stolen to Butler University Police Department between March 29 and April 3. Most recently, a tire off a bicycle outside Ross Hall was stolen on April 12. BUPD Detective Bruce Allee said despite bicycle theft…

  • High rates of heroin use reported

    Heroin use is on the rise among college-aged people in the Indianapolis area. According to Butler University Police Department Detective Bruce Allee, heroin is present on Butler’s campus but less than state school campuses. “The scary thing about heroin is that an experienced addict can appear to be functioning,” Allee said. “They will graduate college…