Emergency Assistance

For emergency assistance, call 911. 

How to Contact Campus Security

To reach campus security personnel, call 417-448-1448 or dial ext. 2222 from any campus phone. The student should identify themselves, provide the location, and the message, and wait for an acknowledgment that the message has been received then repeat the information. Speak slowly and carefully. When calling 2222, follow the instructions below

  • Wait for the call to be processed electronically and to be answered (may take eight rings).
  • Identify yourself, your location, and the situation. This is a radio transmission and there will be short pauses.
  • Speak slowly and clearly. Wait for acknowledgment from security that they understand you.
  • Call again if you have a poor connection or in case of no answer.