| Phone System | University Phone System, 915 prefix. | Non-University Phone System |
| Police, Emergency | 4-911 | 915-4911 |
| Police, Non-Emergency | 7234 | 915-7234 |
| Fire | 9-911 | 911 |
| Ambulance | 9-911 | 911 |
| Oxford Police (If in the city) | |
| Emergency | 911 |
| Non-Emergency | 232-2400 |
| Lafayette County Sheriff (If in the county) | |
| Emergency | 911 |
| Non-Emergency | 234-6421 |
| Offense Type | Year | On-Campus | Residential Facilities | Non-Campus Building & Properties | Public Property | Total |
| Murder & Non-negligent Manslaughter | 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Forcible Sex Offenses | 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| Non-Forcible Sex Offenses | 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Robbery | 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Aggravated Assault | 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Burglary | 2008 | 25 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 27 |
| 2009 | 25 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 28 | |
| 2010 | 47 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 49 | |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2008 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Arson | 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Totals | 108 | 82 | 11 | 0 | 119 |
Number of Arrests by the University Police Department for Selected Offenses, Three-Year Comparison
| Offense Type | Year | On-Campus | Residential Facilities | Non-Campus Buildings & Properties | Public Properties | Totals |
| Liquor Law Violations* | 2008 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 23 |
| 2009 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2010 | 9 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 33 | |
| Drug Violations | 2008 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| 2009 | 23 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 24 | |
| 2010 | 68 | 49 | 15 | 0 | 83 | |
| Weapons Violations | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* Does not include DUI and Public Drunk.
Number of Referrals by the University Police Department for Selected Offenses, Three-Year Comparison
Does not include incidents which involved arrest.
| Offense Type | Year | On-Campus | Residential Facilities | Non-Campus Buildings & Properties | Public Properties | Totals |
| Liquor Law Violations * | 2008 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| Drug Violations | 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Weapons Violations | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* Does not include DUI and Public Drunk.
Crimes Reported to Other University Officials
(Not officially reported to or investigated by UPD)
[i.e., Dean of Students-Judicial, Student Housing-Behavioral Standards,Student Health Services, and International Programs]
| Offense Type | Year | On-Campus | Residential Facilities | Non-Campus Building & Properties | Public Property | Total |
| Murder & Non-negligent Manslaughter | 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Forcible Sex Offenses | 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Non-Forcible Sex Offenses | 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Robbery | 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Aggravated Assault | 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Burglary | 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Arson | 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Number of Referrals by Other University Officials for Selected Offenses
[i.e., Dean of Students-Judicial, Student Housing-Behavioral Standards, Student Health Services, and International Programs]| Offense Type | Year | On-Campus | Residential Facilities | Non-Campus Buildings & Properties | Public Property | Totals |
| Liquor Law Violations * | 2008 | 53 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| 2009 | 55 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 55 | |
| 2010 | 52 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 52 | |
| Drug Violations | 2007 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Weapons Violations | 2007 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* Does not include DUI and Public Drunk.
Other Agencies
Crimes Reported to the Oxford Police Department, Three-Year Comparison
| Offense Type | Year | Total Reported |
| Murder & Non-negligent Manslaughter | 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 0 | |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | |
| Forcible Sex Offenses | 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 15 | |
| 2010 | 2 | |
| Robbery | 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 7 | |
| 2010 | 10 | |
| Aggravated Assault | 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 | |
| 2010 | 1 | |
| Burglary | 2007 | 282 |
| 2008 | 389 | |
| 2009 | 105 | |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 20 | |
| 2010 | 10 | |
| Arson | 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 0 |
Number of Arrests by the Oxford Police Department for Selected Offenses, Three-Year Comparison
| Offense Type | Year | Number of Arrest |
| Liquor Law Violations* | 2008 | 190 |
| 2009 | 124 | |
| 2010 | 123 | |
| Drug Violations | 2008 | 232 |
| 2009 | 194 | |
| 2010 | 258 | |
| Weapons Violations | 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 6 | |
| 2010 | 2 |
* Does not include DUI and Public Drunk.
Crimes Reported to the Lafayette County Sheriff Department, ‘Three-Year Comparison’
| Offense Type | Year | Total Reported |
| Murder & Non-negligent Manslaughter | 2008 | NR |
| 209 | 4 | |
| 2010 | 3 | |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 2008 | NR |
| 2009 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 0 | |
| Forcible Sex Offenses | 2008 | NR |
| 2009 | 15 | |
| 2010 | 5 | |
| Robbery | 2008 | NR |
| 2009 | 7 | |
| 2010 | 4 | |
| Aggravated Assault | 2008 | NR |
| 2009 | 26 | |
| 2010 | 13 | |
| Burglary | 2008 | NR |
| 2009 | 39 | |
| 2010 | 193 | |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2008 | NR |
| 2009 | 31 | |
| 2010 | 3 | |
| Arson | 2008 | NR |
| 2009 | NR | |
| 2010 | 2 |
Number of Arrests by the Lafayette County Sheriff Department for Selected Offenses, Three-Year Comparison
| Offense Type | Year | Number of Arrest |
| Liquor Law Violations* | 2008 | NR |
| 2009 | 29 | |
| 2010 | 17 | |
| Drug Violations | 2008 | NR |
| 2009 | 366 | |
| 2010 | 452 | |
| Weapons Violations | 2008 | NR |
| 2009 | 11 | |
| 2010 | 12 |
* Does not include DUI and Public Drunk.
NR = Not Reported. Lafayette County did not provide statistics in these years
POLICY ON OPEN FLAMES IN GREEK HOUSES
Candles and incense prohibited from use in individual’s rooms. Candles or incense may only be used in ceremonies, rituals, initiations and special events such as alumni dinners, memorial services, etc. only when all of the following criteria have been met:
* Notification of event shall be made in writing to University Fire Services 700 Hathorn Road, University, MS 38677.
* At least one individual shall be designated as the Safety Monitor when candles are being used. The Safety Monitor shall observe candle use and ensure that proper precautions have taken place. The Safety Monitor shall have the proper knowledge on how to use a fire extinguisher and know where the fire extinguishers are located. Should a fire occur and no one is in immediate danger, the Safety Monitor shall attempt to extinguish the fire by using a fire extinguisher. (University Fire Services may be contacted for training on how to use a fire extinguisher properly. 662-915-7051)
* If at any point the fire becomes too large or people are in immediate danger, evacuate the building immediately and then call 911.
* Lit candles shall not be left unattended.
* Proper candle placement is imperative to ensure that a fire is not started by placing candles near, above or below flammable materials such as curtains, towels, tablecloths, etc. Care should also be taken to ensure that dripping wax will not cause any burns to persons or property. * Care should be taken to extinguish candles in a well ventilated area so as not to accidentally activate the building’s fire alarm system.
Fire Statistics:
Access the University of Mississippi Fire Statistics for 2010.
| Residential Housing Fire Alarm Systems |
| Location/Building | Number of Beds | Number of Fires | Number of Injuries | Number of Deaths | Fire Drills Per Semester | Sprinkled | Fire Alarm System |
| Brown | 241 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes |
| Campus Walk | 432 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes |
| Crosby | 742 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes |
| Deaton | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes |
| Guess | 224 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | No | Yes |
| Hefley | 137 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes |
| Kincannon | 549 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes |
| Martin | 510 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes |
| Northgate | 109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | No | No |
| Residential College South | 466 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes |
| Residential College North | 332 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes |
| Stewart | 330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes |
| Stockard | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes |
| Village | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | No | No |
| Fire Alarm System Residential Area |
| Location/Building | Number of Panels | Number of Pull Stations | Number of Other Initiation Devices | Number of Strobes | Location of Subervising Stations |
| Brown | 1 | 14 | 164 | 24 | University of Mississippi |
| Campus Walk | |||||
| Crosby | 2 | 57 | 179 | 0 | University of Mississippi |
| Deaton | 1 | 15 | 123 | 29 | University of Mississippi |
| Guess | 1 | 14 | 184 | 37 | Universit of Mississippi |
| Hefley | 1 | 12 | 169 | 19 | Universit of Mississippi |
| Kincannon | 2 | 29 | 63 | 30 | Universit of Mississippi |
| Martin | 1 | 28 | 426 | 98 | Universit of Mississippi |
| Northgate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Residential College South | 1 | 32 | 543 | 204 | Universit of Mississippi |
| Residential College North | 1 | 32 | 543 | 204 | Universit of Mississippi |
| Stewart | 1 | 32 | 342 | 71 | Universit of Mississippi |
| Stockard | 1 | 28 | 436 | 115 | Universit of Mississippi |
| Village | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Fire Alarm System Residential Area (Cont.) |
| Sprinkler System | Fire Pumps | Standpipe | ||||||||
| Location/ Building |
Type | Floors Protected | Square Footage | Year of Manufacture |
Brand | Maximum Rate of Discharge |
Backup Power Supplied |
Type | No. Floors | No. Risers |
| Brown | 1000 gpm | |||||||||
| Campus Walk | ||||||||||
| Crosby | Wet/ Dry |
11 | 1679900 | 2007 | ITT | Generator | Wet | 11 | 3 | |
| Deaton | Wet | 5 | 30192 | Unknown | Peerless | 1000 gpm | No Backup | Wet | 5 | 2 |
| Guess | ||||||||||
| Hefley | Wet/ Dry |
5 | 40657 | Unknown | Peerless | 1000 gpm | Generator | Wet | 5 | 2 |
| Kincannon | Wet/ Dry |
8 | 105948 | Wet | 8 | 3 | ||||
| Martin | Wet/ Dry |
11 | 223500 | 2007 | Aurora | 1000 gpm | Generator | Wet | 11 | 2 |
| Miller (Temp Housing) |
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| Northgate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Residential College South |
Wet/ Dry |
5 | 150905 | 2008 | Auror | 750 gpm | Generator | Wet | 5 | 2 |
| Residential College North |
Wet/ Dry |
5 | 2008 | Generator | Wet | 5 | 2 | |||
| Stewart | Wet | 7 | Peerless | 1000 gpm | Generator | Wet | 7 | 3 | ||
| Stockard | Wet/ Dry |
11 | 223500 | 2007 | Aurora | 1000 gpm | Generator | Wet | 11 | 2 |
| Village | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Greek Houses Sprinkler Systems |
| Building | Type of System | Number of Floors Protected | Square Footage |
| Alpha Omicron Pi Soroity | Wet | 2 | ~ 20,000 |
| Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity | Wet | 3 | ~25,000 |
| Delta Gamma Sorority | Wet/Dry | 3 | ~30,000 |
| Delta Delta Delta Sorority | Dry | 4 | ~30,000 |
| Delta Psi Fraternity | Wet | 2 | ~10,000 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority | Wet | 2 | ~25,000 |
| Kappa Delta Sorority | Wet | 3 | ~30,000 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority | Wet | 3 | ~30,000 |
| Pi Beta Phi Sorority | Wet | 3 | ~30,000 |
| Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity | Wet | 3 | ~20,000 |
| Sigma Nu Fraternity | Wet | 2 | ~30,000 |
| Phi Delta Theta Fraternity | Wet | 2 | ~30,000 |
| Pi Mu Sorority | Wet | 2 | ~25,000 |
| Chi Omega Sorority | Wet | 3 | ~30,000 |
| Greek Houses Fire Alarm Systems |
| Building | Number of Panels | Number of Pull Stations | Number of Other Initiantion Devices | Number of Strobes |
| Alpha Omicron Pi Soroity | 1 | 11 | 33 | 17 |
| Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity | 2 | 9 | 33 | 11 |
| Beta Theata Pi Fraternity | 2 | 8 | 28 | 5 |
| Delta Gamma Sorority | 1 | 12 | 77 | 38 |
| Delta Delta Delta Sorority | 2 | 10 | 42 | 20 |
| Delta Psi Fraternity | 1 | 6 | 44 | 11 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority | 1 | 12 | 22 | 11 |
| Kappa Delta Sorority | 1 | 12 | 36 | 17 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority | 2 | 10 | 60 | 46 |
| Pi Beta Phi Sorority | 2 | 10 | 41 | 24 |
| Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity | 1 | 8 | 31 | 11 |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity | 1 | 5 | 40 | 14 |
| Sigma Nu Fraternity | 2 | 10 | 62 | 14 |
| Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Sigma Chi Fraternity | 1 | 10 | 24 | 15 |
| Phi Delta Theta Fraternity | 1 | 9 | 8 | 13 |
| Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity | 1 | 8 | 27 | 5 |
| Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity | 1 | 12 | 28 | 15 |
| Phi Mu Sority | 1 | 10 | 38 | 17 |
| Chi Omega Sorority | 2 | 10 | 30 | 22 |