Guidance on outside law enforcement on campus

This protocol has been posted to inform and assist the campus community; it is consistent with past practice. A detailed, regularly updated protocol is available on Marquette Today. 

Grounded in our Catholic, Jesuit mission, our Marquette University community strives to be a learning environment where people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives are welcomed and valued. This includes working alongside our students, faculty and staff through times of uncertainty and reaffirming our shared call to care for one another. We are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive and productive environment for all members of our community and protecting the privacy and legal rights of our students, faculty, and staff under the law. 

ENGAGING WITH OUTSIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT 

If outside (non-Marquette) law enforcement comes to campus and/or requests access to campus facilities, students or student records, it has always been Marquette’s policy to contact the Marquette University Police Department (414) 288-1911 and ask the outside law enforcement official to wait until an MUPD officer arrives, or direct them to the MUPD office at 749 N. 16th St.  

Do not:  

  • Physically block or interfere with outside law enforcement’s entry/enforcement action.  
  • Provide student information, particularly that which is protected by FERPA.   
  • Spread rumors or unverified information regarding outside law enforcement activities.  

For more information on your rights and available resources, visit this online guide.  

If engaging with external law enforcement:  

  • Be prepared to present your MUID card and identification at all times.  
  • Stay calm and respectful if approached; cooperate with instructions and know your rights.  

CAMPUS SPACES  

Many areas of the university and facilities on campus are private and are not open to the public, including those that require a MUID or key for access.  

If a non-MUPD law enforcement official requests access to a campus facility, building or any portion of the campus in which public access is restricted by a front desk, key or access card at the time of the request, and they are NOT accompanied by an MUPD officer, the employee or department receiving this request must immediately contact MUPD and inform them of such a request.