This morning UPD had several visitors stop by to tour the police department at Eastern Illinois University. Thank you for visiting UPD! We enjoyed your visit and encourage you to stop by anytime.

Go ⁦Eastern Illinois Athletics⁩ ⁦Eiu Softball ⁩ NCAA tourney!

May 19th, Dunkin' in Charleston, IL, will host the 20th annual statewide Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser. The event will be held from 8am to 12:00 p.m. On this day, University Police Officers from EIU, athletes, and families will collect money that benefits Special Olympics Illinois.

First #CopOnARooftop at this location! Thanks for all the donations and support! @specialolympicsillinois EIU Police Department

What's coming soon to the University Police Department? Stay Tuned! June 16th!

Memorial Day, let us pause and reflect on the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Honor their memory by expressing our deepest gratitude and committing ourselves to upholding the ideals they fought for. May we never forget their sacrifice.

On the road… Charleston ➡️ Nashville NCAA Baseball | Ohio Valley Conference

Welcome, Officer Penny! Officer Penny started the Paws and Stripes College in January 2023. She graduated on Friday, June 9th, as a Law Enforcement Investigative Therapy Dog and Multi-Discipline Therapy K9. Congratulations, Officer Penny! Welcome to the EIU Police Department

Penny is spending time at the 1-Year Panther Fair. If you would like to reach out to Penny, send her an email at [email protected]

Watch “Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety” by #EIU on #Vimeo vimeo.com/821813362?ref=… Credits: EIU Students and Michael Babcock

Eastern Police adds furry friend to the team dailyeasternnews.com/?p=183918

Chief Gamboa and Officer Penny attended todays BOT meeting. PR and community engagement, breaking down barriers, represent some of the Therapy Dog Program, the premise of our program is victim's advocacy, mental health and trauma. Thank you to the BOT for their support!

Would you ruin the day? Ruin a year? Ruin a family? Drunk driving ruins lives. If you’ve been drinking, call a sober friend 🚗, rideshare 🚘 or taxi 🚖 to get you home safely. #BuzzedDriving is drunk driving.

If you’re planning to use marijuana or any impairing drug, do not drive. Designate a sober driver who won’t be using any drugs or call a ridesharing service or taxi. Someone who’s high shouldn’t be making decisions about driving; that’s why planning ahead is key.

This Fourth of July, may the only lights you see be bursting in the sky (not in your rearview 🚔). #DriveSober or Get Pulled Over.

f you’re partaking in recreational drugs, DOOBIE safe and get a sober ride home. Designate a sober driver, or plan to call a taxi or rideshare to get home safely. If you feel different, you drive different.

With the academic year upon us, PARKING PERMITS are now on sale. Order you Fall or Yearly Permits now! You can order them online with payment methods of credit/debit cards, student account or payroll deduction (Staff/Faculty). Consult us at 217-581-5416 for any questions.