Reporting Suspected Crimes

Emergency Resources

Police, fire, ambulance:
9-1-1
Available 24 hours

Green Light Telephones:
Emergency phones strategically placed throughout campus.

  • Information about MSU Policies related to Title IX

    Information about MSU Policies related to Title IX

     

    The MSU Anti-Discrimination Policy and Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Policy apply to all MSU students, employees, or third-party community members, including Youth Program participants.

     

    Consistent with Title IX, MSU’s Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Anti-Discrimination Policy expressly prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex. The Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Policy provides a procedure for reporting and resolving complaints of sex discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual assault), which applies to youth program participants.

     

    What is Title IX?

    Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that receives federal funding.

     

    Discrimination on the basis of sex includes: 

    • Excluding, separating, denying benefits to, or otherwise treating a person differently on the basis of sex
    • Sexual harassment
    • Sexual assault

     

    MSU Title IX Coordinator

    MSU’s Title IX Coordinator oversees the University’s compliance with Title IX, including its complaint procedures, and is available to meet with youth program participants about matters involving sex discrimination.

     

    Laura Rugless, JD
    Title IX Coordinator
    Email: OCR.LauraRugless@msu.edu

    Office for Civil Rights and Title IX Education and Compliance
    5 Olds Hall
    East Lansing, MI 48824
    Phone: (517) 884-0610
    Website: civilrights.msu.edu

     

    Reporting Procedures and Resources

    All individuals are encouraged to promptly report possible violations of MSU’s Anti-Discrimination Policy and Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Policy to MSU’s Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), law enforcement, or both. OIE is responsible for receiving and processing complaints of sex discrimination (including sexual harassment, sexual assault and sexual violence), which may involve an investigation. If a person is unsure about reporting and would like assistance in understanding the options, they may contact a Confidential Resource. A list of these resources is available at https://poe.msu.edu/resources/resources-for-survivors

    For a list of Confidential Resources specifically available for youth, please see "Confidential Resources for Youth" below.

     

    Report to the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) by completing the online Public Incident Reporting Form or by calling, emailing, or visiting the OIE office.

    Address: 408 W. Circle Dr., Suite 4, Olds Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824

    Phone: 517-353-3922

    E-mail: oie@msu.edu

    Online reporting: Public Incident Reporting Form

     

    Contact the MSU Police (or your local law enforcement) for assistance in filing a criminal complaint and preserving physical evidence

    MSU Police Department

    Address: 1120 Red Cedar Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824

    Emergencies:  call 9-1-1

    Non-Emergency Line: 517-355-2221

  • Reporting Crimes to the Police

    Reporting Crimes to Police

    MSU Police
    (517) 355-2221
    1120 Red Cedar Rd.
    police.msu.edu

    East Lansing Police Dept.
    (517) 351-4220
    409 Park Lane, East Lansing,
    cityofeastlansing.com

    Meridian Township Police Dept.
    (517) 332-6526
    5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos
    meridian.mi.us

    Lansing Police Department
    (517) 483-4600
    120 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing
    lansingmi.gov/police/

    Bath Township Police Dept.
    (517) 641-6271
    14480 Webster Rd., Bath Township
    bathtownship.us

    Find a police station near you
    policelocator.com

  • Confidential Resources for Youth

    Local Community Resources

     

    End Violent Encounters (EVE)
    Lansing, MI
    Provides confidential & free therapy, group therapy, medical advocacy, and a 24-hour crisis hotline.
    24/7 crisis line: 517-372-5572

     

    Firecracker Foundation
    2450 Delhi Commerce Dr #9
    Holt, MI 48842
    Provides confidential & free therapy, support groups for parents and guardians, and trauma-sensitive yoga.
    Phone: 517-742-7224

     

    Gateway Youth Services
    2875 Northwind Drive Ste 105
    East Lansing, MI 48823
    Helps youth ages 12 through 20 who lack safe, stable, and appropriately supervised housing.
    24-7 crisis hotline: 517-882-7217

     

    Small Talk Children's Advocacy Center
    3400 Pine Tree Road, Suite 106
    Lansing, MI 48911
    A place where children who are victims of physical and sexual abuse can complete an interview for the child abuse investigative process by a trained professional and then receive free, trauma-focused counseling.
    Phone: 517-253-0728
    Note: Youth must be referred to Small Talk Children’s Advocacy Center either by Police or by Children’s Protective Services (CPS).

     

    Statewide Resource

    Statewide Sexual Assault Hotline
    Available for anyone who has ever experienced sexual assault.
    24/7 crisis line: 1-855-VOICES4

     

    National Resources

    National Domestic Violence Hotline
    Confidential crisis line and crisis chat with a trained support specialist.
    24/7 crisis line: 1-800-799-7233 (Spanish services available)
    Crisis chat (online): www.thehotline.org

     

     National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
    Loveisrespect offers support, information, and advocacy to young people who have questions or concerns about their dating relationships. All services are 24/7/365.
    24/7 crisis line: 1-866-331-9474
    Text chat: Text LOVEIS to 22522
    Crisis chat (online): www.loveisrespect.org

     

     Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
    Confidential crisis line and crisis chat with a trained support specialist.
    24/7 crisis line: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
    Crisis chat (online): www.rainn.org

     

    The Trevor Project
    Leading organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ young people under 25 years old.
    TrevorLifeLine 24/7/365: 1-866-488-7386
    TrevorChat 24/7/365: online instant messaging with a TrevorChat counselor
    TrevorText 24/7/365: text START to 678678
  • MSU Misconduct Hotline

    The purpose of the hotline is to provide an anonymous method to report known or suspected misconduct for Michigan State University. Misconduct related to the following areas can be reported through the hotline: fiscal, conflicts of interest, employment, medical/HIPAA, research, safety, athletics, discrimination/harassment, hazing, privacy, retaliation, and any other issue that does not fit another category.

    More information and instructions on how to submit a report to the MSU Misconduct Hotline.

     

     

  • Additional Youth Safety Information

    Additional Information

    Potential Indicators of Child Abuse and/or Neglect

    Immunity for Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect: Michigan

    MSU Campus Programs and Support

    Mandated Reporters' Resource Guide

    Michigan Child Protection Law (PDF)

    Michigan Legislature- Child Protection Law

    U.S. Department of Education Clery Information