Marquette University has implemented a number of new safety initiatives in recent years and continues its dedication to making safety their top concern by providing a secure environment where the campus community can focus on learning, living and working.
New this year, the Marquette University Police Department launched a traffic enforcement unit devoting officers, equipment and training resources to mitigate reckless driving in and around campus.
Between June 1, when the operation began, through Oct. 31, the new traffic enforcement unit initiated 339 traffic stops, a 77% increase over the same period the year prior. Traffic citations increased 52% from 166 in 2024 to 252 in 2025 during the same time frame. Operating while intoxicated arrests increased 283% from six in 2024 versus 23 in 2025 during the same period. It’s also noteworthy that from Jan. 1 through Oct. 31, OWI stops increased 400%, from eight in 2024 to 40 in 2025 over the same time frame.
“MUPD is committed to the safety of our community, and this new unit has certainly aided in our ongoing pedestrian safety efforts,” MUPD Chief Edith Hudson says. “College campuses are pedestrian focused spaces, and with a small investment in speed detection equipment and additional officer training, we are making strides in mitigating reckless driving in and around our campus. Our goal is to create an effective deterrence to reckless driving in our community and ultimately change dangerous traffic behaviors.”
Fast facts by the numbers:
These efforts resulted in quick changes and recommendations to implement lasting solutions. Here are some ways the university has made safety a top priority:
- 68 – Public safety professionals, including 48 fully commissioned MUPD law enforcement officers
- 15,000-plus — Marquette students, faculty, staff and parents served by MUPD’s dedicated safety alert notification system
- 1,219 — Security cameras installed throughout campus
- 450 – Blue Light phones connect immediately to MUPD
- 110,800-plus — EagleExpress rides completed from Jan. 1 through Oct. 31, 2025
MUPD continues to offer a lot of services and tips to keep the campus safe:
With the start of the new school year and many students moving to the Marquette campus for the first time, MUPD offers tips to increase safety and security on campus and in our surrounding community. For a comprehensive list of safety tips, visit the MUPD Safety Tips website.
MUPD is offering several free self-defense classes this semester to students, faculty and staff. The free self-defense program uniquely combines a hands-on approach to learning effective techniques with information about the latest national and local crime trends.
MUPD is offering several free personal security awareness training classes. This training class reviews the steps one can take to limit exposure to personal and environmental security risks.
It is the only app that integrates with Marquette University’s safety and security systems. The EagleEye app hosts many Marquette safety resources, and anyone — including parents and neighbors — can download it via the App Store or Google Play.
The EagleExpress service offers free rides 365 days a year to keep members of the Marquette community safe at night.
During academic breaks, MUPD offers its Vacant House Watch program to students residing in the near-off-campus neighborhood.
When a crime or incident is reported that poses a threat to campus, MUPD, in conjunction with other university departments, issues safety alerts through text messages and emails to Marquette students, faculty and staff.
