Campus Security

*UPDATE* - Lindenwood Campus Closed (2/19)

Due to inclement weather and potentially hazardous road conditions, the Lindenwood University campus will be closed today, Wednesday, February 19. Non-essential employees are to work their regular hours remotely. Essential employees should contact their supervisor for their on-campus schedule. We thank you in advance for your service.

Classes that are normally held in-person will be held virtually or will have learning activities that can be completed remotely. Students enrolled in classes that are online, hyflex, or hybrid should check Canvas and email for information from their professor, since many of these learning activities will continue virtually. Faculty should provide information regarding changes to class assignments and deadlines. Students should check Canvas and email for communication from their instructors.

All other in-person campus activities are canceled. Virtual events may continue as planned. Any change in dining service hours can be found on Lion’s Dining homepage or the Lion’s Dining Services social media accounts.

Available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week at (636) 949-4911

About Public Safety and Security

The men and women of the Lindenwood University Department of Public Safety and Security are dedicated to the wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors. In order to maintain a safe learning environment, prevent crime, and reduce the fear of crime, the office continues to use a community-friendly approach to security, which emphasizes safety through the visibility of security personnel, proactive security patrols, and 24-hour accessibility. The Department of Public Safety and Security cooperates with the St. Charles Police Department and the local community in fulfilling its mission.

The Lindenwood University Department of Public Safety and Security provides protective and safety services to the campus community.

Office Address

The Department of Public Safety and Security is located at 1905 First Capitol, Suite A, Saint Charles, MO 63301.

Phone Number

Security Direct Line - 24/7
(636) 949-4911

In the event of an emergency please call 911

Basic Emergency Action Plan (BEAP)

View Basic Emergency Action Plan

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Lindenwood University is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual security and fire safety report for the St. Charles campus is available on the Lindenwood University Office of Public Safety and Security website.

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the Office of Public Safety & Security located at 1905 First Capitol, Suite A, Saint Charles, MO 63301, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (636) 949-4687.

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, public safety authority, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Lindenwood Residential Facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Lindenwood; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

This information is required by law and is provided by Office of Public Safety and Security.