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Student Patrol
The University of Illinois Police Student Patrol is made up of students who are 
employed and trained by members of the University of Illinois Police. Student Patrol officers provide an additional patrol presence during the evening and early morning hours. They carry police radios and can notify the police should they see anything suspicious. Student Patrol officers have been instrumental in preventing numerous criminal acts and apprehending offenders in crimes such as armed robbery and burglary.
In addition, Student Patrol officers provide valuable services to both the police and the university community. These services include:
- Courtesy warnings for loud party complaints in the Champaign campus area.
- SafeWalks escorts during their operating hours.
- Extra pedestrian controls during major events such as football and basketball games, or concerts.
- Extra security details that do not require a sworn officer. These are made upon departmental request.
On school nights during the fall and spring semesters, the normal hours of operation for Student Patrol are:
- 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday through Wednesday
- 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Employment
You may apply for employment on the Student Patrol program by clicking here. For further information regarding employment opportunities with the University of Illinois Police Student Patrol, please contact the Student Patrol Coordinator, Ryan Johnson, by email at rsjohns@illinois.edu or by calling 217-333-1216.
SafeWalks
SafeWalks is a courtesy service provided to University of Illinois students, faculty, or staff, so that they do not have to walk alone within the campus area. People who are interested in a SafeWalk should contact the University of Illinois Police Student Patrol during their operating hours (***9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Sunday through Wednesday and ***9 p.m. to 3 a.m., Thursday, Friday or Saturday). Please give at least 15 minutes notice for the SafeWalk.
***With Standard time starting on November 4, SafeWalks will have limited service between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Contact numbers: 217-333-1216 or press an emergency phone button and wait for the dispatcher.