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Jacksonville State University Police Emphasize Reporting and Campus Safety

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JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State University (JSU) Police Department is urging students, faculty, and staff to remain vigilant and to promptly report any suspicious or concerning activity. Officials stress that community awareness and timely reporting are critical to maintaining campus safety.

According to the university’s public safety records, several incidents were reported across campus from mid-August through early September 2025. These include thefts, harassment, harassment communications, criminal mischief, underage alcohol possession, assault, and possession of marijuana. Some cases remain pending, while others have been closed following investigation.

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Among the incidents documented were:

  • Sept. 3, 2025Theft of Lost Property, 4th Degree at Merrill Hall (Closed).

  • Sept. 3, 2025Harassment at North Village Hall (Pending).

  • Sept. 1, 2025Theft of Lost Property, 4th Degree at Crow Hall (Closed).

  • Aug. 29, 2025Domestic Violence, Third Degree – Harassing Communications at North Village Hall (Pending).

  • Aug. 27, 2025Theft from Public Building at Mason Hall (Pending).

  • Aug. 26, 2025Criminal Mischief – Damage to Private Property at Crowe Hall (Closed).

  • Aug. 24, 2025Underage Alcohol Possession/Consumption at Meehan Hall (Closed).

  • Aug. 24, 2025Assault, Third Degree at Fitzpatrick Hall (Pending).

  • Aug. 22, 2025Harassing Communications at North Village (Pending).

  • Aug. 22, 2025Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess Firearm / Minor in Possession of Tobacco at North Village (Pending).

  • Aug. 20, 2025Theft of Property, Second Degree at Campus Inn Apartments (Pending).

  • Aug. 18, 2025Leaving the Scene of an Accident at Theron Montgomery Building (Closed).

  • Aug. 17, 2025Possession of Marijuana, Second Degree at Meehan Hall (Closed).

  • Aug. 14, 2025Criminal Mischief / Theft under $500 at AmFirst Stadium (Pending).

  • Aug. 13, 2025Theft of Property, Fourth Degree at CEPS (Pending).

  • Aug. 7, 2025Criminal Mischief at Brewer Hall (Pending).

For transparency, JSU maintains an online archive of campus crime reports and safety data, which is available through the university’s public safety website. This allows students and the wider community to track reported incidents and outcomes.

The JSU Police Department encourages anyone with information regarding these or other incidents to come forward. Their emphasis remains on proactive awareness and cooperation between students, staff, and law enforcement to foster a safe campus environment.

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