Kirkwood Campus Security Officers patrol the campus, respond to emergencies and other calls for service, conduct traffic checks on campus, walk thru the campus buildings, staff special events, and facilitate a variety of safety and security presentations.

Kirkwood campus security officers may ask persons for identification to determine whether individuals have legitimate business at the College. Campus security officers have the authority to investigate minor offenses involving rule violations and to make a referral to the appropriate area of the College. Campus security Officers do not posses arrest powers and do not carry firearms. Criminal incidents are referred to the local police who have jurisdiction on campus.

Campus security works closely with local, state, and federal police agencies. Through coordination with local law enforcement agencies, criminal activity engaged in by students at off campus locations in monitored and recorded. This information is referred to the appropriate area of the College.