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ISUPD personnel recognized for outstanding response to shots-fired incident

University leadership standing with ISUPD staff holding award

Illinois State University Police Department (ISUPD) personnel are being honored for their extraordinary work during and after a shots-fired incident at the Bone Student Center earlier this year.

ICYMI: Spring and summer highlights from the Office of International Engagement

International student and international engagement office staff get together for a group photo to celebrate spring graduation

The team at the Office of International Engagement (OIE) have been like ducks: Calmly swimming on the surface, feet paddling furiously below.

Things that make us #RedbirdProud: Summer 2025

A woman wearing red speaks into a microphone at an Illinois State Redbirds-branded lectern.

Here are some of the University’s top stories, which appeared in the summer 2025 edition of State magazine.

Retirement reception set for August 18 to honor ISUPD’s Lt. Jeff Klepec

Lieutenant Jeff Klepec stands in front of an ISUPD squad car.

The Illinois State University community is invited to celebrate the retirement of Lt. Jeff Klepec at an open house reception from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at the Alumni Center. Remarks will begin at 2 p.m.

ISU Police Department earns Lexipol Gold Award for fifth consecutive year

University Police squad car parked in front of the Bone Student Center's Circle Drive.

The Illinois State University Police Department (ISUPD) is proud to announce that it has once again received the Lexipol Gold Level Award, marking its fifth consecutive year earning this top honor.

A message from President Tarhule: Shots fired incident update

The bridge to the Quad with the Bone Student Center in the background

President Tarhule sends a message to the campus community in response to a shots fired incident on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

Illinois State University Police Department Welcomes New Therapy Dog, Pawfficer Korg

Black Lab, Pawfficer Korg, lays on floor.

The Illinois State University Police Department (ISUPD) is excited to announce the addition of its newest and furriest team member, Pawfficer Korg joining the Community Engagement Unit March 21.

Illinois State University Police Department announces retirement of therapy K9 Pawfficer Sage

Pawfficer Sage, a black lab, sits inside an ISUPD squad car, looking out the window.

After more than five years of dedicated service, the ISUPD’s therapy K-9, Pawfficer Sage, is hanging up her vest.

ISU Emergency Alert test, October 24, 2024

close up of a cell phone

Illinois State University will be testing ISU Emergency Alert on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

A Day in the Life: Pawfficer Sage a pawsitive presence on campus

Officer Mike Gardner helps place Pawficcer Sage in her duty vest

Pawfficer Sage has served as a Illinois State University Police Department’s community outreach dog since 2019, putting an extra-friendly face—and a wet nose—on the department.

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