The Patrol Division is commanded by a Major and consists of three shifts. Each shift is comprised of a Lieutenant, Sergeant and twelve Public Safety Officers.

Public Safety Officers are commissioned as State Constables by the Governor and have full police authority and jurisdiction throughout the state.

The Shift officers are assigned to cover the campus, which is divided into Five beats and four stationary posts. They perform their duties either in a marked cruiser, on a bicycle, or on foot patrol.

These officers respond to calls for service which include: processing police reports; opening car doors; jump starting vehicles; providing escorts to include VIP escorts; opening and securing building doors for normal operations; opening and securing building doors upon special request to the Patrol Commander; controlling vehicular and pedestrian traffic as needed; arrest and prosecute law violators through the court system; and perform crime prevention while interacting with the victim, MUSC staff and clientele, as well as the general public. We also participate in all special events such as the MUSC President’s Inauguration and the Commencement Ceremony.

The division has the following equipment available for use: five marked police cruisers; twenty two police bicycles; two marked easy-go-carts; one marked pickup truck, one marked Vans, and one marked 4 x 4 diesel high wheel vehicle for use in inclement weather or any other situation as needed.

The Patrol Division’s goals are to assist in fulfilling the department’s mission statement and provide a safe and secure environment for our employees, clientele, students, and visitors.