Southern Oregon University Public Safety Department

Overview of the Facility

The Southern Oregon University (SOU) Public Safety Department is not a traditional jail facility. Instead, it is a campus safety department responsible for maintaining security and order on the SOU campus in Ashland, Oregon. While they may temporarily detain individuals, they do not operate a long-term detention facility.

Contact Information

Address: 1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 552-6258 (Non-emergency)
Emergency: 911
Website: https://inside.sou.edu/campussafety/
Email: security@sou.edu

Services and Programs

The SOU Public Safety Department offers various services to ensure campus safety:

24/7 campus patrols
Emergency response
Safety escorts
Crime prevention programs
Lost and found services
Parking enforcement

Security and Management Information

The department is staffed by trained public safety officers who work closely with local law enforcement agencies. They are responsible for enforcing university policies, state laws, and city ordinances on campus property.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact SOU Public Safety in an emergency?

In case of an emergency on campus, dial 911 immediately. For non-emergency situations, you can call the Public Safety Department at (541) 552-6258.

What services does the SOU Public Safety Department offer?

The department offers 24/7 campus patrols, emergency response, safety escorts, crime prevention programs, lost and found services, and parking enforcement.

Is the SOU Public Safety Department a full-fledged police department?

No, the SOU Public Safety Department is not a full police department. They are campus safety officers who work in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies when necessary.

How can I request a safety escort on campus?

To request a safety escort, contact the Public Safety Department at (541) 552-6258. This service is available 24/7 for students, faculty, and staff who feel unsafe walking alone on campus.

Does the SOU Public Safety Department handle parking on campus?

Yes, the department is responsible for parking enforcement on campus. They issue parking permits and enforce parking regulations to ensure fair and safe use of campus parking facilities.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Southern Oregon University Public Safety Department. If you are have completed a Southern Oregon University Public Safety Department inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Southern Oregon University Public Safety Department can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Southern Oregon University Public Safety Department. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

382 Wightman Street, Ashland, OR, 97520

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 541-552-6258 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Southern Oregon University Public Safety Department, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

Visitor must not be a prior felon.
Visitor must have a valid government ID.
A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1

Visit the Southern Oregon University Public Safety Department inmate search website

Step 2

Enter the inmate personal informations in the required fields

Step 3

Click on the 'Submit' button