department of public safety

Keeping Hornet Nation safe,
connected and on the move

The Department of Public Safety is your go-to for campus security, emergency alerts, parking permits, and student IDs. Here’s what you need to know to stay ready and informed. 

virtual student ids

Your digital ID is available on the MYHSSU mobile app 

  • Download it from the App Store or Google Play 

  • Log in with your Hornet credentials 

  • Select “Virtual ID” from the dropdown menu 

  • Use it to check in at events and offices 

  • Physical IDs are only issued under special circumstances. 

  • Need help? Email: helpdesk@hssu.edu 

parking on campus

Register and pay for your permit online 24/7. 

  • Students: $50 per semester 

  • Full-time Faculty & Staff: $100 per semester 

  • Pick up permits at Public Safety with your ID and receipt 

  • Office Hours: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM 

RAVE Emergency Alerts 

HSSU uses the RAVE system to send emergency texts, calls, and emails. 

  • Sign up at getrave.com/login/hssu 

  • Log in with your Hornet email ID (e.g., jsmith345) 

  • Add your cell number and family contacts 

  • Stay in the loop—fast and secure 

  • Sign up for RAVE alerts

reporting a crime

WHEN AN EMERGENCY OCCURS CALL
.314.340-3333, 314.280.9971 OR 911

Any individual with knowledge of a crime on campus may submit a confidential report by going to http://hssu.edu/report.

Need to update your emergency alert preferences? Click here

When to Report a Crime or Emergency:

  • If someone is injured or ill

  • If you see or smell smoke or fire

  • If you see someone being hurt

  • If you see a crime in progress such as someone stealing, causing damage or driving while under the influence of any substance that impairs their ability to safely operate a vehicle

  • If you see something suspicious

Do not assume someone else has made or will make the call. Provide the officer(s) or dispatcher(s) with accurate detailed information about the situation so that it can be relayed to the emergency personnel who are on the way to assist. If you are reporting a medical problem, ask someone to monitor the affected person’s condition so you can relay the information to the officer(s).