The University Police are responsible for 24/7 law enforcement and public safety duties and responsibilities as well as initial emergency response authority under the NDSU Crisis Management Response Plan.
University Police Functions
- Law enforcement duties with concurrent jurisdiction within City of Fargo
- SWAT and Bomb Squad Team member
- Campus vehicle safety patrol
- Building security checks
- Criminal reports/investigations
- Emergency response duties and decision/plan implementation to include National Incident Management (NIMS) Incident Command Structure

Adam Walter
University Police Chief
(701) 231-9933
adam.walter@ndsu.edu