Official Twitter account for the University of South Dakota Police Department. 🐾🐺🚔
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🇺🇸 Veterans Day 🇺🇸
Today, we honor and thank all veterans for their service, sacrifice, and commitment to our nation. We are especially grateful for the veterans who are part of the USD community and those who continue serving others every day.
#VeteransDay #USDPD
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No Halloween villain is more frightening than a drunk driver. 🧟🍷 If alcohol is part of your Halloween celebration, plan for a sober ride. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
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The #DEATakeBack event offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at thousands of local drop-off locations nationwide. This Saturday, October 24th, 10am-2pm. Find a collection site near you (like the UPD office on campus): DEATakeBack.com
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Happy Dakota Days, Coyote Nation! 🐾
Today is about celebrating USD, reconnecting with friends, enjoying the parade and tailgates, cheering on the Yotes, and being part of a tradition that brings our entire community together. Celebrate together. Look out for each other.🐾
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Dakota Days is better when everyone makes it home safe. 🐾
Have fun. Stay aware. Look out for your friends. Step in when someone needs help. And have a plan to get home.
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Be the Friend Who Gets Help
If something doesn’t seem right, step in. Stay with them, find help, or call 911 in an emergency.
Look out for your people. Trust your instincts. Get help when it’s needed. 🐾
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🚫 Impaired driving is never worth it.
Car, truck, motorcycle, scooter, or anything else with wheels, if you’re impaired, don’t drive it.
Plan ahead. Find a safe ride. Look out for your friends.
Your future is worth more than the risk. Get home safe. Go Yotes! 🐾
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🔋 Don’t start the night at 12%.
Charge your phone before heading out. You may need it to connect with friends, arrange a ride, or call for help.
Full battery. Safe return. 🐾
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🎉 Dakota Days is here, Yotes!
Have fun. Make memories. Look out for your friends. Get home safe.
Take care of yourself. Take care of your people. Go Yotes! 🐾❤️
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🛴⚡ Scooter Safety Reminder!
Under SD law, motorized foot scooters are limited to a 15 mph maximum speed capability and wheels 12" or smaller. Scooters exceeding those limits may be subject to additional requirements.
Know your scooter. Follow traffic laws. Ride safe!
🤖 Made with AI
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🎉🐾 Happy Birthday to UPD Therapy K9 Griffin! When he’s not supporting our Yote community, Griffin is building his celebrity status, including a recent appearance on In the Den with President Gestring! 🌟
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Today, on Patriot Day and the 25th anniversary of September 11, we remember the lives lost and honor the courage of the first responders and citizens who answered the call. We will never forget. 🇺🇸
#PatriotDay #NeverForget
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Don't leave bikes or scooters unsecured or piled near building entrances. Use bike racks and lock them up to help prevent theft and keep pathways accessible for everyone. 🚲🔒🛴
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Hazardous material removal activities at Churchill-Haines have been completed. Churchill-Haines, the Beacom School of Business and Parking Lot 2 have reopened. Normal activities may resume.
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ℹ️ USD is working with a disposal crew to safely remove potentially hazardous materials from Churchill-Haines. Out of an abundance of caution, we ask that individuals stay away from the building during the removal process, which will begin at 9 a.m.
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🔒 Safety Reminder: Lock your dorm room, lock your vehicle, and secure your valuables every time you leave. Most thefts are crimes of opportunity, so taking a few seconds to lock up can make a big difference. Help keep our campus community safe.🐾🔐
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Welcome back, Yotes! 🐾 The USD Police Department is open 24/7 and located in the Davidson Building. Have a safe and successful semester. We're here whenever you need us.
📞 605-658-6199 | 📧 [email protected]
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