Contact Us

YSU Police Contact Information

On Campus Phones (Use these from any phone on campus)

  • Emergency - 911
  • YSUPD Communications Center - 3527
  • Administration Office - 1986
  • Campus Student Security Service - 1515

Off Campus Phones, Pay Phones or Cellular Phones

Command Staff

  • Chief Shawn V. Varso - Chief of Police
  • Lieutenant Dennis Godoy- Uniform Division
  • Lieutenant Bryan Remias - Support Services
  • Lieutenant Randy Williams - Investigations Bureau

Message from University Police Chief Shawn V. Varso

Dear University Community,

Youngstown State University places a high priority on the safety of its students and staff. To assure you of the best possible protection, the University employs a highly trained campus police force supported by the latest in crime-prevention education and technology. Whether you are on the YSU campus as a student, a visitor, an employee or faculty member, you can be confident that our police department is working to keep you safe.

About Us

The YSU Police Department employs 26 full-time and 83 part-time commissioned officers with full police powers provided by the Ohio Revised Code. All our officers have graduated and are certified by Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy. In addition, these officers are routinely trained to upgrade their skills, knowledge and abilities. All are trained in emergency medical procedures, first aid, and CPR. YSU police officers are armed and trained annually in the use of firearms.