CAMPUS POLICIES & SERVICES
CAMPUS POLICIES
ALCOHOL POLICY
What is the LSUHS Policy regarding alcohol on campus?
LSUHS seeks to encourage and sustain an academic environment that both respects individual freedom and promotes the health, safety, and welfare of all members of its community. In keeping with these objectives, LSUHS has established a policy governing the possession, sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on LSUHS property which conforms to Louisiana State Law. The university does authorize alcoholic beverages on campus for events, if approved in writing by the Chancellor, complying with state law.
LSUHS complies with all federal and state laws which regulate the sale and use of alcohol. The university neither condones nor shields from prosecution any individual found in violation of the Louisiana Alcoholic Beverage Control laws. Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on property owned or controlled by LSUHS is prohibited. Underage possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages on property owned or controlled by LSUHS is prohibited. Intentionally or knowingly selling or intentionally or knowingly "furnishing" alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21 or to persons obviously inebriated is not permitted on property owned or controlled by LSUHS.
LSUHS UPD is authorized to enforce liquor law violations as police officers deem appropriate. In dealing with violators, police officers are authorized to:
• check individual for any other contraband;
• dispose of any liquor;
• run individual’s criminal background check;
• issue verbal warnings;
• issue written citations;
• refer students to Dean for disciplinary action;
• prohibit non-emergency readmission to facilities;
• bar persons from property; and
• arrest/prosecute persons who refuse to comply.
ILLEGAL DRUG POLICY
What is the LSUHS Policy regarding illegal drugs on campus?
LSUHS complies with all federal and state laws which prohibit the use, possession, and sale of illegal drugs. The university is a drug-free zone under Louisiana law and will not shield any student, employee or visitor from action by civil authorities. Any person known to be possessing, using, or distributing such illegal drugs is subject to disciplinary action and possible arrest, imprisonment or fine according to Louisiana State Law.
LSUHS UPD is authorized to enforce drug violations as police officers deem appropriate. In dealing with violators, police officers are authorized to:
• check individual for any other contraband;
• collect drug/drug paraphernalia in evidence for disposal or submit to crime lab;
• run individual’s criminal background check;
• issue verbal warnings;
• issue written citations;
• refer students to Dean for disciplinary action;
• prohibit non-emergency readmission to facilities;
• bar persons from property; and
• arrest/prosecute persons who refuse to comply.
WEAPONS POLICY
What is the LSUHS Policy regarding weapons on campus?
The use of weapons by UPD personnel is governed by state law and departmental regulation. In compliance with Louisiana State Law, the introduction of a weapon on the grounds or in the facilities owned or controlled by LSUHS and Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is prohibited and the following statues apply on campus and hospital grounds:
Louisiana Law Revised Statute 14:95.2(A) Carrying a firearm or dangerous weapon by a student or non-student on school property, at school-sponsored functions, or in a firearm-free zone is unlawful and shall be defined as possession of any firearm or dangerous weapon, on one’s person, at any time while on a school campus, on school transportation, or at any school-sponsored function in a specific designated area including but not limited to athletic competitions, dances, parties, or any extracurricular activities, or within one thousand feet of any school campus. A firearm is defined as any pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, machine gun, submachine gun, or assault rifle, which is designed to fire or is capable of firing fixed cartridge ammunition or from which a shot or projectile is discharged by an explosive. A dangerous weapon is defined as any gas, liquid or other substance.
Louisiana Law Revised Statute 14:402.1(A) Taking of contraband to hospitals unlawful; penalty. It shall be unlawful for any person to introduce or attempt to introduce into or upon the grounds or buildings of any hospital or related facility, except through regular channels as authorized by the administrator of the hospital, any of the following articles which are hereby declared contraband for the purposes of this Section, namely: Any intoxicating beverage or beverage which causes or may cause an intoxicating effect, any controlled dangerous substance that has not been prescribed or recommended in accordance with the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law at R.S. 40:961 et seq., and any firearm or other instrumentality customarily considered a dangerous weapon possessed by a person who is prohibited from possessing the firearm or instrumentality pursuant to state or federal law.
LSUHS UPD is authorized to enforce weapon violations as police officers deem appropriate. In dealing with violators, police officers are authorized to:
• check individual for any other weapon(s);
• clear weapon of ammunition;
• hold weapon(s) in evidence storage;
• escort individual to vehicle while officer carries and places weapon in trunk or other storage area in vehicle to secure weapon safely;
• run individual’s criminal background check;
• issue verbal warnings;
• issue written citations;
• refer students to Dean for disciplinary action;
• prohibit non-emergency readmission to facilities;
• bar persons from property; and
• arrest/prosecute persons who refuse to comply.
UNIVERSITY POLICE SERVICES
POLICE REPORTS
How do I obtain a copy of a Police Report?
Personal Requests: for reports that are not motor vehicle accidents are approved on a case-by-case basis and will only be released with approval from the Chief of Police or Legal Affairs.
You may obtain a copy of a LSU Health Shreveport motor vehicle accident report by calling 675-6165 and requesting it. In order to receive the report, you must be a party involved in the report and will need to show identification before report will be released. Please note that if another party is involved, their personal contact information (name, address, phone numbers) will be redacted from your copy. Their vehicle information and insurance information (if provided) will remain un-redacted on the report.
If an insurance company wants an un-redacted report, they will need to order it.
Insurance Companies: Submit your request on your company letterhead with a self-addressed envelope along with a check in the amount of $5.00, made payable to LSU Health Shreveport University Police. Please allow 5-7 days to process your request.
Please mail to:
LSU Health Shreveport
Attn: University Police Department
1501 Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71130
Law Enforcement Agencies and District Attorney's Office: Fax a request on your department letterhead to 318-675-4898. Requests will be processed as soon as possible. No fee required.
ESCORTS
Can I have a UPD Officer escort me to my car?
Officers are available for staff, students, and faculty who desire an escort from LSU Health Shreveport to any parking lot. This service provides students, employees, faculty, and staff with a walking or motor vehicle escort to their vehicle to members who feel uncomfortable walking during the hours of darkness. An escort can be summoned to your location to accompany you to any LSU Health Shreveport parking lot. If arriving for work at night, call ahead for an officer to meet you at your assigned parking lot and escort you into the building. Escorts during daylight hours may be provided when safety concerns exist. If you wish to request the escort service, please call University Police at 318-675-6165. If an officer has not arrived, please do not walk alone! Call the number again, the officer may be on a service call. Please note that if the officer receives a call for assistance, calls for police service must take precedence over the escort. For example, a report of any crime, accident or alarm will supersede a police escort request.
LOST & FOUND
Does LSUHS have a Lost & Found?
The University Police Department serves as the central collection point for lost and found items, such as keys, backpacks, eyeglasses and badges. The lost and found holding area is located in the University Police Department just off the Atrium of the BRI, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm.
If you have lost an item, you may call University Police 318-675-7887 to find out if your property has been recovered or turned in. You can also submit information on your lost item. Once lost item report has been reviewed, UPD will contact you if there is a possible match or if more details are needed. Please do not complete the form to report stolen items, call University Police (318) 675-6165 to have an officer dispatched to your location to complete a case report.
If you have found property, you may turn it in at any time to Lost and Found or you may call (318) 675-6165 and an officer will be dispatched to your location for pick up.
FINGERPRINTING
Does LSUHS provide a fingerprinting service?
In 2026, the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME) changed their policy on how to submit your fingerprints for medical licensing. They will only accept fingerprints taken exclusively by IndentoGO. To get fingerprinted using IdentoGO services, you must use the following unique service code 27N2ZK at the IdentoGO website.
Parking Citations
University Police Officers issue LSU Health Shreveport parking citations. Once a parking citation has been issued, it is forwarded to the Auxiliary Services Parking Office where payments are made and appeals are accepted and forwarded to the Parking Committee for review. You may contact the Parking Office at 318-675-7698.
