Emergency Response

In an emergency situation, you should call University Police immediately at (740) 826-8155 or call 911.

NOTE: If you cannot reach Muskingum University Police, call 911, as there may be times that a University Police Officer is unable to answer the phone.

If you call 911, the Muskingum County Dispatch system will communicate with University Police, the New Concord Police Department, and any other relevant first responders.

Phone Numbers 

• 911
• Muskingum University Police – (740) 826-8155
• New Concord Police Department – (740) 452-3637 and press 1 when prompted
• New Concord Fire Department and EMS – (740) 291-9086

General Reporting Tips

• Do your best to remain calm and tell the officer or dispatcher the following information:
  • Your name.
  • Your phone number where you can be reached.  
  • Your location.
  • The nature of the emergency.
  • An assessment of medical needs.
  • Any circumstances that may help or impede first responders.
  • Example: “Hi, my name is Jane Doe, and my phone number is 555-555-5555. I am at Muskingum University near the lake on campus and a power line fell. I saw a person fall on the ground, and the wire is touching the ground. I can’t tell if the person is breathing or not, but I don’t see them moving.”
• Answer the dispatcher’s questions and/or follow their directions. Tell the dispatcher if you are unable to do something they have asked you to do – either because it is unsafe or you don’t feel comfortable doing so.
• Advise others in the area that you have contacted 911 or emergency personnel.
• The dispatcher will contact appropriate first responders and/or other University administrators, as necessary.
• Follow instructions when first responders arrive. You could be asked to stay on scene to make a statement.