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08/30/2026

Urgent BSU Alert: Ball State is advising there is no ongoing threat to campus. Resume normal activities.

08/30/2026

Urgent BSU Alert: MPD and UPD are currently investigating reports of a subject with a gun in the area of University/Linden. Avoid the area until further notice.

08/19/2026

Urgent BSU Alert: This is an automated email alert about inclement weather in the Muncie/Delaware County area.

Tornado Warning issued August 19 at 5:40PM EDT until August 19 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
At 540 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Muncie, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

Locations impacted include...
Muncie, Yorktown, and Ball State University.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

08/19/2026

Urgent BSU Alert: This is an automated email alert about inclement weather in the Muncie/Delaware County area.

Tornado Warning issued August 19 at 5:33PM EDT until August 19 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
At 533 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Muncie, moving
east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

Locations impacted include...
Muncie, Yorktown, and Ball State University.

This includes Interstate 69 between mile markers 239 and 244.
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

08/19/2026

Urgent BSU Alert: This is an automated email alert about inclement weather in the Muncie/Delaware County area.

Tornado Warning issued August 19 at 5:27PM EDT until August 19 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
TORIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Delaware County in east central Indiana...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 527 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of Alexandria, or 7 miles west of Muncie,
moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Muncie, Yorktown, and Ball State University.

This includes Interstate 69 between mile markers 239 and 244.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

The ILEA Physical Agility Test (P.A.T.) will be the new fitness test standard for all of Law Enforcement in the State of...
04/20/2026

The ILEA Physical Agility Test (P.A.T.) will be the new fitness test standard for all of Law Enforcement in the State of Indiana starting August 1, 2026. This test reflects the job task analysis of what a police officer will do as part of their everyday work. As authorized by the Law Enforcement Training Board, the entrance standard time will be 4:08, and the exit standard time will be 3:58.

The attached URL includes a video demonstration, course diagram, score sheet, and testing protocols.

https://www.in.gov/ilea/physical-fitness-standards/

04/01/2026

You KNEW the tuxedos were coming, right? John and Dave give us one final laugh on a very fun day. We hope you had as much fun as we did, and that you'll consider supporting UPD for One Ball State Day!
Link to donate to UPD: https://oneballstate.bsu.edu/giving-day/111892
As a final ask, we hope you'll share all of today's videos. There are many hours left to spread the fun and encourage support for our department.

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200 N McKinley Avenue
Muncie, IN
47306

Telephone

(765) 285-1111

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