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Monmouth and Independence are among the top 20 safest cities in Oregon.<\/em><\/h3>\n
Our Wolf Ride program safely transports students back to campus between 5 p.m. and midnight.<\/h4>\n
Campus Public Safety provides patrol services to the university around the clock, every day.<\/h4>\n