Public Safety

Campus Security utilizes timely warning notification systems such as an emergency notification system (SUA Alerts), outdoor alert systems (megaphones and loudspeakers), mobile alert systems through cellphones and radios, and email alert systems.

Campus Security reminds people to be more aware of their surroundings, people, escape routes, emergency call phone (Code Blue) locations, and safe path of travel. Personal security escorts are available with carts or on foot.

Residential Life instructs the campus community members on basic safety protocol to follow in securing their personal items including locking residence hall and room doors.

There are video cameras inside buildings in public areas and outside for coverage of parking lots, roadways, and building entrances. Video cameras provide 24-hour recording to monitor suspicious activity. Cameras are monitored at the main gate, security command post, and the director of security’s office.

There are Code Blue phones located in all campus parking lots for reporting emergencies.

Students, staff, faculty, and some vendors are required to obtain a parking permit for their vehicles. All visitors are monitored at the gate. Name and license plate numbers of guests are recorded prior to entry.

Campus Security officers perform roving patrols throughout the campus 24 hours a day with an emphasis on the populated areas at specific times of the day.

There is a card key system for all locks on campus. Access is determined by the need of the individual to enter a specific area.

Diamond System emergency lockdown procedures allow immediate lockdown of all exterior doors on campus when there is an emergency situation that poses an immediate danger or threat to the campus community.

Campus has AEDs at the recreation center, main gate, security control center, and performing arts center. All public safety officers are AED- and first aid-certified.

Detailed instructions are posted on the door in each residence hall room. Specific details and training can be obtained from residence hall staff or the director of security/safety/transportation/events. 

Daily security reports are provided each day to the provost, deans, VPs and the director of security/safety/transportation/events. Incidents are posted in a log maintained by the director of security/safety/transportation/events. This information is available upon request.