Security staff do not routinely arrest suspects without the assistance of Tacoma Police. Tacoma Police officers patrol the campus vicinity on a routine basis and maintain communication with on duty Security staff. Security and Residential Programs staff are trained in the importance of accurate and prompt reporting of all incidents, including criminal acts, accidents, minor property damage, injuries, and illnesses. Because the University of Puget Sound is relatively small and campus housing is geographically concentrated, trained staff generally become aware of significant incidents and encourage reporting to campus authorities. Security staff report crimes to local authorities when appropriate.
Awareness is essential to effective crime prevention.
The University informs students, faculty and staff of significant incidents involving crimes against persons and property so that they may take measures to avoid being victimized. Crime information is disseminated weekly via the campus newspaper and Safety Committee meetings. The University supports the Operation I.D. program. Literature describing the program and tools to engrave personal property are available for loan at the Security Office. Crime prevention information is posted on bulletin boards throughout campus and communicated in the weekly campus newspaper.