The emergency phones serve as an additional means of communication with the campus police, support the perception of a safe environment, and communicate to potential wrongdoers that their presence is not welcome. Complainants or victims will be appropriately assisted in the resolution of their complaint or concerns. The Police Department, as well as residence hall staff and other offices in the Student Life Division, sponsor regular sessions for students relating to personal safety awareness and security, rape prevention, and the prevention of burglary and vandalism. Fire prevention seminars are provided to the campus community by a State-certified Fire Inspector. In addition to the University Police, the Campus Facilities and Operations staff maintain the University buildings and grounds with a concern for safety and security.
Personnel continually inspect campus facilities for potential safety and security hazards.
Prompt response is made to repair the identified hazards in an effort to further assist in providing a safe environment. The University s main campus is well lighted. In addition to a phone in each residence hall room, there are phones located in all residence hall lobbies and the lobbies of most buildings to facilitate calling for assistance if necessary. The Department of Residence Halls has established a residence halls security program, called Nightwatch, to assist in providing a safe and secure environment for residents and their guests. This program provides a monitoring system for all residents and guests entering Hamlin and Vandenberg Halls.