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Willamette University
900 State Street
Salem, Oregon 97301

503-370-6911 voice
503-375-5384 fax

Services

Academic Building Access (after hours)

To arrange after-hours and/or weekend access to academic buildings for rehearsal, research, or study, a faculty member must email approval in advance to safety@willamette.edu. Include student name, ID #, place of access, and dates/times of access.

[ General building access information ]

Alarm Response

To report an alarm, call 503-370-6911 (ext. 6911 from any campus phone). Campus Safety officers respond immediately to all alarms on campus, including fire, smoke, motion, water, and window screens.

Bicycles

You may register your bicycle with Campus Safety at no charge and receive an identifying sticker. A tire pump is available for use in the Campus Safety office.

[ Register your bicycle with Campus Safety ]

Biohazard/Sharps Disposal

If you see blood, sharps, vomit or other biohazards, call Campus Safety for cleanup and safe disposal.

Departments or classes which produce biohazards or sharps may bring approved containers to the Campus Safety Office Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Campus Safety will arrange Marion County Environmental Services pickup. To obtain approved classroom containers, call the Safety Education Coordinator at 6907.

Candle Use Requirements/Agreement

Candles are prohibited from rooms and residence halls. However, with prior written approval, certain candles may be used at sponsored events following strict guidelines. Click here for requirements and a printable agreement in Microsoft Word (DOC) format. Call the Safety Education Coordinator at 503-370-6907 (ext. 6907 from any campus phone) with any questions.

Compass Card Assistance

Report lost or stolen cards immediately by phone (503-370-6000 or ext. 6000 from any campus phone) or email. Deactivate your account immediately at the Online Card Office: click on the link at the bottom of the page, then use your Willamette username and password to log in. Get a replacement card that the Compass Card Office, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. The Compass Card office is located at the south side of Doney Hall, in the Office of Campus Safety.

[ Visit the Compass Card site ]

Engraving

Protect your personal property by engraving laptops, i-Pods, cameras, etc. with your driver's license number. Engraving pens are available for use in the Campus Safety office.

Event Safety Planning

The Office of Campus Safety would be pleased to help you plan a safe and secure group event.

  • Does your event include alcohol? Call 503-370-6911 to arrange security.
  • Candles? Purchase candles which meet Oregon Fire Code from Campus Safety and fill out the Candle Use Agreement.
  • Decorations? Contact the Safety Education Coordinator at 503-370-6907 to schedule a pre-event inspection.
  • Contact the Scheduling Office for the Events Request Form, the Events Planning Guide, catering information and more. Call 503-375-5442.

Guest Card

For the safety and security of students, employees and facilities, Willamette University requires University Department sponsorship before a Willamette University ID card or unescorted access to a University building is approved for any non-student/non-employee. The sponsoring department must submit an application to the Director of Campus Safety; the director will forward the application, with a recommendation, to the Vice-President for Administrative Services.

For additional information, and to download the Guest Card Form, select a file format below.
Download as Word DOC
Download as Adobe PDF

Lockouts (Residential)

  • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Find roommate or RA/CM in your building; if unsuccessful, call Campus Safety
  • 5 p.m. to midnight: Page the RA, CM or URep on duty
  • Midnight to 8 a.m.: Call Campus Safety

Lost & Found

Found items are delivered to the Campus Safety office each weekday morning. Due to space restrictions, items are retained only 30 days, then donated to charity. Call Campus Safety or email safety@willamette.edu.

Material Safety Data Sheets

The Safety Education Coordinator can assist you in obtaining Material Safety Data Sheets. Call 503-370-6907.

Medical Emergencies

Call Campus Safety first. Campus Safety will:

1. take enough information to guide first responders
2. send an officer (certified in CPR and first aid)
3. dispatch WEMS when available (Willamette Emergency Medical Service is a licensed student EMS agency in the State of Oregon)
4. contact and escort city emergency services, if required.

Campus Safety officers and staff provide immediate primary assessment and victim assistance, and carry emergency equipment such as automated external defibrillators. Officers will transport students with non-life threatening illnesses or injuries to the Urgent Care Clinic or to Salem Hospital (one block from campus) and assist the student into the building and with the sign-in process; a friend or helper may accompany the student. Students may call Campus Safety at any hour for a ride back to campus from the Hospital or Urgent Care Clinic. Campus Safety will notify the Office of Residence Life of a hospital transport; Residence Life staff will provide additional support, including a staff person at the hospital if requested.

Students may contact Bishop Wellness Center for non-emergency health information.

Parking Enforcement

Parking regulations are in effect 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Campus Safety officers and enforcement assistants patrol all Willamette University and TIUA lots. Report parking violations to Campus Safety.

[ View Parking Regulations ]

Parking Tips

  • Free 2-hour city parking is available on the lower west side of Winter Street.
  • 2- and 10-hour parking meters are available on Cottage, State, Ferry and Winter streets.
  • Parking on Mill Street is allowed, but only with a valid WU parking permit.
  • Short-term parking meters are available in Sparks, Belknap and Kaneko parking lots.
  • The Amtrak train station is located across the street from the southeast corner of campus.
  • Bike lockers at the Amtrak station are available through Mid-Valley RideShare.
  • Cherriots bus stops are on Winter Street, near the crosswalk. Ride free with your Willamette ID plus a validation sticker, available at Campus Safety and Human Resources.

Preventing and Treating Substance Abuse

Information on the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol, warning signs that might indicate problems, University policies, applicable laws, and resources available at Willamette and in the local community is contained in the Willamette University Selected Policies Manual

[ Important phone numbers ]

Safety Education

The Office of Campus Safety provides information and training on fire safety, personal safety, OSHA requirements, Material Safety Data Sheets, and related topics. The Emergency Preparedness Guide, fire drills, Safe Driver Program, Employee Building Captains, and safety and security maintenance are coordinated through this office.

To arrange for general or specific safety presentations, call the Safety Education Coordinator at 503-370-6907.

Safety Escorts

Campus Safety offers safety escorts on campus, and up to two blocks off campus, during all hours of darkness. Call 503-370-6911.

Sexual Harassment and Assault Reporting

If you have been harassed or assaulted, call Campus Safety immediately at 503-370-6911 (ext. 6911 from any campus phone).

  • Campus Safety staff will make sure you get the medical treatment you want, and advise you of support and reporting options.
  • If you choose to file a report with Campus Safety, you will be interviewed in a confidential and respectful manner, and may guide the extent of any subsequent investigation.
  • You may have a friend or a University Sexual Assault Adviser accompany you throughout the process.
  • For additional victim-support resources, refer to the "Sexual Assault Advisors" section of the Student Handbook, to the "Information, Resources" section of the Willamette University Selected Policies Manual, or to the Counseling Office website: www.willamette.edu/dept/counseling/resources.htm

Suspicious Person or Activity Response

Call 503-370-6911 (ext. 6911 from any campus phone) immediately.

Suspicious activities to be reported include "scoping" vehicles in parking lots, "trick" skateboarding, removing recyclables from trash cans or bins, etc. Suspicious persons include salespeople soliciting anywhere on campus (except at reserved tables in front of The Willamette Store), and anyone who acts or seems "wrong." How to recognize "wrong":

* The person is wandering around testing doors or windows.
* The person abruptly stops or alters their direction of travel when they realize that you are watching them.
* The person gives an excuse for their presence that doesn't make sense.
* The person states that they are visiting a friend, but they don't know the friend's name or room number.
* The person is waiting to be let in because they "lost their key," but they don't know the name of the building or what a Compass Card is.
* You live in the building but you have never seen this individual before.
* The person appears to be hiding from someone or something.
* The person has a bundle of items and they tell you that they are moving in or out, but it is not the normal move in/out time of year.
* The person picks up an item left by someone else.
* The person is attempting to sell something, or solicit funds.
* The person just doesn't appear to belong in the residence, but you can't define why you feel that way.

Telephone Harassment

If you receive a harassing phone call on a campus phone, report the incident to Campus Safety.  You should log in to the online Fusser's Guide and de-list your phone number.  Campus Safety may request your authorization to place a trace on the phone.  If it is deemed necessary for the protection of the student to change the phone number, Campus Safety will order a new number from Willamette Integrated Technology Services. 

Vehicle Assistance

Campus Safety officers will attempt to assist you with a limited number of vehicle problems, such as dead batteries, keys locked in vehicles, and covering a broken window. Call 503-370-6911.

Welfare Check

If you are concerned about the health or safety of a friend or neighbor, call Campus Safety at 503-370-6911. An officer will immediately attempt to find or contact the student, verify the situation, and make an initial assessment. Campus Safety may contact other departments, such as Bishop Wellness Center, the Office of Residence Life, and/or WEMS to assist, if required.

SafeRide Program

SafeRide allows you to use your Willamette University student ID to pay for taxi services provided by Yellow Cab. To use SafeRide:

* Call Yellow Cab at 503-362-2411. Tell the dispatcher you are using SafeRide.
* Show the driver your valid Willamette ID card. The driver will enter your name and ID number on a SafeRide form.
* When you arrive, fill out the bottom portion of the form, sign it, and return it to the driver.
* The Office of Campus Safety will pay Yellow Cab and bill your student account for the total.

Download a printable, wallet-size version of these instructions in
* Word DOC
* Adobe PDF

 
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