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Campus Safety & Emergency Management

Pan shot of Willamette University including Waller Hall and the Capitol

Campus Safety at Willamette University

The Department of Campus Safety and Emergency Management is dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming campus community through proactive safety practices, emergency preparedness, and strong community partnerships. Campus Safety plays a vital role in protecting the community and reducing crime. Campus Safety Officers provide 24/7 service with legal enforcement authority on all Willamette University and Pacific Northwest College of Art properties. Responding to calls for service and collaborating with emergency responders as needed. Campus Safety works diligently to safeguard the well-being of all students, staff, faculty and visitors on our campuses. We strive to foster a culture of trust and resilience that supports the university’s mission.

Safety Measures

Students are required to have and may be asked to present their Willamette photo ID card at any time on campus. ID cards are needed to access most buildings and events on campus. 

Request your ID through the ID Card request form. Visit Willamette University's ID Cards and Building Access page for more info.
Students may use their Willamette University student ID to pay for taxi services provided by Amanda's Taxi.
  • Call Amanda's Taxi at 503-559-2200. Tell the dispatcher you are using Willamette 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 in the total amount, sign, and return the form to the driver.
  • The Service Center will pay Yellow Cab and bill your student account for the total.
Students may request a security escort 24 hours, 7 days a week, to walk them between campus buildings by calling the on-duty Campus Safety Officer at:
Portland: 503-621-2061
Salem: 503-370-6911

Additional information and resources are available at Willamette University’s Salem Campus Safety website.

Other Helpful Resources

Learn more about reports of crimes on or near the institution's campus, information about security policies and procedures, and more in the Willamette Annual Campus Security and Fire Report and in the Crime and Fire Log.

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