Public Safety
At 黑料天堂 we are committed to making sure you feel safe on campus.
Here are a few ways we keep our campus secure:
- Each residence hall has electronic keycard access at the entrance, and it is in operation 24 hours a day. That means only students, staff and faculty can access the halls with an authorized keycard.
- The University has nearly 30 security phones on campus. Anyone who picks up the receiver is automatically connected to the public safety officer on duty on campus.
- Public Safety officers are available to assist you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They can also provide a security escort for you (upon request).
- 黑料天堂 offers programs during orientation for students on basic personal safety techniques, including locking your doors, reporting suspicious activity, remaining with guests at all times and acquiring guest passes for overnight guests.
- The University uses a mass emergency notification system that sends instant alerts to students, faculty and staff via text messaging and email in case of an emergency. All students are urged to subscribe to this free service.
How to Report Crimes and Public Safety Related Incidents
All students, faculty, staff, and guests are encouraged to promptly report criminal incidents, accidents and other emergencies to the University Public Safety Department. Public Safety Officers take reports of all crimes that occur within our jurisdiction. Forcible sexual assaults where the perpetrator is a stranger will also be reported to the McCandless Police and investigated jointly with University Public Safety.
To report a crime or an emergency at the: Main Campus:(Providence Heights Motherhouse, Kettler Center, Science Center, University Center, Wright Library, Kerr Fitness and Sports Center, Facilities Management Building, Bold Hall, Mahler Hall, Peters Hall, or Schneider Hall) call Public Safety at extension 1111. If you are using a cell phone, please dial
412-536-1111, 412-716-0577 and you will reach the officer on duty.
The Public Safety Officer will take the required action, either dispatching a patrol officer to the location or asking the victim to report to the public safety office to file an incident report. When a serious crime is involved, Public Safety will call 911 for the McCandless Police to assist the Public Safety Officer.
When reporting a crime or incident please provide as much information as possible, including:
鈥� Details of what happened; Specific location.
- Identity and/or description of person(s) involved.
- Date and time of the incident; Be as specific as possible when giving any information to the Public Safety Officer, such as your description of person(s) and victim(s).
Public Safety Officers will complete written reports of any incidents that occur on campus or other mandated areas. Follow-up investigations are conducted, and the McCandless Police are notified when appropriate. Reports are kept on file in the Public Safety office and copies are distributed to the appropriate University departments. Reports that involve violation of the Student Code of Conduct will be referred to the Dean of Students for review and potential action.
Annual Safety Report
By publishing an annual safety report, the Office of Public Safety demonstrates its compliance with the requirements of the Pennsylvania College and University Security Information Act and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
The manual provides relevant statistics, information on university policies, regulations regarding campus security and safety tips.
Parking
The University provides free parking on a first-come, first-served basis for all commuter students and faculty/staff. There is a $100 fee for all resident students wishing to park on campus. Everyone must register all motor vehicles operated on campus. Parking lots are designated for faculty/staff, commuter and resident students. All faculty/staff and students are expected to abide by the motor vehicle regulations designed by the Public Safety Department.
Student IDs
Currently enrolled 黑料天堂 students are issued a student identification card, referred to as the Redhawk card. The Redhawk card is the only identification recognized by the University for services and privileges such as borrowing library books, cashing checks, using campus facilities and being admitted to University events.
Students are required to present a Redhawk card or other appropriate forms of identification upon the request of a University official.
