You Ask, We Answer: Is your campus safe?

Everyone has their own idea of what it means to feel safe. At PLU, we do everything we can to make sure you feel secure — on campus and in the community around us. But we can’t do it alone. Creating a safe place to learn, grow, and thrive takes all of us.

The Office of Campus Safety is here for you 24/7. Our team includes full-time professionals and trained student employees who patrol campus, monitor cameras, and respond to calls for help. Whether it’s a late-night escort across campus or responding to an emergency, our team’s number one priority is your safety. We can be reached by calling 253-535-7441 or on our emergency line at 253-535-7911.

If something serious happens on or near campus, Campus Safety will send out alerts to keep everyone informed and updated. Want to know what to expect in different types of situations or how to report something? Check out our emergency procedures. You’ll find info on what Campus Safety will ask if you call, plus tips on how to stay safe in a range of situations.

Our Campus Safety team is building partnerships with on- and off-campus groups to help keep PLU secure. That includes working with our neighbors, local businesses, and organizations like Safe Streets, the Garfield Street Business Association, the Franklin Pierce School District, and first responders like the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and Central Pierce Fire & Rescue. These partnerships play a big role in keeping our campus safe.

Still, one of the most important parts of campus safety is you. If something feels off — for example, someone’s hanging around the parking lot for a while, peeking into cars, loitering inside buildings, or trying to get into places they shouldn’t — say something. Even if you’re not sure it’s a big deal, it’s always worth reporting. Campus Safety can check it out and help prevent anything serious from happening.

For more info, check out PLU’s Annual Security & Fire Report.

Guest Blogger: Mineth “Elman” McClain, Executive Director of Campus Safety & Emergency Management