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Ext. 4211

Services

Whittier College students and employees are encouraged to take advantage of special programs and services offered to promote safety and security at Whittier College. Many of the services offered by the Department of Campus Safety are mentioned below.

Escort Services
The Department operates and provides escorts to College students and employees. The escort service is a safety feature offered by the Department. During the day escorts are provided for medical injuries and safety reasons only. During the evening hours escorts are provided to and from home or residence hall, campus, or parking areas. This service is only available within established boundaries.

College Operator
The department operates a communications center that includes services such as Campus operator, Campus Safety dispatch, alarm monitoring and other communication capabilities.
 

 

Vehicle Assist
Assistance with battery jumps or keys that are locked in cars can be obtained by calling Campus Safety at ext. 4211. Campus Safety personnel will respond and attempt to assist. Prior to any assistance, proof of legal access to the particular vehicle will be required, and a release of liability waiver must be signed.

Campus Telephones
There are several telephones located on the exterior of campus buildings that may be used to report emergencies or make inter-campus telephone calls. The phones are yellow in color in order to allow for ease of identification. Emergencies may also be reported on any campus phone. Please dial ext. 4911 and inform the Campus Safety Dispatcher of the nature and location of the emergency.

Lost & Found
The Department of Campus Safety is the official clearing house for all property lost, or found on Campus. Should you discover an item of personal property belonging to another or wish to retrieve an item, please contact the Campus Safety dispatcher at ext. 4211.

Operation Identification
Campus Safety is taking positive action to minimize the risk of theft and to help ensure the return of stolen property should a theft occur. Operation Identification had proven to be a deterrent to the potential burglar or thief by assuring that stolen property can be identified by the police as your belongings. Campus Safety will engrave your valuables free of charge. Your driver's license number can be inscribed on computers appliances, cameras, tools, etc. (Do not use your social security number. Federal law prohibits the use of social security numbers to trace an individual) Dial ext. 4211 to make an appointment.

Crime Prevention Programs
The Department of Campus Safety's crime prevention program exists to eliminate criminal opportunities and encourage students and encourage students and employees of the College to be responsible for their own security and that of others. For more information about these programs please call ext. 4211.

Awareness Presentations
Speakers are available to give awareness presentations to your group or department about sexual assault, theft prevention, violent crimes, domestic violence, alcohol and drugs, personal safety, emergency preparedness and other safety topics.

Printed Materials
Brochures and other printed materials about crime prevention are available from the Campus Safety Office.

Alarm Systems
All Campus buildings have fire alarms that are monitored and maintained by Campus Safety Personnel. There are several security alarm systems that are monitored, maintained and responded to by Campus Safety personnel.

Crime Alert Notice
When circumstances warrant, Crime Alert Bulletins are released by Campus Safety to Warn the College Community of special crime-related conditions.

Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.)
R.A.D. is offered as part of the Physical Education curriculum, sponsored by Campus Safety. Participation in R.A.D. is limited to females. Those interested in the course may enroll during Registration at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semester. The course is designed to enhance the options of self-defense so they may become a viable consideration to the person who may be attacked.

W H I T T I E R   C O L L E G E
13406 Philadelphia » P.O. Box 634 » Whittier, CA 90608-0634
Main: (562) 464-4211» Fax: (562) 907-4961
balex@whittier.edu

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Last revised: June 10, 2005