Campus Security

Mission

To provide a safe and secure environment where students can learn and teachers can teach. The Security Department is a service oriented organization that promotes security, safety, education and personal responsibility. The goal is to promote community involvement in the protection of the facilities and the people who study, teach and serve as part of the Northwest University community.

Contact

The Security Officer on Duty can be contacted as follows:
On campus dial 222 or 5500
Off campus dial (425) 864-1552

The Security station is located in the lobby of Crowder Residence Hall.

The Security Director can be contacted Monday-Friday 7am-3pm
On campus dial 5581
Off campus dial (425) 889-5581
Or email security@northwestu.edu

The city of Kirkland Police and Fire Departments serve Northwest University; they can be contacted as follows:

Fire : 425.828.1143
Police: 425.587.3400
Emergency: 911

About Campus Security

The primary functions of Campus Security are to provide for the safety and security of Northwest University employees, students, visitors, and property through education, observation and reporting.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Property patrols.
Daily lock up and unlock of campus facilities.
Provide assistance to students, faculty and visitors whenever possible,
Provide assistance for special events.
Provide safe on campus traffic flow and parking through enforcement of the Motor-Vehicle Policy and education.
Notify respective department heads of problems dealing with grounds and facilities of Northwest University.
Log and report any improper activity involving Northwest University personnel, students, or visitors.
Assume and maintain immediate authority at or near the scene of an emergency situation on Northwest University property.

Northwest University encourages victims of crimes to report the incident to Campus Security regardless of how insignificant the matter may appear. To report a crime, a victim or witness should contact (425) 889-5500, extensions 222, 5500, or (425) 864-1552. In addition, we recommend that all criminal activity be reported to local law enforcement. Security Officers will assist victims and witnesses in reporting criminal activity to the Kirkland Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies for investigation and follow up.

Northwest University places a high priority on your safety. The department is staffed by trained security personnel 7 days a week and 24 hours a day. The Campus Security Department consists of a Director of Security and four Security Officers. Security Officers are provided by Securitas Security Services Corpration and are licensed by the State of Washington as private security guards. . Officers are trained in campus security protocol and emergency response matters and are first aid and CPR certified. Criminal investigations occurring on campus are conducted by local law enforcement.

Authority & Jurisdiction

Northwest University Campus Security Officers have been granted administrative authority to investigate certain acts occurring on campus. If a student commits a minor offense involving University rules and regulations, the Security Director may refer the individual to the office of the Director for Community Life. Fines for parking and moving violations are administered by Campus Security. All criminal offenses such as homicide, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, auto theft, burglary, hate crimes etc. are reported to the Kirkland Police Department for investigation and resolution. The prosecution of criminal offenses is conducted by the King County Prosecutor’s office.

The Department of Campus Security’s jurisdiction extends only to the boundaries of Northwest University. Any criminal offense that occurs outside the boundaries of this campus should be reported to local law enforcement.

Policy Statement Addressing Timely Warnings

In the event that a situation arises, either on or off campus, that, in the judgment of the Security Director, constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide “timely warning” will be issued. The warning will be issued through the universtiy e-mail system to students, faculty, and staff. Depending on the particular circumstances of the crime, especially in all situations that could pose an immediate threat to the community and individuals, the Security Director may also post a notice on the Eagle website and send a notice using the University’s Campus Alert system which sends emergency text messages directly to student and employee cell phones. If you have not signed up for this service you can do so by going to the Eagle website and clicking on the “Campus Alerts Tab.” In such instances, a copy of the notice will also be posted in each residence hall.

Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to the Security Department by phone (5500) or in person at the Security station in Crowder Lobby.