Campus SecurityMissionTo provide a safe and secure environment where students can learn and teachers can teach. The Safety Department is a service orientated organization that promotes safety, security, 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 the Northwest University community. Contact
The Security station is located in the lobby of Crowder Hall. About Campus SecurityThe primary functions of Campus Security are to provide safety and security of Northwest University property, personnel, students, and visitors, through education, observation and reporting and to maintain a constant Christian attitude on and off duty. Job responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Criminal incidents unfortunately do occur on college campuses. Most colleges and universities investigate and make public the nature and frequency of the crimes. Northwest University follows this practice and believes that providing this information to the college community, increases awareness and aids in the prevention of future occurrences. Northwest University encourages victims of crimes to report the incident to the Department of 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. Campus 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 Safety and Security, two full time safety officers and several part time student employees. Safety officers currently retain a civilian status. Officers are trained in campus security protocol and emergency response matters; officers are first aid and CPR. certified. Criminal investigations occurring on campus, are conducted by local enforcement. The city of Kirkland Police and Fire Departments serve Northwest University; they can be contacted as follows:
Authority & JurisdictionNorthwest University Campus Security officers have been granted administrative authority to investigate illegal acts occurring on campus. If a student commits a minor offense involving college rules and regulations, the department of Campus Security may refer the individual to the office of the Associate Vice President for Student Development. Parking infractions and fines 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 the law enforcement agency in which the crime occurred.
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