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Quick Emergency Contacts

🚨 ON-CAMPUS EMERGENCY: (206) 281-2911
🚨 OFF-CAMPUS EMERGENCY: 911
📞 NON-EMERGENCY: (206) 281-2922

Immediate Emergency Response

If You're Experiencing an Emergency RIGHT NOW:

On Campus: Call (206) 281-2911 immediately

• Security dispatch is staffed 24/7, 365 days a year
• Officers will respond immediately to your location
• Emergency services will be coordinated as needed

Off Campus: Call 911, then notify SPU Security at (206) 281-2911

Emergency Phones on Campus

Look for yellow emergency phones throughout campus that automatically connect you to our Security Operations Center with the push of a button. These are located:

• Inside residence halls
• At entrances to academic and office buildings
• Throughout campus walkways

Types of Emergency Response

Our Office of Safety and Security (OSS) provides immediate response for:

🏥 Medical Emergencies

• First aid and emergency medical assistance
• Coordination with ɬ�﷬ Fire Department paramedics
• All officers certified in first aid, CPR, and AED use

🔥 Fire Emergencies

• Fire response and evacuation coordination
• Building alarm monitoring and response
• Liaison with ɬ�﷬ Fire Department

🚔 Criminal Incidents

• Campus security response and investigation
• Coordination with ɬ�﷬ Police Department
• Crime prevention and reporting

⚠️ Critical Incidents

• Campus lockdown procedures
• Threat assessment and response
• Emergency notifications via SPU-Alert system

Campus Emergency Procedures

🔒 Lockdown Procedures

If you receive a lockdown alert:

• Stay where you are - do not leave your building
• Lock doors and move away from windows
• Stay quiet and wait for official instructions
• Do not let anyone in unless directed by law enforcement
• Follow instructions from emergency personnel

�Ź Evacuation Procedures

When fire alarms sound or evacuation is ordered:

• Exit immediately using nearest safe exit
• Do not use elevators
• Gather personal items quickly (phone, keys, ID)
• Go to designated assembly areas
• Check in with Building Emergency Coordinators (orange vests)
• Wait for all-clear before returning to building

📱 SPU-Alert Emergency Notifications

You'll receive emergency alerts via:

• Text messages to your mobile phone
• Email notifications
• Campus loudspeakers
• Electronic reader boards in classrooms
• Pop-up messages on university computers

Update your contact info: Log into Banner at spu.edu/banweb to ensure we can reach you

Additional Emergency Resources

Safety Escorts

Available 24/7 - Call (206) 281-2922

• Walking or driving escorts anywhere on campus
• Available to all students, faculty, and staff

Personal Safety Education

• Free self-defense classes (RAD program)
• Crime prevention workshops
• Safety presentations for groups

Counseling and Support

• Student Counseling Center: (206) 281-2657
• Employee Assistance Program: (888) 293-6948
• Crisis support and referrals available 24/7

Emergency Preparedness

Be Prepared

• Program emergency numbers into your phone
• Know your building's evacuation routes and assembly areas
• Keep emergency supplies in your residence or office
• Stay informed about campus emergency procedures

"Stop. Think. Act." Resources

• Emergency reference books available in all offices and classrooms
• Mobile-friendly emergency procedures at
• Annual emergency drills and training

Missing Student Protocol

If you believe a residential student is missing:

• Call OSS immediately: (206) 281-2911
• Provide student's name and last known location
• OSS will coordinate with Residence Life and law enforcement
• Students: You can designate a confidential emergency contact in Banner

Working with Law Enforcement

SPU Security works closely with:

• ɬ�﷬ Police Department for criminal matters
• ɬ�﷬ Fire Department for fire and medical emergencies
• Federal and state agencies as needed

Our officers are trained in:

• Crisis intervention tactics
• De-escalation techniques
• Mental health first aid
• Emergency response procedures

Report Non-Emergency Concerns

Phone: (206) 281-2922
Online: SPU Report a Concern Form

Use for:

• Safety hazards or concerns
• Suspicious activity
• Property maintenance issues
• General security questions

Emergency Resources Off-Campus

King County Emergency

• 911 for immediate emergencies
• King County Sexual Assault Resource Center: (888) 998-6423
• Crisis Clinic 24-Hour Line: (866) 427-4747

Medical Emergencies

• Harborview Medical Center: (206) 744-3000
• Swedish Medical Center: (206) 386-6000
• Northwest Hospital: (206) 364-0500

Our Office of Safety and Security is committed to providing a safe environment for learning, working, and living. We respond to an average of 400+ incidents annually and provide over 13,000 community service responses each year.

Questions about emergency procedures? Contact us at (206) 281-2922 or securityinfo@spu.edu