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Campus safety and emergency resources

North Park University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all students, faculty, and staff. Below is a guide to essential safety resources, contact information, and personal safety tips.

 

Emergency Contacts

  • Campus Safety Dispatch: (773) 244-5600
  • Director of Campus Safety: (773) 244-5222
  • Campus Safety Supervisor: (773) 244-5720
  • Emergency Situations: Dial 9-1-1 first, then call Campus Safety at (773) 244-5600

 

AED Locations

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are located throughout campus for emergency use. Campus Safety Officers are trained and certified in their use.

  • Anderson Chapel: Lobby
  • Anderson Hall: Lobby
  • Brandel Library: Front desk
  • Burgh Hall: Lobby lounge
  • Carlson Gym Lobby: Next to chair lift
  • Carlson Tower: Next to elevators in lobby and floors 2-6
  • Caroline Hall: Top of stairs, first floor landing
  • Hanson Hall: Next to first floor elevator
  • Health Services: Inner office area
  • Helwig Rec Center: First floor workout area and basement weight room
  • Holmgren: 1B softball dugout (need key)
  • Johnson Center: Basement-NW corner hallway by men’s washroom
  • Johnson Center: 1st floor-NW corner hallway by men’s washroom
  • Johnson Center: 2nd floor-NW corner hallway by men’s washroom
  • Johnson Center: 3rd floor-NW corner hallway by men’s washroom
  • LHA: Lobby
  • Magnuson Campus Center: Front desk
  • Nyvall Hall: Main lobby
  • Ohlson House: Front desk
  • Old Main: Lobby
  • Park North: Front desk
  • Physical Plant: Inner reception area
  • Sohlberg Hall: Front stairway
  • Student Services: Lobby
  • Wilson Hall: Lobby

 

Enhanced campus safety and security

North Park University employs a network of CCTV cameras across campus to enhance public safety, monitor university assets, and investigate criminal activity. These cameras are mounted in public areas and are used in accordance with the institution’s values. Camera images are not monitored continuously; data is stored on the university’s network servers and reviewed when necessary. Only authorized personnel have access to the camera system data.

 

Lost and found

Lost items found on campus may be turned in to the Campus Safety office in Building #8. To inquire about lost or found items, contact Campus Safety at (773) 244-5600.

 

Personal safety tips

Preparation is key to limiting risk in emergency situations. Familiarize yourself with important contacts and campus safety procedures. If you find yourself in a life-threatening situation, dial 9-1-1 immediately.

 

Protect yourself

  • Download and set up the LiveSafe personal safety app, offered free for North Park students, faculty, and staff.
  • Learn the Viking Shuttle route to plan safe travel around campus at night.
  • If you sense a potential threat, consider your options and take action immediately to get away from danger.
  • Yell or scream to attract attention.
  • Go into an open business or building and call for help.
  • Call 9-1-1 if you are in immediate danger.
  • When you’re on campus, call Campus Safety at (773) 244-5600.
  • Describe what happened and where.
  • Give a detailed description of the suspect, as well as any vehicle involved and its license number.
  • Tell the operator which direction the person went, as well as any other pertinent information.

 

Protect your property

  • Keep doors and windows of your residence locked.
  • Never prop open otherwise locked doors.
  • Don’t leave purses, backpacks, or books unattended anywhere on campus.
  • Keep a list of serial numbers and descriptions of your valuables.
  • Engrave valuable items with your driver’s license number.
  • Campus Safety has engravers to loan out.
  • Don’t keep large sums of cash, jewelry, or other valuables in your room.
  • Any valuables you do bring to campus should leave with you when you go home for vacation.
  • Always remove your keys and lock your car.
  • Purchase a parking permit and park in campus-owned parking lots.
  • Never leave valuables visible in your car.
  • Lock them in your trunk or take them with you.

 

Safety on Campus

  • North Park University’s emergency alert system is an important tool for all students, faculty, and staff to assist them in staying safe on campus.
  • Through this system, you can be informed via text message of dangerous situations as they are occurring and receive precautionary instructions.
  • You must opt-in to receive these texts.

 

Safety in your residence hall

  • Never let anyone into the hall unless you positively know they are fellow students or are your personal guests.
  • Never prop open outside doors.
  • Keep your door locked when you are inside your room, and make sure it is locked whenever you leave, even if it is only for a few moments.
  • Never leave handbags, billfolds, jewelry, or other valuables unattended in dorm rooms, showers, or lounges.