Office of Campus Safety
The Office of Campus Safety works to provide a safe and stable learning environment for North Park’s students and employees. Building on years of public and private experience, Campus Safety works with departments across the University to maintain the day-to-day security, and to enhance safety measures within North Park and in the surrounding community.
Contact Campus Safety
- Campus emergencies: Dial 9-1-1 first, then (773) 244-5600
- General (non-emergency) questions: (773) 244-5600
- Director’s office: (773) 244-5222
Director of Safety and Auxiliary Services
Director of Safety and Auxiliary Services Elman McClain has over 35 years of experience in safety, security, emergency, and risk management in campus settings. His most recent position was as director of public safety at the College of Southern Idaho where he led a team of 14 officers and staff. Prior to that, he worked with colleges in the Seattle area. McClain has an associates degree in administration of justice from Clark College.
Campus Safety Officers
North Park Campus Safety Officers are active and former career law enforcement personnel from local police agencies. They patrol the campus 24 hours each day, 365 days per year, have the authority to stop, detain, and question anyone suspected of committing a criminal offense on campus. Because they are law enforcement professionals, our Campus Safety officers have power of arrest and they are armed. Campus Safety officers enforce all rules and regulations of the institution.
Thanks to their law enforcement training and background, North Park Campus Safety officers have a close working relationship with state and local Chicago law enforcement agencies, especially Chicago’s 17th Police District. These agencies are responsive to North Park’s security needs and readily provide additional support when requested. Many of our officers are assigned to the local jurisdiction and are, on a daily basis, aware of any criminal activity in the area and of the actions of the local police. The local police commander takes an active interest in our campus and meets annually with administrators and the director of security to discuss security issues of mutual concern. We are fortunate to able to coordinate our efforts with the Chicago Police Department.
In the case of a criminal incident, Campus Safety personnel will:
- Respond to the incident as required
- Investigate the incident and prepare a North Park Security Incident Report
- Contact the local police agency and have an official police report prepared
- Summon additional support from the local police agency if needed
- Contact the local police agency for support in any follow-up investigation