P U B L I C
S A F E T Y
| Phone Numbers |
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Department of Public Safety (For Reporting Emergencies Only) |
911 |
| (For Non-Emergencies/ Administration) | 665-5621 |
| On-Campus / Off-Campus Fire | x4176 / 911 |
| AIDS Hotline | 1-800-342-AIDS |
| Alcohol & Drug Abuse Referral Hotline | 1-800- ALCOHOL |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | 665-1150 |
| Kirksville Police (non-emergency) | 785-6945 |
| Life Crisis Services | 1-800-662-HELP |
| Northeast Regional Medical Center | 785-1000 |
| Parking Services Poison Control Center |
x7400 1-800-366-8888 |
| Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline | 1-800-227-8922 |
| Student Health Center | 785-4182 |
| Victim Support Services, Inc. | 665-1617 |
| DPS website at police.truman.edu |
Fire
If you are living in a Residence Hall or College or an on-campus
apartment and you discover a fire, no matter how insignificant it is,
you should sound the alarm, then notify the residence hall staff
immediately. The building should be evacuated before there is any
attempt to contain the fire.
If you discover a
fire in an academic or general use building, sound the alarm, evacuate
the building immediately, and then contact 911 from another location as
soon as possible. Students who falsely activate fire alarms are subject
to criminal and judicial action.
Tornado Preparedness
There are two types of tornado advisories issued by the U.S. Weather
Bureau:
Tornado Watch: means weather conditions are favorable for
tornado activity.
Tornado Warning: means that a tornado has been actually sighted
or indicated by radar in the immediate area.
In the event of a tornado "watch," directors of campus residential areas and building coordinators in academic areas (during regular business hours) will be notified. They will then inform building occupants. After 5 p.m., Department of Public Safety officers will attempt to alert all academic areas where classes might be in progress. There are several things to keep in mind when determining the safest areas in a building:
1. Remain inside the building
2. Move away from exterior walls and glass and proceed to the lower portions of the structure in interior areas.
3. Stay out of auditoriums, gymnasiums or other structures with wide free roofs.
4. Consult bulletin boards for specific building "safe" areas.
If any doubt
exists regarding the emergency plan for your building, please contact
the Department of Public Safety. *For any type of EMERGENCY situation,
contact the Department of Public Safety at 911.
Crime Prevention
Throughout the academic year, the Department of Public Safety, along
with the Residence Life staff and other University organizations,
sponsor crime prevention programs for the University community which
teach individuals how to reduce their risk of being victimized. Some of
the programs offered include: personal safety and awareness, sexual
assault awareness, theft and burglary prevention, alcohol awareness, and
bicycle safety and security.
Information on security and reported incidents of crimes are provided to students and employees regularly through bulletins, crime watch (potential crime warnings) posters, brochures and the student newspaper.
Building and Grounds Security
The Physical Plant Department maintains the University
buildings and grounds with a concern for safety and security. lt
inspects campus facilities regularly and promptly makes repairs
affecting the Department of Public Safety.
The University campus is well lit, and further lighting improvements are being made in parking lot areas and along pathways frequently traveled by students. In addition to public access phones in each building, there are 19 emergency telephones strategically located throughout campus, which are directly connected to the E-911 Dispatch Center.
Most of the University's academic buildings are opened weekdays by the Physical Plant staff members in the morning and locked by the Department of Public Safety in the evening. On weekends, the Department of Public Safety opens and closes buildings as needed. In addition, the University¹s locksmiths maintain strict control and are on call 24-hours-a-day.
Residence Hall Security
Truman has both single sex and co-ed residence halls. Each has its own
visitation policy. When entering a residence hall during late
evening/early morning hours, the resident either carries a key to enter
the hall or checks in with the night monitor on duty. Professional hall
directors and assistants, who are members of the Residence Life staff,
live in the residence halls and are on call 24 hours a day.
Reporting of Crimes
All members of the University community are encouraged to report any
crime committed on campus to the Department of Public Safety, 911 or
665-5621. Reported cases are investigated and referred to the
appropriate department or office for action.
The Department of Public Safety works very closely with the Kirksville Police Department and other law enforcement agencies to assist them with incidents which may occur on or off campus.
The Department of Public Safety officers and Residence Life staff members enforce laws and University regulations, such as underage drinking, and the use of controlled substances and weapons. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the residence halls or on other campus facilities and grounds. Illegal drugs, firearms, and dangerous weapons of any type are not allowed on campus. Students who violate these regulations face University disciplinary sanctions and/or criminal charges.
Student and Employee Responsibility
The cooperation and involvement of students and employees is key to
the success of a campus safety program. They must assume responsibility
for their own personal safety and the security of their personal
belongings by taking simple, common sense precautions.
Precautions might include the use of the escort service rather than traveling alone at night. Room doors should be locked at night or whenever unoccupied. Valuable items such as stereos, TVs and cameras should be marked with engraving instruments, which are available free of charge at the Department of Public Safety. Bikes should be registered with the Department of Public Safety and secured with a sturdy lock. Cars should be locked and parked in well-lit areas with valuables removed or placed out of sight.
All students, faculty and staff should report suspicious looking individuals or any unusual incidents to the Department of Public Safety.
For more information, contact: Truman State University, Director of the Department of Public Safety, Kirksville, MO 63501. Phone 660-785-4176 or visit our website at police.truman.edu.