Campus Security & Public Safety

On September 2, at 1:12 am, three students reported while walking home in the area 1700 N. Cincinnati were physically assaulted.  Two of the students reported while walking, several people approached them and asked them if they were coming from a party.   Both students reported being struck with closed fists to the face by two females from this group.  A third student attempted to provide assistance However; he was pushed away by a male assumed to be with the group.  The three students manage to flee the area and get to an apartment complex nearby and call GU Security and Spokane Police Department.  Upon arrival of security and the police, they reviewed security video from the complex, which showed a group of at least fifteen to twenty were with the primary perpetrators.  The police completed an initial investigation and informed the students the assault would be investigated further.  The students did not request medical attention.

Subject #1:  Caucasian female with a sleeve tattoo on her left arm
Subject #2:  African American female
Subject #3: African American Male

•    If you have to walk, do so in groups especially after dark. Try to use well-lit, busy routes. Be aware of your surroundings.
•    Utilize Saferide or a taxi service if you need a ride back to your residence from an off-campus location: call 568-8000.
•    Utilize Security escorts to travel across campus or to/from near-campus locations: 313-2222.
•    Report suspicious persons or circumstances immediately to GU Security (313-2222) or SPD (911).
•    Once you are in safe place, report all crimes immediately to police at 911 and GU Security at 313-2222.

On August 29 a student reported person(s) unknown smashed the driver side window of his car.  The student told Campus Security that he noticed the damage when he went out to retrieve items he left in the vehicle.  Luckily nothing was reported taken from the vehicle.

Please remember to lock your vehicle and remove or conceal all items that might provide incentive to break in. This includes backpacks, duffle bags, laptop cases, and Ipod cables.

It has been reported Spokane Police have closed Indiana between Ruby and Lidgerwood as the result of a police involved shooting. Preliminary details indicate this does not involve the GU community.

For more information please go the following links:

http://www.kxly.com/news/spokane-news/police-responding-to-shooting-at-salvation-army/-/101214/21574106/-/5sok9j/-/index.html

http://www.krem.com/news/Shooting-outside-Spokane-Salvation-Army-220659831.html

http://www.khq.com/story/23228789/officer-involved-shooting-in-n-spokane

Friday August 30, 2013 marks the beginning of the new school year with orientation and most of the first year students moving into their assigned residence hall.  We are expecting over 1200 students to descend on campus that day, along with their vehicles, parents, siblings and belongings. For the safety of all persons involved, we are requesting the following:

 –          Please avoid driving in the northeast portion of the campus from 7am-5pm. Traffic flow in that area will be slow and even stopped at several times, especially with the construction of the new University Center.

–          Be aware that some streets and alleys normally used by employees will be closed most of the day.

–          There will be no southbound traffic allowed on Cincinnati from Desmet to Lower Kennedy. At that location, Cincinnati will be temporarily restricted to “one way” northbound only until Madonna and Catherine Monica unloading is completed. 

–          If you must get to the Law School parking area that day and are arriving from the north, please drive southbound on Hamilton to westbound Springfield and then onto Cincinnati to reach the parking lot.

–          Pedestrian traffic in all parts of our campus will be quite heavy. Our visitors may be concentrating on other things and not be sufficiently wary of vehicle traffic. Please watch out for them!

–          Overall, parking in all lots and areas of campus will be impacted by this event. The Athletic lots north of the Centennial Trail, and the north College Hall lots have been designated as “long-term parking” for this weekend. To expedite the move-in process, parents and students will be directed to park at these locations after unloading.

 Your patience and goodwill are the keys to a successful day as we embrace the spirit of the new school year. On behalf of the entire security team, let us thank you in advance for your consideration and cooperation in making this event work as planned.

Passionate about security & safety on campus? Here’s your chance to join campus representatives as we walk and talk our way around campus, looking at everything from lighting to pedestrian safety. Meet us Wednesday, October 10th at 5:30 PM on the front steps of Crosby Student Center.

Arrival Recommendations

To expedite the move-in process on campus, Cincinnati Street from Desmet Ave to the Centennial Trail will be restricted to north bound “one-way” traffic only.  To alleviate confusion and/or being “stuck” in traffic, these recommendations were created to assist you during your big day.  It is advisable that you familiarize yourself with our campus and the surrounding neighborhood streets prior to your arrival.

Additionally, be aware that GU has finally broke ground on our much-anticipated multi-tiered parking structure on campus.  The location of the construction site is
Desmet and Cincinnati and takes up an entire city block in size.  When finished, we will truly welcome the addition parking spaces it will provide.  However, please note that this year due to the infant stage of progress or construction, we will not be allowed to utilize any of the property being worked on for parking.  Simply put,
parking for this year’s Opening Day activities will be very, very limited.  Although plans are being reviewed in an attempt to accommodate most move-in day vehicles, please be advised that street parking may be the only space available.

For the below listed Resident Halls, please enter our campus as follows:

DeSmet Hall:

From east or westbound Sharp Ave, turn southbound (towards campus), onto Standard Street.  Proceed to the marked barricade where a uniform Officer will direct you to your destination.

Welch Hall:

From Hamilton:  If southbound from Sharp Ave, turn right onto Boone Ave.  Continue one block and turn left at Cincinnati Street.  If northbound from Interstate 90, turn left onto Boone Ave.   Turn left again (next block), onto Cincinnati Street.  Once on Cincinnati, continue towards campus and stop at the temporary stop sign at Desmet Ave, which will be manned by Security Personnel.  Tell the Officer you need to go to “Welch” and you will be directed to your desired destination.

Southbound Cincinnati from Sharp Ave:  Continue driving towards campus to the temporary stop sign.  Tell the uniformed Officer you need to go to “Welch.” In  addition, they will direct you to your destination.

Madonna/Catherine-Monica:

From Hamilton: If south bound from Sharp Ave, continue past the school all the way to the next tri-light signal.  That will be Spokane Falls Blvd/ Trent Ave.  Turn right and drive one short block to Cincinnati Ave (You’ll see the GU baseball stadium on the corner).  Turn right (north bound), and drive towards campus to the marked barricade which will be manned by uniformed Officers.  Tell the Officers you need to unload at Madonna or Catherine-Monica and they will direct you to your destination.

From Interstate 90:  Take the Hamilton Street off ramp, which ends at Spokane Falls/Trent Ave.  Get into the left turn only lane and turn westbound.  Quickly get into the right lane of Spokane Falls Blvd, as you will be making a right turn at the next street, which is Cincinnati.  Precede north bound to the marked barricade, which will be manned by uniformed Officers.  Tell them Madonna or Catherine-Monica and they will direct you from there.

Coughlin Hall:

From Hamilton south bound or from Interstate 90:  Follow the same directions stated above under Madonna/Catherine-Monica.  When you arrive at the barricade, just tell the Officer your assigned to Coughlin Hall and you will be directed to the appropriate parking/unloading area.

Please note: You will be notified by  Housing of the “official” check-in/move-in time for your particular Resident Hall.  With your help, the move-in staff will attempt to stay on schedule throughout the day.  However, in some cases do to travel distances, we realize families arrive on campus earlier than requested.  Therefore, should you arrive a few minutes before your assigned time; Campus Security will direct you to a “staging area” near your assigned Resident Hall.

If you must get to the Law School parking area that day and are arriving from the north, it is suggested as an alternative, to use southbound Hamilton to westbound Springfield and then onto Cincinnati to reach the parking lot.

A student reported when they awoke yesterday morning the back door to her residence was standing open.  The student reported securing the door the prior evening. GU security responded, checked the residence finding no one inside, nothing disturbed, no signs of forced entry and nothing taken from the residence.

Here are some easy steps you can take to help protect your property:

* Lock your doors and windows. Keep curtains & blinds closed.

* Make sure all of your exterior lights are working.

* Report all crimes immediately to 911.

* Report suspicious persons and activities immediately to 911.

If you encounter a subject in your residence, do not attempt to confront
them. Go to a safe place and call 911.

August 1, 2012

Security Notice – Attempted Robbery reported

This afternoon a Gonzaga student reported around 930PM last night (July 31) while walking with another student in the 200 block of Sinto, they were approached by a white male medium build, average height, dark curly hair wearing black shorts and a white shirt.  The students also reported the man was riding a BMX style bicycle. On approach, the man demanded they hand over their money.  The students also stated the man had his hand in a bag leading them to believe he may have been armed.  However, both students stated the man never brandished a firearm.  The students were able to run to a populated area and the man left the area. The two students did not contact GU Security or Spokane Police at the time of the incident.  Although the descriptions from this security notice and the notice sent July 31 are similar, they do not appear to be the same man. A report was filed with Spokane Police Department and they are investigating.

Gonzaga
community members are reminded of the following safety tips:

If you have to walk, do so in groups especially after dark. Try to use well-lit, busy routes. Be aware of your surroundings.

• Utilize Saferide if you need a ride back to your residence from an off-campus location: call 568-8000.
• Utilize Security escorts to travel across campus: 313-2222.
• Report suspicious persons or circumstances immediately to GU Security (313-2222) or SPD (911).
• Once you are in safe place, report all crimes immediately to police at 911 and GU Security at 313-2222.

JULY 31, 2012

Security Notice –Robbery reported Division Street

Employees at the Zip’s located on Division Street reported to 911 that around 9:40pm a white male, balding, unknown age wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts and white athletic shoes robbed the location.  According to initial reports to responding police officers, the man did not brandish a weapon. However, Spokane Police have not determined if a weapon was or was not involved.   Spokane Police initially established a perimeter from Division to Astor around 9:55pm in an attempt to locate the man.  Spokane Police relayed to Gonzaga Security that the man might have headed east bound towards campus.  At 10:00pm, the police extended the perimeter to Dakota.   At 10:10pm, SPD officers terminated the perimeter, and cleared the area.  A sweep of the area was conducted by responding SPD officers without locating the man.   The man’s direction of travel is unknown at this time.  The police are still conducting interviews and gathering information.

Gonzaga community members are reminded of the following safety tips:

• If you have to walk, do so in groups especially after dark. Try to use well-lit, busy routes. Be aware of your surroundings.
• Utilize Saferide if you need a ride back to your residence from an off-campus location: call 568-8000.
• Utilize Security escorts to travel across campus: 313-2222.
• Report suspicious persons or circumstances immediately to GU Security (313-2222) or SPD (911).
• Once you are in safe place, report all crimes immediately to police at 911 and GU Security at 313-2222.

To learn more about Gonzaga Campus Public Safety & Security, including information about incidents on campus and in the neighborhood and ways that you can stay safe and protect your property, visit http://blogs.gonzaga.edu/campo/

Good overview of Spokane’s red light program, including use of some of the income to make safety improvements in Logan. A note for the queasy: first part of video contains a pretty nasty car vs. skateboarder accident.

March 27

A student reported her wallet was taken from her backpack left unattended on a table in Foley Library.

March 25

At student reported her mountain bike was taken from Dooley Residence hall.

March 23

A student reported his mountain bike  was taken from the bike rack at Kennedy Residence hall.

A student reported her vehicle was broken into in the Law School parking lot.  It appears nothing was taken from the vehicle.

On Thursday March 8, 2012 at 10:35 AM, a student reported to campus security that at around 7:48 AM in the area of Dussault Apartments next to Plant Services, a male subject began to approach her while she was retrieving an item from her car, but veered off before making contact. She stated the male continued hastily walking towards Sharp Ave. The subject is described as a white male, 18 – 25 years of age, 5’7”, thin build, wearing  a black scarf covering the lower half of his face, dark clothing wearing a dark green backpack.  Although no crime was committed a suspicious person report has been filed with Spokane Police.

Gonzaga community members are reminded of the following safety tips:

• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Report suspicious persons or circumstances immediately to GU Security (313-2222) or SPD (911).
• Always lock exterior doors to your residence, even in a residence hall.

A student reported to Gonzaga Security today that at about 11:30 pm on Friday night, February 10, he was assaulted by two males who yelled at him and chased him to the area of Sharp and Cincinnati.  As the student attempted to defend himself he was knocked to the ground at which point the two males fled the area.  The two males were described as white, around 6 feet tall, one with a medium build and the other with a larger build, and in their thirties.  The student was taken to a local hospital for treatment of a cut lip and cuts to his hands.  Spokane Police and Campus Security were not notified at the time of the incident.  The student was encouraged to file a police report today.

Gonzaga community members are reminded of the following safety tips:
 
• If you have to walk, do so in groups especially after dark. Try to use well-lit, busy routes. Be aware of your surroundings.
• Utilize Saferide if you need a ride back to your residence from an off-campus location: call 568-8000.
• Utilize Security escorts to travel across campus: 313-2222.
• Report suspicious persons or circumstances immediately to GU Security (313-2222) or SPD (911).
• Once you are in safe place, report all crimes immediately to police at 911 and GU Security at 313-2222.

On October 6, 2011 at 11:30 a.m., a Spokane Community College (SCC) student reported to SCC Campus Security she was sexually assaulted on the SCC campus on October 5, 2011 approximately 10 a.m.   The victim does not know the suspect.

The suspect is a white male in his early 20s with blonde hair, a skinny build and approximately 5’10” tall.

The suspect’s vehicle is reported to be a late 1990s or early 2000s silver 4-door Acura sedan.

Report any sighting of the suspect in or around the GU campus/Logan neighborhood to GU Security at 313-2222 or Spokane Police Department at immediately.  Call 911 if an emergency or immediate assistance is needed.

We want all of our community members to be safe. Remember:

•  If you have to walk, do so in groups especially after dark. Try to use well-lit, busy routes. Be aware of your surroundings.
• Walk confidently and with a purpose, observe those around you. If you notice someone hanging around acting suspiciously in or around a parking lot, go to an area where people are around.
• Park in highly visible, well-lit areas. Avoid parking near shrubbery or other areas obstructing your view. Use caution when walking past parked vehicle.
• Utilize Saferide if you need a ride back to your residence from an off-campus location: call 568-8000.
• Utilize Security escorts to travel across campus: 313-2222.
• Once you are in safe place, report all crimes immediately to police at 911 and GU Security at 313-2222.

A student emailed Campo and reminded us that not all students (and staff and faculty) may know about the blue light phones….and how to use them. So…here you go:

There are twenty “blue light” phones located throughout exterior areas of campus. These phones have a direct dial connection to the Campus Security dispatcher and can be used to request an officer response or report an incident. The phones are easily recognizable. They are mounted on an eight foot stanchion which is painted a light color. A highly visible blue light at the top of the stanchion is illuminated after dark. The phones are easy to use. Simply open the door to the phone box and push the red button. There is no handset. You will be connected directly to the Security dispatcher. The location of the phone is automatically displayed to the dispatcher.

2007 GUTV News segment on blue light phones:

A student reported to Gonzaga Security he was traveling alone and on foot around 11:45 PM last night in the area of Lake Arthur and Jundt Museum.  The Student reported a black male, 5’7″, 170 pounds with a thinly shaved beard riding a bicycle approached him, repeatedly asking for money.  The student continued walking always telling the person no. The student stated as he approached Jepson, the person blocked his path with the bike, threatened violence, and again asked the student for money.  The student was able to get away and contact GU security by utilizing the blue light phone located at St. Al’s.  The person fled the area but within minutes was detained by Spokane Police Department, identified, trespassed from campus, and released when the student declined to pursue charges.  The student was not injured. The subject did not use, or have on his person, any type of weapon.

Gonzaga community members are reminded of the following safety tips:

• If you have to walk, do so in groups especially after dark. Try to use well-lit, busy routes. Be aware of your surroundings.
• Utilize Saferide if you need a ride back to your residence from an off-campus location: call 568-8000.
• Utilize Security escorts to travel across campus: 313-2222.
• Report suspicious persons or circumstances immediately to GU Security (313-2222) or SPD (911).
• Once you are in safe place, report all crimes immediately to police at 911 and GU Security at 313-2222.

A student reported an unknown person or persons entered his residence in the 200 block of East Sinto by breaking a pane of glass in the front door.  The glass pane was located close enough to the door locked to allow the person or persons to unlock the door.  Two laptops,  two backpacks, an IPod, a Text book, and computer hardware were taken.

Here are some easy steps you can take to help protect your property:

*         Lock your doors and windows. Keep curtains & blinds closed.

*         Make sure all of your exterior lights are working.

*         Report all crimes immediately. 911.

*         Report suspicious persons and activities immediately. 911.

If you encounter a subject in your residence, do not attempt to confront them. Go to a safe place and call 911.

For more information regarding off-campus safety, visit the Gonzaga Off-Campus Living guide at: http://www.gonzaga.edu/student-life/Off-Campus-Living/OffCampusGuide.pdf

http://www.krem.com/news/local/Police-call-off-standoff-near-Gonzaga-after-murder-threat-129518668.html

 This person was observed in Catherine-Monica acting suspiciously on August 5 and August 19 and trespassed from campus.  He is not affiliated with Gonzaga. Please call GU security at 313-2222 if you see him on or near campus.

As a reminder:

• Do not leave doors propped and unattended, even for short periods of time.
• Do not allow access to restricted areas unless you are sure the person is authorized to be there.
• Lock your door.
• Call Campus Security immediately if you see suspicious persons in or around campus buildings.

July 17

A staff member reported three suspicious individuals in the area of Dussault looking in vehicles and pulling on door handles.   The staff member notified GU security who responded and made contact with the three individuals.  GU security identified the three and escorted them off campus.

Here are some easy steps you can take to help protect your property: 

*         Lock your vehicle doors.

*         Do not leave items in plain sight within the vehicle, especially valuable items such as laptops, IPods, GPS, backpacks, gym bags, etc.

*         Report suspicious persons and activities immediately to GU Security

            313-2222 or 911.

July 14

A staff member reported his car stereo stolen from his Ford SUV parked adjacent to Dussault.  Entry gained by smashing the rear window.  No other items reported stolen.  The staff member stated he notified Spokane Police Department.