Campus Security & Public Safety

On November 4, 2009, just before 4pm, Spokane Police Ofc. Jeff McCollough located a stolen vehicle near Olympic and Helena.  He contacted the male driver, Brendon T. Kaluza-Graham (10/16/87), whose license was suspended. 

Ofc. McCollough discovered the 1997 Honda Accord that Kaluza-Graham had been driving had stolen Idaho license plates, and the vehicle itself was reported stolen. The ignition of the vehicle had been punched and damaged. 

Inside the vehicle, patrol officers located screw drivers, work gloves, a pair of used rubber gloves, and an allen wrench that had been ground down to resemble a vehicle key.  Another set of vehicle plates and other screwdrivers and shaved keys were also located.

Kaluza-Graham was booked into Spokane County Jail for Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle.  See attached photos of property taken from the vehicle.

Citizens are reminded that if they see anything unusual in their neighborhood, whether its a vehicle parked in the same location for more than a few days to unusual pedestrian traffic, they are urged to call police.  Many of the vehicle thefts take place in a matter of minutes.

Campus Safety and Security received a shipment of Masterlock U-locks and they are now available for $15.00.   You can pick one up at the Security office in the Welch Residence hall.

Nicole Tut from STCU will be here for an interactive session about online banking security trends and hazards Tuesday from noon – 1:00 in the Foley Teleconference Center. Bring your lunch. Beverages & snacks will be provided.

Remember, you can enter for a prize drawing at each Cyber Security event! The more events you attend, the higher your chances of winning a Flip video camera, iPods, Sony PSP, flash drives, or an Equus Netbook!

Click here for more information

A sexual assault was reported by a Gonzaga student yesterday afternoon (October 4). The student reported that the incident took place in a friend’s room in a residence hall during the early morning hours of October 4. The suspect was described as a male between 18-20 years of age, of average height and build, possibly a student.  The student believes she may have been drugged. The student has contacted the Spokane Police Department (SPD) and an investigation is ongoing. The University is providing support to the student and assisting SPD in the investigation.  

Gonzaga’s Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) First Responders are available to provide support and guidance through the campus system and assistance with the resources available both on and off campus.  First Responders are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling Security Dispatch at 313-2222 and asking for a SART First Responder. 

SAFeT (Sexual Assault & Family Trauma) is an off-campus service that offers trained advocates who can offer crisis intervention, information and referral resources, legal advocacy, and support for friends and family.  SAFeT’s 24 hour crisis line can be accessed by calling (509) 624-7272. 

The Student Life Case Manager will work with anyone who reports sexual misconduct to ensure that resources are available to the individual.  Please call 509-313-4175 or stop by the Student Life Office.

Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault:

• Go out with and stay with friends – perpetrators isolate the victim to make committing a sexual assault easier.
• Keep your drink with you at all times – setting it down for even a second is enough time for someone to tamper with it.
• Get your own drinks – even if you know the person who is offering the drinks.
• Avoid punch bowls – or other drinks that are highly accessible to being tampered with.
• Avoid taking drinks that have candy or other objects in them – these objects may be used to disguise the appearance or taste of drugs in the drink.
• Confront rumors or evidence of drugging – perpetrators use silence and secrecy to commit assaults
• Get help for anyone who seems like they may have been drugged – even if you don’t know them, stay with them.
• If you drink, drink responsibly – intoxication will lessen your awareness of what is going on around you.  

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.
• 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. 

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/

September 20, 2009

Security Notice – Strong-arm Robbery reported in the Logan Neighborhood 

A Gonzaga student reported this afternoon that sometime between midnight and 1:00 AM this morning (September 20) while walking alone in the 500 or 600 block of East Augusta, he was knocked to the ground and punched by two male subjects. One of the subjects removed his wallet from his back pocket, took the cash out, and returned the wallet. They then fled on foot. The student did not contact the Spokane Police Department (SPD) or GU Security at the time. Two GU-contracted Spokane Police Department patrol units were on duty in the neighborhood at the time of the incident. The subjects were described as white males in their 20’s of average height and build, wearing hoodies (worn down). GU Security strongly encouraged the student to report this to the SPD. 

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 Gonzaga student reported that at about 11:00 PM last night (September 19) a male subject followed him from Safeway, attempting to engage him in conversation. Near the corner of Hamilton and Sinto, the subject showed the student what appeared to be the butt of a handgun concealed in a small bag and asked him for his wallet.  The student (very wisely) gave the subject his wallet and the subject left the area.  Spokane Police Department officers responded and searched the area, but did not locate the subject. The subject was described as a male in his 20’s of average height and thin build, with a dark complexion, wearing baggy clothing and tennis shoes. He was carrying a cloth-type satchel with pull-strings. 

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 sexual assault was reported by a Gonzaga student early this morning. It is believed the incident took place somewhere near the 200 block of W. Cataldo (4 blocks west of the campus) sometime around midnight. The suspect was described as a male between 18-22 years of age of average height and build, possibly a Gonzaga student.  The student reporting the incident received medical care and was advised of the option to contact the Spokane Police department.  Follow up by the University is on-going. 

Gonzaga’s Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) First Responders are available to provide support and guidance through the campus system and assistance with the resources available both on and off campus.  First Responders are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling Security Dispatch at 313-2222 and asking for a SART First Responder. 

SAFeT (Sexual Assault & Family Trauma) is an off-campus service that offers trained advocates who can offer crisis intervention, information and referral resources, legal advocacy, and support for friends and family.  SAFeT’s 24 hour crisis line can be accessed by calling (509) 624-7272. 

The Student Life Case Manager will work with anyone who reports sexual misconduct to ensure that resources are available to the individual.  Please call 509-313-4175 or stop by the Student Life Office. 

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.
• 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.

Gonzaga has a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) that is here to help students!  SART First Responders are employees of the university who have volunteered to serve as an immediate support person for any student who reports sexual misconduct.  First Responders have been trained on how to support reporting parties during this difficult emotional time.   Responders also have a variety of university and local resources that they can connect reporting parties to.   First Responders are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.   SART First Responders help connect reporting parties who want more support and resources to the Student Life Case Manager. First Responders can be reached by calling Dispatch at 313-2222 and asking for a SART First Responder.

GU Security received a report last night at 9:00 PM that a residence in the 200 block of East Sharp was burglarized. Between 1:00 AM and 8:00 AM on September 15^th, while residents were sleeping, an unknown person or persons entered through an unlocked door and took two purses from the living room.

This is a reminder to ALWAYS lock your doors and windows, even when you are at home!

Gonzaga Security received a report at 11:32 PM last night (8/28/09) that a non-student who was visiting a student at Gonzaga was knocked to the ground by two persons at about 9:45 PM. She reported that one of the subjects put a hand over her mouth, but she was able to get away and run to campus where she located her student friend. She said she was not injured except for some minor scrapes. The visitor was not sure exactly where this assault occurred, or even whether it was on or off the campus. She was not able to describe the two persons or what clothing they wore. She did not contact police or Campus Security at the time of the incident.   Spokane Police were advised later.  The incident remains under investigation.  Both Campus Security and Spokane Police will be patrolling the campus and adjacent area.

Gonzaga Security reminds all of our community members to always:

Walk in groups, especially at night.

Walk in well-lit areas.

Be aware of your surroundings.

Once you are in safe place, report all crimes immediately to police at 911 and GU Security at 313-2222.

GU Security received a report last night at 10:40 PM that a residence in the 900 block of East Augusta was burglarized. While residents were upstairs with friends, an unknown person or persons entered through an unlocked door and took several items from the first floor and basement, including laptops, a camera, a cell phone, and a wallet containing cash and credit cards. The Spokane Police Department responded and collected evidence from the residence.

This is a reminder to ALWAYS lock your doors and windows, even when you are at home!

We’re seeing a pretty significant number of vehicles being broken into, mostly out in the neighborhood. The common factor in these thefts is the visible presence of “incentives”: cash, CD’s, Ipods, purses, wallets, checkbooks, backpacks, laptops.

Remember, most “vehicle prowlers” will check your vehicle for these incentives first, then break in – not the other way around. If you want to reduce your chance of having your car broken into, remove the incentive. Take enticing items with you if you can. At least conceal them (for example, put them in your trunk) if you can’t.

It’s that simple.

Take Back the Neighborhood is finally coming back after a month!!!

> (Sorry about that, by the way).

> 

>    First, our first event is going to be this Sunday at 3:00 pm in the

> Madonna basement.  We will be baking and decorating cookies for the

> Ronald McDonald House.  (Because of the snow, it may be a little hard

> to clean up the streets).  We will also be making Valentine’s Day

> decorations to decorate Ronald McDonald.  For those who do not know,

> Ronald McDonald is a home for families who have children in long term

> stay over at the hospital.  They stay at the home so that they can be

> close to their children.

> 

>    Second, I wanted to take a brief moment and explain the new general

> direction of Take Back the Neighborhood… the ModoC Block Resident

> Life Staff will be fully adopting this program and providing two

> service events per month to continue to attempt to better our

> surrounding community and the Gonzaga community.  Many of these events

> will include street clean-up, but there will also be other service

> opportunities (such as the cookie baking program).  If anyone has any

> questions, feel free to ask me.

> 

>    Finally, thank you so much to everyone for your hard work and

> dedication last semester and for your continued service.  We are

> looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday!!!

> 

> Peace and Lots of Love,

> 

> Andee Hendee

> 

> ARD of the ModoC Block

> Gonzaga University

> 

> ahendee@gonzaga.edu

We had two suspicious person reports in the 1000 block of East Boone last night, one at about 10:15 PM and another just after midnight. In both cases a subject was observed outside a window. Only one had a physical description: white male, thin build, in his 20s, wearing dark clothing. GU Security and the Spokane Police Department searched the area in both cases but were unable to locate the individual.

While we don’t know that they are linked to the recent burglaries, we always encourage community members to report suspicious persons and activities immediately to 911, and then GU Security (313-2222). This was a great example of community members being proactive.

Just one more reminder: ALWAYS lock your doors and windows and close curtains and blinds, especially at night.

It’s pretty obvious from the reports we’ve been seeing the last two weeks that someone is targeting the neighborhood for burglaries. The Spokane Police Department is actively investigating some leads. In the meantime, there 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 crimes immediately. 911.

·         Report suspicious persons and activities immediately. 911.

Check out this link to a home security checklist to see what all of us can do to better secure our homes.

Did you know Campo has a crime prevention specialist? For a home security assessment or for information on any crime prevention issue, simply call 313-3998.  

At about 3:30 PM today, a residential burglary occurred in the 300 block of East Indiana. A white male, about 40 years of age, thin build, wearing a dark jacket and hat forced open a side door and went from room to room targeting electronic items like laptops and Ipods. The Spokane Police Department arrived within minutes of the incident, but did not locate the subject.

Watch the video and check out this link to a home security checklist to see what all of us can do to better secure our homes.

Did you know Campo has a crime prevention specialist? For information on any crime prevention issue, simply call 313-3998.

Report crimes and suspicious persons immediately – call 911 first, then call GU Security at 313-2222!

GU Campus Public Safety & Security has a limited quantity of MasterLock long shackle U-Locks that we are selling to students, staff, and faculty for $15.  While we consistently see cable-type locks being cut during bike thefts, we’ve seen very few lost to a U-Lock (though you DO need to remember to protect quick-release parts). Stop by the Security Office at Welch Hall Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM. One per customer, GU ID required.

During the last week, we have seen 4 GU Student’s vehicles stolen, including 1 on campus. These criminals can be difficult to catch, as they often use “shaved keys” that work on many different vehicles of a certain model, make, and year. There are things we can do help prevent these thefts, however. Visit the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority to learn more about vehicle theft and how you can help prevent it.

http://watpa.waspc.org/info.html