Campus Security & Public Safety

National Night Out at Gonzaga was a blast! A special thanks to the Spokane Police Dept., Spokane Fire Dept., Logan COPS, WA DOC and Mark from David’s Pizza! Let’s do it again next year!

For latest information go to the link below from KHQ:

http://www.khq.com/story/19164060/attempted-robbery-at-zips-on-north-division

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.

This individual is a person of interest in a panhandling incident and suspicious activity at Tilford on May 22nd at about 5 PM. The individual is reported to have requested money from a student. He may also be entering office areas. Please contact campus security at 313-2222 if you see him.

A student reported today that last Friday afternoon around 2:30 PM while she was walking on Sharp near the Health Center a black two door car stopped and asked to borrow her phone. There was a blonde white male driving and short dark haired white female in the passenger seat. The man claimed that they had driven up with a church group and had gotten separated from them. He also held up a phone saying that it had died. The student asked him where they were going and he said downtown.  The student was uncomfortable with the situation and didn’t allow the man to borrow her phone. Later,  she heard from another friend that she had lost her phone in a similar situation involving what was likely the same individuals when the man drove off with it.

Due to their growing popularity, cell phones are fast becoming a favorite target of thieves. Campus Security suggests the following safety tips:

• Always be aware of your surroundings. Avoid becoming distracted by your cell phone conversation when walking on the street.
• Use your cell phone security lock.
• Never loan your cell phone to a stranger. In case of an emergency, offer to make the call for them.
• If your phone is lost or stolen, report the loss immediately to your cell phone service provider and the police.

A student reported to campus security late this morning that she was walking southbound with another student on Hamilton just before midnight last night when they passed a group of five individuals; three females and two males. The student reported that one of the females became confrontational and, when they continued walking toward Safeway, she followed and began pulling her hair and striking the student from behind. When the students continued walking, the female eventually stopped. The female was described as African-American, 18-20 years of age. None of the five individuals were believed to be students. The student reported minor injuries, and did not seek out medical treatment. The student did not report the incident to Security or Spokane Police at the time, and was encouraged to file a police report.

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.

• Utilize Security escorts to travel across campus: 313-2222.

• Be aware of your surroundings.

• Report suspicious persons or circumstances immediately to GU Security (313-2222) or SPD (911).

• DO NOT confront persons who act or appear they may become threatening.

A student reported to Campus Security late last night that he was the victim of an assault four days earlier on April 20 at about 11:00 PM in the 1300 block of North Standard near Crimont Hall. The student reported that he was in a group of seven students who were approached by two white males 18-20 years of age. Following a confrontation, one of the males punched him, breaking his nose. The two subjects, believed to be non-students, then walked away. None of the other students was injured. Spokane Police and Campus Security were not notified at the time of the incident. The student was encouraged to file a police report. Gonzaga Security is following up with Spokane Police regarding a potential person of interest in the assault.

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.

• Utilize Security escorts to travel across campus: 313-2222.

• Be aware of your surroundings.

• Report suspicious persons or circumstances immediately to GU Security (313-2222) or SPD (911).

• DO NOT confront persons who act or appear they may become threatening.

These two subjects are persons of interest in a theft of a student’s backpack from the Law School locker area on April 12 at about 6:00 PM.  A police report has been filed. Call Campus Security at 2222 if you see them on or near campus.

April 11

A student reported bike parts taken from her bike while secured to a railing at the Corkery Apartments.

April 10

A silver 2004 Subaru Outback was reported missing from the Jesuit House parking lot.

April 8

A student reported his white 1997 Honda Civic taken from the College Hall parking lot (see previous posts on older model Hondas and shaved keys).

April 7

Spokane Police arrested a male subject observed carrying two bike wheels near Hamilton & Boone after determining the wheels were taken from a black BMX-style bike parked at the Herak bike rack. Burglary tools were also found on the subject.

April 5

A student reported his black Gary Fisher touring bike  missing from the Coughlin bike rack. It had been secured with a cable lock.

A student reported the front tire of his bike was taken while parked at the Law School bike rack.

April 3

A student reported a backpack containing his laptop and other items were taken from his vehicle left parked overnight in the Law School parking lot.

These subjects were involved in a attempted bike theft at Coughlin Hall this morning at 1:21 AM. One of the subjects tries unsuccessfully to cut several bike locks, then removes a bike from the rack.
When security arrived, the subject dumped the bike and ran. Security is trying to determine the owner of the purple bike he attempted to take. The subject with the bolt cutters is believed to have been in the garage the previous day (with Raiders cap on). If you see these subjects on or near campus, please call campus security at 313-2222.

March 14

An unlocked vehicle parked in the Schoenberg parking lot overnight was entered and a stereo was damaged during an attempt to remove it.

March 15

A Dussault resident reported articles of clothing missing from the laundry room.

Gonzaga Security is working with Spokane Police to acquire more information regarding this incident. Based on the limited information we have at this point, the assault is believed to have occurred during the early morning hours of March 3rd near the 800 block of East Augusta.

http://www.krem.com/video/featured-videos/62-year-old-man-badly-beaten-near-Gonzaga-campus-141840173.html

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).
• Do not confront threatening subjects. Once you are in safe place, report all crimes immediately to police at 911 and GU Security at 313-2222.

February 27

A student reported his vehicle was broken into while parked in the 500 block of East Mission. Nothing appeared to be missing.

A student reported her vehicle was broken into and a GPS and Ipod taken while parked in the 400 block of East Ermina.

A student reported her vehicle was broken into while parked in the 500 block of East Sinto. Nothing appeared to be missing.

A student reported a GPS unit missing from his unlocked vehicle parked in the 1300 block of North Dakota.

February 22

A student reported his trumpet missing from an unsecured locker at the Music Annex.

February 19

A student reported $500 cash missing from his wallet at his residence in the 300 block of East Boone. The student reported the wallet was on a table in his bedroom near an open window.

This person was observed entering Coughlin Hall and accessed the elevator lobby area when a courteous individual held the door for him. He then entered an elevator to upper floors and returned a few minutes later, now carrying a blue backpack. He exited south through the garage and then left campus toward Hamilton. If you see this person on or near campus or know who he is, please contact Campus Security at 313-2222.

A student reported today that at about 1:30 AM on January 22, 2010 he and a friend left his off-campus residence in the 900 block of East Sinto enroute to Chapala Restaurant, a few blocks north at Hamilton and Illinois. The student reported that on Hamilton just north of Indiana, three subjects walking east of Hamilton yelled something at them. The student reported that comments were exchanged, and the subjects, described as 3 white males about 22 years of age and possibly Gonzaga students, approached them and one of them struck the student in the forehead. The student advised he wrestled this subject to the ground and punched him, resulting in a broken hand. The two groups then separated. No other injuries were reported. The student was encouraged to file a police report.