Campus Security & Public Safety

Welcome Freshman Students & Parents! To help make your move to GU a little easier, here are some recommendations for best accessing your residence hall:

DeSmet/Welch:

From Hamilton:  If south bound, turn right onto Desmet.  If driving north bound, turn left onto Desmet.  Continue towards campus and stop at the temporary stop sign which will be manned by Security Personnel.  Tell the Officer either “DeSmet” or “Welch” and you will be instructed to continue west bound to the next controlled check point.  After stopping again, that Officer will direct you to your desired destination. 

From south bound Cincinnati:  Stop at the temporary stop sign and tell the Security Officer which dorm you need.  You will then be directed to turn right onto Desmet and proceed to the next controlled street closure.  After stopping again, that Officer will direct you to your desired destination. 

Madonna/Catherine-Monica:

From Hamilton:  If south bound, turn right onto Desmet.  If driving north bound, turn left onto Desmet.  Continue towards campus and stop and the temporary stop sign that will be positioned in the center of the roadway.  A Staff member will approach you and ask which Dorm building you desire.  After advising either Madonna or Catherine/Monica, you will be instructed to turn left onto Cincinnati and proceed until met by another staff member who will then assist you to the proper unloading areas.

From south bound Cincinnati:  Stop at the temporary stop sign and tell the assigned Officer which Dorm, (Madonna or Catherine/Monica), you desire.  They will direct you to continue, after a slight jog in the roadway, on Cincinnati until met by another staff member who will then assist you to the proper unloading areas.

Coughlin Hall:

From south bound Hamilton:  Drive past the University to Spokane Falls Blvd and turn right.  Proceed one block to Cincinnati and turn right again, (Patterson Baseball Complex will be on the corner).  Continue up Cincinnati until met by a Security Staff Member.  After advising him that you are assigned to Coughlin Hall, you will be instructed to turn right into the Coughlin Hall Parking Lot to unload. 

If for some chance you enter Cincinnati from the north, (at Desmet), immediately advise the staff member that you need to get to Coughlin Hall and you will be allowed, traffic permitting, to continue south bound on Cincinnati.  Once you reach Coughlin Hall, advise the Security Staff Member at that location, that you are assigned there and need to unload.  You will then be allowed to make a right turn into the parking/unloading area.

 Please Note:  To expedite the move-in process on campus, Cincinnati Street from Desmet to Lower Kennedy Road will be restricted to southbound “one-way” traffic only.  To alleviate being “stuck” in traffic from the other dorms, it is advisable for Coughlin residents only, to access the area by utilizing the southern most portion of Cincinnati from Spokane Falls Blvd.  That portion of the road will remain open throughout the day, to normal north and south bound vehicle travel.

A map of campus is available here: http://www.gonzaga.edu/Student-Life/Campus-Public-Safety-and-Security/files/CampusParking2009.pdf

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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.

This individual is a person of interest in regards to  solicitation at the Law Center.  If you happen to see him, GU Security would like to talk to him.  Please call 313-2222.

This individual is a person of interest in regards to a suspected theft at the Law Center. 

If you happen to see her, GU Security would like to talk to her.  Please call 313-2222.

Gonzaga community members are reminded:

•  Lock offices when unattended.
• Do not leave purses and other valuable items unattended – even for just a few minutes.
• Report suspicious persons immediately to Campus Security (313-2222).

Power restored!

Latest prediction is about 2-3 hours more for power restoral. Cog/Marketplace will remain open. Foley will decide at dark whether they have enough lighting to stay open safely. Crosby has closed. Power is on east of Hamilton and West of Division.

Campus Public Safety and Security is looking for a federal work study student for the summer. Job duties will include computer and organizational skills. Like to talk? Good telephone courtesy skills a must. Pleasant working conditions! Paying $9.00 an hour. Contact Rae Anna Victor 313-2222.

While incidents like yesterday’s subject with a knife are rare on campus, we need to keep in mind that Gonzaga is an open campus. Even with security patrols, cameras, and great support from the Spokane Police Department, crimes can and do happen occasionally. Campo encourages everyone to take a few minutes to think about what you should do if confronted with an individual with a weapon. A good place to start is our “Active Shooter” webpage, which includes a link to a video with some great guidance for surviving an encounter with a person with a weapon.

Late this afternoon, an alert Gonzaga security officer observed a subject walking in a field near Jepson Center displaying a large knife. After the subject refused to drop the knife, the officer disarmed him and placed him in restraints. Neither the officer or the subject, who was not affiliated with the University,  were injured. The subject was taken into custody by Spokane Police. The subject appeared to have been randomly traversing campus.

Gonzaga Security received a report of a male subject masturbating outside a residence in the 500 block of East Indiana at 12:40 AM on March 31. The subject was highlighting his lewd act with a flashlight. Security was unable to locate the subject. No further description was available.

Campo received a report of similar behavior on March 29. Spokane Police are investigating.

Campo has added Twitter as a tool to notify and educate our Gonzaga community members about public safety and security issues on campus and in the Logan neighborhood. Follow us at: http://twitter.com/zagcampo

You can also visit us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gonzaga-University-Security-CAMPO/248408353074

February 7

Two students reported that a white male, 18-22 years of age, of thin build, and smelling strongly of alcohol approached them and offered to perform a sexual act for them. They declined and ran to Dooley Hall where they called Gonzaga Security. The subject was not located.

February 6

Two students were struck by a vehicle while walking near Hamilton and Sharp. Both were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

February 5

A student reported that she found her vehicle door open and the glove box open and contents on the passenger seat while parked south of Dooley Hall. There was no sign of forced entry and nothing appeared to be missing.

A student reported his wallet was taken from an unlocked locker at Rudolf Fitness Center.

February 1

A student reported her laptop missing from a desk at Foley Library. She had left for 90 minutes to attend a class, and when she returned, it was gone. A person of interest was identified and a report filed with Spokane Police.

A student reported the theft of his laptop from his unlocked apartment at Kennedy Apartments.

January 30

A student living in the 1800 block of North Addison reported that a tall, heavyset African American female came to her door and asked for money for a sick child. After giving her some money, the female left in a vehicle.

January 28

A student was struck by a vehicle while crossing Hamilton at Desmet and transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The theft of a computer from a classroom at Jepson was reported. A report was filed with Spokane Police, and a subject identified as a “person of interest”.

January 23

A staff member reported that a credit card was removed from her wallet in an unsecured office area at McCarthey Arena. The card was subsequently used to purchase items at downtown businesses. Spokane Police are investigating.

January 20

A student reported her vehicle was broken into while parked in the alley south of the 400 block of East Sharp. Nothing was found missing.

Students, staff, and faculty with a ZagWeb account can go to http://www.gonzaga.edu/active-shooter and view a 20 minute training video produced by the Center for Personal Protection & Safety. “Shots Fired on Campus” outlines the survival steps you can take when confronted by an active shooter on campus. In fact, much of this nationally-recognized training video was filmed on the Eastern Washington University and Gonzaga campuses. We encourage you to invest just a few minutes to learn the basic steps to take if confronted by an active shooter. 

For additional information, visit Campo’s Active Shooter webpage: http://www.gonzaga.edu/Student-Life/Campus-Public-Safety-and-Security/Security-and-Safety-Information/ActiveShooter.asp

 November 20

Two students reported the theft of items from vehicles parked near Dussault Apartments. Windows were broken to gain access in both cases.

November 19

Library staff alerted Gonzaga Security to a non-student who was stimulating himself while looking at pornography on a public computer at Foley Library. Security detained the individual for Spokane Police, who transported him to jail.

A student reported items missing from his vehicle parked near Dooley Hall and the theft of his bike from a bike rack near College Hall. There were no signs of forced entry to the vehicle, and the bike had not been secured with a lock.

A student reported his bike missing from a bike rack near College Hall. It had been secured with a cable lock.

A student reported items taken from her vehicle parked in the Corkery parking lot. The door was found unlocked.

November 17

A student reported seeing two individuals cutting bike tires at the southwest Kennedy bike rack. When Security arrived they found approximately 15 rear bike tires had been cut.

November 16

Students reported bikes missing from the light pole near Twohy Hall and the bike rack at College Hall. In both cases, the bikes were reported secured with a U-Lock.