Campus Security & Public Safety

On Friday February 5th at approximately 6:20 AM, a suspicious male was reported to have followed a female employee on Astor as she walked to work.  When the employee would stop walking and turn around, the male would stop and stare at her. 

The employee described the man to be about 6’00”,  60 years old, caucasion, skinny, full gray beard and pock marked face.  He was wearing a beige jacket, gray sweat pants, and a dark colored stocking cap. If you see anyone matching this description on or around campus, please call GU Security at 313-2222 or 9-1-1 if necessary.

Remember that GU Security offers an escort service and you have access to Safe Ride.  Always walk in groups if you choose not to get a ride.  Be aware of your surroundings and walk in well lit areas.  Trust your instincts and notify us right away if you see anything or anyone suspicious.

February 2^nd

2:00 PM

GU Security responded to the computer lab in College Hall and escorted a non-student from the lab.

February 3^rd

5:40 AM

GU Security responded to the Ministry Institute in reference to a vehicle prowl.  A Ministry Institute student said that between 020210 at 9:00 PM and 020310 at 5:40 AM, unknown person(s) entered her secured Toyota Corolla by unknown means.  The only thing that she could find missing was a key to a locked box off campus.

While taking that report, another student from the Ministry Institute approached the GU Security Officer and said that his vehicle had been broken into as well.  He said that his antenna to his Ford Focus  was on the ground next to a bunch of change that had been taken out of his car.  He said that the incident happened between 020210 at 8:00 PM and 020310 at 5:40 AM.

9:20 AM

A GU student reported that between 020210 at 9:00 PM and 020310 at 8:45 AM unknown person(s) took his bike from the Red Lion Inn bike Rack. His bike had been secured with a chain lock.

11:10 AM

A GU student reported to GU Security that between 020210 at 9:00 PM and 020310 at 10:50 AM, unknown person(s) broke the back window to her car that was parked in the 1700 block of Lidgerwood.  Papers were found all over the inside of her car but she could not tell if anything was missing.

2:55 PM

GU Security responded to College Hall in reference to an intoxicated non-student.  A student reported that he kept asking people if there was a church nearby because he needed to speak to a priest.  The non-student was provided help by the Spokane Police Department.

Speak up! and the GU Security Department has teamed up to bring you a self defense seminar on February 9th.  There are 3 one hour sessions available!  So how do you sign up?  Call Associate Director Becky Wilkey at 313-3998 or contact Zoey Mdalel at zmdalel@gonzaga.edu.  The seminar will be held at Cataldo and the sessions are as follows:

• 5:45 pm
• 6:45 pm
• 7:45 pm

International Trainer and Consultant David Fowler will be sharing his insight and expertise on how to avoid and get out of dangerous situations.  The cost for the class is only $5.00.  Check with your RA and ask if your “hall dollars” will cover the cost if you cannot afford it!

Class size is limited to 30 participants per session so sign up now before the spaces are gone!

January 29^th

12:10 AM

GU Security assisted Residence Life with a possible alcohol and drug law violation investigation at a GU resident hall.

3:35 PM

GU Security responded to College Hall in reference to a medical incident.

5:15 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to Goller in reference to a fire alarm.  The source was burned chicken on the 3^rd floor by an unknown person.

11:25 PM

GU Security responded to the 900 block of E Nora at the Spokane Police Department’s request in reference to a loud party and noise call.  3 GU students were cited for the noise complaint.

11:25 PM

GU Security responded to a GU resident hall in reference to a dispute.

January 30^th

12:30 AM

GU Security assisted Residence Life with a possible drug law violation investigation at a GU resident hall.

12:40PM

GU Security and Spokane Fire Department responded to the Martin Centre in reference to a medical incident.

12:45 AM

GU Security responded to the area of the Music Annex and the Boone Apartments in reference to a moving alcohol law violation investigation.

1:10 AM

GU Security responded to a GU apartment building in reference to an alcohol law violation investigation.

2:10 AM

A GU student reported to GU Security that between January 29th at 10:30 PM and January 30th at 1:45 AM, unknown person(s) took her unsecured bike that was in the bike rack at Kennedy.

4:10 PM

GU Security responded to the Boone/Hamilton Lot in reference to a vehicle prowl report. A GU student’s vehicle windown had been broken between 2:00PM  and 4:00 PM.  A silver flask and a stereo were taken.

4:15 PM

A GU student reported to GU Security that between January 29th  at 12:00 PM and January 30th at 10:00 AM, unknown person(s) took the seat and bothtires to her bike.  The bike was secured to the bike rack with a U-Lock on the south side of building “C” at Dussault.

January 31^st

4:45 AM

GU Security responded to a GU resident hall in reference to a welfare check.

10:17 AM

A GU student reported to GU Security that on January 31st between 9:45 AM and 10:17 AM, unknown person(s) broke the window out of her vehicle that was parked in the south lot of the McCarthey parking lot and took her friend’s purse that was sitting on the front seat.  The student was parked in the lot for a short time while waiting in line for game tickets.

8:00 PM

GU Security assisted Residence Life in a alcohol and drug law violation investigation at a GU resident hall.

11:00

During a walk-thru of the COG and WA/CAL room, GU Security found a lap top on the floor.  The owner was located on February 1st and returned.

So you have had the same roommate for several months or you just got a new roommate at Semester.  How do you deal with a major personality clash?? What about the roommate who secretly borrows your things and then denies ever having them? Or the person who won’t talk to you but sends you a text or an I.M. from a computer….2 feet away from you!

In some cases, it can become a pretty serious issue and may even turn toward violent behavior.  Do you know your resources before it gets to that point??

Here are some steps to help deflate a potentially harmful situation between you and your roommate:

• Talk honestly and openly to your roommate. People get on each other’s nerves and sometimes become upset. Roommates are no exception.
• If you are upset or if your roommate is upset, give each other room and time to calm down and reconsider.
• Work at your relationship with your roommate. Don’t let anger or discontent pile up and explode. Most roommate conflicts are manageable if communication is kept open.
• Talk to your RA or RD and get them involved.  Use their experience and knowledge with campus life.

If you have a conflict with your roommate that you are afraid may turn physical, let someone know!  Call your RA, RD, or GU Security so we may help mediate and stop an incident before it starts.

If you have become a victim of a physical confrontation or any other crime whether it is your roommate or anyone else on campus, call GU Security.  We will help guide you through whatever process you need from Residence Life assistance to calling local law enforcement if you choose.

Remember to always make healthy choices even in times of conflict.  GU Security is here for you 24/7 so do not hesitate to call us!  313-2222

January 26th

7:15 AM

GU Security responded to a GU building in reference to an attempted burglary.  The outside of one of the doors had shoe prints  and scuff marks on it and the frame was damaged.

6:55 PM

GU  Security responded to a GU resident hall to assist Residence Life with a possible drug law violation investigation.

January 27th

Midnight

Spokane Police called GU Dispatch to advise that they found a GU student’s vehicle, a 1990 Honda,  up on blocks and the tires and wheels had been taken off.  The car had been stolen from a GU resident hall and found a few miles off campus.  Video surveillance showed the theft occurred on January 26th at 2:20 in the afternoon. 

1:00 PM

A GU student reported the theft of his bike from the bike rack between Herak and Hughes.  The bike was stolen sometime between January 26th at 1:00 PM and January 27th at 8:00 AM. 

9:55 PM

GU Security responded to a GU building in reference to a medical incident.

January 28th

12:15 AM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a GU owned apartment building in reference to a fire alarm.  A GU student burned some wash cloths on the stove by accident.

4:44 AM

GU Security responded to College Hall in reference to a found cell phone that was left in one of the classrooms.

10:30 PM

GU Security assisted Resident housing staff with a possible drug law violation investigation at a GU resident hall.

January 23^rd

01:05 AM

GU Security responded to a GU resident hall in reference to a medical incident.

01:50 AM

GU Security and Fire Department responded to a GU resident hall in reference to a medical incident.

11:00 AM

GU Security responded to a GU resident hall reference to a medical incident. 

1:50 PM

GU Security responded to the 1200 block of Pearl in reference to a malicious mischief call.  A GU student reported that sometime between January 22^nd at 11:00 PM and January 23^rd at 10:00 AM, unknown person(s) egged his car.

January 24^th

01:05 AM

GU Security and Fire Department responded to a GU resident hall in reference to a medical incident.

1:35 PM

GU Security, Fire Department, and AMR responded to Martin Center in reference to a medical incident.

7:30 PM

GU security and Fire Department responded to a GU owned apartment building in reference to a fire alarm that a GU student’s cooking set off.

Spokane Police Officers responded to an occupied burglary call in the 110 block of E Nora Sunday night at about 2 am. The homeowner got into a physical fight with the burglar who claimed to have a gun. Police quickly located a suspect at 922 E Ermina and confirmed a handgun was involved. The occupants of the apartment refused to cooperate with police. A standoff ensued for a few hours with SWAT teams deployed. A tactical resolution caused the scene to come to a peaceful end. Cody J Wolk 24 years and Peta N Shimanski 24 years were taken into custody without incident. They were booked into Spokane County jail for 1st degree burglary and 1st degree robbery. The investigation continues and more charges may be pending.

January 22^nd

10:00 AM

A GU Staff member with Athletics called Security to advise that one of the windows in a van that is parked in the McCarthey parking lot was broken out. 

10:25 AM

A GU Staff member called Security to report that sometime between 012010 at 10:00 AM and 012110 at 1:00 PM unknown person(s) stole a  lap top from a GU owned building.  Security will be viewing the surveillance cameras for  the time specified.

January 19^th

10:10 AM

GU Security observed graffiti on the blue light phone at Dakota and DeSmet.  Maintenance was advised.

2:30 PM

GU Security took a report of a stolen bike from GU student of Kennedy Apartments.  The student said that she locked her bike in the Kennedy courtyard bike rack using a chain lock on January 18^th at 11:30 PM.  She noticed it gone on January 19^th at 12:30 PM.

5:55 PM

GU Security responded to a GU residence hall in reference to a dispute between 2 students that occurred on January 16th at 2:00 AM.

6:45 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to the third floor of a GU residence hall in reference to a fire alarm.  Security found that burnt pizza was the source of the alarm.

January 20^th

GU Security made contact with a non-student on the south side of Crosby.  The subject was reported as suspicious and pushing a blue cart around campus.  He was originally reported on January 19^th but was not able to be located.  The subject was given a trespass warning and he left without incident.

January 15^th

11:30 PM

Spokane Police responded to the 200 block E Sharp and warned GU students for noise.

January 16th

12:00 AM

Spokane Police responded to the 300 block E Augusta and cited a GU stduent for open container.

January 17th

12:50 AM

 GU Security responded to a GU owned residence hall in reference to a medical incident. 

02:35 AM

GU Security responded to a GU residence hall and assisted Resident Life staff on a drug and alcohol violation investigation.

02:45 AM

GU Security and the Spokane fire Department responded to a GU residence hall in reference to a medical incident.

10:55 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a GU residence hall in reference to a medical incident.

January 18^th

12:15 AM

GU Security responded to a GU residence hall in reference to a dispute between residents. 

01:25 AM

GU Security responded to a GU residence hall in reference to an alcohol violation investigation.

January 11^th

11:25 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a GU owned residence  in reference to a fire alarm.  A GU student burned his dinner.

January 12^th

2:45 PM

A GU student reported the theft of his bike from his residence in the 600 block of Sinto.  He had cable-locked his bike to the west side stairway at 10:00 AM and noticed it was gone at 2:35 PM.

4:00 PM

GU Security responded to assist Residence Life staff in reference to a drug violation investigation at a GU residence hall.

8:20 PM

A GU student reported a hit & run of her vehicle.  She said that sometime between 1:30 PM and 6:30 PM same date, unknown person(s) hit her driver’s side rear bumper.  GU Security observed white paint transfer to her bumper.  Her vehicle was parked in the northwest corner of Kennedy lot.

January 13^th

07:55 AM

GU Security responded to the 800 block of East DeSmet in reference to an accident involving a GU student and a staff member.  One driver had stopped suddenly and the other driver was unable to stop in time due to icy conditions and following too close.

12:30 PM

A GU student reported a graffiti incident that occurred between 12:01 AM and 08:30 AM at a residence hall.  

1:10 PM

A GU student reported to GU Security that sometime between 09:55 AM and 10:50 AM, unknown person(s) took his bike that he put in the bike rack between the Herak and Paccar buildings.  He was late to class and did not lock his bike up.

1:30 PM

A staff member from a GU owned building reported theft and vandalism in the area of Boone and Pearl.  The theft and vandalism occurred on January 12th, 13th, and 14th.

January 14^th

10:45 PM

GU Security assisted Residence Life in reference to a drug and alcohol violation investigation at a GU Residence hall.

11:25 PM

GU Security responded to a GU Residence hall in reference to a medical incident.

January 15^th

03:25 AM

GU Security responded to the Cataldo building in reference to graffiti.  On 011210 at 02:00 AM A custodian noticed that someone had made scratch marks on a men’s stall in the bathroom.  After the last dance prior to winter break, the custodian reported to his supervisor that someone had used a red pen and marked on a wall and a window shade in the main globe room.

The City of Spokane is the host for the 2010 US Figure Skating Championships which starts today and will end on January 24th.  There are over 270 competitors in the competition and many more visitors coming to Spokane to watch them.  If you are planning on going down town or will be attending functions off campus and normally call for a cab ride for transportation, plan to have a longer wait period than normal.  Plan ahead for your pick up time and be patient for your ride because there will be more traffic congestion in the area. Remember a few tips on personal safety:

• If you plan on attending a function downtown or anywhere off campus, go with a group of people.
• If you are able, leave any valuables at home such as wallets, purses, iPods.  These are easy pickings if left in a booth or on a table at a club or party even if you just get up for a minute to dance, use the restroom, etc.
• If you are walking, wear appropriate clothing such as light and reflective colors so drivers can see you in dimly lit areas.
• UTILIZE SAFERIDE!  If you are uncomfortable where you are or fear for your safety with no safe way home, call SafeRide at (509) 568-8000.  Have your Student I.D. on you and receive a free ride back to campus.
• Look out for each other and use the buddy system.  Be a good bystander and call saferide for a friend or call Security at (509)313-2222 if you are close to campus for an escort…no questions asked.

Our priority here at Gonzaga Security is you….please make yourself a priority as well and make good decisions and look out for each other.

Campus Security received a report that 2 GU students had packages that were delivered to their off-campus residence while on winter break.  When they came back from break, the packages were gone.  One of the packages contained text books and the other contained shoes.  

It is unfortunate that this happened to our community members but also reminds us that there may be better ways to have your mail delivered when you are gone.  Here are some things that you may not have known:

• Whether you live on campus or off, you may rent a mailbox from the Gonzaga Mail Room for $35.00 per school year.  Right now they are offering mailbox rentals for $20.00 for the rest of the school year.  If you live on or off-campus and you have a mailbox through Gonzaga ,you can have packages delivered to the secure mail room.
• The United States Parcel Service offers the following service if you will be away from your off-campus residence for any period of time:
• https://holdmail.usps.com/duns/HoldMail.jsp

Remember, Campus Safety & Security is here 24/7 to answer any questions about crime prevention and services offered to you. Call any time at  509-313-2222.

We hope that your winter break was restful and that you are ready for the new semester!  Here are a few reminders for personal safety:

Personal safety starts with you and part of our mission here at Gonzaga is  “Concern for others” so look out for each other as well as yourself so that you may have a safe and enjoyable experience here at Gonzaga!

By Simmi Aujla

December 18^th

11:45 AM

A GU student reported to GU Security that sometime between 11:00 PM on November 7^th and 11:00 AM on November 8^th, unknown person(s) attempted to gain entry to her vehicle via the passenger side door while the vehicle was parked near Jack & Dan’s.  On December 12^th at 2:00 PM, her father pulled a shaved key out of the door lock from the passenger side of her vehicle.

3:45 PM

RA’s doing an end of semester inspection at GU owned Apartments advised GU Security that they found unathorized items in one of the apartments.

December 19^th

11:40 AM

A GU student reported to GU Security that sometime between December 18^th at 2:00 PM and December 19^th at 10:30 AM unknown person(s) punctured her rear passenger side tire.  The vehicle was parkedin the 1300 block of N Addison.  Security noticed a second vehicle that also had a flat tire.

1:10 PM

GU Security responded to a GU residence hall in reference to unauthorized items that were found by RA’s doing end of term inspections. 

10:15 PM

GU Security and Spokane Fire Department responded to Foley Library in reference to a  medical incident.

December 21^st

5:05 PM

A GU Staff member reported to GU Security that she found a set of keys on the 3^rd floor of Foley Library.

December 22^nd

7:15 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to Foley in reference to a medical incident.

December 23^rd

05:20 AM

A Non-student reported to Security that a white male was on the ground next to the Centennial Trail west of the law school and he was unresponsive.  Security arrived and was able to wake the man, a non-student.  The man stated that he must have fallen asleep.

December 25^th

4:40 PM

A pedestrian passing a GU owned building reported smelling a strong odor of natural gas.     Gas was shut off to the building and Avista was notified to repair a regulator.

December 28^th

11:00 AM

A GU student called GU Security and advised that his vehicle had been stolen.  He parked his ’95 Honda Civic in the 1200 block of Pearl near Kennedy while he left for winter break.  He left on December 23^rd and  on December 28^th at 09:30  the vehicle was discovered missing.

12:50 PM

A police Chaplain, advised GU Security that while he was parked at Bishop White Seminary from 12:30 to 12:50, unknown person(s) broke his rear driver’s side window and stole his police scanner.  He noticed 2 white males walking westbound in the alley behind Bishop White Seminary prior to him parking his vehicle.  Officers were notified and the area was searched but could not find anyone matching the description of the white males.

December 15^th 

11:35 AM 

GU Security responded to the 200 block of  E Sinto in reference to a fire alarm.  A GU student accidentally spilled cooking oil on one of the burners on the stove.

December 16^th

12:35 AM

GU Security responded to the area of College Hall in reference to an alcohol violation.

08:10 AM

A GU student reported the theft of her bike that she secured to a road sign in the alley behind Crimont.  She stated that she knew that the U-Lock mechanism was broken before she secured the bike.  The bike was “secured” on December 12th at 10:00 PM and discovered missing on December 13th at 09:00 AM

09:00 AM

A GU Staff member reported to GU Security that she accidentally slid into a Faculty member’s parked car when she attempted to park in Jepson parking lot. The conditions were icy and there was minor damage.

December 17^th

110:45 PM

A GU staff memberreported to GU Security that unknown person (s) walked by her window, stood on her patio, and looked into her window.  She stated that this happened twice before she called Security.

 11:05

GU Security responded to the 1000 block of E Boone and contacted a GU student in reference to a possible intruder.  She said that she was sitting on her couch when she heard the front door open.  She looked at the door that was about 4” ajar and could not recognize the person.  The door shut and she immediately got up and locked it.

11:35

A GU Custodian found 2 back packs by the roll up doors to the bookstore. The backpacks belonged to 2 GU students who were notified by Security and arrangements were made to pick them up.

December 18^th

12:55 AM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to the GU owned apartment in reference to a fire alarm.  A GU student’s guest got mad at the student so she left the apartment and on the way out, she pulled the fire alarm.