Campus Security & Public Safety

A Gonzaga student reported today (December 17) at 1:15 pm that on Saturday, December 14, 2013 around 12:30 a.m., while walking with another student near the intersection of Sharp & Hamilton, a man approximately 30 years of age exited a vehicle and struck the student in the face.  According to the student, the man then got back into the vehicle and drove away.  The student was not able to provide a description of the man, nor of the vehicle.  GU Security and Spokane Police were not notified at the time of the incident.   

 If you have any information regarding this incident please contact GU Security at 509-313-2222.

 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. Avoid secluded areas such as alleyways. 

• Utilize Saferide if you need a ride back to your residence from an off-campus location: call 509-568-8000.
• Utilize Security escorts to travel across campus: 509-313-2222.
• Report suspicious persons or circumstances immediately to GU Security (509-313-2222) or SPD (911).
• Once you are in safe place, report all crimes immediately to police at 911 and GU Security at 509- 313-2222.

SPOKANE, Wash. – With a wind chill watch in effect and temperatures expected to plummet in the next few days, Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) and Spokane Department of Emergency Management (DEM) are issuing this health advisory to warn the community about the dangers of exposure to cold conditions. Exposure to cold temperatures can cause serious or life-threatening health problems. Infants and the elderly are particularly at risk, but anyone, including animals, can be affected.

For full details click the link below:

SRHD_ColdWeatherHealthAdvisory_2013_FINAL

With Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks fast approaching, students need to be thoughtful about leaving residences unoccupied for extended periods of time.  For off-campus students in particular, forward planning and preparations are crucial! 

 Get your residence checked over break!

If you would like your home checked while you are away on break, the Spokane Police Department Senior Volunteers offer this service.  Services are provided Monday through Friday for up to 30 days. All doors and windows are physically checked including any out-buildings on your property. Call the Vacation Home Check Information line at (509)622-5885 if you are interested in having this service provided to you.

 Let trusted neighbors or friends know you are leaving and ask them to keep an eye on your place.

 Leave exterior lights on. Lock all gates, doors and windows. Close all curtains.

 Vehicles

If you live off-campus, you may want to park your car on campus over holiday breaks. The City of Spokane only allows parking on the street for up to twelve hours at a time.  Additionally, your car may be towed or blocked in by snowplows in the event of a snowstorm.  Consider utilizing the free parking program offered by Campus Public Safety and Security (CPS&S) at the Boone/Van Gorp parking lot.  No permit is required but you must sign up at the CPS&S office located in lower Welch hall.  Parking is limited to the Green Lot and is available on a first-come first-served basis.  This service will run from November 27 to December 1 for Thanksgiving break and December 18 to January 14 for Christmas break.  Campus Security is not responsible for any damage or theft to vehicles if you choose to utilize this program. Remember to lock your vehicle and remove all valuables that may attract unwanted attention.

 Mail & Packages

If you will be gone more than two to three days, make arrangements to have your mail and newspaper deliveries stopped or picked up by a trusted neighbor or friend.

 Whether you live on campus or off, you may rent a mailbox from the Gonzaga Mail Room for $35.00 per school year.  Currently, mailbox rentals are available for $20.00 for the rest of the school year.  With 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

 Holiday Break Security Tips!

Check out holiday break security tips, and some great winter travel tips & links at

http://www.gonzaga.edu/Campus-Resources/Offices-and-Services-A-Z/MarketingandCommunications/News-Services/EmergencyPreparedness/holiday-security-tips.asp

• Holiday break security tips for off-campus residents

Mobile users click here to view the slideshow:http://tinyurl.com/l5zg7yg

KHQ.COM – On 11/22/13 repeat offender Daniel Sukin was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (Heroin). Spokane Police obtained information that Sukin had several storage units with stolen property inside.

Over the weekend, Spokane Police Patrol Anti-Crime Team (P.A.C.T) executed several search warrants at the storage units believed to house the stolen property.

Tens of thousands of dollars worth of items were recovered from inside the units, including bikes, power tools, painting supplies, and numerous other items (pictured in the link below).

Some of the items inside the storage unit were verified to have been stolen and a new charge for Sukin (Possession of Stolen Property) was forwarded to the Spokane County Prosecutors Office last night.

Spokane Police are asking for citizens to view photos of the stolen property and call Crime Check at 456-2233 to claim items.

A Gonzaga student reported last night, October 27, 2013, that between midnight and 1:00 a.m., while walking with two other students in the alley north of the 400 block of East Mission, they were approached by an unknown male and female. Both were wearing red “hoody” sweat shirts with faces painted to resemble skeletons. The female punched one of the students. The student was then grabbed and thrown to the ground and repeatedly struck. The other students attempted to intervene, but were unable to stop the assault.  During the assault the female demanded money from the student.  A purse was given to the male subject, who rifled through it, then dropped it. Both subjects then fled east through the alley towards Astor Street. Two GU-contracted Spokane Police Department patrol units were on duty in the neighborhood at the time of the incident. They responded and completed a report. The subjects were described of average height and build. The student who was assaulted was treated for her injuries after reporting the assault.

 Gonzaga community members are reminded of the following safety tips:

• If you have to walk, do so in groups especially after dark. Use well-lit, busy routes. Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid secluded areas such as alleyways. 
• Utilize Saferide if you need transportation 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 staff member reported today, October 25, 2013 person(s) unknown attempted to enter an on-campus, University-owned administrative building in the 600 block of East Boone.  The intruder(s) apparently attempted entry through a window, however only the outer windscreen was damaged. The staff member reported entry into the building was not gained. GU Security was not notified at the time of the GU Security was alerted when the attempted entry was discovered. 

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

* Lock your doors and windows. Keep curtains and blinds closed, especially at night.

* 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.

Please notify Campus Security of such incidents as soon as possible so that others in the neighborhood can be alerted.

Since September 21, 2013 students have reported 11 bike thefts. All of which were secured to bike racks at various locations on campus. Of the eleven, two were secured with U-locks while the remaining nine were secured with cable style locks.

Three Vehicle Prowls were reported during the same time period all of which occurred on campus. Community members are reminded to never leave anything out in plain sight.  I.e., backpacks, duffle bags, clothes, laptop cases, and electronic cables.

9/9/13

A student reported a bike theft from Corkery Apartments.  The bike was secured with a cable lock

9/9/13

A student reported bike 

9/8/13

A student reported a bike theft at Burch Apartments.  The bike was secured with a cable lock.

9/7/13

A student reported a bike theft in the 800 block of Indiana. Two bikes were taken after the person cut 9/4/13

A Student reported a bike theft at Twohy hall bike rack.  The bike was secured with a cable lock.

the fence the bikes were secured to.  

9/3/13

A student reported a bike theft at Kennedy Apartments bike rack.  The bike was secured with a cable lock.

9/2/13

A student reported a bike theft at Coughlin hall bike rack.  The bike was secured with a cable lock.

9/2/13

A student reported a bike theft at Coughlin hall bike rack.  The bike had been secured with a cable lock.

A student reported today that around 4:05 a.m. today a Caucasian male attempted to force a basement window open and gain entry to an off-campus, non-University-owned residence in the E. 900 block of Desmet Ave. The student shouted at the intruder, startling him and causing him to flee northbound.  The student also reported that the intruder, upon being discovered, stated this was just a prank before he fled.  GU Security and Spokane Police were notified. In his rush to flee, the intruder left behind a knife (used to pry the window screen) and bike.  

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

* Lock your doors and windows. Keep curtains and blinds closed, especially at night.

* Make sure all of your exterior lights are working.  Recommend installation of motion activated exterior lights.

* 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.

Please notify Campus Security of such incidents as soon as possible at 313-2222 so that others in the neighborhood can be alerted.

This person is a person of interest regarding to suspected theft from the Hughes. If you happen to see him on campus, GU Security would like to talk to him. Please call 313-2222.

A student reported today that on September 6, between 3 – 5:30 a.m., person(s) unknown entered an off-campus, non-University owned residence several blocks north of the University.  The intruder(s) apparently entered through an open window and removed personal belongings of the occupants.   According to the student, all of the residents were home asleep at the time of the burglary.  The student stated it appeared that the intruder(s) did not enter any of the bedrooms, but remained in the living room before leaving through the front door of the house.  Among items reported taken was a set of vehicle keys, and a resident’s vehicle was stolen.  The vehicle has since been recovered by police. Students reported the crime to Spokane Police who responded and completed an incident report. GU Security was not notified at the time of the incident. 

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

* Lock your doors and windows. Keep curtains and blinds closed, especially at night.

* 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.

Please notify Campus Security of such incidents as soon as possible so that others in the neighborhood can be alerted.

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.

August 27

A student reported his bike taken from the bike rack near Desmet Hall.  The bike had been secured with a cable lock.

August 28

A student reported his bike taken from the bike rack near Corkery.  The bike had been secured with a cable lock.

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.

Parking on campus? The 2013-2014 Gonzaga University parking permits are now available! Permits can be purchased online or at the newly located Parking Services office (Welch Hall, lower level east entry). All prices are the SAME as last year.

New to campus this year, the BARC Parking Facility is now open! Parking designations are as follows:

2^nd Level = Red Permits

3^rd Level = Green and Yellow Permits

4^th Level = Green and Yellow Permits

Last year’s 2012-2013 parking permits expire on August 31, 2013, so make sure to purchase your new permit soon and beat the rush!

Online permits can be purchased at https://commerce.cashnet.com/GUSEC01. You must bring a copy of your online payment receipt to the Parking Services office to claim the permit.

For any parking questions or concerns, please contact the Parking Services office at 509-313-6147.

A Level II Registered Sex Offender has registered a home address in the 700 block of East Indiana, 5 blocks north of campus. For more information, visit the Spokane County website below:

http://www.icrimewatch.net/offenderdetails.php?OfndrID=1177973&AgencyID=54488

For more information about the registry and offender levels, visit http://www.communitynotification.com/cap_safety_1.php?office=54528