Campus Resources

When to call 911

WHEN TO CALL 9-1-1

Call 911 when life/property is in immediate danger.

When you see smoke or a fire.

When you see a crime being committed.

When rescue or emergency medical assistance is needed.

WHEN NOT TO CALL 9-1-1

Do not dial 911 for information, such as road or weather conditions, power outages, or directions.

HOW TO CALL 9-1-1

Dial 911 (no need to dial 9).

Give the operator the nature of the emergency.

Give the exact street location including the office/classroom number and cross street.

Give the telephone number from which you are calling.

DO NOT HANG UP.  Follow the directions of the dispatch operator.

CRIME CHECK – 456-2233

When you should call Crime Check:

To file a police report over the phone for a crime that is no longer occurring.

If you witnessed a crime that previously occurred.

If you have information about a past crime.

To add information to a previous crime report.

If you are a victim of a crime that is not in progress.

To report a crime after the fact that does not require an officer or deputy response.

Contact us

  • Telephone: 509.358.7760 or 509.358.7994
  • Fax: 509.368.6990
  • E-mail: norenep@wsu.edu

 

Emergency notification

 

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