Safety and Security
Creating a safe and secure campus to allow students, faculty and staff to focus on excellent academics, research and public service.
Safety Escort Services
- Escort services are provided by Campus Security and are available 24 hours a day, including holidays and weekends.
- To receive this service, call 509-358-7995.
- An officer will meet with you to provide an escort to your vehicle parked on campus or to a bus shelter.
Safety Tips
- Report safety hazards, unsafe lighting, and defective equipment to campus administrative offices.
- Park in an area that will be well-lit after dark. Ask campus security personnel to walk you to your car at night.
- Leave nothing visible in your car, even if it is of no value.
- Do not leave wallets, purses, backpacks and other valuables unattended on campus, even inside your office.
- At home, develop a relationship with neighbors that will encourage checking on one another often.
- Be aware of your surroundings. Know where you are. Know where you are going and what to expect.
- Avoid walking alone and let people know where you are going.
- Plan your walking trips in advance and choose a safe, well-lit, and populated route.
- Remember that most crimes occur in response to opportunities.