2011 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report - Seattle Pacific University

Office of Safety & Security 

2011 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report 

This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes 

that occurred on‐campus, in certain off‐campus buildings or property owned or 

controlled by Seattle Pacific University; and on public property within, or immediately 

adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional 

policies concerning campus security, and personal safety including topics such as; 

crime prevention, campus security law enforcement authority, crime reporting 

policies, disciplinary procedures, and other matters related to security on campus. 

Welcome 

Seattle Pacific University is committed to creating and 

maintaining a safe working and living environment for the 

students, faculty and staff of the University. However, 

because no security system can eliminate all risk, it is 

expected that each member of the SPU community 

contribute to campus safety. 

This report, in compliance with the Clery Act, contains 

information regarding crime prevention programs offered 

at the University, tips on crime prevention and personal 

safety, instruction on reporting crimes and emergencies, 

SPU crime statistics and security‐related policies and 

statements. The policies and procedures outlined in this 

report were developed in the interest of students’ safety. 

Students can contribute to their safety by following these 

guidelines and being aware of how they can protect 

themselves. 

Your Right to Know 

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and 

Campus Crime Statistics Act (referred to as the “Clery 

Act”) is part of the Higher Education Act. It requires 

institutions of higher education that receive federal 

financial aid to report specified crime statistics on college 

campuses and to provide other safety and crime 

information to members of the campus community. 

The Higher Education Act requires colleges and 

universities to: 

publish an annual report every year by October 1 

that contains three years of campus crime 

statistics and certain campus security policy 

statements; 

disclose crime statistics for the campus, public 

areas immediately adjacent to or running through 

the campus, and certain non‐campus facilities and 

remote classrooms; 

 

 

 

 

 

provide “timely warning” notices of those crimes 

that have occurred and “pose an ongoing threat 

to students and employees;” 

describe the University’s missing student 

notification policy that allows students to 

confidentially register a contact person and 

missing student notification procedures; 

disclose in a public crime log “any crime that 

occurred on campus. . . or within the patrol 

jurisdiction of the campus police or the campus 

security department and is reported to the 

campus police or security department 

describe the University’s emergency response and 

evacuation procedures including how the 

institution will immediately notify the campus 

community upon the confirmation of a significant 

emergency or dangerous situation involving an 

immediate threat to safety of students or staff 

occurring on the campus; 

publish an annual fire safety report that includes 

fire statistics and maintain a fire log 

The Office of Safety and Security (OSS) is responsible for 

the preparation and dissemination of the annual security 

report. By October 1 of each year, all enrolled students 

and employees receive an email regarding the content 

and availability of the annual security report. The email 

provides information regarding how to access the report 

via the Internet and how to request a printed copy of the 

report. To request a printed copy of this report, call (206) 

281‐2821 or email michac@spu.edu. Prospective students 

and employees receive information regarding the 

availability and access to the report from Admissions and 

Human Resources, respectively. 

Campus Access 

Seattle Pacific University is private property, reserved for 

students, faculty, staff and their guests. They have access 

to academic, recreational and administrative facilities 

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during specific hours and class schedules. This access is 

given only to those who adhere to the social and 

behavioral expectations set forth in the student and staff 

handbooks; it may be revoked at any time. 

All special events scheduled for the campus must have 

prior authorization. Some campus events may require the 

presence of security officers. Contact the Office of 

Student Life for information on special event policies and 

procedures. 

Access to residence halls is restricted to students, their 

guests and those staff members who have job‐related 

business in the halls. Strict control of keys also limits 

access; when keys are reported lost, room locks are 

changed. In addition, a system of locked security doors 

can be opened only with student room keys or card 

access. Propping security or fire doors open is not allowed 

and failure to obey this rule may result in disciplinary 

action. Security officers check doors several times each 

day to enforce this policy and to detect malfunctions. 

Problems are reported immediately to the Office of 

Building Maintenance (206) 281‐2330 for correction. 

Residence hall floor areas are segregated by gender and 

have hours which limit visitation by the opposite sex. 

Overnight visits by guests of the opposite sex are not 

permitted and other guests must limit their stay to three 

days, except by permission of the hall staff. Guests are 

expected to follow the same behavioral standards as the 

residents. For visitor convenience and resident safety, 

residence hall lobbies are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and 

are equipped with phones so that visitors can call 

students. 

The campus is well‐lighted but periodic reviews are made 

to examine use patterns, determining where 

improvements may be needed. Each month OSS 

completes an exterior lighting report to detect and report 

malfunctions. Also, older lighting fixtures are 

systematically upgraded to improve reliability and 

efficiency. Landscaping is reviewed as well, reducing 

opportunities for concealment and to avoid conflicts with 

lighting systems. 

Office of Safety & Security 

The Office of Safety and Security (OSS) is a private security 

organization which patrols campus buildings and grounds 

by foot and in cars 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Officers do not have deputized or state‐commissioned 

police authority and carry no firearms, but they do make 

citizen's arrests when appropriate. In addition, they work 

closely with the Seattle Police Department in the 

investigation of all crimes reported on campus. Security 

officers are available 24 hours a day and will respond to 

all emergencies. They also render immediate aid, 

investigate incidents and complete reports for 

administrative follow‐up. Students are also encouraged to 

report crimes to the Seattle Police Department. The 

Seattle Police and Fire Departments may be reached 

directly by dialing 911 from any campus phone. However, 

by dialing the campus emergency number, 2911, OSS can 

immediately identify the building from which you are 

calling and security officers will then report to police or 

fire with accurate information. These officers can also 

render immediate aid in an emergency. 

Officer qualifications include attendance at the 

Washington Campus Law Enforcement Training Academy, 

certification in first aid and CPR, as well as fire brigade 

and self‐defense training. 

Timely Warning Policy 

It is the policy of the University to issue emergency 

notification alerts in an effort to notify community 

members about certain crimes in and around our 

community in a timely manner. For the purposes of this 

policy, "timely manner" means that upon confirmation by 

OSS the campus community will be immediately notified 

of any significant emergency or dangerous situation 

involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of 

students or staff. 

The Director of Safety and Security will consult, as 

appropriate and necessary, with other University officials 

regarding whether a timely warning should be issued. The 

decision to issue a timely warning shall be made on a 

case‐by‐case basis after consideration of the available 

facts, including factors such as the nature of the crime, 

the continuing danger or risk to the campus community, 

and the possible risk of compromising law enforcement 

efforts. 

When a determination is made that a timely warning 

should be issued, OSS will take appropriate steps to 

ensure timely notification of the campus community. The 

University has various systems in place for communicating 

information quickly to the campus community. These 

methods of communication include the University’s mass 

notification system (SPU‐Alert), an outdoor public address 

system, emergency messages that scroll across electronic 

reader boards, campus‐wide e‐mails, physical postings on 

doors, and announcements by Building Emergency 

Coordinators or the SPU website. 

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Anyone with information warranting a timely warning 

should report the circumstances to OSS at (206) 281‐ 

2911. Call extension 2911 on campus. Call 2922 for nonemergencies. 

SPU Alert: Mass Emergency Notification System 

The SPU‐Alert System is a communication tool used to 

notify the campus community about any situation or 

condition that could threaten the safety of individuals on 

campus. In the event of an actual emergency, the SPU‐ 

Alert System allows SPU officials to send nearly 

simultaneous messages via cell phone text messaging, 

email, and telephone. 

To be fully effective this system needs the cooperation of 

all faculty, staff and students to provide appropriate 

personal contact information for emergency notification. 

Members of the SPU community can enroll by accessing 

the Banner System on the web at 

https://www.spu.edu/banweb/ and selecting the SPU‐ 

Alert option under the Personal Menu page. The CIS Help 

Desk can provide technical assistance if needed. 

Tests of the system will be conducted at least annually by 

OSS and the CIS department. 

Emergency Contact Information 

All University constituents are encouraged to add or 

update their Emergency Contact Information. While the 

SPU‐Alert systems identifies how to contact the 

community member in the event of a campus emergency, 

the Emergency Contact Information identifies who should 

be contacted if something happens to the community 

member. It is accessed from the same Personal Menu 

page describes above; it is located above the SPU‐Alert 

link. 

In addition to registering an emergency contact, students 

residing in on‐campus housing have the option to identify 

confidentially an individual to be contacted by SPU in the 

event the student is determined to be missing for more 

than 24 hours. If a student has identified such an 

individual, SPU will notify that individual no later than 24 

hours after the student is determined to be missing. 

Students who wish to identify a confidential contact can 

do so through the Banner Information System. See the 

Missing Person Policy for more information. 

Additional Emergency/Medical Information 

Individuals may also wish to make personal health 

information available for use by emergency responders in 

the event of a personal emergency. Supplying personal 

health information is voluntary for each employee. 

However, those individuals who have specific health 

issues or information they would like emergency 

responders to know about may take advantage of this 

opportunity to do so. To provide this information select 

the "Additional Emergency/Medical Information" link on 

the bottom of the Emergency Contact Information page. 

Access to this data will be strictly limited to Safety and 

Security staff to assist in responding to an emergency and 

will not be forwarded to any other person or department. 

Federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act 

The new Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act beginning in 

2002 requires states to ask every registered sex offender 

if they are enrolled at or employed by a college or 

University. In addition, pursuant to RCW 9A.44.130, any 

such adult or juvenile offender who is admitted to a 

public or private institution of higher education shall, 

within ten days of enrolling or by the first business day 

after arriving at the institution, whichever is earlier, notify 

the sheriff for the county of the person's residence of the 

person's intent to attend the institution. Students and 

employees can find out information about registered sex 

offenders in their area through the King County Sheriff's 

Office website. www.metrokc.gov/sheriff/services/sex_offender_search/ 

Members of the SPU community can find out information 

about registered sex offenders (if any) enrolled at or 

employed by SPU by calling the Seattle Police 

Department, Sex and Kidnapping Registration Detail (SPD) 

at (206) 684‐5332. At this time, SPD has the most current 

information regarding registered sex offenders within the 

City of Seattle. SPD will be able to tell you whether there 

are any registered sex offenders enrolled at or employed 

by SPU, but may decide not to provide you the identity of 

any Level 1 offenders unless you demonstrate a need to 

know, or provide a specific name to be checked. 

Crime Log Information 

Seattle Pacific University provides crime statistics to 

prospective students, matriculated students and 

employees. The Office of Safety and Security (OSS) makes 

the crime log for the most recent 60 day period open to 

public review during normal business hours, Monday 

through Friday, excepting holidays. Any portion of the log 

beyond 60 days, if not immediately available, will be 

made accessible within two business days of a request for 

public inspection. The University’s student newspaper, 

The Falcon, publishes a crime blotter on a regular basis. 

Emergency Telephones 

Emergency assistance call boxes are conveniently located 

throughout campus in well‐lighted areas for requesting 

emergency assistance and for alerting OSS of a crime or 

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suspicious activity. Emergency phones are installed 

outside the main entrances to residence halls, most 

elevators and most parking lots. 

Safety Escort Service 

The Office of Safety and Security (OSS) operates a safety 

escort service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. An escort 

can be obtained by dialing ‘2922’ on any campus phone or 

at (206)281‐2922 from a cell phone. 

Personal Safety Education 

The Office of Safety and Security (OSS) sponsors free selfdefense 

classes for female students as well as faculty and 

staff. These programs are presented by nationally 

certified instructors with Rape Aggression Defense 

Systems. The Rape Aggression Defense System (RAD) is a 

program of realistic self‐defense tactics and techniques 

for women. The RAD System is a comprehensive, womenonly 

course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk 

reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the 

basics of hands‐on defense training. For more 

information, contact OSS at (206)281‐2922. 

Alcohol & Drugs 

Seattle Pacific University is subject to the requirements of 

the federal Drug‐Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the 

Drug‐Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989. The 

University strongly supports each act and consistently 

ensures compliance with them. Each year, the University 

distributes information to students, faculty and staff 

regarding the restrictions and consequences of violations 

of each act. Any employee or student who has not 

received copies of the statement should contact the 

University Admissions. 

This information is available to others in the SPU "Drug‐ 

Free Campus" brochure. It offers details on the health 

risks, legal sanctions and treatment options related to 

alcohol and drugs. Copies of this brochure are available at 

the following campus locations: Office of Safety and 

Security; Student Counseling; Health Services; Office of 

Student Life; Uni‐Com; Office of Admissions; and the 

Office of University Relations. 

The University does not permit faculty, staff, or students 

to unlawfully possess, use, or distribute illicit drugs or 

alcohol or to use alcoholic beverages on its property or as 

part of any of its activities. Such possession, use, or 

distribution will be grounds for disciplinary action, up to 

and including termination/expulsion, and referral for 

prosecution. An employee or student who, while on the 

SPU property or at any University activity, exhibits 

objective signs of having consumed intoxicating beverages 

or illicit drugs will be placed on immediate suspension. If 

the observed behavior is a result of drug abuse or alcohol 

use, the employee/student will be subject to further 

disciplinary action. Employees should refer to the Alcohol, 

Tobacco, and Drug Use Policy (in the faculty and staff 

handbooks) and students to the student handbook for 

further detail. 

Any such incident will be documented and reported to the 

Dean of Students in the Office of Student Life (regarding 

students) or Human Resources (regarding employees) and 

to the President's Office. The disciplinary action taken will 

be reviewed and approved by the President or his 

designate. 

Supervisors will immediately document any incident of 

substance abuse or drug/tobacco use in violation of the 

restrictions listed above. The documentation is to be 

forwarded within 72 hours to the Dean of Students in the 

Office of Student Life (regarding students) or Human 

Resources (regarding employees) and to the President's 

Office. The disciplinary action taken will be reviewed and 

approved by the President or his designate. 

If an employee or student is required to complete a drug 

treatment and rehabilitation program as part of the 

disciplinary action resulting from a violation or this policy, 

official records of the diagnosis or treatment will be kept 

for three years, separate from the standard Human 

Resources or student records. The file will be held in the 

strictest confidence and will only be used as evidence to 

governmental and granting agencies that the University 

did in fact take steps toward correcting the problem. 

Crime Reporting & Statistics 

Prospective students, employees, and visitors to the 

University should know that as with any campus, there is 

crime both on‐ and off‐campus and that it is important to 

take reasonable precautions at all times. Students, staff 

and faculty are strongly encouraged to report all crimes or 

suspicious activity to the Office of Safety and Security 

(OSS). The officers will conduct a thorough investigation 

of all incidents and offenses. The identity of 

complainant(s), victim(s), and witness(es) will be kept 

confidential to the extent possible. Arrests will be made, if 

warranted. Criminal reports are filed and meet the 

Uniform Crime Reporting (U.C.R.) standards. 

To report a police, fire, or medical emergency call OSS by 

dialing 2911 from a campus phone or (206) 281‐2911 

from a cell or off‐campus phone. For non‐emergency 

business calls dial 2922 from campus phones or (206) 281‐ 

2922 from cell or off‐campus phones. Campus community 

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members are encouraged to program the Security 

information and emergency lines into cell phones to 

reduce emergency response time. An OSS dispatcher is 

on‐duty at all times to provide assistance. 

Many SPU graduate and professional students and a 

number of undergraduate students live away the campus. 

OSS handles investigations of crimes at all Universityowned 

or operated facilities located within a reasonable 

distance from the main campus in conjunction with the 

Seattle Police Department. Matters occurring at 

properties that are more distant from the main campus 

may be handled entirely by the local law enforcement 

agency with jurisdiction. 

The Office of safety and Security (OSS) monitors offcampus 

criminal activity that may affect the University 

community so that it may provide timely warnings and 

advisories. This information is disseminated via campus 

media, outdoor warning system, text and e‐mail 

messaging, posted bulletins, and through the student 

residential staff. Although the department does not 

routinely record statistics on crimes that occur outside its 

legal jurisdiction, it does collect and publish statistics for 

select crimes occurring on public property immediately 

adjacent to the University (see also the section on Crime 

Statistics). 

Missing Persons 

Seattle Pacific University has a policy for identifying and 

responding to missing person situations. If a member of 

the University community has reason to believe that a 

student who resides in on‐campus housing is missing, 

they should immediately OSS at (206) 281‐2911. OSS will 

generate a missing person report and initiate an 

investigation. The University may investigate 

circumstances for non‐residential students who are 

missing out of concern for student well‐being when it is 

determined that the University might be able to assist the 

student. 

After investigating the missing person report, should OSS 

determine that the student is missing and has been 

missing for more than 24 hours, the Seattle Police 

Department (SPD) will be notified. The University may 

notify appropriate authorities without delay when it has 

reason to believe the student is endangered or missing 

under involuntary circumstances. The student’s 

emergency contact will be notified no later than 24 hours 

after the student is determined to be missing. If the 

missing student is under 18 years of age and is not an 

emancipated individual, SPU will notify the student’s 

parent or legal guardian immediately after it has been 

determined that the student has been missing for more 

than 24 hours. 

In addition to registering an emergency contact number, 

students residing in on‐campus housing have the option 

to identify confidentially an individual to be contacted by 

the University in the event the student is determined to 

be missing for more than 24 hours. If a student has 

identified such an individual, the University will notify that 

individual no later than 24 hours after the student is 

determined to be missing. Students who wish to identify 

a confidential contact can do so through the Banner 

Information System on the web, www.spu.edu/banweb/. 

Select the Personal Menu then choose the SPU‐Alert 

System, then select Emergency Contact Information. 

Choose to add a new contact or edit an existing contact. 

Under the “relationship” drop down menu, select 

“missing person contact”. Please contact the CIS Help 

Desk if you have questions concerning entering your 

personal contact information into the Banner Information 

System. 

Other Campus Security Officials for Reporting 

Although the Office of Safety & Security (OSS) strives 

to maintain a safe and sensitive environment for crime 

victims/survivors, many campus personnel are available 

to assist persons who may not wish to contact the police. 

Crimes may be reported to administrators and/or student 

services personnel. Such personnel include Deans, 

Directors, Residence Live Coordinators, athletic team 

coaches, and faculty and/or student advisors. 

These employees are required to report crimes listed 

under the Clery Act to OSS, though are not required to 

report the identity of the victim. 

While reporting is strongly encouraged, professional and 

pastoral counselors are not required to report under the 

law. OSS works closely with the Student Counseling 

Center and Health Services staff to ensure that clients are 

informed of procedures to report crimes by filing a police 

report or on a confidential basis. Every attempt is made to 

encourage reporting where the information is otherwise 

privileged. 

Hate Crime Policy, Reporting and Resources 

The Office of Safety and Security (OSS) is responsible for 

collecting and reporting hate motivated statistics. Anyone 

receiving a report of hate violence is urged to review the 

circumstances of the incident with OSS to ensure that an 

appropriate report is completed, the perpetrator is held 

accountable, statistics are collected and disseminated, 

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and the victim and/or communities are provided with 

assistance/referrals. 

Criteria for Reporting Hate Motivated Crimes and 

Incidents. Reports of hate motivated incidents are taken 

because there is a potential for reoccurrence and/or 

escalation into a criminal act. The key criterion in 

determining whether or not any crime or incident fits into 

the definition of a hate crime or incident is the motivation 

behind the incident. The following criteria are to be used 

in determining whether or not an incident is motivated by 

bias based on race, ethnicity, gender/perceived gender, 

sexual orientation, religion or disability. The list is not allinclusive. 

A criminal act may include any of the following: burning 

cross or religious symbol; explosives; bomb threats; 

assault; disorderly conduct; interrupting or disturbing 

religious, ethnic, cultural, political, or other meetings; 

unlawful use of the telephone. 

A non‐criminal act or incident, while not criminal, is done 

with the apparent intention to harass, intimidate, 

threaten, retaliate, create conflict, because of any 

person's race, religion, ethnic background, etc. 

Confidential Reporting 

Victims of crime that do not want to pursue action within 

the University system or the criminal justice system may 

still want to consider making a confidential report. The 

Office of Safety and Security (OSS) can file a report on the 

details of the incident without revealing the victim’s 

identity. The purpose of a confidential report is to comply 

with the victims wish to keep the matter confidential, 

while taking steps to ensure the future safety of 

themselves and others. With such information, the 

University can keep an accurate record of the number of 

incidents involving students, employees, and visitors; 

determine where there is a pattern of crime with regard 

to a particular location, method, or assailant; and alert 

the campus community to potential danger. Reports filed 

in this manner are only counted and disclosed in the 

annual crime statistics for the institution. 

Crime Statistics 

College and University campus crime statistics are an 

important resource that the entire campus community 

and prospective members of it can use to gauge their 

safety, and take proactive steps to avoid and prevent 

campus crime. 

In accordance with the Campus Security Act, the 

University provides crime statistics to prospective 

students, matriculated students and employees. Crime 

statistics are available for reported crimes that occur oncampus, 

off‐campus, non‐campus and public property and 

are published on the OSS website. The statistics represent 

alleged criminal offenses reported to campus security 

authorities and/or local police agencies. Therefore, the 

data collected do not necessarily reflect prosecutions or 

convictions for crime. Because some statistics are 

provided by non‐police authorities, the data are not 

directly comparable to data from the FBI's Uniform Crime 

Reporting System which only collects statistics from police 

authorities. 

See Appendix A for Crime Statistics. 

Sexual Assault 

Although Seattle Pacific University makes every 

reasonable effort to provide for the safety and security of 

its students, sexual assault is a reality on any college 

campus. In a study of "date rape" on 32 college campuses, 

one in four women surveyed were victims of rape or 

attempted rape. What's more, eighty‐four percent of 

those raped knew their attacker. And rape is not just a 

crime against women. There are cases of sexual assault 

against men as well. 

Therefore, it is to your advantage to know as much as you 

can about the issue of rape and how to cope with it 

should it happen to you, or someone you know. You 

should also be aware of the University policy toward 

sexual assault and become familiar with the laws of 

Washington State. If you or someone you know is the 

victim of a sexual assault, resources are available to help 

you on and off campus. 

The Washington State Criminal Code defines rape as 

engaging in sexual intercourse (which includes several 

forms of intimate contact) with another person by forcible 

compulsion; or when the victim is incapable of consent by 

reason of being physically helpless or mentally 

incapacitated (such as when the victim is intoxicated 

and/or unconscious); or when a victim does not consent 

to sexual intercourse with the perpetrator and such lack 

of consent is clearly expressed by the victim's words or 

conduct. In some cases, a rape may occur in a social 

setting (for instance, on a date or at a party), and the 

victim does not understand that the incident meets the 

legal definition of rape. The perpetrator may also be 

unaware that the incident meets this definition. 

Rape is a crime punishable under the Washington State 

Criminal Code. Punishment may include prison and/or 

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monetary fines. For more information, contact the Seattle 

District Attorney's Office at 296‐3565. 

In addition to the legal consequences of sexual assault, 

the University has its own policies against sexual violence 

of any kind, from harassment to rape (see the Student 

Handbook, pages 34, 42‐43). Infractions of these policies 

can result in a variety of disciplinary actions, up to and 

including suspension or permanent expulsion from the 

University. 

The University will make reasonable accommodations to 

meet the needs of an assault victim's academic and living 

situation after an alleged sex offense. This may mean 

offering to change the victim's class schedule and/or the 

location of the victim's residence. 

If the accuser or the accused wish to have a friend present 

during the University's investigative proceedings, 

approval must be arranged in advance. Attorneys are not 

permitted to be present. Both parties will receive the 

same opportunities to have others present during the 

University's disciplinary proceedings, and both will be 

informed of the outcome of any disciplinary action taken 

by the University. 

If you're on campus, call campus security at 2911. If 

you're off campus, call police at 911. Off campus, go to a 

hospital emergency room or Harborview Hospital Sexual 

Assault Center at 325 Ninth Avenue. 

Get help. It's not your fault! Call SPU's Student Counseling 

Center at (206) 281‐2016, or SPU's Health Center at (206) 

281‐2231. 

You can also contact the Rape Abuse & Incest National 

Network (RAINN) at 1‐800‐656‐HOPE. The Rape, Abuse, 

Incest National Network will automatically transfer the 

caller to the nearest rape crisis center, anywhere in the 

nation. 

Emergency Response 

SPU’s Emergency and Crisis Management Plan is 

updated annually and can be found on the SPU web page 

at www.spu.edu/info/emergency/index.asp. Links to the plan 

are also located on the "Current & New Students" and 

"Faculty & Staff" tabs on the SPU main page. 

Online Emergency Preparedness Tutorial 

An online tutorial designed to provide faculty and staff 

with a general understanding of SPU’s Emergency and 

Crisis Management Plan is available. This orientation to 

SPU’s emergency policies and procedures will help 

familiarize individuals with the University’s planned 

response to a crisis. Students may view the tutorial upon 

request: contact OSS at (206) 281‐2922. 

"Stop. Think. Act." Books 

The “Stop. Think. Act. Seattle Pacific University Emergency 

Procedures" booklet is distributed to all employees and 

located in all classrooms and gathering spaces around 

campus. The booklet contains a list of evacuation sites for 

each building as well as steps to be taken in response to 

specific types of emergencies. A flipbook has been 

attached to the podium or located in another conspicuous 

place in each classroom. In addition, booklets are secured 

in most gathering spaces on campus such as lounges, 

residence hall lobbies and campus dining facilities. RLCs 

and PAs in each residence hall have copies of the flipbook 

as well. 

Building Emergency Coordinator (BEC) 

One or more Building Emergency Coordinators have been 

appointed for each campus building. In the residence 

halls, the RLCs serve as BECs. These individuals are vital in 

the efforts to respond successfully to an emergency 

situation and to determine whether everyone in a given 

building is accounted for. BECs are asked to provide 

leadership and guidance to the community during an 

emergency. They will assist OSS with notification to their 

building occupants of the type of emergency and provide 

instructions on how to respond. During and evacuation, 

they will account for community members at designated 

buildings evacuation locations. 

Emergency Drills 

Emergency drills will be conducted on an annual basis to 

help evaluate the effectiveness of the University’s 

emergency plan and to train people on the appropriate 

emergency response procedures. The buildings affected 

and the times of the drills will vary from drill to drill so 

that the occupants of all campus buildings will have the 

opportunity to practice for an actual campus emergency. 

Drills may be announced or unannounced. All drills will be 

documented, including a description of the exercise, the 

date, time, and whether it was announced or 

unannounced. 

Campus Lockdown and Evacuation Information 

In the event of a violent incident on campus there would 

likely be a campus wide lockdown. The SPU‐Alert System 

will be used to notify the campus community that a 

lockdown is in effect. In a lockdown, campus building 

entrances will be locked and all persons inside should find 

a secure location to take shelter in. Most offices and 

classrooms doors can be locked by pushing a button or 

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other mechanical device on the door lock should an 

emergency situation arise which would warrant such 

action. 

In the event an act of violence occurs on campus it can be 

assumed that, unless specific notice is given otherwise, all 

remaining classes and events for the day have been 

cancelled. The purpose of this default policy is to avoid 

confusion due to lack of information so that any person 

who is off campus when violence occurs and hears a 

notice of such an event can assume that they should not 

come to campus. A communication will go out via a 

number of avenues (email, snow closure hot‐line, web 

page, Seattle media, etc.) to the community if classes or 

events will resume as originally scheduled. 

Lockdown / Shelter in Place – General Guidance 

In the event that the University is threatened by an act of 

violence such as a bank robbery or armed intruder on 

campus, the University will initiate a lockdown. It should 

be assumed, unless specific notice is given otherwise, all 

remaining classes and events are temporarily suspended 

until the incident is over. Lockdown notifications are sent 

from the SPU‐Alert System to cell phones as text 

messages and to email, announced by Building Emergency 

Coordinators and displayed on electronic reader boards. 

If in a building at the time of the lockdown individuals 

should: 

Stay in the buildings unless it is affected or the 

danger is in the immediate area. If it is affected, 

evacuate; 

Move to a securable area (such as an office or 

classroom) and lock the doors; 

Close the window coverings then move away 

from the windows and get low on the floor; 

Remain in the secure area until further direction 

or the all clear is given (this notification will be 

sent via the SPU‐Alert System) 

If locked out of a building, individuals should: 

Leave the area and seek safe shelter off campus 

Return to campus after the all clear is given (this 

notification will be sent via the SPU‐Alert System) 

Evacuation – General Guidance 

An evacuation will be considered if a campus building is 

affected. The campus will always evacuate if the fire 

alarm sounds. In the event of an evacuation, individuals 

should gather personal belongings (purse, keys, cell 

phone, SPU‐ID card, etc.) and proceed to the nearest exit. 

Most classrooms contain a wall plaque or poster on or 

next to the classroom door showing the evacuation route 

and the assembly site for the building. The elevator 

should not be used. 

Once individuals have evacuated a building, they should 

proceed to the nearest evacuation location (the booklet 

“Stop. Think. Act” attached to each classroom podium 

contains a list of evacuation sites for each building). 

Community members will be instructed to check‐in with a 

Building Emergency Coordinator (BECs are easily 

recognizable by their bright orange vests). During 

emergencies, please give the BEC your full cooperation 

whenever they issue directions or information. 

Campus Fire Safety Information 

In accordance with the 2008 changes to the Higher 

Education Opportunity Act, institutions that maintain oncampus 

housing, shall, on an annual basis, publish a fire 

safety report. For compliance purposes this report is 

contained in this section of the annual Safety on Campus 

Clery Compliance report. In accordance with the law the 

complete report’s name has been changed to Clery 

Compliance and Fire Safety Reporting. 

Reporting a fire is everyone’s responsibility. All fires that 

present a risk to persons or property both on and off 

campus should be reported immediately to OSS and/or 

911. Additionally, concerns about fire that are not 

considered an emergency may be reported to a Residence 

Life Coordinator, supervisor, designated Building 

Emergency Coordinator, Facilities Management, or OSS. 

See Appendix B for Fire Safety Systems in on‐campus 

student housing. 

See Appendix C for dates fire drills were conducted for the 

previous three years. 

Fire Safety for On Campus Apartments 

Inspections for fire safety equipment and a mandatory 

state inspection of the hot water heaters are done as 

state law and University policy requires. 

A fire extinguisher is located in every apartment; learn 

where it is located. Never relocate the fire extinguisher. If 

the extinguisher is used to extinguish a fire, immediately 

notify OSS it will be replaced at no cost. The University 

inspects fire extinguishers once a year, but tenants should 

periodically inspect the gauge to be certain the fire 

extinguisher is properly charged. If the needle indicates 

that it is undercharged or overcharged notify OSS. 

Barbecue grills and combustible materials such as 

propane, gasoline, kerosene, and items containing 

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combustible materials (i.e. lanterns) are not permitted 

inside the apartment (including storage closets/units). 

Because of the risk of burning incense or an open flame 

left unattended, the use of such is prohibited in residence 

halls. Candles or lanterns may not be used even in the 

event of a power outage. Residents are encouraged to 

have flashlights or similar devices to provide emergency 

lighting. 

In accordance with state law, smoking is prohibited in 

University buildings. This includes balconies and stairwells 

to residence hall rooms or public areas. 

Smoke Alarms/Detectors 

Smoke alarms are located on the ceiling/wall in every 

apartment; learn where they are located. When the alarm 

is set off, it will make a loud piercing sound. If the alarm 

beeps intermittently, the batteries need to be replaced. 

Please notify OSS as soon as possible. Tampering with 

smoke detectors may result in disciplinary action, 

including a fine and/or eviction. Excessive amounts of 

smoke from cooking or excessive amounts of steam from 

the bathroom may activate the smoke alarm. If this 

occurs, simply ventilate the apartment by opening the 

doors and windows and turning on the fan. The detector 

will automatically stop sounding when the smoke or 

steam is completely removed from the area. 

facility. The fire log includes the date the fire was 

reported, time, and nature of the fire and general location 

of each fire. Entries are made within two business days of 

the receipt of information. The fire log for the most 

recent sixty day period is open to public inspection during 

normal business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday 

through Friday) at OSS. Any portion of the log older than 

sixty days is available within two business days of a 

request for inspection. 

Fire Statistics 

Seattle Pacific University publishes as part of the Annual 

Security and Fire Safety Report, statistics for the three 

most recent complete calendar years pertaining to oncampus 

student housing only. Those statistics include: 

location, total number of fires in each building, date, time, 

cause of the fire, number of injuries requiring treatment 

at a medical facility, number of deaths related to a fire, 

value of the property damage caused by the fire and a 

unique case number. 

See Appendix D for Fire Statistics 

Fire Alarms & Evacuation Procedures 

Legitimate fire alarms save lives. When activated, the 

alarm sounds in the entire building and everyone must 

evacuate immediately. Residence halls have emergency 

procedure signs that indicate the designated evacuation 

areas for the building. 

Fire Drills 

Safety and Security works with residence hall staff to 

conduct fire drills for each residence hall annually. 

Students are instructed on evacuation procedures during 

this process. 

Fire Log 

Seattle Pacific University maintains a fire log that records 

any fire that occurs in an on‐campus student housing 

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Appendix A. Crime Statistics 

Criminal Offenses - On Campus 2009 2010 2011 

a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 0 0 0 

b. Negligent manslaughter 0 0 0 

c. Sex offenses - Forcible 0 1 0 

d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only) 0 0 0 

e. Robbery 2 1 0 

f. Aggravated assault 0 0 0 

g. Burglary 11 14 11 

h. Motor vehicle theft 3 1 1 

i. Arson 0 1 0 

Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls 

2009 2010 2011 

(Residence Halls are a subset of On Campus) 




d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible(incest and statutory rape only) 0 0 0 






Criminal Offenses - Public Property 

2009 2010 2011 




d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only) 0 0 0 






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Hate Offenses - On Campus 

2009 2010 2011 










j. Simple Assault 0 0 0 

k. Larceny-theft 0 0 0 

l. Intimidation 0 0 0 

m. Destruction/damage/vandalism of property 1 0 0 

j. Any other crime involving bodily injury 0 0 0 

Hate Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls 

2009 2010 2011 
















Hate Offenses - Public Property 

2009 2010 2011 















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Arrests - On-Campus* 

2009 2010 2011 

* Stats indicate number of persons involved 

a. Illegal weapons possession 0 0 0 

b. Drug law violations 0 0 0 

c. Liquor law violations 0 0 0 

Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls 

2009 2010 2011 





Arrests - Noncampus 

2009 2010 2011 




Arrests - Public Property 

2009 2010 2011 




Disciplinary Actions/Judicial Referrals - On-Campus 2009 2010 2011 


b. Drug law violations *2 *7 *11 

c. Liquor law violations *39 *62 *37 

Disciplinary Actions/Judicial Referrals - Residence Halls 

2008 2009 2010 


b. Drug law violations *2 *7 *11 

c. Liquor law violations *39 *62 *37 

Disciplinary Actions/Judicial Referrals - Noncampus 

2008 2009 2010 




Disciplinary Actions/Judicial Referrals - Public Property 

2008 2009 2010 




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Appendix B. Resident Hall Fire Safety Systems 

ASR Campus Student Housing Facility 

Fire Alarm 

Monitored 

On site by 

OSS 

Partial* 

Sprinkler 

System 

Full** 

Sprinkler 

System 

Smoke 

Detection 

Heat 

Detection 

Fire 

Extinguishe 

r Devices 

Evacation 

Plans & 

Placards 

Ashton Hall (611 W. Dravus St.) X X X X X X 

Andrews Apartments (37 W. Dravus St.) X X 

Bailey Apartments (3041‐55 Third Ave 

X 

W.) 

X 

Cremona Apartments (34 W. Cremona 

X X X 

St.) 

X 

Davis Apartments (3019 Third Ave. W). X X X X X 

Emerson Hall (500 W. Emerson St.) X X X X X X 

Falcon Apartments (600 W. Emerson 

X X X 

St.) 

X 

Falcon Duplex (3463 Sixth Ave. W.) X X 

Falcon Fourplex (3469‐75 Sixth Ave. 

X 

W.) 

X 

Falcon Twin Apartments (608 W. 

X X X 

Emerson St.) 

X 

Hill Hall (3231 Sixth Ave. W.) X X X X X X 

Moyer Hall ( 3234 Fifth Ave. W.) X X X X X 

Robbins Apartments (2701 Third Ave. 

X X X 

W.) 

X 

X 

Sprague Apartments (35 W. Cremona 

X X X 

St.) 

X 

Wembley Apartments 49 W. Dravus 

X 

X 

X 

St. 

X 

X 

X 

Cremona Wesley Apartments (13 W. 

X 

X 

X 

Cremona St.) 

X 

X 

X 

Dravus Wesley Apartments (20 W. 

X X X 

Dravus St.) 

X 

X 

650 W. Bertona St. X X X X 

703 W. Bertona St. X X 

14 W. Cremona St. X X 




303 W. Dravus St. X X 







605 W. Emerson St. X X 

617 W. Emerson St. X X 

339 W. Nickerson St. X X 

2807 3rd Ave. W. X X 

3206 4th Ave. W. X X 

3201‐03 5th Ave. W. X X 

3205 5th Ave. W. X X 

*Partial Sprinkler System is defined as having sprinklers in "common 

areas" only 

**Full Sprinkler System is defined as having sprinklers in both 

common areas and individual rooms 

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Appendix C. Historical Fire Drill Dates for Residence Halls 

Fire Drill Dates 

Resident Halls 2009 2010 2011 

Ashton Hall 11/9/2009 10/05/2010 10/03/2011 

Emerson Hall 11/9/2009 10/04/2010 10/04/2011 

Hill Hall 11/16/2009 10/04/2010 10/03/2011 

Moyer Hall 11/9/2009 10/04/2010 10/03/2011 

Robbins Apartments 11/16/2009 10/05/2010 10/04/2011 

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Appendix D. Fire Statistics 

2009 2010 2011 

Name of Facility Fires Injuries Deaths Fires Injuries Deaths Fires Injuries Deaths 

Ashton Hall 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 

Andrews Apt.s 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Bailey Apt.s 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Cremona Apt.s 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Davis Apt.s 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Emerson Apt.s 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Falcon Apt.s 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Falcon Duplex 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Falcon Fourplex 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Falcon Twin Apt.s 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Hill Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 

Moyer Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Robbins Apt.s 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Sprague Apt.s 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Wembley Apt.s 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Cremona Wesley Apt.s 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Dravus Wesley Apt.s 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

314 W. Dravus St. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

320 W. Dravus St. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

703 w. Bertona St. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

303 W. Dravus St. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

415 W. Dravus St. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

403 W. Dravus St. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

339 W. Nickerson St 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

3206 4th Ave. W. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

3201-03 5th Ave. W. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

323 W. Dravus St. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

2807 Third Ave. W. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

3205 5th Ave. W. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

14 W. Cremona St 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

18 W. Cremona St. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

516 W. Dravus St. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

40 W. Cremona St. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

42 W. Cremona St. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Total 1* 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 

*Fire-related Incident Details 

Year 

Name of 

Facility 

Category Cause Injuries Deaths Property 

Damage 

2009* Ashton Hall Unintentional Natural 0 0 $0 - $99 

2011 Ashton Hall Unintentional Cooking 0 0 $0 - $99 

2011 Hill Hall Undetermined Undetermined 0 0 $0 - $99 

*Caveat:Sun light reflecting through make-up mirror onto combustible materials. 

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