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Public Safety ServicesID Card Services (630-7149)Methodist University Identification Cards are an integral part of University life, used to gain access toauthorized residence halls, pay for meals in the Green and Gold Café, check out a library book, andaccess many more campus services.Community members must have their MU ID Card with them at all times while on campus. MU IDCards must be presented to any University official upon request.MU ID Cards remain the property of Methodist University regardless of the bearer’s current status withthe University.MU ID Cards are issued free of charge at the Department of Public Safety’s Office during regular businesshours. Special arrangements are made for extended business hours during Fall and Spring Orientation,and Evening Class registration periods. In order to obtain an MU ID Card, community members mustproduce one of the following: military identification card, valid passport, driver’s license, or any other validstate-issued identification card. Lost or stolen cards should be reported immediately to the Departmentof Public Safety. Please note that there is a $10.00 replacement cost for lost MU ID cards!Emergency Alert Notification SystemThe University is equipped with an Emergency Alert Notification (E.A.N.) System and an air siren. In theevent of severe weather or any other emergency, a message containing important information about thesituation will be transmitted by e-mail, SMS text, and / or telephone. University-owned telephones andthe campus e-mail network are already linked to the E.A.N. system. MU students, faculty, staff, andparents are strongly encouraged to “opt-in” to this free service by also providing their personaltelephone numbers and e-mail addresses. The Department of Public Safety will provide a printed formfor this purpose upon request. No personal contact information provided will be further disseminatedwithout the express permission of the student, faculty, staff, or parent.An air siren is located on the roof of Garber Hall. The siren is tested periodically. The communitywill be notified in advance of all siren tests. In the event of severe weather or other emergencyrequiring immediate response, the air siren will sound continuously for three minutes. Communitymembers should immediately seek shelter. When the emergency has abated, the siren will againsound for one minute to signal that the situation appears clear.Campus Emergency Call BoxesThere are a total of 23 emergency call boxes located throughout the campus. The emergency call boxesare identified by distinctive signs and / or blue lights. Call boxes located outside also have a blue lightdisplayed above them. Some emergency call boxes have two call buttons. Always press the REDbutton for emergencies or to request assistance. Officers will respond to you immediately.Campus Security Escorts (630-7098)Campus community members and guests may request a security escort to or from any location on campusat any time by calling 630-7098. A University Police or Security Officer will be dispatched to assist. Inaddition, specially screened and trained students also provide escorts Monday through Thursday from6:00 pm – 11:00 pm during the Fall and Spring semesters.Crime Stoppers (630-7287)Crime Stoppers is an anonymous tip line for reporting information about known or suspected criminalactivity in and around the community.Callers should listen carefully to the recorded message for complete instructions.Silent Witness (www.methodist.edu/student _life/ps_silent.htm)Community members who have information or knowledge regarding criminal or prohibited activity mayanonymously report that information through the Silent Witness program. Submissions should be madeto www.methodist.edu/student_life/ps_silent.htm.Motor Vehicle Assistance (630-7098)University Police Officers are authorized to provide limited assistance to stranded motorists on campus.Officers are equipped with emergency unlock kits to retrieve keys from locked vehicles. Our Officers canalso help jump-start dead vehicle batteries. The person requesting assistance must sign a written liabilitywaiver and they must produce a valid Methodist University identification card and proof of responsibilityfor the vehicle before the Officer provides assistance. The Officers may also provide access to a phoneto call for assistance.50