In an effort to provide a more flexible parking option for students, faculty, and staff who must negotiate the potential for bringing different cars to campus from day to day, the public safety department will now be issuing hang-tag permits to all students and any staff or faculty who do not qualify for an “A” […]
Public Safety
Please Update Emergency Notification Information
The University of Portland takes the safety and security of the University community very seriously. An important component of UP’s crisis preparedness is the emergency notification system, UP Alert. Please take a moment to update your emergency notification information on the Pilots UP home page at https://pilots.up.edu. The link where you can add or edit […]
Campus Community Emergency Response Team Training
University of Portland Campus Community Emergency Response Team (CCERT) training is available for all faculty, staff, and students, according to Jeff Rook, public safety. Volunteers are trained by the University’s CCERT trainers, Multnomah County emergency managers, and Portland Fire and Rescue to provide emergency disaster assistance on campus and in the immediate UP neighborhood. Public […]
New Reporting Requirements
To comply with federal law, specifically the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University is required to report “statistics concerning the occurrence on campus of the following criminal offenses reported to local police agencies, or to any official of the institution who has significant responsibility for student and […]
Dial “6” To Get Out, Starting March 18
On Wednesday, March 18, the University will change the number to dial for an outside phone line from 9 to 6. After that date, callers will no longer be able to get an outside line by dialing 9. This change is being enacted in an effort to reduce inadvertent 911 calls. For any questions or […]
Emergency Response Training: Are You Ready for a Disaster?
The University of Portland Campus Community Emergency Response Team (CCERT) offers emergency response training for all faculty, staff, and students, according to Jeff Rook, public safety. Volunteers are trained by the University’s CCERT trainers and Portland Fire and Rescue to provide emergency disaster assistance on campus and in the immediate surrounding neighborhood. Public safety offers […]
Annual Fire Alarm Testing
Public Safety will be conducting annual fire alarm testing in all campus buildings over Winter Break. In accordance with fire life safety codes, each building that has a fire system will be tested to ensure it is operating properly. The tests will require vendors to enter offices and some residential spaces. Additionally, there will be […]
Please Review Fire Hazards List
The University of Portland is subject to routine bi-annual fire inspections by the Portland Fire Bureau-Fire Marshal’s office. The fire inspector will visit UP buildings and check for fire life safety violations. These routine fire inspections reduce the potential for fire and associated loss or damage property. Please take a few minutes to review the […]
Annual UP Security and Fire Report Published
On September 29, 2014, in compliance with the Campus Crime Reporting Act and the amended Higher Education Opportunity Act, the University of Portland’s Annual Security and Fire Report was published and made available to all members of the University community, and to prospective students and employees. The report includes statistics for the previous three years […]
Public Safety Meeting For Off Campus Students, Sept. 10
Faculty are asked to help spread the word to their students that public safety is conducting a meeting open to all off-campus students on Wednesday, September 10, at 7 p.m., on the quiet side dining area of the Bauccio Commons. Topics and amenities will include: Staying safe and secure living off campus Being a good […]