Office of Safety and Security

Safety and Security officer

OSS is following the University's Smart Start Guidelines. For the latest information and guidelines, visit the Resuming Campus Operations website.

Employees Can Now Enroll or Re-Enroll in the Commute Trip Reduction Program

Employees with an existing ORCA card can re-enroll by completing the online CTR Participation Agreement Form.  If you are enrolling in the program for the first time, or need a replacement ORCA card, you can pick a new one up at the Office of Safety and Security any weekday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. after submitting the online CTR Participation Agreement Form. Once your form is processed, the one-time annual fee will be deducted from your paycheck.

2024 Vehicle Registration and Parking Permits Open for Applications August 15th 2024

All students, faculty, staff, and visitors who park a vehicle on Seattle Pacific University property or in city streets near SPU, must register their vehicle with Safety and Security using the Parking Forms. More information is available on our Parking Information website.

Walking or Vehicle Escorts

OSS offers a walking or vehicle escort, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Due to safety protocols, escorts will be limited to assisting those experiencing an immediate safety concern, illness, or mobility concerns. An escort can be obtained by dialing x2922 on any campus phone or (206) 281-2922 from other phones. OSS can travel up to 8 blocks off campus for a safety escort but cannot cross over any bridges. 

The Office of Safety and Security - Open 24/7

The mission of Seattle Pacific University’s Office of Safety and Security is to provide a safe working, learning, and living environment for the SPU community and to protect University assets through sound crime prevention and safety practices. The Office of Safety and Security (“OSS”) provides continuous, year-round security and emergency response to the Seattle Pacific University community.  We actively monitor the University for safety concerns, secure buildings as needed, and respond to calls for assistance. 

Business Office Hours

Monday
24-Hour Emergency Line:  (206) 281-2911
24-Hour Non-Emergency Line:  (206) 281-2922
Email: !securityinfo@dlokoko.com

Emergency Phones on Campus to Contact OSS

The University has installed emergency phones throughout the campus, including inside residence halls and at the entrances to several academic and office buildings. The emergency telephones are rectangular boxes, have yellow sides, and automatically dial the Office of Safety and Security at the push of a button.

In an on-campus emergency, call Safety and Security

Stop.Think.Act.

SPU's Emergency Procedures Handbook

Learn what you would need to do in case of a campus emergency before one happens.

Meet the Staff of the Office of Safety and Security

At the Office of Safety and Security we are committed to your ... safety and security!