Services Provided

Campus Public Safety and Security officers are professionally trained in public safety methods. On-going training, appropriate for the campus environment, is provided. Officers carry pepper spray and/or baton and patrol the campus on foot, by car, and bicycle. Officers have the same arrest powers as private citizens. Criminal activity and requests for police service that are outside the authority of CPS&S officers are directed to the Spokane Police Department.

Campus Public Safety and Security officers provide proactive patrol of the campus and University area designed to detect and deter crime and facilitate a safe environment for the people and property of our community. Periodic checks are made of all University buildings on campus and lock-up services are provided. Patrol in and around the residence halls is a priority. In addition to patrol and building checks, CPS&S officers also answer calls for service, provide escorts upon request, check alarms, and investigate suspicious situations. Campus Public Safety and Security follows up on reports and takes action as appropriate, including writing an incident report to document the circumstances. CPS&S officers work in conjunction with Residence Hall staff, the University administration and local police to enforce and seek compliance with Gonzaga policies, state laws and local ordinances.

The University Switchboard operators are part of the Campus Public Safety and Security department. The operators provide a valuable service to the department and the University by coordinating communications, serving as CPS&S radio dispatchers, and handling after-hours maintenance call-outs. The Switchboard answers the main number (328-4220) into the University 24 hours a day, year round. The operator can be contacted from on-campus by calling ext. 0.