Example-St. John's University Public Safety

Emergency Phone Service In St. John's University

There are clearly marked emergency phones located throughout the campuses. They can summon the Department of Public Safety, which will respond immediately. The phones are for emergency use only, which can be, but is not limited to: car trouble for which Public Safety can be of assistance; injury, especially when an ambulance is required; crime prevention, whether a crime is in progress or the potential for the criminal act is suspected; and need for the escort service.The Department of Public Safety is also glad to help if you have locked your car keys in your car or need a jump start.

Building Access For Each Campus In St. John's University

For each campus, as the utilization of a building diminishes during the day or evening, Public Safety locks the building. These buildings are patrolled throughout the night on a random basis to ensure the safety and security of the campus. The same procedure is repeated during the weekend hours. On the Staten Island campus, Public Safety locks many of the classrooms after the last class of the day.Exterior door access to a locked building is granted only on a limited basis of proven need. Public Safety is prepared to escort anyone to and from a building during non-working hours. Anyone entering or leaving a building during non-working hours is required to notify the Department of Public Safety.Students, faculty and staff are required to show a valid St. John's ID in order to gain entrance to the computer facilities, the University Center, Carnesecca Arena, the Libraries, Residence Halls and St. Albert Hall (after 11 p.m.) on the Queens campus and the Gym, the Campus Center and the Library on the Staten Island campus. Public Safety personnel are stationed at the entrance points to check all persons entering the above mentioned buildings.If an individual, regardless of status, does not have valid identification, he/she should report to the Department of Student Life, University Center Student Service Window, ext. 6257 (Queens; Campus Center B11, ext. 4443 (Staten Island) or Room 627, ext. 9301 (Manhattan) to obtain identification.

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