Calvin University Campus Safety

Calvin University Campus Safety Calvin University Campus Safety The Campus Safety Department is responsible for policy enforcement, security, and emergency response on the campus.

The Department is staffed 24 hours a day/7 days a week and strives to work collaboratively with campus community towards a safe campus environment. The Campus Safety Department consists of a director, assistant director, systems analyst, office manager, patrol supervisors, patrol officers, student security officers, and student dispatchers. The patrol supervisors and patrol officers are armed empl

oyees who are the primary responders for all on campus occurrences, including any criminal incidents. They also enforce all college rules and regulations contained within the student, staff, and faculty handbooks. The patrol supervisors and patrol officers oversee the student security officers and their functions for the department. Student security officers are unarmed student employees who conduct building checks to ensure the security of campus buildings after they are closed. They check on the validity of persons in closed buildings and observe buildings for signs of intrusion and mechanical failures. Student security officers will also provide es**rt service every night from dusk to dawn.

Come visit us tomorrow for our annual bike sale!! The sale runs from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. It will be located between the Mai...
04/20/2026

Come visit us tomorrow for our annual bike sale!! The sale runs from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. It will be located between the Mail and Print and Facilities buildings.

Rain, rain go away! Thunderstorms are in the forecast for next week. The bike sale has been rescheduled for April 21 fro...
04/09/2026

Rain, rain go away! Thunderstorms are in the forecast for next week. The bike sale has been rescheduled for April 21 from 2pm - 4pm.

04/01/2026
Not a fan of taking the stairs? Now you can skip them. The Heckman Library elevator is once again fully operational. Th...
03/31/2026

Not a fan of taking the stairs? Now you can skip them. The Heckman Library elevator is once again fully operational. Thank you to our Facilities team members for their hard work and countless hours to complete this project.

Walkers and runners, we didn't forget about you! While the road is currently blocked off, you can still enjoy your route...
02/24/2026

Walkers and runners, we didn't forget about you! While the road is currently blocked off, you can still enjoy your route around our beautiful campus. No need to change your plans. Just follow the walkway detour.

Beginning the evening of Sunday, February 22, 2026, Knollcrest Circle will be closed from Lake Drive to the south entran...
02/19/2026

Beginning the evening of Sunday, February 22, 2026, Knollcrest Circle will be closed from Lake Drive to the south entrance of Lot 7. This will be a hard closure, with fencing surrounding the area (including across the roadway) and metal barricades at both ends. The road will remain closed through October 2026 due to football stadium construction. Please plan accordingly.

Pedestrian Overpass Elevators - Unreliable at this time Please be aware that the pedestrian overpass elevators are curre...
01/28/2026

Pedestrian Overpass Elevators - Unreliable at this time

Please be aware that the pedestrian overpass elevators are currently not operating reliably due to extreme cold and blowing snow. We understand this creates an inconvenience, particularly for those who rely on elevator access. Unfortunately, these elevators were not designed to function in the current weather conditions. Facilities staff are actively monitoring the situation and clearing snow from the tracks as conditions allow. At this time, the elevators should not be relied upon for service.

01/23/2026

Classes are canceled and most offices are closed on Friday, January 23 due to extreme temperatures.

Friday’s January Series lecture, featuring speaker Harry Smith, will proceed as planned. Join us in-person or watch online at calvin.edu/january.

Merry Christmas from Campus Safety, and a heartfelt thank you to our student dispatchers who work around the clock, even...
12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from Campus Safety, and a heartfelt thank you to our student dispatchers who work around the clock, even on holidays to keep Calvin University safe. 🎄

The Grounds team was on campus Sunday to clear snow from sidewalks, entries, and high-traffic areas. However, the sunny ...
12/08/2025

The Grounds team was on campus Sunday to clear snow from sidewalks, entries, and high-traffic areas. However, the sunny conditions caused some of that snow to melt and refreeze overnight, creating icy patches across campus walkways and roads.

With the temperatures we are currently experiencing, salt is ineffective on this type of ice. Our team continues to monitor conditions, but please use extra caution as you move around campus today.

Thank you for your patience and care—your safety is our priority!

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