The Security Department welcomes you to Northwest Nazarene University. Security is here to help ensure that the NNU community is as safe as possible. We want you to have a positive experience while you are here, and we invite you to contact us with any concerns, questions, or ideas you may have about Campus Security. NNU believes it is also every individual’s responsibility to remain involved in the safety and security of the NNU community. You must remain alert to your surroundings at all times and report any unusual behavior or incidents immediately.
Security Officers are on patrol and available for campus emergencies 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Security Administration is available by appointment 8:00-17:00 Monday-Friday.
The Security Office is located at 916 Maple Street, in the South Nampa Police Substation. The Facility is just West of the NNU Olsen Apartments and ajacent to the NNU tennis courts.
The Security Department serves the University community by performing assignments in a professional manner, and it is to these people the department is ultimately responsible. The department attempts to protect the property and the rights of all members of the University, to be free from criminal attack, to be secure in their human and civil rights and possessions, and to provide a safe and secure environment to study, work, and live.
The department's motto is " Honesty, Integrity, and Trust." This motto depicts the standard of Northwest Nazarene University and the Department.
Security focuses on three primary areas of responsibility. The first area of responsibility is Emergency Response. Security performs basic first responder tasks, coordinates emergency services, facilitates emergency scenes, and assists emergency personnel, and local law enforcement as needed, and serves as liaisons between first responders and the University.
Secondly, through patrol methods and community policing the department focuses on and communicates with the outside general public. When necessary, redirects or refers community character issues to local law enforcement agencies.
The last area of focus is Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention. The department performs audits of the campus and makes recommendations to the executive administration for improvement. Such as increased lighting, shrub or tree removal, and public safety hazard removal or repair.
Security officers on campus are not sworn law enforcement officers, although many of their duties and responsibilities are similar. Security officers are considered citizens and only have the authority to make citizen arrests. NNU Security‘s jurisdiction is restricted to the campus and university owned or leased property. Criminal incidents are referred to the Nampa Police Department.
Security Officers have the authority to ask persons for identification and determine whether individuals have lawful business at Northwest Nazarene University. Security Officers have the authority to issue on campus moving and parking citations, which are collected through campus mail with the provided payment envelope. After five days, unpaid parking and moving violation fines are charged a five dollar late fee for every month not paid. All unpaid fines and late fees are turned over to the University Business Office and billed to financial accounts. University Security maintains a strong professional relationship with the Nampa Police Department and, when requested, assist with campus related criminal investigations and act as Community Service Officers in the South Police Substation
During the academic school year, with the exceptions of holidays, all campus facilities are open Monday-Friday 07:00-23:00. On Saturdays, only facilities being used for classes are available for access from 07:00-18:00 or as needed for special classes or events. With the exception of the Student Center, all facilities are closed on Sunday until 20:00. On Sundays the campus library, Fine Arts, and Wiley Learning Center and Learning Center Computer Lab will be available from 20:00-23:00. All after hour’s facility access must be approved by assigned administration, immediate supervisor, faculty, or staff.
Access to a facility will only be granted by Security when Security is notified in writing or by phone call from assigned administration, immediate supervisor, faculty, or staff. Summer building hours are contingent on class and special conference and event schedules. However, in general the campus facilities are accessible Monday-Friday 07:00-18:00. On Saturdays, only facilities being used for classes are available during scheduled class times. The campus is closed on Sundays and for holidays.
All dormitory entrance doors are locked and secured 24 hours a day seven days a week. Access is gained by key card access and is restricted to undergraduate on campus student residents, approved administrators, faculty, and staff from 06:00-24:00. After 24:00 dormitories are restricted to assigned residents only and approved administrators or staff. Non campus residents must make arrangements for access by contacting their student, the dormitory Resident Director, Resident Assistant on Duty, or by calling Security.
All vendors requiring access to resident halls and other campus facilities must register with Environmental Services. After registered, access will be granted during normal business hours and will be supervised by the club organization, department, or employee who arranged for service. After hours facility access for vendors must be approved by the Maintenance Manager, Custodial Manager, Department Administrator or by the campus employee who arranged for the service. Security will only grant access when notified in writing or by a phone call from the Maintenance Manager, Custodial Manager, or by the campus employee who arranged for the service.
With the exception of campus sponsored special conferences or events the campus and campus facilities are closed to all non campus members. Anyone from the community not registered as a vendor or visitor will be asked to leave the campus. However, with the following exception, community members are welcome to utilize the campus outdoors recreation areas and track from dawn to dusk. All non campus personnel minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian or parent at all times. Unaccompanied minors found using the campus outdoor recreation facilities will be asked to leave the campus and not to return. University Administration and Security reserves the right to terminate visitor access to the campus and campus facilities any time deemed necessary.
Crime Prevention, personal safety, and theft education is sponsored by various campus organizations throughout the year. Prevention and personal safety literature are distributed and emailed to Administration, Faculty, Staff, and Students. Crime Prevention and safety education is provided by Security, Counseling Services, Campus Health Services, Campus Resident Directors, Resident Assistants, and the Department of Human Resources providing a variety of recommendations and helpful hints for personal safety and for protection against sexual assault and theft. Self defense courses are offered by the Department of Kinesiology each semester and by the Department of Human Resources.
In the event that a situation arises, either on or off campus, that in the judgment of the NNU Executive Administration or the Security Director constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide "timely warning" will be issued. The warning will be issued through the university email system, to students, faculty, and staff.
Depending on the particular circumstances of the crime, especially in all situations that could pose an immediate threat to the community and individuals, the Office of University Security may post notices on building entrance doors, in resident hall lobbies, on campus bulletin boards, or deliver by word of mouth assisted by campus administrators, faculty, staff, or students. Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to University Security immediately by phone 467-8911.
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All Students, Faculty, and Staff are required to register their vehicle with Campus Security
ALL motor vehicles operated by NNU faculty/staff, students (including commuter, off-campus students), and/or individuals residing in University housing MUST be registered with Campus Security and properly display a current NNU parking sticker at all times if the vehicle(s) will be parked on NNU properties. The reasons for Registration are:
Driving Responsibilities:
Operating a vehicle on the NNU campus is a privilege. Operators and passengers must display safe vehicle practice at all times. The campus speed is 15 miles per hour, or less. Parking is to be done with respect to marked areas and in cooperation with the posted sign(s). In all instances, pedestrians have the right of way and drivers are required to yield to all foot traffic.
When you receive your registration decal, place it on the lower left-hand side of the windshield.
Register your vehicle at myinfo.nnu.edu. Select student or faculty, then select Vehicle Registration from the left pane after you login.
Note: all questions regarding NNU Motor Vehicles should be addressed to the Department of Security.
Click Here to Access Campus Crime and Incident Report Forms.
If you need assistance or have questions about submitting an online report, please contact the NNU Dept. of Security. All online crime and incident reports are electronically and confidentially sent to the Director of Security.
| Northwest Nazarene University Security c/o Nampa Police University Substation 916 Maple St Nampa, ID 83686 |
Nampa Police: Emergency: Dial 9-911 Non-Emergency: 465-2257 |
| Administrative Office Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 NNU e-mail: Darrel Stewart, director: dwstewart@nnu.edu |
NNU Security: Campus Emergency: Dial 8911 Non-Emergency: Dial 8550 or 208-467-8550 (University Security is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.) |