Campus Safety and Parking

The strength of any safety program begins with you. You, as a student, staff member, faculty member or even a visitor utilize campus every day, you know what normal behavior on campus is and what is concerning.  If you see something that is out of the ordinary and feel it should be checked on, report it.  If you aren’t sure, report it.  Utilize the link below to make a written report but remember, this method of reporting is not immediately monitored.  If you have any immediate safety concerns, call the DSU Campus Safety number at 701-290-1068 to speak with Campus Safety 24/7.  If you feel you or someone else is in danger, call 911 right away.

Incident Reporting Form

• Be aware of your surroundings, always have an exit plan
• Know your location in case you need to call for help
• When traveling at night, follow well-lit and well-travelled paths
• Use the buddy system
• Trust your gut, if something seems off, call security at 701-290-1068
• If you or someone else is in danger, call 911 right away
• Lock your doors, even if you are home
• Keep valuables hidden and out of sight, especially in vehicles
• Don’t let someone you don’t know into secure buildings
• Never prop exterior doors open
• Park near streetlights and in view of cameras if possible.

Active Shooter Training Video

Annual security and fire safety reports are prepared to comply with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act. The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report compiles specific information including crime prevention, fire safety, law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, and other importance matters related to campus security and safety. This report also has information about campus crime statistics and resources to aid you in being safety minded. We encourage everyone in our campus community to use this report as a guide for safe practices on and off campus.

A copy of the Daily Crime & Fire Report can be viewed in person at the Campus Safety Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM

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It is the policy of Dickinson State University that all injuries, incidents, or hazards including near misses occurring on University property, be properly reported and investigated. All incidents must be reported to the DSU Campus Safety Office with 24 hours. Reporting incidents is critical for the investigation and allows for appropriate action to be taken to prevent reoccurrence. This policy applies to all University employees, students, contractors, and visitors when engaged in a University activity taking place on or off campus.

Employees must report all injuries, incidents, accidents and near misses that occur on DSU property immediately to their supervisor. DSU has a 24-hour reporting requirement. The supervisor should report the incident to the DSU Campus Safety Office and assist the reporting employee in completing the accident investigation form.

Accident Injury Investigation Form

DSU Campus Safety developed the Blue Hawk SAFE app to put safety and security features, including weather and COVID-19 info, in the palm of your hand. AppArmor Mobile (www.apparmor.com) developed the software.

Blue Hawk SAFE is free to download, available for Android and iPhones. It features emergency contacts, emergency action plans, safety toolbox, maps, safety tips, and other important resources available at the touch of a button. It also gives safety and weather alerts and important safety information and in real time.

Blue Hawk SAFE

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The Campus Safety office is the main site for lost and found valuables (electronics, ID cards, other property). If you find an unattended item, bring it to the Information Desk, and we’ll try to find the owner. If we can’t find the owner, we’ll add the property to our found items list, noting where it was found.

Lost and Found Procedure

Report a Lost Item Form

View our list of Found Items