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Keeping Our Campus Safe Together
Security and safety concerns on the campus are addressed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Campus Safety is committed to providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Campus Safety provides 24-hour, 7-day-a-week coverage and works closely with departments across the University and local emergency responders when necessary.
Campus safety is a shared responsibility. We encourage everyone in our campus community to remain aware of their surroundings, look out for one another, and report anything that seems suspicious, unsafe, or concerning.
Contact Campus Safety
Campus Safety is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone: 816-985-6079
Email: campussafety@avila.edu
Campus Safety Leadership
Courtney Nokes,
Director of Campus Safety
courtney.nokes@avila.edu
For an immediate or life-threatening emergency, call 911 first, then notify Campus Safety when it is safe to do so.
What Campus Safety Does
Campus Safety provides a variety of services to support the safety and security of the University community, including:
- Maintaining a visible presence throughout campus to help deter crime and promote safety
- Conducting routine patrols of University buildings, grounds, parking lots, and residence areas
- Responding to calls for assistance, safety concerns, and emergencies
- Assisting with reports of crime, theft, vandalism, suspicious activity, and other campus incidents
- Monitoring campus security, fire, and emergency alarm systems
- Providing Safety Escorts for students, employees, and visitors upon request
- Assisting with building access, including locking and unlocking University facilities
- Issuing student ID badges and parking permits
- Overseeing the Paid Reserved Parking Program
- Enforcing University parking regulations and issuing parking citations
- Providing traffic, parking, and crowd management during University events
- Providing vehicle jump-start assistance on University property
- Coordinating with University departments, law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other emergency responders when necessary
- Promoting crime prevention, situational awareness, bystander intervention, and emergency preparedness throughout our campus community
Avila ID Cards & Parking Permits
Students may obtain their University ID badge by visiting the Campus Safety Office Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Your University ID is an important part of campus safety and identification. Students should carry their ID while on campus and should never allow another person to use their ID or access credentials.
If your ID is lost or stolen, please notify Campus Safety as soon as possible.
Parking permits may be obtained at the Campus Safety Office Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
When obtaining a parking permit, please have your current vehicle information available, including:
- Vehicle make
- Vehicle model
- License plate number
All vehicles parked on University property should be properly registered and display the appropriate parking permit.
The Campus Safety Office oversees the University’s Paid Reserved Parking Program. Reserved parking spaces are available for individuals who would like a designated parking space on campus. Availability may vary based on location.
For information regarding reserved parking locations, availability, pricing, or obtaining a reserved space, please visit the Campus Safety Office Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Vehicles parked in a reserved space without authorization may be subject to a parking citation or other enforcement action.
Safety Services
Campus Safety provides Safety Escorts for members of the University community who do not feel comfortable walking alone on campus or to their vehicle.
If you would like a Safety Escort, contact Campus Safety at 816-985-6079, and an officer will respond as availability allows.
We would rather you call us than walk somewhere alone when you do not feel safe.
Campus Safety can provide jump-start assistance for vehicles located on University property. Contact Campus Safety at 816-985-6079, and an officer will respond as availability allows.
Campus Safety cannot provide vehicle lockout services or attempt to gain entry into locked vehicles. If you are locked out of your vehicle, you will need to contact a roadside assistance provider, locksmith, or other appropriate service.
If you are stranded on campus or do not feel comfortable waiting alone for assistance, please contact Campus Safety. We can assist with maintaining a safe environment while you arrange for vehicle services.
Situational Awareness
Situational awareness simply means paying attention to what is happening around you. Whether you are walking to your vehicle, entering a residence hall, attending an event, or moving around campus, being aware of your surroundings can help you recognize and avoid potentially unsafe situations.
Simple habits can make a difference:
- Limit distractions from phones and headphones while walking
- Be aware of the people and activity around you
- Have your keys or ID ready before reaching your vehicle or building
- Avoid propping open secured doors
- Do not allow unknown individuals to follow you into secured areas
- Walk in well-lit areas whenever possible
- Trust your instincts: if something seems unusual or makes you uncomfortable, move to a safe location and contact Campus Safety
- Request a Safety Escort if you do not feel comfortable walking alone
Awareness is one of the simplest and most effective tools we have for preventing incidents before they occur.
Bystander Intervention
Looking out for one another is an important part of creating a safe campus community. Bystander intervention means recognizing when someone may need help and choosing a safe and appropriate way to respond. You do not have to put yourself in danger or physically intervene to make a difference.
Direct
Speak up or check on someone when it is safe to do so.
Distract
Create a distraction that helps interrupt an uncomfortable or potentially unsafe situation.
Delegate
Contact Campus Safety, a staff member, Resident Assistant, supervisor, or another person who can help.
Delay
If you cannot safely intervene at the time, check on the person afterward and offer support.
Document
When appropriate and safe, remember or document important details that may assist when reporting an incident.
Never put yourself in danger. If a situation appears dangerous or requires immediate intervention, call 911 and notify Campus Safety at 816-985-6079.
Campus-Wide Emergency Alert System
All students, faculty, and staff are strongly encouraged to sign up for and confirm their information in the University’s Rave Emergency Notification System. Rave is used to communicate important and time-sensitive information including emergency situations, severe weather, campus closures, and other critical notifications.
Sign Up or Confirm Your Information
To sign up or confirm your contact information:
- Visit the Avila Rave Emergency Notification System.
- Click “Forgot your password.”
- Enter your Avila email address and click “Submit.”
- Follow the password reset instructions sent to your Avila email.
- If you do not receive a password reset email, return to the login page and click “Register” to sign up for alerts.
- Once your password has been reset, return to the login page, sign in, and accept the terms.
- Click “Confirm” next to your contact information to begin the verification process.
- Confirm your phone number and email address as directed.
- Once your information has been successfully confirmed, you may sign out.
Why This Matters
Emergency communication only works when we can reach you. Keeping your contact information current helps ensure you receive important information when it matters most.
Stay informed. Stay aware. Stay connected.
Emergency Preparedness
Campus Safety works with University departments and local emergency response partners to prepare for and respond to emergencies that may affect our campus community.
The University’s Emergency Response Plan is currently being reviewed and updated to ensure it reflects current campus procedures, resources, responsibilities, and emergency response practices.
Once the updated plan is completed, emergency preparedness information and the appropriate plan materials will be made available on the Campus Safety webpage.
Members of the campus community should familiarize themselves with emergency procedures, know how to contact Campus Safety, maintain current information in the Rave Emergency Notification System, and follow instructions provided during an emergency.
Annual Security Report & Clery Act
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), Avila University publishes an Annual Security Report (ASR) to provide the campus community with important information regarding campus safety and security.
The Annual Security Report includes information regarding:
- Campus safety and security policies
- Procedures for reporting crimes and emergencies
- Campus crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
- Emergency notification and timely warning procedures
- Crime prevention and safety awareness programs
- Policies and procedures related to sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking
- Other safety information and resources required under the Clery Act
The Annual Security Report provides students, faculty, staff, prospective students, prospective employees, and members of the campus community with transparent information regarding campus safety, crime reporting, and available resources. Avila University is committed to maintaining an informed campus community and meeting its responsibilities under the Clery Act.
For questions, contact:
Campus Safety — 816-985-6079 — campussafety@avila.edu
Courtney Nokes, Director of Campus Safety — courtney.nokes@avila.edu
Safety Is Everyone’s Responsibility
Campus Safety cannot be everywhere at once. One of our strongest safety resources is an engaged campus community working together. We encourage everyone to take an active role in campus safety.
Stay aware. Look out for one another. Speak up. See Something. Say Something.