University Safety
About Us
The safety and security of the Manchester University community and their guests are a primary concern of the University and a principal responsibility of the Office of University Safety.
Staff consists of the Director, 7 full time Officers, 4 part time Officers, an Administrative Assistant and Student Cadets
For Emergency: Call 260-982-5999 or 911
Report It! Sexual Misconduct & Title IX Online Reporting
Manchester has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual misconduct.
A fully-trained, uniformed officer is on duty 24-7, supplemented by student cadets.
Officers patrol the campus and are charged with the enforcement of University policies and regulations. Violations of local, State and federal laws also constitute violations of University policies. To this end, campus officers work closely with local and State police agencies. Officers are also available to assist the campus community with medical emergencies, safety escorts, disabled vehicles, providing a lost and found repository and conducting safety training.
Student Cadets. We also employ several student employees. Student Patrol workers wear a modified uniform, which identifies them as members of the Office of University Safety, and work with the event sponsors at dances and other events, providing a security presence and maintaining radio contact with the on duty officer. Student Patrol workers also assist with traffic and parking enforcement, and assist with clerical duties in the Safety Office.
How to Report a Crime
Students, faculty, staff and guests of the University are encouraged to report emergencies and criminal activities to the safety office. Telephones are available in every campus building; outside emergency phones are strategically placed at several locations on campus.
By Phone
To report an emergency or criminal activity by phone, dial x5999 (260-982-5999), and an officer will take a report and follow up on your information. You may also leave information on the confidential tip line, x5995 (260-982-5995). You do not have to leave your name unless you want to be contacted.
Online Reporting
To report a sexual misconduct or Title IX incident online, you may use the Report It! form.
Officers work closely with residence hall and athletic staff, as well as pastoral and professional counselors, to assist victims in reporting crimes and to ensure the accurate disclosure of all crime statistics. Victims desiring criminal prosecution are encouraged and assisted by University safety personnel. From filing the initial report through the follow-up investigation, University safety personnel work closely with local police agencies and the Prosecutor’s Office.
Services
Safety Escorts
Your safety is the reason we are here, if at any time you feel you need an escort we will be glad to assist you. Dial 260-982-5999 and an officer will meet you as soon as possible.
Vehicle Jumpstarts and Unlocks
Manchester University Campus Safety officers are available to unlock your car or give you a courtesy jumpstart. If you need this service at anytime dial 260-982-5999 and an officer will meet you as soon as possible. You will be required to sign a waver of liability form for this services.
S.A.F.E
Manchester University Campus Safety offers S.A.F.E. This program is designed by the National Self-Defense Institute. Training sessions are available upon request. This program is restricted to female participants. We encourage all female students to attend one of these sessions. If you would like to schedule or request this program, email us.
Basic Self Defense Training
Manchester University Campus Safety offers self defense training sessions several times a year. We encourage all students to attend one of these sessions. If you would like to schedule or request this program, email us.
Fire Safety Training
Manchester University Campus Safety offers fire safety programs. If you would like to schedule or request this program, email us.
Training and Education Programs
Manchester University Campus Safety offers the following programs:
- Identity Theft
- Self Defense
- Fire Safety
- Fire Extinguisher Training
- Building Escape Training
- Violent Intruder Training
- Theft Prevention
- Bicycle Safety and Registration
- Meet the NMPD Police K-9
- Meet with representatives of the NMFD
- Meet with representatives of the NMPD
- Vehicle Safety
- Vehicle Emergencies
- University Safety Ride Along
- S.A.F.E. Training
Sign up for MU Alerts
How students, faculty and staff can sign up for MU Alerts
At Manchester, our first priority is to keep you safe. If there is a weather-related cancellation or delay – or an emergency you really need to know about right now – will you get a text or phone notification? To receive any alerts we broadcast, manage your alert preferences via the phone app or the web. Please remember, you may also include parents, significant others, etc., in the notification process.
Android and iOS
We feel that the phone app is the easiest method to manage your alert preferences. You can find instructions to download and use the Android and iPhone apps by accessing the file MU Alerts Instructions for Android and iOS 2019-08-08.
Web
A web version is available at https://alerts.manchester.edu. Web app instructions are available by accessing the file MU Alerts Instructions for Web 2019-08-10.
If you experience problems accessing the phone or web app, please contact University Safety for assistance.
Emergency Alerts for Parents
Here at Manchester University, your student’s safety is our top priority. That is why we invite you to sign up for our MU Alert emergency notifications. In the event of an emergency, we are able to notify your student through this platform. To sign up, your student simply needs to follow the steps provided in the graphic below.
Can’t see the graphic? Click here to view a .pdf version.
Thank you for trusting us with your student’s safety and for encouraging them to sign up for MU Alerts.
Replacement ID Cards
North Manchester students
Fort Wayne students, all faculty and staff
FAQs
We welcome your questions. If you do not find an answer to your question here, please call x5999 (260-982-5999) and someone will assist you. Office hours are twenty four hours a day seven days a week.
How safe is Manchester University?
I lost my room key and I am locked out of my room. What should I do?
I need to get my property out of the storage room at my hall. Who should I call?
What should I do if I have lost a piece of property?
I got a ticket. What should I do?
For parking and ticket information, please click here.
I lost my Manchester University ID. How do I get a replacement ID card?
Fill out the appropriate online form:
North Manchester students
Fort Wayne students and all faculty/staff
How do I sign up for MU Alerts?
If there is a weather-related cancellation or delay – or something else you really need to know right now – will you get a text? All you need to do is sit down at a University computer and go here. It just takes a couple of minutes.
Why aren’t all students automatically enrolled in MU Alerts?
They are. It used to be to be an “opt-in” system but starting in the 2022-23 academic year all Manchester students are automatically enrolled. We include the sign-up information above in case someone is inadvertantly left out.
Why don’t we have emergency phones on campus?
University Safety researched what are known as “blue light phones” and learned that many colleges and universities are moving away from them. Manchester had them for a few years, and records show they were used only twice – and neither use was for an emergency. One new light would cost about $5,000 to purchase and install. With everyone carrying a cell phone that can be programmed to called University Safety at 982-5999 and/or 911, the expense for multiple emergency phones could not be justified. Lighting improvements Manchester has made in recent years are a better investment for student safety.
What does University Safety do to create relationships with students?
Spartan Coin
From students to faculty to staff, striving to discover our best selves is what we do at Manchester. University Safety has a program to reward that effort.
The Spartan Coin is awarded in recognition of Manchester students who exhibit some of the University’s signature values. Safety officers can recommend students to receive a Spartan Coin for excelling in learning, faith, service, integrity, or community, or any combination of these. The goal is to strengthen our commitment to these values and raise awareness that the University Safety team is friendly and approachable and advances the University’s mission to “respect the infinite worth of every individual and gradate persons of ability and conviction.”
Students recommended for a Spartan Coin will have their recommendation reviewed by the director of University Safety, and, if approved, would receive a letter explaining why they are receiving a Spartan Coin and certification. In addition to the coin – which includes the Manchester University logo on one side and University Safety on the other – students who receive one might also be eligible for prizes. Those prizes could range for a discount at the Campus Store to a waiver of a book fee at Funderburg Library to a semester-long “Spartan Coin Reserved Parking Space.”
We hope that the Spartan Coin campaign will encourage more interaction between safety officers and students and encourage everyone at MU to discover their best selves.
