Safety & Security Department

What is the Safety & Security Department:

The University of St. Francis is served by the University of St. Francis Safety & Security department, which is responsible for the reporting of all campus crimes and our compliance with the Student Right-To-Know Act. Campus Safety & Security is located in Tower Hall and is staffed by full-time professional security personnel and is augmented by part-time and student personnel. The officers patrol the campus 24 hours a day 365 days a year and have a central dispatch that coordinates all emergency and non-emergency requests for service. The Safety & Security Department also safeguards the University Community and property through the use of cameras placed strategically around the entire campus. The Security main office phone number is (815) 740-3847.

Rights and privileges of security officers:

Security officers are an unarmed informational force and have jurisdiction in all areas of campus. They are in direct communication with the police and fire departments of Joliet, IL and call upon their assistance when needed. Safety & Security may enter all public buildings including residence halls at any time while on duty and may call for the detainment of trespassers or persons involved in criminal activities.