Campus Safety
Safety at Western is a community-wide effort. Each member of our community needs to accept the challenge of living in a way that promotes health and well-being for ourselves and others. To support that, the University provides services for and assistance in maintaining a safe environment.
Safety Resources
University Police is dedicated to the safety and security of Western’s University community. University Police provides 24-hour services to ensure a safe and accessible campus.
Answers to common safety questions.
Western's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for reports of serious crime and other offenses related to personal safety on University property and nearby public property during the previous three calendar years. This report also has important information concerning Western's policies regarding alcohol and drug use and Western's sexual assault prevention and response programs.
Campus Services, 2001 Bill McDonald Parkway, University.Police@wwu.edu, police.wwu.edu
- Emergencies/crimes in progress: 360-650-3911 or 911
- Non-Emergency/Safety Escort: 360-650-3555
- Anonymous Reporting: 360-650-SAFE (7233)
Access Campus Safety Resources On the Go:
- Request a public safety escort
- Invite a friend to walk with you virtually
- Report suspicious activity
- Learn about campus emergency procedures
- Access important safety resources
Western has partnered with Bike Index which offers a nation-wide registry that allows the University, community members, and law enforcement to get your bike back to you if it is stolen.
Register from your phone or computer on Bike Index's website by first creating an account and then adding your bike. Visit the Transportation Services Bike Registration Page for step by step instructions. Be sure to link your account to WWU.
For questions about the bike registration program or assistance in registering your bike, email atc@wwu.edu, or visit Transportation Services at Old Main 120, or the Outdoor Center at Viking Union 150.
Community members, family and friends of Western Washington University students may sign up for Western Alert, Western's emergency response notification system. Western Alert messages are sent in the event of an emergency to the e-mail addresses and/or cell phones (via text message) of those on the notification list.
The Environmental Health and Safety office works with and provides support for the Western community to keep ourselves and our environment healthy and safe. They conduct fire safety, waste recycling and disposal, laboratory safety, general safety, and multiple types of training across campus.
The Bias Response Team's (BRT) role is to identify and collaboratively coordinate caring, prompt, and effective responses to bias incidents in order to:
- support Western students, staff, and faculty who are targeted or impacted by these incidents and
- educate the Western community about impacts and histories of such bias and actions to prevent future similar acts
The BRT does not replace or supersede processes through the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Student Conduct, or University Police to investigate alleged violations of University policy or civil rights or criminal law. The BRT’s role is one of support and education. The BRT does not impose discipline or sanctions.