Safety Tips
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When leaving your suite or apartment, lock the door and windows even if you will only be gone briefly, especially if on the first floor. |
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Store all easily removable valuables out of sight, preferably in a locked drawer or closet. Do not leave valuables on top of your dresser. |
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Require identification/authorization from all service people who wish to enter your suite or apartment. |
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Do not leave valuables unattended in the dining hall, library, computer labs, or fitness center. |
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Record descriptions of all valuables, including brand name, model, and serial numbers. |
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Record all of your credit card numbers in case your wallet/purse is lost or stolen. |
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Never give out your bank code over the phone. |
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When leaving your room or apartment for vacation or semester breaks, store valuables in an off-campus storage area or take them with you. |
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Do not leave notes on your door saying when you will return. |
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Leave generic voice mail messages that do not include your name or schedule information. |
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If you see someone suspicious, call the Department of Public Safety with a description and last known location. |
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- When leaving your suite or apartment, lock the door and windows even if you will only be gone briefly, especially if on the first floor.
- Store all easily removable valuables out of sight, preferably in a locked drawer or closet. Do not leave valuables on top of your dresser.
- Require identification/authorization from all service people who wish to enter your suite or apartment.
- Do not leave valuables unattended in the dining hall, library, computer labs, or fitness center.
- Record descriptions of all valuables, including brand name, model, and serial numbers.
- Record all of your credit card numbers in case your wallet/purse is lost or stolen.
- Never give out your bank code over the phone.
- When leaving your room or apartment for vacation or semester breaks, store valuables in an off-campus storage area or take them with you.
- Do not leave notes on your door saying when you will return.
- Leave generic voice mail messages that do not include your name or schedule information.
- If you see someone suspicious, call the Department of Public Safety with a description and last known location.
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ID Cards: All Grand Canyon University students and staff are responsible for obtaining a GCU ID card. Your ID is required to be carried at all times when on campus and will help you gain access to campus facilities. The Department of Public Safety has the right to request your ID at any time.
Visitor Access to Campus: Anyone who brings a guest to Grand Canyon University is responsible for making relevant University regulations known to them and must accept the responsibility for their conduct during their visit.
Parking Privileges and Vehicle Decals: GCU students, faculty, and staff are required to have a parking decal to park on campus. Student decals can be obtained for $10 with current proof of insurance. The traffic laws on campus are the same as off campus. Due to the high concentration of pedestrian traffic, the speed limit on campus is 15 mph. All other ordinances, rules, and regulations of the State of Arizona, the City of Phoenix, and GCU with adopted amendments will be enforced 24hrs a day. The operation of your motor vehicle on campus is a privilege granted by the University administration and is revocable at anytime. Please exercise a conscious effort to watch your speed and drive defensively.
Vehicle Problems: Starting or pushing vehicles, providing air or water for your vehicle, and other reasonable assistance required to aid the temporarily stranded motorist.
Escort Program: Providing an escort by request. (ex. from your campus workplace/class to your car or other facility)
For Assistance: Please call 602-639-8100. Be sure to give your name, location, and destination.
Where are we?: Our main office is in building 31, located across from building 4 and just south of the gymnasium. The main gate is at 33rd Avenue, and an officer is always present. Throughout the day we have several officers that are on mobile patrol. You can identify us by our grey and black uniforms.
Safety Records: US Department of Education:
- Click on "Get data for one institution/campus" located on the top right column
- Then follow the instructions listed.
Grand Canyon University
3300 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85017
1-800-800-9776 • www.gcu.edu
E-mail: Henry Griffin - hgriffin@gcu.edu
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Grand Canyon University’s (GCU) Department of Public Safety understands the concerns students and staff have with regard to their safety, and we accept the responsibility to provide a safe and secure environment.