Campus Safety

Woodbury University is committed to providing a safe environment for its community members. Private security officers monitor the campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A security officer can always be reached by dialing extension 5208 from a campus phone or 818.252.5208 from off campus. All members of the campus community play an important role in helping to make the campus safe and secure for everyone. By taking reasonable precautions, community members can make themselves less likely to be victimized by crime. Some of these include:

• Always lock residence hall and office doors and windows when you leave, even if it is just for a moment.

• Always lock car doors and roll up all windows.

• Call Campus Security for an escort to avoid walking alone at night.

• Do not leave valuable items unattended in public areas. Keep them out of sight in a locked drawer or other safe place.

• Do not prop open residence hall or studio doors, and do not share door codes.

• Identify your personal property by labeling, engraving, or otherwise marking it.

• If you see anything suspicious, call Campus Security immediately at extension 5208 or 818.252.5208.

Emergency Preparedness

Woodbury University is well-prepared to respond to all emergencies through its Emergency Response Plan, which incorporates an extensive team of professionals trained to deal with potential campus- wide emergencies and coordinate with local and state first-response agencies. In the event of an emergency, this team will be activated to address whatever contingencies may arise. Details regarding the Emergency Response Plan can be found at https://woodbury.edu/student-life/living/safety-security/.

Please remember that emergency preparedness is also an individual responsibility. All students, faculty, and staff members should become familiar with posted evacuation routes and participate actively in periodic emergency drills.

To report an emergency, call Campus Security at extension 5208 or 818.252.5208 OR call 911. State: “This is an emergency.” Be prepared to give the dispatcher the following information:

• Your name and location.

• Phone number from where the call is being made.

• Type of emergency: Medical, Fire, Criminal act, Bomb threat, Natural disaster.

• Other important information

1. Number and condition of victims
2. Location and extent of situation, hazard, fire, etc.
3. Involvement of hazardous materials (as available, give product name and/or describe any markings, labels, or placards).
4. What is needed (chief complaint)

DO NOT HANG UP FIRST: Let security and emergency personnel hang up first. After the call, security will direct Emergency Response personnel to the scene of the emergency. It is important to contact Security immediately if you call 911 first.

Important Phone Numbers

• Emergency 911
• Campus Security 818.252.5208

During an emergency, please follow the directives of security, campus administrators, and first responders.

Notification of Violent Crimes

Students, faculty, and staff are informed periodically about campus security procedures and useful crime prevention measures through University publications and special memos. Additionally, the University will issue timely warnings regarding incidents that may pose substantial threat to members of our campus community. Notices will be posted and distributed on campus.

Student Right-To-Know Act

In accordance with the Campus Security/Student Right-to-Know Act, the University records and publishes campus crime statistics on an annual basis. The Security coordinator is available to address questions about the University’s security policies, crime statistics, or definitions of crimes.