If You See Something, Say Something
- Dial '911' for Emergencies.
- Report the nature of the emergency, your location, your city and your name.
- Report emergency to Emergency and Security Services office as soon as safety possible by calling (208) 885-2254.
Incidents to Report
- Any crimes (i.e. vandalism, theft, bomb threats, acts of violence, or other criminal activities)
- Any suspicious or disruptive activity
- Threatening statements, whether specific or generalized
- Unauthorized access (even if it seems harmless, i.e., photography of doors)
- Graffiti or property defacement, wherever located (whether simple property damage or threats)
- Any incidents that could constitute work place violence
- Thefts/property loss
- Building damage (i.e., break in, vandalism)
When to Report
Report incidents immediately. Timely reporting can prevent further incidents. When in doubt, please report an incident.
Report To
Call the police at (208) 882-COPS. If a crime is in progress or a suspicious activity occurs (i.e., threats, intruders), call 911.
Procedures for Reporting
Institutional policies encourage prompt and accurate reporting of crimes. All members of the campus community should be familiar with institutional policies and procedures in order for them to be truly effective. Employees and visitors are invited to obtain a copy of the university policy statement from Human Resources or Risk Management.
Security Services
Please submit requests for security assessments, extra police patrol, or presence to the campus division of Moscow Police Department, (208) 883-7128 and Emergency and Security Services – (208) 885-2254.
Property Damage
Please report all incidents of damage, or potential damage, to property due to fire, vandalism, theft, wind, flooding, or other causes in writing to Risk Management. Incidents of theft or vandalism should also be reported to the campus division of Moscow Police Department, (208) 883-7128.
Personal Property
The university does not carry insurance to cover loss or damage to personal property of students or employees. Student and employees are responsible to insure their own property.
Safety Concerns
Please report immediately all non-criminal incidents or dangerous conditions that cause or might cause harm to persons (i.e. unsafe conditions – icy walkways, potholes, or other unsafe conditions) to the Safety Officer (208) 885-6524 or to Emergency and Security Services – (208) 885-2254.
Parking Lot Concerns
Parking is administered separately through Parking and Information Services. Please submit requests pertaining to parking lot control or conditions to the Parking and Transportation Services (208) 885-6424. If the condition being reported affects safety, please send a copy of the memo to Environmental Health and Safety.
Law Enforcement
Police are responsible for law enforcement on the campus. All actual or suspected violations of law should be reported to police. Violations of, or questions regarding, university policy or failure to comply with procedures should be reported to the responsible administrator, UI Auditing Services at (208) 885-7087, or Emergency and Security Services (208) 885-2254. Violations, or suspected violations of, the Student Code of Conduct should be reported to the Dean of Students Office at (208) 885-6757.
Getting Help on Campus
The university expects employees, in conjunction with assuming personal responsibility for safety and security of the community, to report crimes or suspicious activity to police promptly so that police officers and university officials have the opportunity to successfully investigate. Fraternities and sororities are located in the City of Moscow and receive police services from the Moscow Police Department.
Basic 911 telephone service provides direct access to the Moscow Police Department from WHITCOM (regional) dispatch for reporting emergencies. Moscow 911 service is equipped to receive incoming calls from text telephones. As this is a regional dispatch, dispatchers may ask you to verify what city and location you are calling from. They may ask you other questions as well. Please help the dispatchers in answering their questions as they are also getting assistance en-route at the same time.
Emergency Telephones
There are a series of courtesy phones located across the University of Idaho campus, from which “911” can be dialed during an emergency.
Building Security
Buildings are currently open and locked by Facilities personnel. If you are locked out of your office, contact the UI Facilities Management Department at (208) 885-6246, and a Facilities employee will assist you if you are carrying the proper university identification.
