Emergency Notifications
The SVSU Police Department is staffed by MCOLES Licensed Police Officers at all times. SVSU participates in a mutual aid agreement with surrounding law enforcement agencies serving to expedite assistance from these agencies should their services be required.
In case of an emergency or critical incident, the following are means by which the University Police will communicate with the campus community.
SVSU Campus Alert
Voice, text and email communications will be sent to the individual’s cell phones and email addresses that have been registered with the University. To receive alerts or update contact information visit SVSU Campus Alert Log-in.
In addition to the University system, Saginaw County also has an emergency notification system that allows community members to receive alerts involving threatening situations. To sign up for this system visit Saginaw County 911.
Classroom Telephones/Security
Each classroom is equipped with a telephone. The University is capable of calling all classrooms to deliver emergency messages. In addition, in the case of a building-wide lock-down, classroom doors are equipped with an internal locking mechanism.
Emergency Alert Beacon
Wall-mounted notification beacons with sound, flashing strobes, and text displays informing building occupants of the emergency and instructing them how to respond. These wall mounted units are installed in prominent public spaces, including;
- 1st floor lobby of Arbury Fine Arts Center
- 1st floor lobby of Wickes Hall
- hallway near Albert E’s in Zahnow Library
- 2nd floor Curtiss Hall near the seminar rooms
- Groening Commons near the east revolving doors
- Dow Doan Science Building East near Starbucks
- Ryder Center near 2nd floor fitness area
- Ryder north arena entrance
- Fieldhouse
- Doan Center near the Marketplace
- Student Center near the entrance
- lobby of Health & Human Services building
- lobby of Gilbertson Hall
University Web Alert Message
In the event of a critical incident or emergency, individuals logged into the University network will receive a message on the computer screen indicating the type of emergency and what action to take.
Outdoor Emergency Sirens
The University has installed an outdoor public address system. This system is designed to project voice announcements throughout the campus. Although primarily intended to alert the campus exterior, the tones and messages are audible in many University buildings.
University Web Site
Critical information, including instructions and important telephone numbers, will be communicated on SVSU’s web site.
*The various communication methods discussed depend upon technology and/or electrical power which may not be available in certain situations; therefore, it is imperative that the campus community use word of mouth to communicate information in emergency situations.
In an emergency situation, everyone must be prepared to take whatever actions necessary to protect, not only themselves, but also fellow students or co-workers until the arrival of police officers or emergency personnel. As such, review the Emergency Procedures Guide for information in responding to certain emergencies.
The safety of the SVSU campus and its learning and work environment is a responsibility that we all share. As such, we ask that all students, staff, faculty and visitors maintain an awareness of the environment around them and contact the University Police Department of any suspicious or questionable situation.
