24/7 Onsite Security Protection
Campus Safety
The Campus Safety Program is unique to the °®åú´«Ã½ campus, providing proactive campus safety patrols day and night to ensure a safe environment for the students, guests, and employees. With such comprehensive coverage, it is unique among public, private, and boarding schools. Under the direction of Fire Chief Dave Marks, the Campus Safety Program is run and operated by a contracted state-recognized fire and security agency that has been providing onsite emergency services to public and private communities nationwide for 30 years.
Emergency Response Team
The Emergency Response Team (ERT) is a full-time crew (24/7) of state-licensed and certified First Responders. The crew members each hold the multi-role status of Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician/Security Personnel.
As first responders to all safety incidents on campus, the team augments local emergency response agencies with an average response time of 3 minutes. The team is solely responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and secure environment.
ERT Personnel is experienced in wildfire mitigation and is assigned routine projects from establishing and maintaining defensible spaces and fuel breaks to facilities hardening for our buildings.
Emergency Response Center
The Emergency Response Center (ERC) is a newly renovated 1900 Sq. Ft. Firehouse at the front of campus, where the crew lives when on shift. The facility has a full kitchen and eating/break room, two private sleeping quarters, a shower and bathroom, a training room, and a front office with intake capabilities for walk-in emergencies. The ERC also houses the IAF fire truck, apparatus, and emergency response gear.
The ERC has established partnerships with local law enforcement, emergency services, and cooperating agencies to provide a clear understanding of our campus safety initiatives and protocols. The ERC is a partner with all cooperating agencies.
Safety & Security Preparedness
The Campus Safety Program is unique to the °®åú´«Ã½ campus, providing proactive campus safety patrols day and night. These patrols address incidents promptly, enforce regulations, and ensure compliance. The safety patrols ensure that only authorized persons are on campus and that students and staff are kept safe. The Emergency Response Team works closely with IA Campus Ambassadors to maintain security. The program focuses on preparing for various emergencies, such as natural or manmade disasters, medical crises, security threats, and fire suppression responses. Students and staff receive training through campus emergency drills and emergency communication protocols in which the ERT responds to all issues. The Campus Safety program provides proactive safety patrols using crime and fire prevention/inspection tactics along with emergency Preparedness and Emergency Response.
Safety Escorts
The ERT and Campus Ambassadors provide safety escorts upon request during late hours to accompany students and staff to their destinations. A 24/7 administrator on duty (AOD) will readily respond to any health and safety concerns.