The Safety and Security Department patrol the campus and surrounding neighborhood for your protection. Officers are on duty 24 hours daily and can be contacted by calling "0" from a touch tone phone. This will connect you directly to the dispatcher. Security personnel can be reached by the red security phone located in the lobby of each residence hall and on each floor and/or wing. In addition to these red phones, there are other red phones located in other areas of the campus. These phones also have direct access to the dispatcher. There is a dispatcher on duty 24 hours a day. If you have a security problem or see someone suspicious, it is important that you contact the Safety and Security Department immediately.

Hall and THV Security:
The following guidelines are for your security:

1. Always lock the door to your room, even when leaving for a few minutes.
2. Don't leave valuables in lounges or restroom areas.
3. Don't keep large amounts of money in your room.
4. Notify the residence hall staff of any strangers or unaccompanied guests.
5. Do not prop open the outside doors of the residence hall. You are subject to a minimum fine of $100.
6. Report any theft to a staff member and campus security as soon as it is discovered.
7. Security cameras are located in all public areas of residence halls. In addition, Corcoran Hall and XL Hall have cameras on all residence hall floors.

Safety and Security will check communal areas but it is the student's responsibility to take the initiative to protect the residence hall. To gain entry to your residence hall, you will need your Rockhurst I.D. RA's and CA's do not carry wing or building masters.