Emergency?
- 911 for local police, fire, and ambulance
- 740-283-6911 for campus security, or a security escort
- View the Emergency Quick Reference Guide
Emergency and Incident Information
About Campus Safety & Security
Department of Campus Safety and Security
As a Catholic and Franciscan institution of higher education, Franciscan University stands with the Catholic Church in seeing “in men and women, in every person, the living image of God himself”. This understanding is the basis for the University’s commitment to promote and to defend the human dignity of all persons as Franciscan University strives to provide a safe and secure learning, working, and living environment.
Franciscan University works diligently to reduce risk and the potential for crime. Safety and security are shared responsibilities, and the University expects all current and prospective community members to contribute to the safety and security of our campus. The best protections against campus crime are: a strong campus security presence; an aware, informed, alert campus community; and a commitment to reporting suspicious activities and using common sense when carrying out daily activities.
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Department of Campus Safety and Security
Franciscan University of Steubenville contracts with Jefferson Security Services, Inc., a private security firm, to provide security officers on the Steubenville Campus. Uniformed security officers are present and patrol the campus 24 hours/7days a week, monitoring campus safety, locking buildings and doors and securing parking lots. These officers, while trained, are not sworn peace officers.
The office of Campus Security is located in the community building in Assisi Heights
Mr. R. Michael Conn, Director
(740) 283-6319
mconn@franciscan.edu
For reporting concerns, disruptions, or inappropriate and/or suspicious behavior, dial 6911.
In any emergency situation, on or off campus, where there is risk to human life and/or personal safety, or when a crime is in progress, you are urged to dial 911.
Non-emergency concerns or violations may be reported by submitting a completed Incident Report
Campus Safety Escort
Reporting an Emergency or Crime
If this is an emergency, dial 911
On-campus emergency line: 6911
Or fill out an incident report:
- Report harassment, sexual misconduct, or discrimination »
- Report a campus security incident »
- File a report anonymously through EthicsPoint »
Emergency Assistance Call Boxes (located throughout campus) provide immediate connection to Campus Security Dispatch. Dispatch may also be reached in person at the Assisi Heights Community Center or through security guards patrolling campus. In response to a call, FUS will take the required action, dispatching a security guard.
Non-Emergency Situations
Prompt and accurate reporting of criminal offenses safeguards the campus community and aids in providing a timely response as well as timely warning notices to the community when appropriate. Prompt and accurate reporting also assists in compiling accurate campus crime statistics. FUS community members and guests are encouraged to report all crimes, suspicious activity and public safety related incidents in an accurate and timely manner to FUS Security, local law enforcement authorities or FUS employees who have been identified as Campus Security Authorities (identified below).
Campus Security
Campus security officials will offer assistance in contacting local authorities and will cooperate with any criminal investigation that may result. As required, Campus Security will report information to other FUS officials for appropriate handling, investigation, and disposition.
Local Law Enforcement Authorities (Steubenville and Jefferson County):
Emergency
Steubenville Police: 740-283-6090
Non-Emergency
Steubenville Police – 740-282-5353
Jefferson County Sherriff – 740-283-8600
Campus Safety & Security Authorities
Individuals on campus may also report crimes to a designated campus security authority (CSA):
- Vice President of Student Life
740-283-6513
J.C. Williams Center - Assistant Vice President of Student Life/
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
740-283-6498
J.C. Williams Center - Director of Athletics
740-283-6313
Finnegan Fieldhouse - Athletic Manager of Compliance and Facilities
740-283-5810
Finnegan Fieldhouse - Assistant Director of Residence Life
740-283-6470
J.C.Williams Center - Title IX Coordinator
740-283-6445
Starvaggi Hall - Vice President for Academic Affairs
740-283-6228
Egan Hall
These designated individuals have significant responsibility for student and campus activities. They are provided notice by FUS as to the extent of their responsibility as well as how to report crimes to Campus Security and/or other campus officials for appropriate handling, investigation, and disposition.
Confidentiality
Statistical crime reporting required by the Clery Act does not include personally identifiable information. Personally identifiable information regarding victims of sexual assault and other forms of sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking or other crimes will not be publicly released except where required by law or court order. Personally identifiable student information is protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Annual Security Report
Franciscan University has a vested interest in campus security and the personal safety of all community members – students, employees and visitors alike. The Annual Security Report is a resource to the community, providing key educational, awareness, and prevention information. It provides critical information such as how and where to report a crime as well as how and where to report violations of the University’s Policy Against Discriminatory and Sexual Harassment and other forms of Sexual Violence, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence and Stalking, plus options and resources for victims. This report also includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Franciscan University of Steubenville (including its Gaming, Austria campus) and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from University property. Campus crime, arrest, and referral statistics include those reported to designated campus security officials as defined under the Clery Act and local law enforcement agencies. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to use this report as a guide for safe practices on and off campus.
