Personal Safety and Crime Prevention

A safe and secure environment is only achieved through common action. We need community members to actively assist us in maintaining a safe and secure campus for all students, faculty, and staff:

• Take active steps to secure your space and property.

• Make conscious decisions that uphold the safety of those around you.

• Voice concerns about crime and disorder problems.

• Pay attention to your surroundings. Report and provide information about crimes or suspicious activity.

• Don’t wait until crimes occur or problems get out of control. Raise your concerns with the Safety and Security team. If it is not an emergency, you can visit our office located in HC103 or email safety-security@bethel.edu

We need you to serve as our eyes and ears.

You are in the best position to identify behavior and activities that are out of the ordinary in your residence or workplace.

A quick and effective response by Safety and Security officers is greatly assisted by accurate and timely reports of emergencies or suspicious incidents.

It is important for students, employees, and visitors to remember that we are an open campus located in a suburban setting. We share many of the crime and safety issues that exist in any city. You should take precautions to protect your property by never leaving it unattended in public. Lock your room, office, or vehicle when you leave it - even for a moment.

While traveling throughout campus, maintain awareness of your surroundings, and walk with others in well-lit areas. Alternatively, consider use the shuttle service, or request a Safe Ride.

See more information for specific crime prevention tips here: