Safety and Security on Campus
For fire or medical emergencies, dial # 9-911.
The campus of Luther Seminary is generally a safe place to live, work and visit. However, the campus is in the center of a major metropolitan area and is vulnerable to vandalism and crime. The seminary requests that all employees be aware of the risks and take appropriate precautions. This would include securing valuables in locked desks or lockers. When working on campus other than regular working hours, keep your office door locked. Keep windows secured. Do not prop outside doors open. Be alert to strange or suspicious people. Take precautions to protect vehicles. If possible, do not walk alone on campus, especially after dark. The seminary has a student campus watch that is available for escort service all hours to escort people to their cars, bus, or on-campus living quarters. To request escort call 651-324-9911; please be aware that it may take personnel up to 15 minutes to arrive. If you encounter any suspicious or potentially dangerous situation, call the police by dialing 9-911. Other questions regarding security should be directed to the campus services office at extension 236.
The Seminary does not tolerate violence or threats of violence. Staff members should report all suspicious or violent activity to their supervisor or to Campus Service at extension 236. The Seminary also does not allow anyone to bring firearms onto campus or to possess weapons anywhere on campus. Any incidents of violence or threats of violence will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. The seminary reserves the right to search any person, vehicles, or belongings brought onto seminary property. Although it is the seminary's intention to bar guns from its property to the full extent permitted by law, guns are permitted in the Seminary’s parking facilities to the extent that the law does not permit their prohibition.
Luther Seminary has a Student operated Campus Watch active from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. every night and on-call all other hours. Campus Watch personnel are not trained as first responders. Their main responsibility is to lock buildings and respond to calls. Personnell carry cell phones and can be reached at 651-324-9911. All personnel have ID cards and wear them when on duty. Please notify Campus Watch when you have called the police and/or have seen something suspicious.
Know your building address when reporting an emergency:
- Bockman Hall, 2375 Como Avenue
- Burntvedt Court Apartments, 1578 through 1608 Eustis Street
- Fulham Apartments, 1455 Fulham Street
- Gullixson Hall, 2375 Como Avenue
- House 18, 2375 Como Avenue
- LDR House, 1559 Fulham Street
- Northwestern Hall, 1501 Fulham Street
- Old Muskego Church, 2375 Como Aveune
- Olson Campus Center, 1490 Fulham Street
- Sandgren Apartments, 1570 Eustis Street
- Stub Hall, 2329 Hendon Avenue
- Wee Care Day Care, 1570 Eustis Street
For fire or medical emergencies, dial # 9-911.
If you have been loaned seminary property such as a building access card or keys, a laptop computer, cellular phone, etc. be sure to take appropriate precautions to protect these items from damage and theft while on or off seminary premises. The seminary will not be held responsible for lost or stolen personal belongings.
