- Campus Phone ext. 2111
- 814-393-2111
- 911
A Team Approach to Safety
The Department of Public Safety comprises four separate divisions; University Police, Emergency Management, Parking Services, and Environmental Health & Safety. Each division is responsible for contributing to the overall safety of the campus community.
Emergency Numbers
To Request Assistance or Report a Crime:
Sign up for Text Alerts
Stay informed with Eagle Alerts, an emergency alert system in place to keep you and your property safe from hazards, both natural and manmade. Signing up for this system is encouraged as you are notified early of any hazards, weather-related incidents, and class cancellations via email and text messages.
Students must register online with their campus username and password to receive emergency text alerts, and they must renew their registration each year. Each user may register two cellphone numbers to receive the alerts.
University Police
The University Police Division of Public Safety is composed of 10 Police Officers commissioned by the Governor of the Commonwealth. Learn more about the PennWest Clarion Police Department and the measures they take to help keep our students, employees, and visitors safe.
- Campus Police
- Anonymous Tips
- B.I.T.
- L.I.C.E. Training
- Safety Tips
- MSDS Login
Emergency Management
The office of Emergency Management within the Public Safety Department is responsible for emergency planning and emergency response protocols. The Chief of Police acts as the Director of Emergency Management and is in frequent contact with the Clarion County Emergency Management Office to stay informed regarding potential events that could impact the campus community.
Parking Services
Parking services on the PennWest Clarion University campus are provided by personnel within the Public Safety Department. We have one full-time clerical position dedicated to the intake, processing, and coordination of student parking permits, fine collections, and the processing of payments received through parking services.
Environmental, Health, and Safety
The Environmental Health & Safety component of Public Safety investigates potential environmental concerns that are reported to the University and also works with Facilities to address safety concerns that could cause injuries to people utilizing University Facilities. EH&S assists with the coordination of efforts with PEMA for sheltering locations and Point of Distribution activities in conjunction with the Emergency Management Director.
Guides and Reports
View the Quick Reference Guide for Emergencies, see PennWest Clarion’s crime and fire statistics, and review evacuation procedures for people with disabilities.
- Emergency Guide
- Annual Fire and Safety Report
- Evacuation Procedure
Policies
PennWest Clarion has developed policies for the safety of students, faculty, and staff. Read more about these policies here.