Emergency Assistance

Public Safety Officers are always on duty (24/7/365) on campus.

To contact Public Safety:

  • Red Telephones - Use one of the red telephones on main campus. These emergency phones automatically ring in the Public Safety department when the receiver is lifted. All emergency phones are checked quarterly to ensure that they function.
  • Blue Telephones - There are a small number of "blue" emergency phones located in outside areas of the campus. They connect directly to Public Safety Emergency (5555). All emergency phones are checked quarterly to ensure that they function.
  • Dial 5555 - On campus dial or ask a staff member to dial 541-463-5555 for emergencies from other college phones to reach Public Safety.
  • Non-emergency - Dial 541-463-5558 for non-emergency calls.
  • Campus Elevators - All call boxes in elevator cars connect to Public Safety Emergency (5555).
  • Emergency Car Services - Emergency car battery packs are offered 24 hours a day. Call or visit Public Safety. Individuals must pick up the packs at Public Safety, building 12, Room 200 and a valid photo ID is necessary for this free service. Public Safety does not assist in vehicle entry but will assist in contacting local locksmiths or other help.
  • Emergency Escorts - If your safety is threatened, contact Public Safety and an officer will be dispatched.