Welcome Back
We are excited to welcome back students for the spring 2024 semester. To the senior class, congratulations on making it to your final semester! In a few short months we will celebrate your accomplishments, and you will forever be alumni of this institution.
This winter has provided a mixture of snow and cold temperatures. It can be tempting to park illegally to be close to a building. As a reminder, we tow after the fifth citation. Our parking calendar for towable citations runs from August through May. We have a number of individuals who are currently eligible to be towed. Towing is the last thing we want to do; however, we are obligated to do our jobs and address this issue. We encourage everyone to be mindful of the parking rules and regulations.
Bucknell University has established policies related to the appropriate use of the internet through our IP address. It is important to note that search companies including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and others have policies on information they will report to state and federal agencies when prohibited information is accessed. It is important that we all follow the established guidelines the institution has put in place. We all have a responsibility to follow the established rules and regulations utilizing institutional access to the internet.
During the winter months we receive an increase in requests for safe escorts. As a reminder, we provide safe escorts within the main campus geography for students who feel unsafe. Depending on call volume, there could be a delay in an Officer or Community Service Officer responding. This past fall semester, Bucknell instituted a late-night shuttle service on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. We refer students on those nights to the shuttle service during the times of operations. All hours outside of that service are our responsibility. We have provided information on the spring shuttle service below, and it will also be incorporated into the BSAFE app.
Our 2023 end of year report is complete. I am extremely proud of my team and their hard work. I also appreciate the many campus partners and the continued relationships we are building with our students. The report can be found here for now, and eventually it will move to myBucknell (login required) the 2022 report.
As we continue to look for ways to improve the safety and well-being of our community, we have to look at new approaches. That requires us to look at existing data and pivot our resources when needed. We will work with our partners in Student Affairs to have more of a presence in some first-year residential spaces to encourage healthy choices and deter underage alcohol violations and medical incidents. Students are reminded that the handbook includes information on prohibited items and the code of conduct. Damaging property and theft are crimes. Stealing signs, damaging bathrooms, and stealing the property of others can lead to arrest and criminal prosecution. We want students to enjoy their residential living experience in a healthy and safe manner.
Training Reminder
The spring semester is a perfect time to take advantage of many of the trainings that we offer:
Basic Car Maintenance
CPR/AED/ Certification
Narcan Administration
What Happens Next (focused on the criminal justice system)
Active Shooter Training
Personal Self Defense
Situational Awareness
Fraud Awareness
Events
We are planning the following events or meetings for the month of February.
- Public Safety Student Advisory Board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 22, in the ELC room 246.
- Parking Committee Meeting meeting on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. Please reach out to parking@bucknell for the Zoom link..
- Narcan training on Monday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. in Hunt Formal.
Fraud Awareness
Individuals and groups involved in various frauds can be very compelling when they call or email. Never give your banking information, Social Security number or other personal information to third parties. Before responding to an email or giving out your personal information to a random caller, pause and let the person know you need to verify they are who they say they are. Law enforcement will never call you asking for a payment over the phone. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be a part of the FBI and you need to pay to avoid going to jail, that is a scam. If someone calls from your bank asking for your account and Social Security number, that is also a scam. There is nothing wrong with hanging up, not responding to an email or verifying that the entity reaching out to you is a reputable company. It can be extremely difficult to recover assets after a successful fraud or scam. Taking time on the front end to vet sources is always more advisable.
The links below highlight information and reporting resources related to scams and frauds.