Campus Security Services
North Greenville Security Officers serve the Lord Jesus Christ on this campus by serving you – the students, faculty, staff and visitors of North Greenville University. The officers enforce all federal and state laws, including all traffic laws. They are local law enforcement and should be treated accordingly. Enforcement of University and campus rules and regulations is also part of their responsibility.
The Department of Campus Security does not provide Emergency Medical Services or Property Identification/Documentation services.
Office Hours
Campus Security officers are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. For emergencies, dial 9-911 from a campus telephone or 911 from any other telephone. For non-emergencies, use the LiveSafe mobile app to contact Campus Security.
The office is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Officers are in the office at times during the day and night and on patrol at other times.
If there is an emergency, dial 911. All other non-emergent calls can be placed through the LiveSafe app.
Emergency Medical Problems
North Greenville University is staffed with emergency medical personnel and does operate a medical clinic. If a medical emergency arises, Dial 9-911 from a campus telephone or 911 from any other telephone.
Services Offered
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Identification Cards
Student Identification Cards are issued by Student Life. Every student is required to have their personal NGU Identification Card on their immediate person at all times. Campus Security has the authority to request that a student produce their Student Identification Card at any time.
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Safety Escorts
Campus Security provides safety escorts to students, faculty, staff and visitors. This service is offered mostly at night. Anyone needing to go from their vehicle to the dorm, from a building to their dorm or from their office or class to their vehicle can call Campus Security and they will be safely escorted to their destination. If you are coming onto campus in your car and would like to have a safety escort, then:
- Contact Campus Security using the LiveSafe mobile app WHEN you get to your parking spot, request a safety escort, with your location and destination.
- Keep vehicle running.
- Keep lights on so that Campus Security can identify which car is yours.
- When Campus Security gets to where you are parked, turn off your lights, turn off your car, and follow the instructions of the officer.
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Medical Escorts
Campus Security will transport people who have a medical need from the clinic to their dorm or from their dorm to the clinic. Campus Security will also transport people to other destinations around campus with approval of their medical need.
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Report a Crime or Accident
Campus Security has the same authority as a deputy sheriff to take reports, investigate, and make arrests. Campus Security will take incident reports of problems, crimes, and accidents. They will investigate the incident and respond with the appropriate measures.
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Unlock Request
If you lock your keys in your dorm room, you can call Campus Security and they will come and unlock the door to your room. You will be required to show your student ID card. Your name will be given to Student Life. Do not leave the door to your room unlocked as this is unsafe. If you have lost your key, please contact Student Life so that they can replace it.
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Campus Emergency Notification Systems
Campus Security has several different alert systems in place to notify students, faculty, staff, and visitors to different conditions that possibly are effecting the normal daily operations of the campus and campus life. The systems are: the campus-wide sirens, the NGU alert system, and the NGU web page. For further information, see the Campus Safety Plan.
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Property Identification and Documentation
Campus Security has forms that will help you to inventory your personal possessions. North Greenville Security Officers will give instructions on completing the inventory form, taking pictures, and marking property. Also, NGU Security can offer other options to help secure your personal property.
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Fire Monitoring Systems
All buildings are equipped with fire monitoring Systems. Campus Security responds to every alarm to insure the safety of every individual. They investigate the cause of the alarm and verify the safety of the building before approving it for re-occupancy.