Franklin Pierce of New Hampshire
Department of Campus Safety

REPORTING CRIMES AND EMERGENCIES

All members of the Franklin Pierce University community and guests are encouraged to report emergencies and suspected criminal activity to the Department of Campus Safety immediately. The Student Affairs Office and Human Resources will contact Campus Safety when crimes or emergencies are reported to those offices.

Campus Safety maintains an emergency phone number for immediate assistance. Emergency phones, many equipped with the "blue light," are located throughout campus for this purpose. If you witness a crime or wish to report a crime, call:

• Campus Safety: (603) 899-4210
• Rindge Police: (603) 899-5009
• or report in person at the St. Peter's Building on University Drive.

When Reporting a Crime or Emergency:

1. Remain calm.
2. Provide the location of the incident: Include building name, room number, or parking lot.
3. Identify yourself and provide a callback telephone number. Your identity will remain confidential, if desired, but it's important for us to be able to contact you if we need additional information.
4. State the incident you are reporting: For example, theft, medical emergency, etc.
5. Describe the scene: Include details such as the number of people involved, if medical treatment is being given, and descriptions of individuals or events.
6. State the subject’s direction of flight, if applicable.
7. Stay on the phone until the dispatcher confirms that all information has been recorded.

Response to Incidents:

Campus Safety Response:

When a crime or serious incident is reported, a Campus Safety Officer will be dispatched to the scene to render assistance and investigate. The Rindge Police and/or State Police may also be contacted if necessary. If the responding officer determines the situation poses significant or imminent danger to the Franklin Pierce University community, they will contact the Director of Campus Safety and/or the Director of Residential Life to provide a timely warning to the community.

 

Fire Emergencies:

Fire response is provided by the Franklin Pierce University Fire Department, which is housed on campus, in partnership with the Rindge Fire Department. The Franklin Pierce University Fire Department, under the direction of the Director of Campus Safety and staffed by student volunteers, responds to all fires, fire alarms, and hazardous materials incidents in collaboration with the Rindge Fire Department.

 

Medical Emergencies:

In the case of a medical emergency, Jaffrey-Rindge Memorial Ambulance provides emergency transportation when needed.

Residence Life and Maintenance Issues:

Incidents related to Residence Life or Maintenance will be referred to the appropriate on-call personnel in the specific department.