Students, employees or guests concerned about their personal safety during non-daylight hours may be escorted, at no cost, by a SCSU Public Safety officer.

Officers can escort up to three people per trip to a campus location or eligible University-Southside neighborhood location.

How to Request a Safety Escort

• Call (320) 308-3333
• Provide your first name
• Provide the number of companions, up to three
• Describe your pick-up location and state where you'd like to be escorted to
• Be at the pick-up location when Public Safety arrives

Service Area and Details

Geography

• Service trip must begin or end on campus.
• Choose a safe, well-lit location to wait for Public Safety to arrive.
• A vehicle will be used for off-campus locations.

Availability

• The service is not provided during daylight hours without the permission of the on-duty supervisor or department administrator.
• Cold weather service is provided when the temperature is -10 degrees Fahrenheit
• Other tasks may briefly delay Public Safety's arrival.

Requestors

• Intoxicated persons will be refused the service.
• This service is not a subsitute for taxi or rideshare (Uber or Lyft).
• A vehicle may be used for individuals with disabilities. Student must be able to transition from a collapsible wheelchair to a Public Safety vehicle. MetroBus Dial-A-Ride Service is a likely option for others.
• Sick or injured people will be referred to an emergency medical service. If a person becomes ill while using the service, Stearns County Dispatch Center will be notified.

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