Welcome to the Office of Campus Safety

Mission:  The Office of Campus Safety works to promote and provide a safe living, learning, and working environment for all members and guests of the Albion College community. 

March 30, 2012--CHANGE IN MICHIGAN FLYER SCHEDULE

Beginning April 1, 2012, the Michigan Flyer will no longer make stops in Jackson. As a result of this, Campus Safety will now transport students to/from the Kensington Hotel in Ann Arbor to meet the Flyer.  However, the cost of transportation will increase to $50 per trip ($35 per student if more than one student is traveling).  Students traveling to the airport will need to leave campus one hour and twenty minutes prior to the scheduled time that the Flyer will pick them up.  Finally, as this is a much longer trip, it is very important that students register for a trip at least one week prior to the date they are leaving.  Campus Safety may not be able to accommodate requests made outside of this time frame.

March 12, 2012--PARKING PERMIT REGISTRATION FOR THE 2012-2013 ACADEMIC YEAR BEGINS TODAY

Parking permit registration for the 2012-2013 academic year begins today and runs through April 27, 2012.  Returning students must register for a permit during this period to ensure that they will be issued a permit for next year.  The cost for a parking permit for next year will again be $300 per year for all students.  The permit cost for students assigned to park near the Dow Center is $280 per year.  The permit charge will be placed on student accounts after the permit is picked up in August.

For more information, check the email that was sent to all students.

 November 13, 2011-SAFETY BULLETIN-SIMILAR INCIDENT

This evening another female student reported an incident similar to the report received by Campus Safety on Friday, November 11th.  The incident occurred on Bidwell St., which located next to Wesley Hall on the parking lot side.  The student reported that she was walking alone on the sidewalk towards Wesley at about 7:30 p.m. when a male approached her from behind, put his hand on her right shoulder, turned her around, and demanded her money.  When the student said that she did not have any money the suspect pushed her to the ground and ran back towards Michigan Avenue.  The student described the suspect as approximately 5'9" tall, wearing a dark 'hoodie' with the hood pulled up over his head..  No other description was provided.  The student was not injured, and nothing was taken from her during this incident.   The Albion Department of Public Safety was contacted and is investigating the incident. 

Students are reminded of the following safety tips:

-Don't walk alone on campus after dark.  Walk with friends or call Campus Safety for an escort (517 629 1234 or ext 1234).

-Trust your instincts.  If something doesn't look or feel right it probably isn't.

-Immediately report any suspicious persons, situations, or activity to the Office of Campus Safety.

-Program the Campus Safety number into your cell phone:  517 629 1234.

 November 11, 2011-- SAFETY BULLETIN

This afternoon a female student reported to the Office of Campus Safety that she was assaulted while walking alone on Michigan Avenue at approximately 12:00 a.m. (midnight) last night. The student stated that she was walking on the sidewalk somewhere between the Washington Gardner Middle School and Wesley Hall when a male approached her from behind and stated repeatedly, 'give me your money'.  When the student replied that she did not have any money, the individual pushed her and then ran in the opposite direction of Wesley Hall. The student never saw the suspect, so she was not able to provide a description.  The student was not injured, and nothing was taken from her during this incident. 

 August, 15, 2011--Road Construction and Getting to Campus:

There are two large areas of road construction on I-94 that may impact traveling to campus for the beginning of the academic year.  Eastbound I-94 is one lane from 21 1/2 Mile Rd (about 7 miles west of Albion to the first Albion exit (121), and there is road construction on westbound I-94 between Jackson and Chelsea.   There is also bridge work being done on the overpasses between Albion and Marshall.

In addition, M-99 (Superior St in Albion) is closed at the Kalamazoo River near the south entrance to the city as the bridge over the river is being replaced.  This road will be closed until Thanksgiving.

 July 25, 2011-- Temporary Permit Changes:

There have been some changes to the Temporary Permit prices and rules this year.  Please read the "Parking on Campus" page on the left of the screen for the updated information.  Changes will also be in the student handbook and a copy of the Temporary Permit Regulations can be picked up at Campus Safety.

April 27, 2011-- Facebook Page!