In light of events across the country, we have an opportunity to review the safety of our campus community. At BU, we take safety seriously and we work across the university community to best prepare through participating in emergency drills and other exercises throughout the year. There are a number of things that are in place to support you as students, faculty, and staff in an open campus environment.
While there is no level of preparedness that can guarantee 100% safety, we are committed to the safety of our students, faculty, and staff.
A safe and secure environment is the responsibility of the entire campus community. Providing the community with information to help keep everyone safe is an ongoing effort of the Bloomsburg University Police Department. Please take a minute to look at the safety information in this email and the attachment, which lists the evacuation assembly areas for emergency events, such as fire alarm activations at each building.
BU's Police Department employs commissioned police officers enforcing Pennsylvania Crime and Vehicle Codes and University Policies. Security officers monitor parking. Police officers are trained in first aid procedures and CPR, including one specifically as a first responder. Contained within the department is a sexual assault specialist. University and Pennsylvania regulations pertaining to alcohol, drugs and fire safety are strictly enforced by officers.
BU's Office of Workplace Safety has university-wide responsibility for developing and maintaining health and safety programs, providing an environment that protects and promotes the health and safety of all students, employees and visitors, ensures compliance will all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. The department also provides training, consultation services and other various health and safety services.