George Fox University Campus Public Safety

12/16/2021

AS many of you prepare to head out for Christmas break we wanted to give you a few tips for winter driving and safety.

Carry items in your vehicle to handle common winter driving-related tasks, and supplies you might need in an emergency, including:

a snow shovel, broom, and ice scraper;
abrasive material (sand or kitty litter), in case your vehicle gets stuck in the snow;
jumper cables, flashlight, and warning devices (flares and emergency markers);
blankets for protection from the cold; and
a cell phone and charger, water, food, and any necessary medicine.

Before heading out, make sure to check the weather, road conditions and traffic. Familiarize yourself with directions and maps before you go—even if you use a GPS—and let others know your route and anticipated arrival time. On longer trips, plan enough time to stop to stretch, get something to eat, check your phone, and change drivers or rest if you feel drowsy. Use this link to see road conditions and updates.

https://tripcheck.com/

Merry Christmas and have a safe and wonderful break.

The TripCheck website provides roadside camera images and detailed information about Oregon road traffic congestion, incidents, weather conditions, services and commercial vehicle restrictions and registration.

11/16/2021

This is from Newberg Dundee Police Department.

Several Dundee residents were victimized with theft on late Thursday/early Friday morning after multiple vehicles were rummaged through in or near their driveways. Some property has been recovered after police appear to have interrupted the crimes. If you are missing property from your vehicle and have not yet reported that, please do so in case your things have been located. A suspect vehicle and persons of interest has been identified, but we still want your camera footage or witness statements if available. In other weekend news, NDPD searched the north Crater Lane neighborhood early Saturday morning after a suspect fled from a stolen vehicle. Then, another crew from a stolen vehicle crashed their vehicle through a Newberg convenience store window to steal a cash register. Those suspects are still outstanding. In addition to other calls for service, officers contacted 6 separate individuals over the weekend with warrants for their arrest, only one of which was eligible to be lodged at a jail. Please consider locking your vehicles AND keeping them clear of visible items to steal as property crime in Oregon continues.

09/29/2021

GFU, say hello to your hard working student Campus Public Safety officers!

09/07/2021

Use caution in school zones today. Most children are headed back for their first day.

07/29/2021

It is going to be a hot remainder of the work week. Things begin to heat up today with the highest temperatures expected on Friday.

Saturday though will bring a little relief as it is trending 'cooler' than Friday. A Heat Advisory is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Saturday evening. Temperatures inland will be in the mid 90s, reaching near 100° by Friday.

Remember to drink plenty of water, stay in a cool place, check on your neighbors and friends, and NEVER leave a pet or child in the car...even if it is running. Please turn to local emergency managers for resources available to you to beat the heat.

To see just how warm it will be where you are, visit www.weather.gov/portland

You heard us right...it is going to be a hot remainder of the work week. Things begin to heat up tomorrow with the highest temperatures expected on Friday. Saturday though will bring a little relief as it is trending 'cooler' than Friday. A Heat Advisory is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Saturday evening. Temperatures inland will be in the mid 90s, reaching near 100° by Friday.

Remember to drink plenty of water, stay in a cool place, check on your neighbors and friends, and NEVER leave a pet or child in the car...even if it is running. Please turn to local emergency managers for resources available to you to beat the heat.

To see just how warm it will be where you are, visit www.weather.gov/portland

07/14/2021

Spotted together: Campus Public Safety and Plant Services. Team work makes the dream work!

06/28/2021

It sure is heating up out there! Here are some tips to stay cool and beat the heat.

06/25/2021

🥵 Beat the heat with these tips from Oregon Health Authority: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORDHS/bulletins/2e5628e

💧 Drink plenty of water.

They're forecasting a hot one today! 🌞

Keep your friends and neighbors safe by learning the signs of heat-related illness and what to do if you see someone with these symptoms.

06/02/2021

🚣🏊🥶 The weather may be warm, but the water is extremely cold this time of year. Please be safe. ⬇

It is looking to be quite hot next week so this is a reminder that rivers are still very cold right now. In fact...rivers are just as cold as the water along the coast (people wear wet suits in that stuff!). For more cold water safety information, you can visit National Center for Cold Water Safety

05/01/2021

Some of your Campus Public Safety Student Officers, working hard on commencement! Thank you for your hard work, team!