Campus Safety

NWHSU provides students, faculty, and staff with a safe environment for study and work. The buildings are equipped with a closed-circuit television system, security personnel in the evenings and on weekends, and an escort service.

Escort service is available until 11:00 p.m. on weeknights and until 10:00 p.m. on weekends by calling ext. 232.
Routine security functions are performed by facilities employees Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m; including enforcement of campus parking, campus card access system and fire alarm system.
Contract security personnel perform security functions Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to midnight and weekends from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Surveillance cameras operate 24 hours a day at key interior locations.
The Facilities department or security personnel are responsible for first response to all emergency situations until assistance is available by local police, fire or medical agencies.
All facilities employees and contract security personnel must pass a background check in compliance with Minnesota regulations.