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Campus Safety: Lyngstad Center

24-Hour Contact Line: 701-659-0032

UJ demonstrates a strong commitment to campus violence prevention and safety.

Although UJ and the community of Jamestown are generally considered safe, we are not isolated from some of the unpleasant events that happen in every community. It is important that you take responsibility for your own safety and wellbeing.

Crime prevention is essentially being aware of your environment and avoiding those situations which might make you vulnerable to crime. We strongly encourage you to use common sense and take steps to ensure the safety and security of your belongings, yourself, and others.

UJ Public Safety maintains overnight patrol of the campus, and the physical security of University owned property. The safety of students, staff and guests is of primary importance.

Safety Tips

  • Travel in well-lit areas of campus and avoid walking alone at night.
  • Let people know when you go out, where you are going and when you plan to return.
  • Don’t carry large amounts of cash.
  • Lock your car and residence hall room.
  • If you see or hear something suspicious, contact security - it is better to be safe than sorry.

Students living in the residence halls are asked to assist in safeguarding personal property by locking their doors when they are not present. All students are advised to safeguard their personal items while on campus.

University students can utilize Safe Walk by calling the campus security number at 701-659-0032 between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m.

Campus Security Act of 1990

UJ collects campus crime statistics in compliance with the Campus Security Act. Crimes which must be reported are: murder, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary (breaking and entering), motor vehicle theft, as well as hate crimes and occurrences of sexual violence. Alcohol, drug and weapons arrests on campus are also reported.

The University will provide upon request all campus crime statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education at https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/ and search by “Name of Institution.” Further information related to the campus crime statistics may be obtained by contacting the Director of Campus Safety at 701-252-3467 ext 5002.

Students, faculty and staff involved in any of the above-mentioned crimes must file an official report to the Public Safety department located in Lyngstad. If there is an emergency on campus, students, faculty and staff should contact the emergency on call cell at 701-659-0032 and use their judgement if 911 should be called. If students are locked out of their residence hall or room, they need to contact their RA. If faculty and staff are locked out of their buildings or rooms, they need to contact their Department Chair.