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Safety and Security

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Westwood College is committed to taking the actions necessary to provide a safe and secure 
working/learning environment for all students and staff.  As a member of the campus 
community, you can feel safe and comfortable knowing that security procedures are in place 
that represent best practices in the field, and are constantly re-evaluated for effectiveness.

Emergency procedures

Download our Emergency Procedures Reference for guidance under the following scenarios: 

  • Bomb threat
  • Building evacuation                                     
  • Campus lockdown
  • Earthquake or flooding
  • Fire
  • First aid 
  • Hazardous material
  • Shooter
  • Threatening, violent or disruptive behavior
  • Tornado or severe weather
  • Utility failure
  • Violent intruder 

Campus safety

Download our Security Policies and Programs for guidance related to the following topics:

  • Arson and vandalism
  • Building closures or evacuations
  • Building lock-downs
  • Building security
  • Campus security and safety enforcement
  • Communications
  • Drug and alcohol policy 
  • How to report a crime or emergency
  • Incident investigation process
  • Missing persons procedures
  • Possession and usage of weapons
  • Timely warnings and hazard communications
  • Video surveillance (CCTV) l

Specific crime statistics by campus and our policy on non-discrimination and anti-harassment are also available.