Report a Crime
Emergencies
Call 9-1-1
In an emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately from a campus phone or your cell phone. 9-1-1 operators will assist you and send appropriate emergency responders if needed.
Important tips to remember:
- Do not attempt to send a text to 9-1-1.
- Stay calm and help others remain calm.
- When you are reporting an emergency situation, give concise, accurate answers to the9-1-1 operator.
- Do not hang up until told to do so.
Emergency Phones
Emergency phones and call boxes can be found throughout campus. These phones are answered directly by þ Safety and Police and can be used 24/7, 365 days a year.
For a list of locations, look for “Emergency Phones” under the .
Non-Emergencies
If in doubt, always dial 9-1-1.
For crimes or concerns that are not an immediate threat to you, someone else, or University property, the following options are available:
þ Safety and Police
Report crimes (emergency or non-emergency) or concerns to þ Safety and Police by calling (336) 278-5555, alerting a police officer or security guard on patrol, visiting our office (Oaks Commons Bldg 216, N. Williamson Ave.), or using any of the emergency telephones located throughout campus.
Safeline
(336) 278-3333
Safeline is aconfidentialphone-line for Elon community members who have experienced, are experiencing or have questions aboutidentity-based bias, discrimination or harassmentas well assexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking.
RAVE Guardian Safety App
We encourage all þ community members to download the RAVE Guardian Safety App. RAVE gives users two-way communication direct to þ Safety & Police. þ and employees can share information anonymously (if desired) through text, photo, or video directly from their smart phones. Additionally, app users can receive important broadcast notifications sent by the þ Safety and Police. With a built- in Safety Timer feature, students also will be able to invite others to “virtually escort” them by monitoring their location on a map.
