Campus Safety & Security
College of Western Idaho (CWI) is committed to maintaining a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment for students, employees, and visitors. The Campus Safety and Security team works to prevent incidents, respond quickly when concerns arise, and provide resources to help the campus community stay informed and prepared.
Services
Campus Security provides the following services to CWI students, employees, and visitors during regular building hours.
Chaperone services are offered on campus during regular business hours for students and employees walking to or from class, campus offices, or the parking lot. To request a chaperone, contact Campus Security at 208.562.3333.
Inoperable vehicles will be noted by Campus Security who will work with you to assist with removal of the vehicle from campus.
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Jump Starts
In the event your vehicle will not start due to a dead battery or otherwise, contact Campus Security at 208.562.3333. A member of our team will respond to your campus location with a jump start pack, ask you to sign a liability release form, and make every attempt to get your vehicle started again. A valid drivers license, state identification card, or CWI ID card is required. CWI is not liable for any damages that could occur as a result of jump start services.
locksmith
While Campus Security is unable to assist with unlocking vehicles, they are happy to help you contact a locksmith at your cost.
Flat Tires
Campus Security does not provide changing of flat tires due to liability reasons. We are happy to help with contacting an external source to assist you at your cost.
Campus Security is happy to assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors in recovering and safely protecting valuables that are lost during day-to-day events on campus. We will make every reasonable effort to recover and return lost items in a timely manner. CWI holds no responsibility or liability for items lost on campus.
If you have lost an item or found someone’s lost property, please visit the nearest Campus Security desks located at:
- Nampa Campus Micron Education Center (NMEC)
- Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB)
- Nampa Campus Aspen Classroom Building (NASP)
- Canyon County Center (CYNC)
- Ada County Center Pintail Building (APIN)
Lost & Found Procedures
Lost and found items will be kept for 90 days and recorded by Campus Security.
- General items such as books, sweaters, coffee cups, water bottles, etc. will be kept in the lost and found location where it was lost and can be claimed by contacting Campus Security.
- Laptops, tablets, iPads, USB devices, cell phones, and electronic devices will be transferred and can be claimed by contacting Information Technology.
- Valuable/personal items such as jewelry, wallets, purses, driver licenses, credit cards, etc. will be transferred within two (2) business days to a locked safe. If items found have owner information, a notification letter will be sent. The letter will not contain any information specific to the item but will notify the owner of the item. Items may be claimed by contacting Campus Security.
- Prescription medication will be turned into local law enforcement.
Unclaimed Items
After 90 days, lost and found items will be disposed of properly. A log of all unclaimed items will be kept by Campus Security for record keeping purposes.
- General items will be donated to local thrift stores.
- Valuable/personal items will be turned into local law enforcement.
Campus Safety
Many crimes and emergencies can be prevented by practicing simple safety habits. The tips below can help reduce your risk and keep you aware of your surroundings while on campus.
- Know the nearest emergency telephone location and how to report an emergency.
- Review the Emergency Guidebook, including how to respond to an active aggressor, annually.
- Opt in to receive CWI Alerts.
- Lock your car doors each time you leave your vehicle.
- Do not leave valuables in plain view inside your car.
- Check the back seat before getting into your vehicle.
- Avoid displaying large amounts of cash or expensive jewelry.
- Secure bicycles with a high-quality lock through the frame and wheel.
- Walk with a friend after dark and stay in well-lit, designated areas.
- Avoid alcohol or drugs that may impair your judgment.
- Do not accept rides from or be alone with an individual who appears impaired.
- Work with another student when staying late in campus buildings.
- Request an escort by Campus Security.
- Do not leave doors propped open.
- Mark valuable items with serial numbers or identifying information.
Crime Prevention
In support of preventing crimes before they occur, the College has implemented the following crime prevention initiatives.
- Alarm Systems: A computer-based monitoring system is used to monitor a network of fire alarm systems on campus.
- Ask Security Program: Submit questions related to security and enforcement by contacting Campus Security at security@cwi.edu or 208.562.3333.
- Blue Light Emergency Telephones: Well-marked, blue light emergency telephones are located across campus to directly call Campus Security or 911.
- Building Administrators: Building Administrators are assigned to each CWI building. These Building Administrators participate in the Safety and Security Committee, receive unsecured conditions notification, and are trained in emergency response and building evacuation procedures.
- Safety Walks: Representatives from CWI perform campus safety walks on an annual basis. The purpose of this activity is to identify and address safety and security concerns.
- Security Services: Security assistance is available and will be provided upon request by contacting Campus Security during regular campus hours.
- Security Surveys: Surveys of exterior doors, exterior lighting, and grounds and campus facilities are conducted by security personnel on a regular basis.
Report a Crime
- Crime Stoppers: The Crime Stoppers program allows you to report information about a crime that occurred on campus in Boise or Nampa by calling 343.COPS. You may remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 if your information leads to an arrest and charges being filed.
- Online Crime Reporting: Students and employees have access to the Boise and Nampa Police Department online reporting systems to report non-emergency incidents that occur within city limits when the suspect is unknown. To submit a report, visit Report a Crime in Boise or Report a Crime in Nampa.
Reports
As part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, and in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, CWI provides access to its safety and security annual reports for students, staff, and community stakeholders.