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Parent and guardian safety alert text signup coming soon, new system test
In the coming weeks, Marquette University will implement a new service platform to allow parents and guardians to sign up for safety alert text messages, giving them the same accurate, timely texts their students receive. Not only will the new platform offer a parent enrollment option, but it also will help streamline internal safety communication…
MUPD launches student emergency medical services unit
The Marquette University Police Department has launched a student emergency medical services unit to address immediate medical needs during calls for service in the MUPD patrol zone. The student EMS unit comprises Marquette University students who have EMT certification. MUPD’s EMS unit will consist of a two-person student team that will respond alongside MUPD officers…
Common campus safety questions answered
During the last few weeks, the President’s Task Force on Community Safety received many questions through its idea submission portal pertaining to the current state of university safety infrastructure, processes and programs. As the Safety Task Force develops additional recommendations following the initial actions announced last week, the group wanted to respond to the most…
Parent and guardian safety alert text signup coming soon
In the coming weeks, Marquette University will implement a new service platform to allow parents and guardians to sign up for safety alert text messages, giving them the same accurate, timely texts their students receive. Not only will the new platform allow parents to enroll, but it also will help streamline internal safety communication processes…
Safety Task Force approves 12 proposals for implementation
The President’s Task Force on Community Safety on Tuesday, May 31, met for the final time before it moves into an implementation phase. Leaders from each safety workgroup presented their recommendations. Marquette University Police Department Chief Edith Hudson, chair of the task force, announced that the following proposals were approved by the university’s Executive Leadership…
Marquette’s cross-campus Crisis Management Team enhances university’s emergency preparation
One of the areas the university has focused on over the past five years has been crisis management preparation to improve the university’s response to critical events.
Blue’s Safety Night, Feb. 12
Marquette University Police Department and Wellness + Helfaer Recreation will host Blue’s Safety Night on Thursday, Feb. 12.
Safety alert system test on Tuesday morning
The university will conduct a test of its safety alert system on Tuesday morning: Students, faculty and staff who receive safety alert text messages should see a test text message. Those who have the EagleEye app and have their push notifications settings on will see a test notification via the app. The test will not…
Notice of updated language to university safety alert texts
Due to changes in mobile carrier requirements for mass text-based emergency communications, text alerts must now include certain keywords to qualify for fastest delivery. As such, the university has made slight changes to MUPD safety alert and severe weather text messages to ensure they are deployed rapidly. You may notice these changes relative to past…
New Safety Task Force action steps announced
The 43-member President’s Task Force on Community Safety met on Monday, March 28, where all workgroups presented 30- and 60-day recommendations to address the recent increase in crime in our community while being mindful of our mission. The following immediate action steps have been approved: Add police patrols: The Marquette University Police Department will partner…