Safety Initiatives at Linfield
Campus safety initiatives
Annual Security Report
Every October, Linfield publishes its Annual Security Report – a yearly report that provides information on crime statistics and the university’s security policy and procedures. It also provides useful information on the university’s emergency response protocols and guidance, as well as policies regarding sexual assault and other matters.
Linfield Public Safety officials trained to administer lifesaving medicine
From counseling services to 24/7 courtesy rides, Linfield University promotes well-being and safety on campuses in many ways. Linfield added a new resource to its toolkit in early 2023: the university now has access to a supply of naloxone and EpiPens, and Linfield Public Safety (LPS) officials have been trained in using both in emergency situations.
Office of Safety and Risk Management
To increase coordination of safety at Linfield University, the Office of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management combined with LPS in 2023 to form the Office of Safety and Risk Management. The department oversees environmental health and safety, risk management, emergency management and LPS.
CERT Program
Linfield is a member of the Oregon Cert Program.
How to prepare yourself for a major event
Camera systerm
In order to help enhance campus safety, a camera security system has been added to key locations throughout both campuses. For our larger McMinnville campus, we secured a grant to cover a majority of the $160,000 installation and equipment cost. The motion-activated cameras send real-time reports of suspicious activity to LPS officers, furthering their ability to monitor and intervene when issues arise on campus.
Public safety emergency app
To better serve our community and increase access to safety measures, the Wildcat Guardian app, an emergency app for use by all Linfield community members, is available.
Through Wildcat Guardian, all students, faculty and staff have the ability to contact the on-duty LPS officer from anywhere. This ensures that the caller will be able to move safely to their location while alerting an LPS officer.
Sexual Misconduct and Relationship Violence
Title IX coordinator
Jess Irvine of Grand River Solutions is Linfield University's Title IX coordinator. Irvine has more than 10 years of experience in sexual violence prevention, including education and training programs, bystander safety, process development and Title IX compliance.
Coordinator of student wellness and survivor advocacy
Emily Carlson - To bolster our commitment to student safety and support, this position focuses on addressing sexual misconduct, intimate partner violence and related safety issues. The coordinator integrates educational programs with wellness initiatives to promote the well-being and safety of Linfield students.
Title IX Working Group
A Title IX Working Group comprised of faculty, staff and student representatives works with internal and external experts to ensure that Linfield’s Title IX practices, policies and procedures are clear and address the most pressing concerns of all university stakeholders.
They work to ensure that Linfield does not simply meet all federal and state laws and guidelines, but exceeds them through the implementation of trauma-informed best practices and fair processes.