Stevens removed the 24/7 security desk that served as a base for the response of police and emergency services to campus before the start of Fall 2023. To replace this resource, Stevens Campus Police Station (also known as the Police Headquarters) was remodeled to adapt to the university’s new needs. Should you be in any dangerous situation or in need of help, this new resource can be accessed adjacent to the Morton-Peirce-Kidde (MPK) lawn, or by calling the main (non-emergency) number at (201)-216-5105 or the emergency number at (201)-216-3911.
Stevens previously had a secondary police desk in the lobby to the right after walking into Howe. This desk served as a 24/7 station that was a resource to respond to emergencies on campus after the Police Headquarters had closed for the night. However, the Howe Center was not built with the intention of maintaining policing and security systems on campus.
Students and faculty should also note that Stevens offers a personalized protection network mobile app called ‘Stevens Guardian’. It provides lines of communication between any cell phone and the campus police in emergencies and provides the campus police with your location (if you enable location services when asked before the call), has a phone directory to access over a dozen emergency numbers, and shares campus updates and emergency notifications with students and faculty. It also only takes about one minute to set up.
Jane Leopard and Ridhan Patel, Stevens staff at the UCC Welcome Desk, spoke with The Stute about the changes. The Welcome Desk in the UCC atrium is open from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily, where staff members greet visitors and residents alike to answer questions, manage a lost-and-found for the whole campus, and assist you with any other service at Stevens. They are also equipped to respond to emergency or non-emergency situations when necessary.
In general, the welcome desk is a great place to integrate into the flow of campus life effectively. If you are looking for a place to get campus information and ask questions, the UCC Welcome Desk can help you out! The new UCC Welcome Desk certainly cultivates a great sense of comfort on campus in an area that was previously lacking.
For information on campus safety protocols and tips, access the Stevens Red Folder on the Stevens website.
