Safety and Security

Office of Safety and Security 651.638.6400 | bethel.edu/safety-security

SAFETY AND SECURITY AT BETHEL Our mission is to pursue and promote risk management and security excellence that transforms lives within and outside the Bethel community and supports Bethel in becoming the Christ-centered university of choice for this century. ...What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 We employ a professional staff security team that monitors and patrols the campus 24/7/365. We take a holistic approach with our industry leading programs and practices which includes proactive behavior detection, emergency, and crisis planning. Bethel Safety and Security also has strong relationships with federal, state and local law enforcement. We take these actions to ensure a safe environment for our residents living on campus, communters, staff, and faculty.

GUEST AND VISITOR CAMPUS ACCESS Bethel is a closed campus from 9 p.m.–6 a.m. Individuals with a current Bethel identification card will be granted access at the west entrance to campus. All guests, students, and employees will need to show a valid identification card at the west gate in order to enter campus. Guests coming to visit or pick up students during closed hours need to have prior authorization from a Bethel student or employee. Without prior authorization, security officers will not allow guests to enter campus until the student has been contacted.

GUEST AND VISITOR PARKING Parking is free for guests and visitors. Guests staying overnight are required to have a permit. More information can be found at bethel.edu/safety-security/ visitors-guests.

PARKING PERMITS Permits are required for on-campus parking during the school year. This also applies to all breaks during the school year. Students with 60 credits or less living on campus in Bethel housing can obtain parking permits only under specific circumstances. In order to obtain this permit, students need to participate in an appeals process. Students with more than 60 credits are allowed to register one vehicle to use for the academic year. Permit and parking lot assignments are determined by housing status and housing location. All commuter students are required to obtain a parking permit regardless of credit standing. The permit itself is free, but an automatic commuter fee of $175 per semester is charged to each student’s account.