Theft or Vandalism Please report all accidents or incidents of theft or vandalism to vehicles immediately to Public Safety by calling 215-641-5522 . Gwynedd Mercy University is not liable for damages to vehicles that result from accidents , theft , vandalism or being struck by a ball from one of the University athletics fields .
Driving on Campus The speed limit on campus is 15 mph . Speed bumps and traffic signs are located at strategic points on campus for your safety and the safety of others . Multiple moving or parking violations may result in the revocation of parking privileges .
Parking Committee The Parking Committee meets periodically to address parking issues on campus . The committee consists of faculty , staff and students . For more information on the parking committee , or if you would like bring forth a concern for consideration by the committee , please contact Public Safety at 215-641-5522 .
Parking Appeals Board The Parking Appeals Board meets periodically during each semester to review appeals of traffic citations . This committee is made up of faculty , staff and students .
• Call 9-1-1 for any EMERGENCY or Lower Gwynedd Police Department at 215-646-5302
• Call 215-641-5522 ( 2-1111 from on campus ) to reach Public Safety Dispatch .
• Activate a blue light phone ( strategically placed throughout campus ) for a direct connection to the Department of Public Safety .
• Activate a fire pull station within any building when smoke or fire is observed within any GMercyU academic , residential , and office buildings .
• Appear in person at the Public Safety Building located within St . Brigid Hall .
• Use the LiveSafe App .
When reporting a crime or emergency :
• Remain calm .
• Give the location of the incident to include the building name , room number , or the area name ( e . g . Siena Hall , room , etc .).
• Identify yourself and give a callback telephone number . Your identity will remain private if you wish ; however , it is important we are able to contact you if we need additional information .
• State the incident you are reporting ( e . g . theft , medical emergency , fire , etc .).
• Describe the scene such as whom , and how many people are there , if medical treatment is being given , a description of involved parties , the involved party ’ s direction of flight , and other relevant information .
• Stay on the phone until the dispatcher has recorded all of the information .
When a crime or another serious incident is reported :
• A Public Safety officer will be dispatched to render assistance as appropriate and investigate the incident . When appropriate the local fire , police or EMS department may also be dispatched if circumstances dictate .
• If the responding officer determines the situation presents a significant or imminent danger to the Gwynedd Mercy University community , the Director of Public Safety or designee will provide a timely warning to the campus community .
• The Lower Gwynedd Police Department responds to all medical emergencies , fires , fire alarms , and hazardous materials incidents along with University designated emergency management personnel .
• Incidents identified as related to Residence Life or Plant Services will be referred to the on-duty or on-call personnel in the specific department needed .
• Reports of all sexual and relationship violence made to a University official will be referred to the Title IX coordinator regardless of if the reporting party chooses to pursue criminal charges .
• The Department of Public Safety in accordance with the Jeanne Clery act prepares , publishes and distribute an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report on Oct 1 each year . This report is located on the Public Safety Website .
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