Residence Hall Security ProgramsA primary responsibility of living in the residence halls is to work toward a sense of community and responsibility for safety within the residence halls. The Ferris community wants its members to be alert and to personally help deter crime. The goal is to discourage potential crimes and encourage a more caring and responsible community environment.
Bicycle RegistrationDepartment of Public Safety offers free bicycle registration. Contact your front desk for more information.
Campus Crime HotlineIf you have any information regarding crimes on campus, please call (231) 591-5900. Anonymous tips are welcome.
Emergency PhonesEmergency phones have been placed at various locations on campus and are marked by a blue light. These phones put you in immediate contact with the Department of Public Safety and automatically register your location. Calls will be answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Foot PatrolThe Department of Public Safety (DPS) usually provides Foot Patrol services every night for the safety of the students on campus. Foot Patrol reports suspicious or disruptive activity to DPS Officers. One unit continuously patrols the grounds on campus, while the other patrols the residence halls.
Insurance and LiabilityFerris State University does not provide health insurance for students, and is not liable for the loss of, or damage to, students' personal possessions. Students are strongly encouraged to carry private insurance on personal possessions. Such insurance is available through most homeowner's policies or individual renter's insurance policies. Students without medical insurance coverage through their family or employment may purchase health and accident insurance through the University's Birkam Health Center. This insurance is underwritten and administered by private companies. Information on rates and coverage is available by writing the Birkam Health Center, 1019 Campus Drive, Big Rapids, MI 49307-2280, or calling (231) 591-2614.
Operation IDTo help identify items that may be stolen (i.e., TVs, VCRs, stereos, etc.), students are encouraged to engrave them with their driver's license number. Engravers are available at most front desks and the Department of Public Safety.
Peep HolesMost residence hall room doors are provided with a peephole to enable residents to identify who is at their door prior to unlocking or opening the door.
Residence Hall Entry After HoursFor security reasons all residents must enter through the front doors of the halls after midnight. Students will be required to present their Ferris State University ID Card to the Night Security Staff Member before entering the building. All other entrances to the hall will be locked. Some halls are equipped with "card reader access" that does not require use of the front doors to gain entry to the building.
Safety SticksGround floor windows in residence hall rooms are secured with an additional safety stick to prevent opening from the outside. |
