Depending on the nature and severity of the situation, different types of alerts may be issued. Understanding these alert levels helps ensure that everyone knows what to expect and how to respond when messages are sent.
Emergency Notification
An urgent message issued when there is a confirmed, significant emergency or dangerous situation occurring on or near campus (per the Clery Act) that poses an immediate threat to health or safety.
Why we send it: To quickly inform the SCU campus community so protective actions can be taken right away.
Examples of what we send it for: Earthquake, major fire, hazardous materials release.
Timely Warning
Issued when certain crimes have been reported on or near campus (per the Clery Act) that pose a serious or ongoing threat to the SCU community.
Why we send it: To quickly inform the SCU campus community so protective actions can be taken right away.
Examples of what we send it for: Active threat, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault.
Safety Bulletin
Notification about a potential or emerging safety concern where awareness and caution are advised.
Why we send it: To provide preventive safety information to the campus community and encourage protective behaviors.
Examples of what we send it for: Weather, increase in thefts, suspicious activity trends, crime
prevention tips.
Information Bulletin
Campus-wide message providing general updates, advisories or important operational information that is not immediately life-threatening.
Why we send it: To keep the community informed about ongoing situations, planned activities,
or public safety advisories.
Examples of what we send it for: On or off campus traffic impacts, campus events, road closures, Campus Safety Services updates and reminders