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The office responsible for safety and security is Campus Security. Campus Security includes a director and assistant director and a staff of 20 students. The Director of Security reports to the Associate Vice President of Business. Campus Security staff are not sworn or commissioned officers and they do not carry weapons. All on-duty personnel wear a distinctive security uniform. They provide basic security services to the campus community and are on duty 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Members of the Campus Security staff attend training programs specifically designed for security personnel.
Campus Security works closely with the Sioux City Police Department, the Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office, and the Sioux City Fire Department and encourages victims to report crimes to the various agencies and to call in the event of medical emergencies or fires.
The Morningside College Campus Security Department is located on the main floor of the Olsen Student Center across from the dining room. The Director’s office is located in lower level of the Olsen Student Center. Any criminal incidents, or other suspicious activities may be reported to Campus Security at 712-274-5234 or 5234 on campus. Calls may be made directly to the Sioux City Police Department by calling 911 or 712-279-6960 for non-emergencies. All security matters should be reported to the Campus Security Office, including updates on all actions taken.
Morningside College encourages all community members to be responsible for their own safety and the security of others.
In addition to regular foot and vehicle patrols and 24-hour availability, Campus Security offers these services to assist students, faculty and staff:
- 24-Hour Escort Service: We provide this service to anyone who wishes to be escorted anywhere on campus 24 hours a day.
- Vehicle Assistance Program: We provide assistance in starting vehicles and opening locked doors.
- Transportation for Visitors With Limited Mobility: We provide shuttle transportation to visitors and attendees of Morningside College campus events who require special assistance.
For participation in one of these programs, please contact Campus Security at 712-274-5234.
On a regular basis, Morningside College provides programs designed to educate the community on issues such as:
- Crime Prevention
- Sexual Assault Awareness
- Personal Safety
- Fire Prevention
- Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention
To schedule a program, contact Campus Security at 712-274-5234.
Campus Security officers do walking and vehicle patrols; respond to criminal and non-criminal incidents; provide jumpstarts and unlocking of vehicles. Campus Security does offer 24-hour escort service to anyone who requests it, to anywhere on campus. Security officers make routine patrols of campus to all the buildings. They also monitor boiler/mechanical rooms of each building and check for any potential problems. Each residential building is equipped with a building alarm system for fire/smoke. If a fire is discovered or suspected, contact Campus Security immediately by dialing 5234 or the Sioux City Fire Department by dialing 911 and evacuate the building immediately.
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Jim Cornelia, Director of Campus Security
Olsen Student Center, Lower Level
712-274-5500 (office)
712-223-1724 (cell)
cornelia@morningside.edu
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Brett Lyon, Assistant Director of Security
Olsen Student Center, Lower Level
712-274-5234 (office)
712-203-1990 (cell)
lyon@morningside.edu
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