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Step 15: Register for Emergency Text Messaging
Deadline: Complete Before Classes Begin
Contact: University Police - 410-704-2134 |
Students can register for TU’s free text-message notification system. In case
of emergency, text messages are sent to all registered text-message capable
mobile phones, Blackberry devices, wireless PDAs, pagers, smart or satellite
phones, and email addresses. The service also posts these messages on the
university’s website. The messages will pop up on the computer screen for
anyone using Google, Yahoo! or AOL as his or her homepage. Register for Text Alerts.
Campus Safety
The Towson University Police Department is a law enforcement
agency that provides a full range of both police and security services
to the university community. University Police are committed to
delivering the highest-quality policing and public safety services 24
hours a day, every day. The department is located in the General
Services Building, 20 W. Towsontown Blvd., across the street from
the entrance to Burdick Hall. If you ever have an emergency, just dial
410-704-2133.
In accordance with the guidelines established by Towson University
and pursuant to federal law, all current and prospective students may
request and receive a copy of the Towson University Annual Campus
Security Report (Clery Report). Copies of the report may be obtained
from the Towson University Police by visiting the department in person,
by calling 410-704-2505, or online at the University Police website.
University Police Escort Service
The university maintains an escort service that operates during the
hours of darkness while school is in session. Walking and riding
escorts provide point-to-point service. Please call 410-704-7233. You
may also contact the University Police via campus emergency blue
light telephones to request an escort any time of the day.
Emergency Blue Light Phones
Towson University has installed blue light emergency phones around
the campus should the need arise to contact the police. Crime
prevention should be the concern of each individual and the
entire community. To report a crime or other campus emergency, call
410-704-2133 (4-2133) from any campus phone) immediately.
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