Safety and Security

The Department is coordinated by the Director of Safety and Security, Gary Black, and is comprised of a full-time investigator, three full-time security supervisors, four full-time security officers, part-time security officers and one secretary.

The Department of Safety and Security also handles Parking Services (formerly Campus Access Services) for students, faculty and staff of BW.

Campus Safety

This web page is designed to give you the information you need to protect yourself, your property and your peers. It also describes some of the many services you may find valuable during your time here at Baldwin Wallace University.

According to FBI statistics, Baldwin Wallace has one of the safest campuses in Ohio. The health and safety of our campus community is a top priority at BW and we are committed to maintaining a safe campus environment for learning and living. We have a close relationship with the Berea Police Department and other local safety services. A number of systems are in place to make certain students are as safe as possible:

  • RAVE Alerts provide information regarding severe weather, building and campus closures and other important situations. Text alerts are automatically sent to all students who have provided a cell number to the University. In addition, students receive email alerts and alerts are posted on campus displays, computer monitors and on bw.edu. Family members interested in receiving text alerts can sign up at getrave.com.
  • Campus Safety and Security is staffed 24/7. "Blue Light" emergency phones can be found at key locations around campus and walking escort services is available.
  • In addition, Safety and Security provides services for room and vehicle lock outs, battery jumps and after-hours maintenance emergencies.
  • For more information, visit Safety and Security.
  • Crime and Fire Statistics

Hours of Operation

Open 24 hours a day, every day.

Parking Services issues all parking permits and is here to answers questions/concerns regarding parking citations & special events.

Documents & Forms

    About Us

    Welcome to the Department of Safety and Security. Education is the best defense against becoming a victim. The Department of Safety and Security is prepared to make this campus as safe an environment for learning, working and living as possible; however, we can only be truly effective with your cooperation.

    E: secure@bw.edu

    P: 440-826-2000

    Safety and SecurityTudor House
    296 Beech St.
    Berea, OH 44017