Services and Safety Tips

CAMERAS

Surveillance cameras have been installed in the parking ramp and in many of the surface lots... but we still need your eyes.  If you see something suspicious, please contact the Public Safety and Parking Services Department at:

(962)-5555 in an emergency

(96)2-5100, or

publicsafety@stthomas.edu

PATROLS

Officers make frequent patrols of all the parking lots and the parking ramp.  If you see a vehicle parked illegally, you may contact the Public Safety and Parking Services Department at (96)2-5100 to request enforcement.  Make a note of the vehicle make and license plate if possible.

SNOW REMOVAL

Snow and ice are removed from the parking lots as needed - generally in the early morning hours.  Occasionally, it may be necessary to close off a lot in order to remove snow.  Lot closings are subject to ticketing and towing at the vehicle owner's expense.  Your patience during these times is appreciated.  You can contact the Public Safety and Parking Services Department or the Physical Plant if you have questions.

BATTERY JUMP-START SERVICE

Public Safety and Parking Services has a jump-start service for vehicles parked on or within a six-block radius of the St. Paul campus or within one block of the Minneapolis campus.  This service is available on a "first-come, first-served" basis as time or weather permits.  Anyone parked on the St. Paul or Minneapolis campus who does not have three or more outstanding parking citations can get a free jump-start, however, they must complete a waiver releasing the university from liability.  Public Safety officers may elect, but are not required, to provide such a service, particularly if their other patrol and/or emergency-care duties are put at risk.  If you have three or more outstanding citations, these must be paid before the service will be attempted.

If UST Public Safety officers are unable to assist you or if their attempts fail, a local service station will be called for you, but you will need to pay the private vendor for the cost of the service provided.  Call the St. Paul UST Public Safety and Parking Services at (96)2-5100.

VEHICLE LOCK OUTS

If you lock your keys in your vehicle on campus or within a six-block radius of the St. Paul campus or within one block of the Minneapolis campus, you may contact Public Safety and Parking Services and an attempt will be made to open your vehicle; however, a waiver needs to be signed releasing the university from liability.  Proof of ownership and proper identification will be required.  If you have three or more outstanding citations, these must be paid before the service will be attempted.  Public Safety officers may elect, but are not required, to provide such a service, particularly if their other patrol and/or emergency-care duties are put at risk.

PARKING LOT/RAMP SECURITY TIPS

• Lock all doors and close all windows.
• Roll up windows tightly.
• Don't leave valuable items in plain sight.
• Park in well lit areas.
• Don't leave your vehicle in one spot for several days.
• Check your vehicle periodically.
• Report crimes or suspicious individuals to Public Safety and Parking Services.
• Report ice or maintenance problems to Public Safety and Parking Services.
• Notify Public Safety and Parking Services when your vehicle becomes disabled and you will need to remain in a parking lot overnight.
• Drive slowly through campus lots at a speed of less than 10 miles per hour.
• Look under, around and in the back seat of your vehicle as you approach it.
• Don't walk alone at night.  Call Public Safety and Parking Services at (96)2-5100 for an escort.