Public Safety

Contact Us

These numbers are monitored 24 hours a day:

• On-Campus Emergency or Service: 630.752.5911
• Emergency taking place off-campus: 911
• Student Health Services: 630.752.5072
• Work Order Center: 630.752.7930
• Campus Operator: 630.752.5000

All emergencies and requests for service can be handled by calling x5911 from any campus extension. Since they're in and around campus, Public Safety officers are able to respond faster than other agencies and are familiar with campus buildings without needing to know a specific address.

While Public Safety may respond to off-campus locations for service requests, students living off-campus should dial 911 for medical, fire and crime incidents.

Campus Security Authorities (CSAs)

Under the Clery Act, Wheaton College designates certain individuals as Campus Security Authorities (CSAs). CSAs are notified of their responsibilities and receive annual training.

CSAs must promptly report alleged Clery crimes that occur within Wheaton College’s Clery Geography to the Clery Compliance Officer. Generally, Clery Geography includes property owned or controlled—including temporarily controlled—by the College. CSA reports help Wheaton College meet its legal obligation to record and disclose Clery crimes.

CSAs should use the CSA Crime Reporting Form to provide the necessary information. This form is for CSA use only and is the preferred method for reporting incidents that are not time-sensitive.

For emergencies or incidents requiring an immediate response:

• Call 911 to contact law enforcement.
• Call 630-752-5911 to contact Public Safety.

The CSA Crime Reporting Form mailbox is not monitored on weekends or holidays.

Access the CSA Crime Reporting Form

CSAs may also scan the QR code below and save the form to their device for easy access.

Responsibilities of the Public Safety Office

Crime Prevention Through Preparation and Student Awareness

Through preventative patrol, emergency response, and educational programs, Wheaton College Public Safety strives to promote an awareness of safety among students, employees, and visitors. Read more about Crime Prevention.

Investigation and Enforcement

Public Safety oversees the reporting and investigation of all criminal incidents on the campus and strongly encourages all victims to make timely reports. Read more about Investigation and Enforcement.

Mass Communication (Timely Warnings)

When a situation occurs that the campus community needs to be notified, such as severe weather, violence on campus, and any situation that is critical for safety you will be notified by Public Safety in one or more ways:

• Students and employees should keep their contact information up to date in our system.
• Rave, Wheaton's automated emergency notification system, will call to notify you of the situation. This can be by voice or text message.
• Alertus Beacons which send an alert tone and display a text message.
• Campus wide email will be issued.

We will send out a message that details what the situation is and specific directions on how to respond. It is important to take all calls seriously and to pay close attention to any instructions given.