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Campus Safety

 

Keeping Campus Safe

The safety and security of the students, staff and faculty of Ҵý is the top-most priority of SAU's Campus Safety Department, and they take pride in what they do.

Spring Arbor is ranked #5 on the SafeWise.com list of and #21 on their list of . SAU's safe and secure campus allows students to thrive and grow with confidence.

Our Campus Safety team provides a variety of services, including:

  • Response to calls for service
  • Door and vehicle unlocks
  • Dead battery jumpstarts
  • Transporting students for inclement weather or safety concern reasons
  • Coordinating parking for special events on campus
  • Conducting semi-annual fire and safety drills
  • Providing security for special events on campus
  • Continuous threat assessment and monitoring

RAVE Emergency Alerts

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Campus Safety Leadership

Scott Krebill is the Director of Campus Safety at Ҵý and Director of Safety and Security at Jackson First Church of the Nazarene. With 26 years of law enforcement and firefighting experience and 17 years as a Field Death Investigator, he has developed a church-specific safety program combining SIRA™ training with Christian values. Scott also consults on safety for various organizations and holds multiple certifications, including Professional Emergency Manager and NRA firearms instructor.

Parking Policy and Information 

A valid permit is required to park on campus.

A map of the designated parking areas on campus.

  • Residents/Commuters: The sticker is to be placed on the driver's side rear bumper. Only one permit can be displayed at a time. All past permits must be removed, or the current permit must be affixed over the old one.
  • Visitors/Guests: Hang and display a valid guest/visitor permit from your rearview mirror. Permits must be requested and obtained in person at the Campus Safety House. Call ahead at 517-750-6911 to ensure an officer is available to issue the permit. The guest/visitor and the host must be present to obtain the permit. Permits require the make, model, color, and license plate number of the guest/visitor's vehicle.

  • Faculty/Staff: Must display a valid hang tag on the rearview mirror.

  • Temporary permits: Place and display on driver-side dashboard. Temporary permits are for students who have not been issued/recieved their permanent annual permits yet or who need to register an additional or different (temporary) vehicle for a short period of time. Temporary permits can be requested through the MySAU portal by clicking on "SAU Parking App" in the "SAU Apps" section of the portal homepage, or going directly to the Once logged in and viewing your profile, click "Vehicles & Permits." Add or edit a vehicle and select "Temporary" from the drop down menu for "Permit Category."

  • Motorcycles: Valid SAU permit must be placed on the front windshield or left side of the gas tank.
  • All vehicles on campus must be registered with the Campus Safety Department and display a valid parking permit.

  • Vehicle registrants and operators must comply with all regulations regarding registration, parking, and operation of vehicles as published in the Student Handbook, and on the SAU parking website, the Campus Safety webpage, and the Spring Arbor app.

  • Parking is on a “first-come, first-served” basis. If you are a junior or senior and your designated lot is full, you can park in one of the following designated overflow parking areas:

    • Freshmen lot
    • Main lot
    • MAC West lot
  • It is the responsibility of all SAU students, faculty/staff, and visitors/guests to park in the lined spaces in the appropriately designated lots. Vehicles found in violation of these regulations may be ticketed, booted, and/or towed. Vehicle registrants are responsible for all fees and fines associated with SAU parking policy enforcement.

  • All SAU students and faculty/staff are responsible for knowing the SAU parking policy, including all rules and regulations related to vehicles on campus.

  • Campus Safety reserves the right to revoke driving privileges of any SAU community member that is found in violation of the parking policy and regulations. Charges and towing fees will be applied to the vehicle owner’s account.

  • Anyone using a borrowed or stolen parking permit will be issued a fine of $100 and may be charged for theft of the permit.

  • Campus Safety reserves the right to temporarily close any parking area at any time and secure any of the parking lots for special events.

  • There is no parking at any time in the Kresge Student Center half-circle drive.

  • All loading/unloading zone parking is for temporary 30-minutes or less parking only, and the vehicle’s flashers must be left on.

  • All non-resident lots are closed from 2:00-7:00AM.

  • Commuters may use any of the following designated overflow parking areas for parking overnight:

    • Freshmen lot
    • Main lot
    • MAC West lot

  • SAU students are responsible for all parking ticket violations received by visitors/guests they are hosting.

Driving Privileges are Subject to Revocation for the Following Reasons (including, but not limited to):

  • Falsifying information when applying for parking and driving privileges.
  • Falsifying or stealing a permit.
  • Loaning a registered vehicle or permit to an ineligible person, or having a vehicle registered for an ineligible person.
  • Reckless and irresponsible driving on campus property.
  • Repeated violations of the parking policy.
  • Parking an unregistered vehicle on campus for an extended period of time.
  • Removal, attempted removal, or damage to a Campus Safety immobilization device (could also include an additional $100 fine).

SAU does not accept responsibility or liability for theft or damage to any motor vehicle or bike parked on University property. Vehicle owners are expected to carry their own insurance to cover losses.

  • Registration is required for ALL university students (commuter and residential), faculty/staff, and guests/visitors. All personnel that are parked on campus must have a valid parking permit.

  • ALL vehicles on campus must be registered. Resident students are only permitted to have one vehicle on campus at a time. If a student gets a new vehicle during the year, his or her vehicle and permit information must be updated immediately to prevent a parking violation.

  • Students and faculty/staff are allowed up to 2 permits per year. Students and faculty/staff may NOT transfer parking permits to other vehicles or other students, faculty/staff, or community members.

  • Parking permits will be charged to student life accounts.

Sign into the and click on "Vehicles & Permits" from the menu.

  • Enter your vehicle information (year, color. make, model, state, and license plate number).
  • Agree to the Parking Terms and Conditions and Legal Liabilities Statement by checking the box next to "Agree to Terms" and click "Submit."
  • Print off the temporary parking permit and place it on your driver-side dashboard until your permanent parking permit is ready and available for payment and pickup at the business office front desk located in Dietzman Hall across from the student center. *Payment is due prior to receipt of your parking permit.* Contact the business office at 517-750-6420 with questions about accepted payment methods.
  • First Vehicle: $50/Year
  • Second Vehicle: $25/Year
  • First Replacement: Free
  • Second Replacement: $15

Motorcycles must park in regular parking spaces or in the hashed line areas that are not: fire lanes, handicap spaces, or wheelchair access sites. Motorcycles must not block any pedestrian walkways. Please contact us for designated parking zones.

Vehicles parked illegally or overnight due to mechanical problems must be reported immediately to Campus Safety. If the problem is not reported, a violation may be issued.

When available, Campus Safety can assist students, faculty/staff, and visitors/guests with jumpstarts, vehicle unlocks, and tire inflation. The vehicle owner must be present during the administration of these services and sign a legal statement/liability waiver before services may be performed. Vehicle owners must show proof of ownership upon Campus Safety’s access to the vehicle.

  • Tickets must be paid within 5 days of the issued date. Tickets not paid within 5 days will be charged to the student’s Student Life account. All tickets not paid after 5 days are final and cannot be appealed or voided out.

  • Ticket appeals must be filled out online and submitted within 5 days of the violation (the day the ticket was issued and received). Make sure all information, including the ticket number, is correct before submitting the appeal. After the 5-day period, no appeal will be considered. No appeals will be heard verbally or via email. Failure to comply with these guidelines will result in the automatic denial of the appeal request.
  • All denied appeals must be paid within 5 days of the ticket or tickets’ issued date(s).

  • If the appeal is approved, the ticket(s) will be voided out in the system and no further action is required.

  • All appeal decisions are final.

Ҵý reserves the right to immobilize, boot, or tow any unauthorized vehicle in violation of any parking policy at any time without notice. Towing is managed by Jimmie's Towing Service of Jackson, Michigan. Vehicle owners are required to pay the towing company fee, often $125 or more, plus any storage fees. Booting is performed by SAU Campus Safety and the charge for removal is $50.

  • After 3 tickets per semester, a warning is sent requesting a face-to-face meeting.
  • After 5 tickets per semester, the vehicle will be booted.
  • Violation(s) after a vehicle has been booted will initiate towing and a review of the operator's driving privileges.
  • Vehicles on campus without a permit on or after October 1 will be booted for noncompliance.

A vehicle may be immobilized or towed for violation of the parking policies, including but not limited to, the following:

  • Blocking a fire lane or fire hydrant
  • Parking in or blocking a space reserved for individuals with disabilities without the proper plate or placard
  • Parking in a manner that presents a danger to life or property
  • Blocking a roadway, pedestrian walkway, or ramp for people with disabilities
  • Parking on a pedestrian walkway or vehicle travel lane
  • Excessive parking fines
  • Failure to comply with registration requirements
  • Repeated violations
  • Noncompliance with parking lot closures or temporary restrictions
  • Parking on a campus lawn
  • Booted vehicles that have not been addressed and resolved by the vehicle's operator within 3 days

Pay all outstanding fines and the boot removal fee of $50 at the business office located in Dietzman Hall between 8am and 4pm, Monday through Friday, and contact Campus Safety to show the receipt of payment. The boot will then be removed from your vehicle.

To VIEW a list of charges please follow these steps:

  • Log into your
  • Click on the "Students" tab.
  • Scroll down to the "Main Campus Only" heading and click on "View Student Life Charges."
  • Scroll to the bottom of the page and you will see a breakdown of your charges under the heading "Student Life Charges" (You can also view your charges in the "Charges" section of your profile page on the

To PAY a vehicle registration charge or parking fine please follow these steps:

  • Log in to your MySAU portal.
  • Click on the "Students" tab.
  • Scroll down to the "Finances" heading and click on "Make a Payment/Payment Plan." 
  • Click the "Go to Transact" link or the green box button underneath it to make a payment using a credit/debit card or a checking/savings account. If you would prefer to pay with cash or check, go to the business office located in Dietzman Hall. Cashier hours are 8am-4pm, Monday through Friday. If you have any other questions regarding how to make a payment, contact the business office at 517-750-6420. If there are any discrepancies with your charges, contact Campus Safety at 517-750-6911.

FAQs

Yes. ALL vehicles on campus must be registered temporarily or annually.

Permits are obtained by request through the . Resident students, staff, and faculty can pick up their permits on campus at the business office located in Dietzman Hall. Permits for commuter and apartment students are sent to their mailing address.

Temporary permits are obtained through the . Click on "Vehicles & Permits" from the menu of your profile page. Add or edit a vehicle and select "Temporary" from the drop down menu for "Permit Category." Temporary permits are free and valid for one week. Once registered for, temporary permits are to be printed out by the registrant and placed on the dashboard of the vehicle. Campus Safety does not issue temporary permits from the Campus Safety Office.

ALL tickets must be paid within 5 days of the date issued. All payments can be made online through the MySAU portal via Transact and CASHNet (see instructions under the "Paying Vehicle Registration and Parking Fines" section above) or in person at the business office for cash or check. The business office is located in Dietzman Hall and is open from 8am-4pm, Monday through Friday. Payments are not accepted at the Campus Safety Office.

All tickets must be appealed online through the  within 5 days of the date the ticket was issued. NO appeals are accepted through email or in person at the Campus Safety Office. If a ticket is not appealed or the appeal is denied, the ticket fine will be transferred to your student life account. All appeals are final.

Students are assigned parking locations by residency and class status. Lot assignments are listed below. Please park in a lot that matches the status designation on your parking permit.

Students
Apartment Residents and/or Commuters
  • Lot B - Main Lot*
  • Lot F - MAC East Lot
  • Lot G - MAC West Lot*
  • Lot P - Apartment Lot*
Freshman
  • Lot A - Freshman
Sophmores
  • Lot B - Main lot*
Juniors & Seniors
  • Lot B - Main Lot*
  • Lot C - Gainey Lot*
  • Lot E - Ogle Lot*
  • Lot G - MAC West Lot*
K-House Residents
  • Lot K - K House Lot* (or your K-House driveway - NOT on the grass)*
Faculty/Staff
  • Lot B - Main Lot*
  • Lot D - Dietzman Lot
  • Lot F - MAC East Lot
  • Lot G - MAC West Lot*
  • Lot H - Poling Lot
  • Lot I - College Street
  • Lot J - Ganton Art Gallery Lot
  • Lot M - Cottage Street
  • Lot O - Engineering & Nursing Lot
  • Lot W - Whiteman Gibbs Lot
Guests/Visitors
  • Lot B - Main Lot*
  • Lot F - MAC East Lot
  • Lot G - MAC West Lot*
  • Lot I - College Street
  • Lot K - K-House Lot*
  • Lot M - Cottage Street
  • Lot P - Apartment Lot*

*indicates lots that allow overnight parking

You can request a new permit for the same vehicle on the Permit upgrades due to higher class standing are FREE. You will not be charged for a change in class or residency status.

Go to the and click on "Vehicles & Permits" from your profile page. Click "Edit" on the vehicle you need to edit and make the necessary changes so the specifications of your registered vehicle are correct. There is no charge for a change in vehicle status.

Students are allowed ONE vehicle on campus at a time. Your primary vehicle is charged the $50 annual permit fee. Each additional vehicle will be charged a $25 annual permit fee.

You and the guest/visitor must request and obtain a guest/visitor permit in person at the Campus Safety House/Office located on Ogle Street behind the library. Call ahead at 517-750-6911 to ensure an officer is available to issue the permit. Both the guest/visitor and the host must be present to obtain the permit. Permits require the make, model, color, and license plate number of the guest/visitor’s vehicle. Guest/visitor permits are valid for a maximum of one week. Guests/visitors should park in the same lot as their host.

Call Campus Safety. If it is determined that the accident/crash occurred on private university property, Campus Safety will assist you with filing a Private Property Crash Report.

For any further information please contact Campus Safety at 517.750.6911.