UST Public Safety

USTALERT Police activity on the St. Paul Campus center quad area. Police looking for a suspect. SPPD has individual in custody.

USTALERT All Clear for Shelter in Place. Ramsey County sent alert unintentionally. There is no immediate risk to either of the St. Thomas campuses.

USTALERT The Shelter In Place Alert was not sent by St. Thomas. We will update the community when we have more information.

Congrats to our graduating Tommies! We wish you the very best as you go out into the world as ALUMNI!

USTALERT All Tornado Warnings for both campuses have expired. Severe weather still possible. Continue to use caution during the storm.

USTALERT Tornado Warning Issued for Mpls and St. Paul until 9:00 pm. Take shelter and move towards a safe place.

USTALERT Tornado Warning for Hennepin County and Sirens are sounding for the Mpls campus. Seek shelter and get to a safe place.

Bike, Walk Roll is tomorrow! Stop by to see Sgt. Wright, learn more about our bike registration program, play some games, and win prizes!

It's National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Telecommunicators, or dispatchers, serve a critical role in public safety, and we're so grateful for their service to our department & the St. Thomas community. Thank you to our dispatchers: Lydia, Aimee, Patricia, Lynn & Josh.

Read about Scooter, our unofficial K9 officer. No, we aren't asking Scooter to find drugs or chase down criminals. He's serving the community through emotional support. There's nothing like cuddles with a cute dog to make a person feel better and lift their spirits.

Heads up! Parking lots O and V on south campus will be closed for permit parking all day on Thursday, March 31. Admissions is hosting an event for admitted Tommies, and we're thrilled to welcome them to campus!

USTALERT Police and medics have cleared from the assault incident on Summit Ave. Victims were not affiliated with St. Thomas. All clear for this incident.

USTALERT Police activity for assault incident on Summit Avenue near Mississippi River Blvd. Police on scene stay away from area.

Parking alert! Residence Life is hosting an event on Thursday night. that will impact parking availability on campus. Anderson Parking Facility will be closed to incoming vehicles after 12pm on 3/10. Plan ahead if you park in APF and will be arriving on campus in the afternoon.

Heads up, Tommies! We are excited to host two admissions events on campus next week that will bring a number of guests to our St. Paul campus. These events will impact parking availability, so please plan ahead.

Did you know? There are EV charging stations in 3 garages on our St. Paul campus! They are free to use for anyone who is legally parked in the facility. Find details at link.stthomas.edu/EV.

Parking alert! Lot A on the St. Paul Campus will close on Feb. 21, and remain closed for 18 months during construction on the St. John Vianney College Seminary. Alternate parking options for faculty/staff & commuter students who park in Lot A: link.stthomas.edu/lot-a

An N95 offers the highest level of protection against #COVID19 when it is worn correctly and forms a seal to the face. Learn the basics of proper N95 use: bit.ly/3rq9sk8.

#IRS and the Security Summit remind you to stay on the lookout for new scams that put your information and your tax refund at risk. For your #TaxSecurity, here are a few recommended steps to safeguard your information online. More at: irs.gov/securitysummit

We're back with another safety tip. We know it's cold, and warming up your car may seem like a nice idea, but it's not safe unless you use a remote starter. Don't leave your car running unattended! Car thefts are on the rise, don't leave yourself vulnerable. #BeSafeTommies