Emergency Numbers
The EWU Police Department is located at 820 Washington Street (101 Red Barn). Business operations are conducted from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
University Police Department Phone Numbers
- Dial 911 if you have a life-threatening emergency or crime in progress
- For non-emergency police assistance: 509.359.7676
- Office phone (during business hours): 509.359.6498
- Recorded Menu: 509.359.6300
EWU Spokane Campus
- For assistance on the EWU Spokane Campus, dial 509.358.7995
- For more information about the WSU Spokane Security Office
Dean of Students Office: 509.359.7924
Student Support and Advocacy: 509.359.7924
Spokane Crime Check: 509.456.2233
Spokane 24-Hour Rape Crisis Line: 509.624.RAPE
Counseling and Psychological Services: 509.359.2366
EWU Substance Abuse Prevention Education and Information: 509.359.4279
EWU Women's Studies Center: 509.359.2898
Power Outage: 509.359.2245
Hazardous Material Incidents: 509.359.6496
Poison Control Center: 1.800.222.1222
Emergency Communications
Omnilert (EWU Alerts)
Omnilert is used to communicate with subscribers through text and e-mail notifications. The alerts are sent upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees. Students, employees, parents and other community members can sign up for Omnilert via the EWU Alerts link above.
Timely Warnings
Time Warnings and Public Safety Advisories are issued when a crime is reported on campus, and there is an ongoing threat to the campus community. Timely warnings are emailed to all active students and employees, using their official EWU email address. Timely warnings are also posted on our web page (click on the EWU Timely Warnings link above).
Social Media & Websites
Omnilert alerts are also posted to the EWU Police Twitter feed and the the EWU web page banner. The Twitter account is also used to post other tips and helpful information.
Emergency Response Procedures
The Emergency Response Procedures are designed as a quick reference to emergency management guidelines for Eastern Washington University. These guidelines are intended to provide a basic procedural framework for responding to an emergency at the university. The guidelines can be accessed by clicking on the Emergency Response Procedures above.