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Campus Safety and Security

Learn what to do in case of emergency.

The Department of Safety & Security is committed to providing a safe and secure environment through vigilance, engagement and responsive service. We strive to reduce crime, build trust and serve our community effectively. Our officers promote safe habits, crime prevention and security awareness while remaining dedicated to protecting life and property. Throughout the year, we support the university community through ongoing training, drills and educational seminars.

What we do

Safety & Security provides campus protection through patrols, CPR/AED/First Aid response, incident response, welfare checks, access control and emergency management. Officers use two-way communication to stay connected with staff and can immediately contact emergency services, including police, fire and EMS. The department is present on campus 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Our central office is located in the main hall of Andorfer Commons, Office 144. Officers are also trained and equipped to activate the Connect Emergency Notification System to alert students and employees to campus situations.

Our department consists of a dedicated team of security officers who provide 24/7 campus coverage. Contracted police officers also assist in supporting campus safety and security efforts.

Code Blue Stations

If an officer is not immediately available, yellow emergency poles with red call buttons, known as Code Blue Stations, are located throughout campus. Pressing the red button connects the caller to the central office, which can dispatch officers to the location and contact local emergency services as needed.

Safety in action

Over the last five years, Indiana Tech’s Department of Safety & Security has:

  • Increased to over 300 cameras across the interior and exterior of campus
  • Increased our security team size to increase the number of patrols
  • Continued to build a strong partnership with FWPD, including off-duty police officers on campus.
  • Continued adding remote locks across campus to improve lockdown capabilities
  • Improved access to emergency procedures for students through easily identifiable signage and quick online links.
  • Increased active shooter drills, First Aid/ CPR certifications, QPR (Suicide Awareness and Intervention) training and other life safety engagement across employees and students

We continue to review the program to identify and address opportunities utilizing industry experts and technology partners. As we move into the future, technology and communication are key areas of focus. We continue to evaluate the potential for AI and integrated security systems that improve response times and rapid communication. 

Contacting Security

All students, employees, and guests  at the main campus should promptly report criminal incidents, accidents, and other emergencies to  Indiana Tech Safety & Security or the Fort Wayne Police Department. Students, employees, and guests of regional campuses should report concerns to the local staff or 911. All crimes that occur on or near the campus should be reported to Safety & Security.

Indiana Tech Safety & Security

Andorfer Commons, 144

Director of Safety & Security – Devin Blackford

Andorfer Commons 153

  • Office: 260-399-2838
  • Email: dkblackford@indianatech.edu

Security Operations Manager – Julie Rourke

Andorfer Commons 144

  • Office: 260.399.2805
  • Email: jmrourke@indianatech.edu

Emergencies

In case of a life-threatening emergency, where time is essential, dial 911. We encourage that the caller notify Safety & Security if 911 is used while on campus.

Non-emergencies

For non-emergency police situations or other Fort Wayne services

  • Fort Wayne Police: 260.427.1222
  • Allen County Sheriff: 260.449.7535
  • City of Fort Wayne: 311