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Safety & Security

Wenatchee Valley College is a drug- and alcohol-free campus. We want every student to feel safe while on campus and have established guidelines for campus security.

Wenatchee Campus

If you see another student, staff or faculty member whose behavior seems like a “red flag” for potential harm or threat to self or others, you can help.

  • If the threat is immediate – call 911
  • Even if the threat isn’t immediate, it’s still important to act. Report it to an administrator or talk to the WVC counselor and submit an Incident Report. You can submit an incident report online.

If the action of the individual is disruptive, you feel threatened, or makes you or others feel unsafe, call campus security at 6911 from campus phones or (509) 423-3705 from a non-campus phone and contact a college employee. You can also contact the Safety, Security and Emergency Manager at (509) 682-6659. 

 

 

Omak Campus

If you see another student, staff or faculty member whose behavior seems like a “red flag” for potential harm or threat to self or others, you can help.

  • If the threat is immediate – call 911.
  • Even if the threat isn’t immediate, it’s still important to act. Report it to an administrator or talk to the WVC counselor and submit an Incident Report. You can submit an incident report online.

If the action of the individual is disruptive, you feel threatened, or makes you or others feel unsafe, call Omak security from the hours of 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm Monday – Thursday and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Fridays at 7911 using an on campus phone or (509) 422-7911 from non-campus phone. During the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm you can dial ext. 7803 for the Omak front desk. You can also contact the college’s Safety, Security and Emergency Manager at (509) 682-6659. 

 

Emergency Instruction

 Active Shooter Training

During day classes, administrators and faculty members monitor activity as needed. WVC staff and faculty are aware of college security procedures and plans. WVC has a contract with a local security company, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Security can be reached at (509) 682-6911 (or 6911 from a campus phone). You can send a text message by using (509) 423-3705. When calling security, please indicate which building you are calling from on the Wenatchee Valley College campus. Crimes of a prosecutorial nature are reported and handled by the Wenatchee Police Department.

Any time a student has a safety concern, he or she should share their concern with a WVC faculty and/or staff member or call the security at (509) 682-6911 ( or 6911 from a campus phone). Text messages to security are sent by using (509)423-3705. Students can also direct any safety concern to the Safety, Security and Emergency Manager at 509.682.6659. Throughout the campus, bulletin boards with pertinent safety and security information are maintained, including reference guides for what to do during emergencies.

Anyone who feels an individual’s behavior is a “red flag” that could potentially indicate a threat to self or others can submit an Incident Report. Also if someone is acting erratically, disrupting classes or other events it should be reported. Students, faculty, staff and other community members are all encouraged to complete an incident report if they observe these behaviors.

In accordance with federal law, WVC provides of offenses reported on the campus or on property adjacent to the college campus. The Annual Safety Report and additional statistics are available on the WVC Public Disclosure page. This chart includes offenses that were reported to the Wenatchee Valley College Campus Safety Officer, Wenatchee Police, Chelan County Sheriff, Okanogan County Sheriff, Omak Police and other college officials who have significant responsibilities for student and campus activities. If you have any questions about the crime statistics or safety issues on campus, please don't hesitate to contact the Campus Facilities Office at (509) 682-6450.
In accordance with federal law, WVC publishes an Annual Fire Safety Report.

Wenatchee Valley College is authorized to notify the college community if a registered sex offender may be expected on or near a Wenatchee Valley College campus (RCW 4.24.550). In such cases, the Vice President of Students Services (VPSS) or a college designee will execute the following procedures. Upon learning of the enrollment and/or presence of a convicted sexual offender at a Wenatchee Valley College campus, the VPSS or a college designee will: 

  • Review all relevant and necessary information provided by law enforcement personnel and assess the safety issues posed for students, employees and children on campus.
  • The VPSS and the Safety & Security Emergency Manager (SSEM) will interview all Level II and III Sex Offenders attending Wenatchee Valley College. The student will be informed of the notification procedure and conditions of enrollment, as well as, provided with information regarding rights, responsibilities and privacy protections of students. Based on information received from law enforcement and the interview, WVC may impose conditions of enrollment which the offender must abide by while attending WVC. Violation of these conditions may result in disciplinary action and notification of law enforcement.
  • The VPSS will release the identity and information according to the guidelines below. The Registrar will coordinate the notification process.

Notification will correspond with the classification level in the following manner:

Level l - Low Risk (to reoffend). The vast majority of registered sex offenders are classified as Level 1 offenders. These individuals may be first time offenders and are usually known by their victims. They normally have not exhibited predatory type characteristics and most have successfully participated or are participating in approved treatment programs. 

  • Vice President of Instruction, Deans of instruction and professional programs will be given a list of offenders and updated information as needed.
  • Faculty and staff in whose program/courses the offender is enrolled in will be notified by email.
  • Student employment office will be given a list of offenders and updated information as needed.
  • Student Services will keep current a list of offenders and update information as needed.

Level II - Medium Risk (to reoffend). Level II sex offenders have more than one victim and the abuse may be long term. These offenders usually groom their victims and may use threats to commit their crimes. They are considered a higher risk to re-offend because of the nature of their previous crime(s) and lifestyle (drug/alcohol abuse and/or other criminal activity). Some have refused to participate or failed to complete approved treatment programs. Level II sex offenders must have also met with the VPSS and SSEM.

  • All Level I notifications.

Level Ill - High Risk (to-reoffend). Level III sex offenders are the greatest risk to the community. Most are predatory, have other violent crime convictions, refused treatment, and are known substance abusers. Level III sex offenders must have also met with the VPSS and SSEM.

  • All Level I and Level II notifications.
  • Information provided to college employees via campus mail and/or list serve.
  • VPSS or designee will provide notification to the classes in which the offender is enrolled.
  • Public Notification: "Sex Offender Release" is posted on various bulletin boards around the campus by Student Services.