Safety and Emergency Information

Campus safety and security is a top priority for the University, and we are committed to promoting the safety, health, and welfare of all members of our campus community. 

Contact Information

For a Life-Threatening Emergency Situation

911 (police, fire, or medical emergencies)
(9-911 from campus digital phone)

For Non-Emergency Situations or Suspicious Activity

Campus Security 
(415) 269-6070 (call or text)
Email Campus Security

Campus Security

Our campus is patrolled seven days per week, 24 hours a day (including weekends and holidays), by Barbier Security Group (BSG). They are headquartered in Bertrand Hall. 

Campus Security 
(415) 269-6070 (call or text)
Email Campus Security

Emergency Communications Systems

黑料福利社 uses the RAVE emergency alert system to provide emergency updates and timely notices to campus. When activated, RAVE will send communications through multiple channels: text messages, emails, voice calls, social media postings, website updates, and networked computer alerts. Senior University administrators are trained in how to use the system.

All students and employees are expected to keep their contact information updated in either Self Service or Paycom Employee Self Service. Parents and community members may

Who to Call

Please refer to the information below on whom to call in the event of an incident on campus.

  • Police: 911
  • Fire: 911
  • Medical: 911
     

Please contact the Office of Community and Belonging and/or complete the  for a hate or bias incident.

For additional details, please refer to the Bias Incident Reporting Process document.

Marin County Suicide Hotline: (415) 499-1100
911 for urgent/immediate threat
 

  • Campus Security: (415) 269-6070 (24 hours/day)
  • San Rafael Police Non-Emergency: (415) 485-3000
  • San Rafael Fire Non-Emergency: (415) 485-3307
  • University Counseling Services: (415) 485-3258 (leave a message)
  • Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students: (415) 485-3223
     
  • Facility Services: (415) 485-3210 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., otherwise leave message or call Security for urgent matters)
  • Housing & Residence Life: (415) 485-3277
  • Human Resources: (415) 458-3775
  • Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students: (415) 485-3223
     

Sarah Gardner, Executive Director of Communications and Media Relations
Office: (415) 485-3239 
Cell: (415) 350-6078
sarah.gardner@dominican.edu

For minor incidents requiring first aid support (small cuts, scrapes, localized pain), supplies such as bandages and gauze can be found at first aid stations located in various campus buildings: Bertrand Hall, Library, Guzman Hall Lounge, and Edgehill Mansion.

For more significant medical emergencies (e.g., open wounds, sprains, serious pain), it may be necessary to visit an emergency room or urgent care clinic. Please note that 黑料福利社 does not cover any costs associated with hospital/clinic visits; the patient is responsible for any and all associated fees and medical expenses. 

For Urgent of Life-Threatening Medical Emergencies

Please call 911 (9-911 from a campus phone) and provide the dispatcher with all pertinent information; building name, address, specific location. If possible, get someone nearby to be on the lookout to flag-down emergency services when they arrive on campus.

Kaiser Hospital
99 Montecillo Road 
San Rafael
(415) 444-2400

Marin Health Medical Center
250 Bon Air Road 
Greenbrae
(415) 925-7200

Novato Community Hospital 
180 Rowland Way
Novato
(415) 209-1300

Medical Center of Marin
411 3rd Street
San Rafael
(415) 924-4525

Marin Health Urgent Care 
4000 Civic Center Drive #206 
San Rafael
(415) 925-8865

Emergency Oversight and Responsible Personnel

The University has identified and charged the following personnel and offices with oversight of emergency preparation and incident response.

These individuals have oversight responsibilities for the University at all times. The President is always the designated person in charge 鈥 with one of the Vice Presidents serving as the SOC in the President鈥檚 absence or as assigned: 

  • President
  • VP Academic Affairs
  • VP Finance & Administration
  • VP Student Affairs
     

During an incident, the following individuals will assemble and will be charged with the management of operations and coordination with essential personnel:

  • Senior Officer in Charge (SOC)
  • President鈥檚 Cabinet
  • Executive Director of Facilities Services
  • Senior Director of Communications
  • Director of Human Resources
  • Vice President of Information Technology
  • Campus Security

     

The following functional areas are determined to be 鈥渆ssential personnel鈥 necessary to manage incidents, protect the university, and/or maintain essential systems and will report to campus if instructed to do so. Center Managers and/or supervisors will notify the individuals within each area and provide them with further instruction:

  • Academic Affairs & Academic Deans
  • Athletics
  • Business Services Office
  • Events Management Office
  • Facilities Services
  • Food Services
  • Housing & Residence Life
  • Human Resources
  • Public Relations/Communications
  • Information Technology
  • Student Life

This list is not exhaustive. Other functional areas or personnel may be called to campus depending on the situation and the support needs required.