Critical Campus Safety Communications

��ѻ��ý works to maximize its communications to keep the campus informed and safe. In accordance with the Clery Act, these communications fall into three categories:

Timely warnings are communicated about crimes defined by the Clery Act that take place within Clery Act defined geography, meaning it is in close enough proximity to campus that it might present a significant or continuing threat.
Emergency notifications are sent when situations occur (contagious diseases, crimes, environmental hazards, or other types of emergencies) that may present an immediate threat to the health or safety of our campus community.
Campus safety alerts are communicated when the college determines crimes or hazards do not meet the criteria of the previous two types of messages, but the campus community should still be made aware of them to increase overall safety.

Prevention Tips & Resources

Prevention Tips

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes that person responsible for their victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for their crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of you experiencing such a crime, and/or enhance opportunities to receive prompt assistance.

Report anything you perceive to be suspicious activity immediately; see something, say something.
Secure spaces that are unoccupied to reduce the risk of someone taking advantage of a vulnerable situation.
Lock your door when away from your room or house, or while you are sleeping to reduce the risk of criminal activity.
Take note of situations that seem odd or out of the ordinary and report them to the Campus Safety office if you live on campus (901-843-3880) or the Memphis Police Department (911) if you live off campus.

Resources Available

For students, personal counseling and other support services are available through by phone (901) 843-3128 or by email at counseling@rhodes.edu. After hours or on weekends: Any ��ѻ��ý student who needs urgent or emergency counseling services outside of regular office hours can contact after-hours mental health support at (901) 843-3128. For 24/7 in-the-moment mental health support, students can call (833) 434-1217. Additional mental health crisis information can be found on the . Campus Safety is also available to assist in an emergency at (901) 843-3880.
For employees, the Human Resources Office can assist in connecting to resources by phone at (901) 843-3750 or by email at hr@rhodes.edu.

As always, Campus Safety is available 24/7 at (901) 843-3880 if you need assistance.

Instructions for updating Critical Campus Safety Communication Contact Information

Please ensure your information is updated so campus personnel can communicate with you when necessary.

Change/Update Parent and Family Information
Faculty, Staff, and Student Instructions:
- Login to .
- Click on your Profile Picture in the upper right corner.
- Click View Profile.
- Click Actions (under your Picture and Name).
- Mouse over Personal Data to reveal a menu of options.
- Select Change Contact Information (Fac/Staff) or Change My Home Contact Information (Student).
- Click ADD to add new info or the pencil to edit. Primary Phone/Mobile (Fac/Staff) or Phone (Student).
- Click Submit.

The updates below will be slightly delayed after texts have been sent:

November 30, 2024, Timely Warning-Hate Crime

Timely Warning

��ѻ��ý Campus Safety and Institutional Equity are investigating a reported hate crime of intimidation based on racial bias. Writings were found near the NPHC monument on Saturday, November 30, 2024, that contained profanity and a racial slur. There are currently no suspects. This crime is currently unsolved and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident should call Campus Safety at 901-843-3880 or Institutional Equity 901-843-3354.

PREVENTION TIPS

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes that person responsible for their victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for their crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime, and/or may improve opportunities to receive prompt assistance.

See something, say something.
Bystanders should try to be aware of their surroundings.
If there are signs of a person in distress and it is safe to intervene, bystanders should make themselves known, offer assistance, and/or seek immediate help from police or security personnel.
To report suspicious, illegal or unusual activity on campus, call ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.
To report suspicious, illegal or unusual activity near campus or off campus, call 911.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS

Survivors have a right to report crimes to the college or to the police and have crimes investigated and/or prosecuted to the fullest extent possible.
Visit the to learn about options and reporting resources.
For students, a range of support services are available through the office of Institutional Equity 901-843-3354. Please contact The Director of Institutional Equity, Inez Warner by phone at (901) 843-3354 or by email at warneri@rhodes.edu.
For students, personal counseling, and other support services are available through by phone (901) 843-3128 or by email at counseling@rhodes.edu. After hours or on weekends: Any ��ѻ��ý student who requires urgent or emergency counseling services outside of regular office hours can contact after-hours mental health support at (901) 843-3128 or (855) 861-9253. Campus Safety is also available, if you or someone you care about needs assistance or crisis counseling outside regular office hours at (901) 843-3880.
For employees, the Human Resources Office can assist in connecting to resources by phone at (901) 843-3750 or by email at hr@rhodes.edu.

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

November 10, 2024- Campus Safety Notice- Off-Campus Shooting

Information

It was reported that shots were fired between two cars in the 2000 block of Jackson Ave. this afternoon November 10, 2024 about 1:10 p.m. There were no injuries reported. This location is near ��ѻ��ý campus. The Memphis Police Department is actively working on the case, but there is no suspect information.

You should never confront suspects actively stealing or breaking into vehicles. If you see something concerning, contact Campus Safety or the Memphis Police Department immediately.

��ѻ��ý Campus Safety provides safety escorts to and from locations in our surrounding community.

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE?

��ѻ��ý publishes notices when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act). The notice provides information about incidents impacting the campus community and is intended to enable campus community members to protect themselves.

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes them responsible for their victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime and/or improve opportunities for prompt assistance.

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus

Do not walk alone. Travel in groups when possible.

Call Campus Safety for escorts/rides to West Campus and the adjacent neighborhoods.

Keep an update on neighborhood crime data at https://data.memphistn.gov.

For emergencies, or if you see a crime being committed, call 911 or ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.

To report suspicious, illegal, or unusual activity on campus, call ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS

For students, personal counseling and other support services are available through Student Counseling Services by phone (901) 843-3128 or by email at counseling@rhodes.edu.

After hours or on weekends: Any ��ѻ��ý student who requires urgent or emergency counseling services outside of regular office hours can contact after-hours mental health support at (901) 843-3128 or (855) 861-9253.

Campus Safety is also available if you or someone you care about needs assistance or crisis counseling outside regular office hours at (901) 843-3880.

For employees, the Human Resources Office can assist in connecting to resources by phone at (901) 843-3750 or by email at hr@rhodes.edu.

Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600

Other community resources are available here.

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

November 6, 2024, Campus Safety Notice-Motor Vehicle Theft

Information:

Campus Safety received a report today that a vehicle was stolen on Monday, November 4, 2024, in the morning from the 2100 block of Jackson Ave. This location is about one-half mile from the ��ѻ��ý campus. Investigators with the Memphis Police Department are actively working on the case. There is no suspect information.

You should never confront suspects actively stealing or breaking into vehicles. If you see something concerning, contact Campus Safety or the Memphis Police Department’s non-emergency number immediately.

��ѻ��ý provides free steering wheel locks 24/7. These can be signed out at Campus Safety, located at Spann #5.

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE?

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus

MPD Auto Theft PSA “Lock it when you leave it”

MPD Stow it don’t show it Memphis!

Resources

��ѻ��ý Campus Safety 901-843-3880

Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

November 1, 2024, Campus Safety Notice-Residential Burglary

INFORMATION

The ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety Office learned that on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, a residential burglary occurred in the 1700 block of Tutwiler Ave. The location is about a half mile from campus. The Memphis Police Department is actively working on the case. There is no suspect information at this time. ��ѻ��ý is issuing this notice to remind the ��ѻ��ý community of safety tips and crime reporting resources available on campus and in the local community.

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE?

��ѻ��ý publishes notices when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act). The notice provides information about incidents impacting the campus community and are intended to enable campus community members to protect themselves.

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes them responsible for their victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime, and/or may improve opportunities to receive prompt assistance.

SAFETY TIPS-Off Campus

Lock your window and doors, set your alarm as you leave home.
Take any value items (cash, iPad, laptop or medication) with you if no one is home for the summer.
Burglaries increase during the holiday months of November and December.
Review all CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles that could apply to your home.
Keep an update on your neighborhood crime data at
Ask for vacation patrol from the Memphis Police Department. You can set these up by calling your local precincts.
For emergencies, or if you see a crime being committed, call 911 or ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880. To report suspicious, illegal, or unusual activity on campus, call ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS

For students, personal counseling and other support services are available through by phone (901) 843-3128 or by email at counseling@rhodes.edu.
After hours or on weekends: Any ��ѻ��ý student who requires urgent or emergency counseling services outside of regular office hours can contact after-hours mental health support at (901) 843-3128 or (855) 861-9253.
Campus Safety is also available if you or someone you care about needs assistance or crisis counseling outside regular office hours at (901) 843-3880.
For employees, the Human Resources Office can assist in connecting to resources by phone at (901) 843-3750 or by email at hr@rhodes.edu.
Other .

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

October 9, 2024-Campus Safety Notice-Motor Vehicle Theft

Information:

Campus Safety received a report today that a student’s vehicle was stolen on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, sometime overnight from the 1900 block of Crump Ave. This location is about one-half mile from the ��ѻ��ý campus. Investigators with the Memphis Police Department are actively working on the case. There is no suspect information.

��ѻ��ý provides free steering wheel locks 24/7. These can be signed out at Campus Safety, located at Spann #5.

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE?

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus

MPD Auto Theft PSA “Lock it when you leave it”

MPD Stow it don’t show it Memphis!

Resources

��ѻ��ý Campus Safety 901-843-3880

Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

September 17, 2024-Campus Safety Notice-Upcoming Safety Communication Test

��ѻ��ý Community,

��ѻ��ý has a text/email alert system capable of mass communication in an emergency. Our system includes students, faculty, staff, and parents.

We also archive alerts and notifications on our Campus Safety site.

At 1:00 p.m. on September 19, 2024, we will be sending out a test text alert to ensure the system is working properly. If you do not receive the text, you should update your information immediately using the following instructions:

On your computer:
Login to .
Click on your Profile Picture in the upper right corner.
Click View Profile.
Click Actions (under your Picture and Name).
Mouse over Personal Data to reveal a menu of options.
Select Change Contact Information (Fac/Staff) or Change My Home Contact Information (Student).
Click ADD to add new info or the pencil to edit. Primary Phone/Mobile (Fac/Staff) or Phone (Student).
Click Submit.

Please take a moment to add both of these numbers to your phone contacts this afternoon:

Campus Safety Emergency Number: (901) 843-3333
Campus Safety Non-Emergency/Escort Number: (901) 843-3880

Thank you for your attention to this important update. As always, you can contact Campus Safety 24 hours a day, seven days a week, should you need assistance.

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

September 11, 2024-Campus Safety Notice-Weather Alert

��ѻ��ý Community,

Hurricane Francine will move into the Midsouth tonight and Thursday likely as a tropical depression. Expect heavy rain and windy conditions along with the occasional thunderstorm.

We are monitoring the situation and will provide updates as needed.

At this time, ��ѻ��ý is open and all events and activities are continuing as scheduled. Please check with your supervisor, professor, or event sponsor for any changes.

Those in our community who live off campus need to remain aware of road closures and power outages. We suggest that you plan now for these changing weather conditions.

Stay Safe,

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

September 10, 2024-Campus Safety Notice-Burglary Off-Campus

INFORMATION

The ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety Office learned that on Sunday, September 8, 2024, a residential burglary occurred in the 700 block of North Mclean Blvd. The location is about a half mile from campus. The Memphis Police Department is actively working on the case. There is no suspect information at this time. ��ѻ��ý is issuing this notice to remind the ��ѻ��ý community of safety tips and crime reporting resources available on campus and in the local community.

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE?

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes them responsible for their victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime, and/or may improve opportunities to receive prompt assistance.

SAFETY TIPS-Off Campus

Lock your window and doors, set your alarm as you leave home.
Take any value items (cash, iPad, laptop or medication) with you if no one is home for the summer.
Burglaries increase during the holiday months of November and December.
Review all CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles that could apply to your home.
Keep an update on your neighborhood crime data at
Ask for vacation patrol from the Memphis Police Department. You can set these up by calling your local precincts.
For emergencies, or if you see a crime being committed, call 911 or ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880. To report suspicious, illegal, or unusual activity on campus, call ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS

For students, personal counseling and other support services are available through by phone (901) 843-3128 or by email at counseling@rhodes.edu.
After hours or on weekends: Any ��ѻ��ý student who requires urgent or emergency counseling services outside of regular office hours can contact after-hours mental health support at (901) 843-3128 or (855) 861-9253.
Campus Safety is also available if you or someone you care about needs assistance or crisis counseling outside regular office hours at (901) 843-3880.
For employees, the Human Resources Office can assist in connecting to resources by phone at (901) 843-3750 or by email at hr@rhodes.edu.
Other .

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

September 9, 2024-Campus Safety Notice-Motor Vehicle Theft

Information:

Memphis Police reported today that an armed robbery occurred in the 800 block of Charles Place in the afternoon hours of September 7, 2023. The victim, who is not affiliated with ��ѻ��ý, had a van taken from them. This location is about a half mile from the ��ѻ��ý campus. The Memphis Police Department is actively working on the case, but there is no suspect information.

You should never confront suspects actively stealing or breaking into vehicles. If you see something concerning, contact Campus Safety or the Memphis Police Department immediately.

��ѻ��ý provides free steering wheel locks 24/7. These can be signed out at Campus Safety, located at Spann #5.

��ѻ��ý Campus Safety provides safety escorts to and from locations in our surrounding community.

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE?

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus

Do not walk alone. Travel in groups when possible.
Call Campus Safety for escorts/rides to West Campus and the adjacent neighborhoods.
Keep an update on neighborhood crime data at .
For emergencies, or if you see a crime being committed, call 911 or ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.
To report suspicious, illegal, or unusual activity on campus, call ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS

For students, personal counseling and other support services are available through by phone (901) 843-3128 or by email at counseling@rhodes.edu.
After hours or on weekends: Any ��ѻ��ý student who requires urgent or emergency counseling services outside of regular office hours can contact after-hours mental health support at (901) 843-3128 or (855) 861-9253.
Campus Safety is also available if you or someone you care about needs assistance or crisis counseling outside regular office hours at (901) 843-3880.
For employees, the Human Resources Office can assist in connecting to resources by phone at (901) 843-3750 or by email at hr@rhodes.edu.
Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600
Other community resources are available .

August 20, 2024 - Campus Safety - Phone Scam

��ѻ��ý Campus Safety has received reports of scam phone calls being made to parents of some of our student-athletes. This is a national scam that has occurred at institutions across the country.

Parents of several student-athletes have received scam calls from numbers ”spoofing” the ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety phone number. During these phone calls, the caller claims to be a ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety Officer and tells the parent that their son or daughter has been arrested for underage drinking or something similar and that money is needed to bail them out. They request immediate payment be made (via Venmo, bank transfer, or other electronic means) in order to release their son or daughter from custody.

Please be aware that ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety will never make a call to solicit money. If you receive such a call, it is fraudulent. Please report the call to ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety

It is not believed, at this point in time, that there has been a data breach as many student-athlete's media profiles contain the names of parents on the public website.

June 12, 2024-Timely Warning- Robbery/Motor Vehicle Theft

Information:

Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at approximately 1:43 a.m., a dark blue Dodge Challenger was stolen from the street on University Ave. near Spann Townhouses. This location is ��ѻ��ý public property. The suspect fired a shot and demanded the keys from the vehicle owner who is a ��ѻ��ý employee. No one was injured in the incident. The Memphis Police Department is actively working on the case. The suspect, a male, arrived on foot and was last seen driving west on Tutwiler in the stolen vehicle.

��ѻ��ý provides free steering wheel locks 24/7. These can be signed out at Campus Safety, located at Spann #5.

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE?

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus

MPD Auto Theft PSA “Lock it when you leave it”

MPD Stow it don’t show it Memphis!

Resources

��ѻ��ý Campus Safety 901-843-3880

Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

June 11, 2024-Campus Safety Notice-Motor Vehicle Theft

Information:

According to the Memphis Police Department, a vehicle was stolen on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 1:30 a.m. from the 1700 block of Tutwiler Ave. This location is about one-half mile from the ��ѻ��ý campus. Investigators with the Memphis Police Department are actively working on the case. There is no suspect information.

��ѻ��ý provides free steering wheel locks 24/7. These can be signed out at Campus Safety, located at Spann #5.

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE?

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus

MPD Auto Theft PSA “Lock it when you leave it”

MPD Stow it don’t show it Memphis!

Resources

��ѻ��ý Campus Safety 901-843-3880

Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

June 7, 2024-Time Warning-Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft

Information:

On Friday, June 7, at approximately 6:56 p.m., suspects attempted to steal a vehicle from the street on Tutwiler Ave. near Spann Hall. This location is ��ѻ��ý College public property. Investigators with the Memphis Police Department are actively working on the case. The suspects are using an older white GMC Yukon with no tags.

��ѻ��ý provides free steering wheel locks 24/7. These can be signed out at Campus Safety, located at Spann #5.

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE?

��ѻ��ý College publishes notices when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act). The notice provides information about incidents impacting the campus community and is intended to enable campus community members to protect themselves.

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus

MPD Auto Theft PSA “Lock it when you leave it”

MPD Stow it don’t show it Memphis!

Resources

��ѻ��ý College Campus Safety 901-843-3880

Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

May 26, 2024-Campus Safety Notice-Weather Alert

Information:

I write to alert you to potential severe weather overnight tonight Sunday, May 26, 2024. issued a Tornado Watch until 4:00 a.m. May 27, 2024, for Shelby County.

In the event of a tornado warning, civil defense sirens will sound, and you are advised to take appropriate shelter immediately. You should immediately move to the lowest floor or most interior part of your building. Avoid exterior walls, windows and doors. Put as many walls as you can between you and the outside. Cover yourself for safety.

As a reminder of , a TORNADO WATCH is issued when conditions are very favorable, and a tornado is possible in the near future. A TORNADO WARNING is issued when a tornado has been sighted, indicated by radar, or may strike in the vicinity of our area. Nighttime tornados are particularly dangerous.

Please be advised that during inclement weather you should anticipate wet floors and stairwells. Please exercise caution when moving around in the buildings.

When possible, ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety will send an emergency ��ѻ��ýAlert when a Tornado Warning is issued for campus. You will likely hear tornado sirens before a ��ѻ��ýAlert is issued. If possible, ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety will issue an all-clear when conditions allow.

Students living off campus should identify the safe space in their homes. The National Weather Service provides .

If you have questions about emergency procedures, please contact Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.

May 21, 2024-Campus Safety Notice-Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft

Information:

Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at approximately 6:40 p.m., a vehicle was attempted to be stolen from the street on University Ave. near Stewart Hall. This location is ��ѻ��ý College public property. Suspects appear to be using a computer attempting to reprogram the car's ignition. Investigators with the Memphis Police Department are actively working on the case. The suspects are using a dark gray or black Infiniti with drive-out tags QRD48CW.

��ѻ��ý provides free steering wheel locks 24/7. These can be signed out at Campus Safety, located at Spann #5.

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE?

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus

MPD Auto Theft PSA “Lock it when you leave it”

MPD Stow it don’t show it Memphis!

Resources

��ѻ��ý College Campus Safety 901-843-3880

Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

May 8, 2024- Campus Safety Notice- Weather Alert

Information:

I write to alert you to potential severe weather overnight tonight Wednesday, May 8, 2024. issued a Tornado Watch until 3:00 a.m. May, 9, 2024, for Shelby County.

Please be advised that during inclement weather you should anticipate wet floors and stairwells. Please exercise caution when moving around in the buildings.

When possible, ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety will send an emergency ��ѻ��ý Alert when a Tornado Warning is issued for campus. You will likely hear tornado sirens before a ��ѻ��ý Alert is issued. If possible, ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety will issue an all-clear when conditions allow.

Students living off campus should identify the safe space in their homes. The National Weather Service provides .

If you have questions about emergency procedures, please contact Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.

May 6, 2024- Campus Safety Notice-Motor Vehicle Theft

Information:

According to the Memphis Police Department, a vehicle was stolen on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. from the 1700 block of Tutwiler Ave. and another on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 11:30 p.m. from the 1900 block of block of Tutwiler Ave. These locations are about one-half mile from the ��ѻ��ý campus. Investigators with the Memphis Police Department are actively working on the case. There is no suspect information.

��ѻ��ý provides free steering wheel locks 24/7. These can be signed out at Campus Safety, located at Spann #5.

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE?

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus

MPD Auto Theft PSA “Lock it when you leave it”

MPD Stow it don’t show it Memphis!

Resources

��ѻ��ý Campus Safety 901-843-3880

Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

April 29, 2024-Campus Safety Notice-Motor Vehicle Theft

Information:

Sunday, April 28, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m, a vehicle was stolen from the rear parking lot of the Parkway House Condominiums, located at 1960 N. Parkway Ave. This location borders ��ѻ��ý property. Investigators with the Memphis Police Department are actively working on the case. There is no suspect information.

��ѻ��ý provides free steering wheel locks 24/7. These can be signed out at Campus Safety, located at Spann #5.

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE?

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus

MPD Auto Theft PSA “Lock it when you leave it”

MPD Stow it don’t show it Memphis!

Resources

��ѻ��ý Campus Safety 901-843-3880

Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

February 27, 2024, Campus Safety Notice-Burglary Off-Campus

INFORMATION

The ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety Office learned that on Sunday, February 25, 2024, a business burglary occurred in the 600 block of North Mclean Blvd. The business is about a half mile from campus. The Memphis Police Department is actively working on the case. There is no suspect information at this time. ��ѻ��ý is issuing this notice to remind the ��ѻ��ý community of safety tips and crime reporting resources available on campus and in the local community.

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE?

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes them responsible for their victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime, and/or may improve opportunities to receive prompt assistance.

SAFETY TIPS-Off Campus

Lock your window and doors, set your alarm as you leave home.
Take any value items (cash, iPad, laptop or medication) with you if no one is home for the summer.
Burglaries increase during the holiday months of November and December.
Review all CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles that could apply to your home.
Keep an update on your neighborhood crime data at
Ask for vacation patrol from the Memphis Police Department. You can set these up by calling your local precincts.
For emergencies, or if you see a crime being committed, call 911 or ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880. To report suspicious, illegal, or unusual activity on campus, call ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS

For students, personal counseling and other support services are available through by phone (901) 843-3128 or by email at counseling@rhodes.edu.
After hours or on weekends: Any ��ѻ��ý student who requires urgent or emergency counseling services outside of regular office hours can contact after-hours mental health support at (901) 843-3128 or (855) 861-9253.
Campus Safety is also available if you or someone you care about needs assistance or crisis counseling outside regular office hours at (901) 843-3880.
For employees, the Human Resources Office can assist in connecting to resources by phone at (901) 843-3750 or by email at hr@rhodes.edu.
Other .

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

February 14, 2024, Campus Safety Notice-Safety Alert

Information:

The Memphis Police Department, is currently on the scene of an Armed Robbery of Mystery Tobacco and Vape that occurred about 7:30 P.M. at 651 N. McLean Blvd. This location is about one-half mile from the ��ѻ��ý campus. Investigators with the Memphis Police Department are actively working on the case. Please avoid the area at this time.

No one from ��ѻ��ý was involved and there were no injuries. There is no suspect information. Campus Safety is open 24-7 at 901-843-3880

should you need assistance.

February 11, 2024, Campus Safety Notice -Safety Alert

Information:

The Memphis Police Department issued a City Alert earlier today concerning a series of connected shooting scenes in south Memphis.

Although the shootings are not near ��ѻ��ý we are sharing the information as a precaution.

Multiple jurisdictions are actively searching for the suspect in a white 2016 Dodge Charger with TN tags BPT-4410.

February 6, 2024, Campus Safety Notice-Timely Warning

Timely Warning

On Monday, February 5, 2024, ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety received a report from a female student that she was sexually assaulted on February 2, 2024 in a residence hall on campus. The male student respondent is known by the reporter.

PREVENTION TIPS

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes that person responsible for their victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for their crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime, and/or may improve opportunities to receive prompt assistance.

Sexual assault is a crime.
Sexual assault does not just occur between strangers.
Consent must be clear and unambiguous for each participant at every stage of a sexual encounter.
The absence of "no" should not be understood to mean there is consent.
A person who is asleep or mentally or physically incapacitated, either through the effect of drugs or alcohol or for any other reason, is not capable of giving valid consent.
Keep beverages in your control. Don’t accept an open beverage from an unknown source or offered by a person that you do not trust.
Look out for the wellbeing of friends who may be incapacitated. Don’t leave an impaired friend alone or with a stranger or untrusted acquaintance. If a friend needs help, call 911.
Bystanders should try to be aware of their surroundings. If there are signs of a person in distress and it is safe to intervene, bystanders should make themselves known, offer assistance, and/or seek immediate help from police or security personnel.
If you see a crime being committed, call 911, then ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880. To report suspicious, illegal or unusual activity on campus, call ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS

Survivors have a right to report crimes to the college or to the police and have crimes investigated and/or prosecuted to the fullest extent possible.
Visit the to learn about options and resources.
For students, a range of support services are available through Title IX. Please contact Title IX Coordinator Inez Warner by phone at (901) 843-3354 or by email at TitleIX@rhodes.edu or warneri@rhodes.edu.
For students, personal counseling, and other support services are available through by phone (901) 843-3128 or by email at counseling@rhodes.edu. After hours or on weekends: Any ��ѻ��ý student who requires urgent or emergency counseling services outside of regular office hours can contact after-hours mental health support at (901) 843-3128 or (855) 861-9253. Campus Safety is also available, if you or someone you care about needs assistance or crisis counseling outside regular office hours at (901) 843-3880.
For students, medical and sexual assault examination support services are available through by phone at (901) 843-3895 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Off-campus services are available 24 hours through the Rape Crisis Center (901) 222-4350.
For employees, the Human Resources Office can assist in connecting to resources by phone at (901) 843-3750 or by email at hr@rhodes.edu.
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Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

January 31, 2024, Campus Safety Notice- Motor Vehicle Theft

Information:

According to the Memphis Police Department, a vehicle was stolen on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 12:45 A.M. from the 700 block of N. McLean Blvd and another on Monday, January 29, 2024, at 7:00 A.M. from the 1900 block of N. Parkway Ave. These locations are about one-half mile from the ��ѻ��ý campus. Investigators with the Memphis Police Department are actively working on the case. There is no suspect information.

��ѻ��ý provides free steering wheel locks 24/7. These can be signed out at Campus Safety, located at Spann #5.

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE?

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus

MPD Auto Theft PSA “Lock it when you leave it”

MPD Stow it don’t show it Memphis!

Resources

��ѻ��ý Campus Safety 901-843-3880

Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

January 21, 2024, Timely Warning-Motor Vehicle Theft

Information:

Today, January 21, 2024, a motor vehicle was reported stolen in the 2800 block of New Brunswick Road, Memphis, TN (SpringHill Suites Hotel). The motor vehicle theft has been reported to the Memphis Police Department. The Memphis Police Department is actively working on the case. There is no suspect information at this time.

You should never confront suspects actively stealing or breaking into vehicles. If you see something concerning, contact Campus Safety or the Memphis Police Department immediately. ��ѻ��ý provides free steering wheel locks 24/7. These can be signed out at Campus Safety, located at Spann #5. ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety provides safety escorts to and from locations in our surrounding community.

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE?

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus

Do not walk alone. Travel in groups when possible.
Call Campus Safety for escorts/rides to West Campus and the adjacent neighborhoods.
Keep an update on neighborhood crime data at .
For emergencies, or if you see a crime being committed, call 911 or ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.
To report suspicious, illegal, or unusual activity on campus, call ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS

For students, personal counseling and other support services are available through by phone (901) 843-3128 or by email at counseling@rhodes.edu.
After hours or on weekends: Any ��ѻ��ý student who requires urgent or emergency counseling services outside of regular office hours can contact after-hours mental health support at (901) 843-3128 or (855) 861-9253.
Campus Safety is also available if you or someone you care about needs assistance or crisis counseling outside regular office hours at (901) 843-3880.
For employees, the Human Resources Office can assist in connecting to resources by phone at (901) 843-3750 or by email at hr@rhodes.edu.
Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600
Other community resources are available .

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

January 18, 2024, Campus Safety Notice-Winter Weather Alert

Information:

��ѻ��ý classes will be virtual for Friday, January 19. Only essential employees should report to campus if they are able to do so safely. All other employees should plan to work remotely as they are able. Please contact your supervisor if you have questions about your work expectations for tomorrow.

All other events and activities are cancelled for Friday, January 19 to Sunday, January 21, 2024.

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory from 10 p.m. January 19 until 11 a.m. January 20. A special weather statement also predicts black ice and freezing fog possible Friday morning.

Services hours for locations on campus Friday, January 19:

Library 10am-5pm

Refectory 8am-8pm, Lynx Lair 11a-8pm, Middle Ground Closed

BCLC 8am-8pm

Mailroom 10am-2pm

Student Counseling Center 8:30 am - Noon and 1 pm- 5 pm for teletherapy only.

Continue to take the following precautions immediately:

Keep your cell phone and laptop charged.
Off-campus residents should continue to monitor for freezing pipes.
Travel during wintry conditions is discouraged. Ice-covered limbs can fall and cause serious injury or death.
Do not attempt to pull anyone on a sled with a vehicle.
Be mindful that windshield wipers and car doors can ice over.
Do not leave your car unattended or unlocked while warming it up.
If ��ѻ��ý loses power, the Refectory and Burrow Hall both have generator heat.
The Refectory has a week's supply of food in stock.
Bailey Lane gate will be closed during the storm, please use Phillips Lane gate for vehicle traffic.

The ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety Office will remain open 24/7 and can be reached at 901-843-3880.

Ike Sloas, Director of Campus Safety

January 17, 2024, Campus Safety Notice-Winter Weather Alert

Information:

��ѻ��ý classes will be virtual for Thursday, January 18. Only essential employees should report to campus if they are able to do so safely. All other employees should plan to work remotely as they are able. Please contact your supervisor if you have questions about your work expectations for tomorrow.

Students and faculty should be prepared to engage in remote learning, based on the specific learning goals and requirements of their courses. Faculty will contact students in their individual classes to let them know how to proceed. In the event we are closed on Friday, students and faculty should be prepared to engage in remote learning on Friday as well.

Due to snow accumulation, travel across all parts of the Mid-South remains difficult and hazardous. We are also concerned about the potential for freezing rain tomorrow morning making travel conditions even more dangerous. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Thursday, January 18.

Services hours for locations on campus Thursdays, January 18:

Library 10am-5pm

Refectory 8am-8pm, Lynx Lair 11a-8pm

BCLC 8am-8pm

Mailroom 10am-2pm

Student Counseling Center 9am - 5 pm for teletherapy only.

Continue to take the following precautions immediately:

Keep your cell phone and laptop charged.
Off-campus residents should continue to monitor for freezing pipes.
Travel during wintry conditions is discouraged. Ice-covered limbs can fall and cause serious injury or death.
Do not attempt to pull anyone on a sled with a vehicle.
Be mindful that windshield wipers and car doors can ice over.
Do not leave your car unattended or unlocked while warming it up.
If ��ѻ��ý loses power, the Refectory and Burrow Hall both have generator heat.
The Refectory has a week's supply of food in stock.
Bailey Lane gate will be closed during the storm, please use Phillips Lane gate for vehicle traffic.

The ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety Office will remain open 24/7 and can be reached at 901-843-3880.

We expect to make a decision by 6 p.m. tomorrow regarding campus opening on Friday, January 19.

Ike Sloas, Director of Campus Safety

January 16, 2024, Campus Safety Notice-Winter Weather Alert

Information:

��ѻ��ý has cancelled all classes, activities, and events for Wednesday, January 17. Only essential employees should report to campus if they are able to do so safely. All other employees should plan to work remotely as they are able. Please contact your supervisor if you have questions about your work expectations for tomorrow.

If classes cannot be held in person on Thursday, students and faculty should be prepared to engage in remote learning, based on the specific learning goals and requirements of the course. Faculty will be in touch with students in their individual Thursday classes to let them know how to proceed.

Due to snow accumulation, travel across all parts of the Mid-South remains difficult and hazardous. Dangerously cold temperatures are expected for at least the next 24 hours. There is a Wind Chill Advisory in effect until 10 a.m. tomorrow.

Services hours for locations on campus Wednesday, January 17:

Library 10am-3pm

Refectory 8am-8pm, Lynx Lair 11a-8pm

BCLC 8am-8pm

Mailroom 10am-2pm

Continue to take the following precautions immediately:

Keep your cell phone and laptop charged.
Off-campus residents should continue to monitor for freezing pipes.
Travel during wintry conditions is discouraged. Ice-covered limbs can fall and cause serious injury or death.
Do not attempt to pull anyone on a sled with a vehicle.
Be mindful that windshield wipers and car doors can ice over.
Do not leave your car unattended or unlocked while warming it up.
If ��ѻ��ý loses power, the Refectory and Burrow Hall both have generator heat.
The Refectory has a week's supply of food in stock.
Bailey Lane gate will be closed during the storm, please use Phillips Lane gate for vehicle traffic.

The ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety Office will remain open 24/7 and can be reached at 901-843-3880.

We expect to make a decision by 5 p.m. tomorrow regarding campus opening Thursday, January 18.

Ike Sloas, Director of Campus Safety

January 15, 2024, Campus Safety Notice-Winter Weather Alert

Information:

��ѻ��ý has cancelled all classes, activities, and events for Tuesday, January 16. Only essential staff should report to campus.

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. CST tonight. There is a Wind Chill Advisory effective until noon tomorrow.

Due to snow accumulation, travel across all parts of the Mid-South is difficult and hazardous. Dangerously cold temperatures will follow this storm for the next 24 hours.

Services hours for locations on campus Tuesday, January 16:

Library 10am-3pm

Refectory 8am-8pm, Lynx Lair 11a-8pm

BCLC 8am-8pm

Continue to take the following precautions immediately:

Keep your cell phone and laptop charged.
Off-campus residents should continue to monitor for freezing pipes.
Travel during wintry conditions is discouraged. Ice-covered limbs can fall and cause serious injury or death.
Do not attempt to pull anyone on a sled with a vehicle.
Be mindful that windshield wipers and car doors can ice over.
Do not leave your car unattended or unlocked while warming it up.
If ��ѻ��ý loses power, the Refectory and Burrow Hall both have generator heat.
The Refectory has a week's supply of food in stock.
Bailey Lane gate will be closed during the storm, please use Phillips Lane gate for vehicle traffic.

The ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety Office will remain open 24/7 and can be reached at 901-843-3880.

A decision will be made at 4 p.m. tomorrow regarding campus opening Wednesday, January 17.

Ike Sloas, Director of Campus Safety

January 13, 2024, Campus Safety Notice-Winter Weather Alert

Information:

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Memphis and surrounding areas starting January 14, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. cst to January 16, 2024 at 06:00 a.m. cst.

The Refectory will open at 08:00 a.m. on Monday morning January 15, 2024.

The ��ѻ��ý Senior Leadership and Emergency Operations Teams are meeting regularly to provide timely and up-to-date information. A decision on Tuesday's classes will be made once the severity of the storm and any hazardous conditions have been reviewed and assessed.

Travel during this storm will likely be difficult across parts of the Mid-South due to hazardous conditions. Any event modification or cancellations due to weather concerns will be sent via additional emails.

Please begin to plan for this event immediately:

Travel during icy conditions is discouraged. Ice-covered limbs can fall and cause serious injury or death.
Charge your cell phone and laptop.
Be mindful that windshield wipers and car doors can ice over.
Fuel up your vehicle. Don't leave your car unattended or unlocked while warming it up.
If ��ѻ��ý loses power, the Refectory and Burrow Hall both have generator heat.
The Refectory has a week's supply of food in stock.
Bailey Lane gate will be closed during the storm, please use Phillips Lane gate for vehicle traffic.

The ��ѻ��ý Campus Safety Office will remain open 24/7 and can be reached at 901-843-3880.

Stay safe, and we will keep you posted!

Ike Sloas, Director of Campus Safety

January 11, 2024, Campus Safety Notice-Winter Weather Alert

Information:

There is an increasing potential for a Winter storm to occur Monday and Tuesday. This storm is likely to include frozen precipitation and extended periods of below freezing temperatures.

Faculty, staff, and off-campus students should start preparing now. Here are a few suggestions to consider:

Gather essentials, food, water, and layer clothing.
Insulate water pipes and outside faucets.
Check household heat (be mindful of carbon monoxide).
Make sure your vehicle is fueled and topped with antifreeze.
Open cabinets and/or drip water in sinks and tubs (especially on outside walls).

On-campus students should:

Dress in layers.
Be mindful of frozen areas on sidewalks and falling limbs from snow/ice accumulation.
Monitor your email for changes in classes, Refectory, Library, or BCLC hours.
Report any issue with heating, water, or other items to Campus Safety 24/7 at 901-843-3880.

Finally, the ��ѻ��ý Senior Leadership and Emergency Operations Teams are meeting regularly to monitor the storm and make timely decisions on events for the weekend and classes for Tuesday.

Ike Sloas, Director of Campus Safety