Campus Safety

At Pierce College, the safety and security of students, staff and visitors is a top priority. The college's emphasis on safety has earned it a position among the safest community colleges in the state, based on statistics published in the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Contact Information

To report crimes, fires or medical emergencies that are in progress please dial 911 from any pay phone or 9-911 from any college telephone and then contact Campus Safety. The Department's daily crime logs for each campus can be viewed at the following:

Fort Steilacoom Campus Safety
9401 Farwest Drive SW
Cascade Building, Performance Lounge
(253) 964-6751

Puyallup Campus Safety
1601 39th Avenue SE
Gaspard Building, Room A136B
(253) 840-8481

Facility Access & Hours

The District's facilities are open and Campus Safety personnel are available by both telephone and emergency phone during the following times.

Pierce College Fort Steilacoom

Monday - Friday	7:00 am - 10:30 pm
Saturday	8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pierce College Puyallup

Monday - Thursday	7:00 am - 10:30 pm
Friday	7:00 am - 10:00 pm (Fall, Winter, Spring)
Friday	7:00 am - Noon (Summer)
Saturday	8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Fall, Winter, Spring)

After-hours and weekend access to college facilities is limited, and prior authorization is required for access to most areas during those times. Access to restricted areas is granted by written permission only. Employees may obtain facility access via Card Access or by contacting the on-duty Campus Security Officer.