Public Safety Archive

  • Heavier Traffic Expected During White Sox Playoff Games

    Heavier Traffic Expected During White Sox Playoff Games

    October 6, 2026
    The Chicago White Sox are scheduled to host an American League Division Series game at Rate Field on Wednesday, October 7, beginning at 3 p.m. Due to the anticipated attendance and increased activity surrounding Rate Field, members of the Illinois Tech community should expect heavier than normal traffic in and around campus, particularly during the afternoon commute. Area road closures and changes in traffic patterns may also affect travel to and from campus.

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  • Discontinuation of the RAVE Guardian Application

    Discontinuation of the RAVE Guardian Application

    April 9, 2026
    As of June 30, 2026, the RAVE Guardian mobile application will be discontinued. Emergency alerts will continue to be delivered via email, text message, and phone call. All members of the Illinois Tech community are strongly encouraged to opt in to receive emergency alert text messages to ensure timely notifications.

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  • Safety Awareness Week Is September 9–13

    Safety Awareness Week Is September 9–13

    August 27, 2024
    Illinois Tech's Safety Awareness Week is September 9–13, 2024. Join the Student Government Association and Public Safety from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, for a Safety Resource Fair at the MTCC bridge, featuring safety information from partners on campus.

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  • September Is National Campus Safety Awareness Month

    September Is National Campus Safety Awareness Month

    September 14, 2023
    September is not just about hitting the books—it's also National Campus Safety Awareness Month! Illinois Tech's Public Safety department has a variety of services they can help you with, including walking escorts to on-campus locations; IIT Alert System texts and emails for any important situation happening on campus, including weather emergencies; parking information; emergency phone and AED locations; and bike registration.

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  • Mies Campus Building Access Limited During Winter Break

    Mies Campus Building Access Limited During Winter Break

    December 13, 2022
    Mies Campus buildings will be closed Saturday, December 24, through Monday, January 2, 2023, for winter break. To facilitate university business, faculty and staff will continue to have their standard HawkCard ID access during this time. Students can be granted access during winter break as needed.

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  • Illinois Tech Public Safety Message

    Illinois Tech Public Safety Message

    November 30, 2017
    In light of the recent incidents involving Illinois Tech students that have occurred at the 35th Street Green Line Station, added Public Safety patrols and special assignments have been implemented in order to enhance the visibility of Illinois Tech’s public safety officers and ensure the safety of students. 

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  • Public Safety Officers Win Top Honors

    Public Safety Officers Win Top Honors

    March 6, 2017
    On February 23 Apex3 Security hosted their inaugural award ceremony to honor their officers.

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  • Public Safety Escort Announcement

    Public Safety Escort Announcement

    December 2, 2016
    Illinois Tech senior administrators and the IIT Public Safety Department have reviewed the current off-campus Public Safety Escort Service.

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  • Public Safety Escort Update

    Public Safety Escort Update

    November 23, 2016
    During Thanksgiving Week, Paul V. Galvin Library will close at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23 and will remain closed until Saturday, November 26 at 8:30 a.m.

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  • Stay Safe With These Common Sense Public Safety Tips

    Stay Safe With These Common Sense Public Safety Tips

    May 6, 2016
    Stay safe while walking around campus with these common sense public safety tips.

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