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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Campus Safety refines its emergency medical responses

Campus Safety refines its emergency medical responses
Campus Safety’s emergency line responds to everything from sports injuries to heart attacks.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor February 23, 2019

When the unexpected strikes Biola, all eyes are on Campus Safety. In addition to responding to a recent wave of bike theft and transient individuals, the department is also responsible for handling emergency medical calls. Upon receiving a medical emergency call, officers are trained to ask questions...

Campus Safety officer honored nationally for saving life on campus

Sgt. Alvarez receiving his award alongside Chief John Ojeisekhoba
Sergeant Jose Alvarez received the Award of Valor for his heroic efforts in December.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) September 10, 2018

On June 28 Campus Safety officer Sgt. Jose Alvarez received the Award of Valor from the International Association of Law Enforcement Administrators for his heroic actions on Dec. 13, 2017. Alvarez was on patrol that night when he saw a woman, who was a non-student, sitting on the edge of parking lot...