Campus Security and Safety
At Concordia University, Nebraska, ensuring a safe environment where students can focus on their academic, spiritual and personal growth is our top priority. From providing 24/7 patrols and emergency response services to offering safety education and maintaining secure facilities, the campus security team works tirelessly to protect and serve the Concordia community.
If you need emergency assistance, please call 911.
Contact Campus Security
What to do in an Emergency
The best way to know what to do in an emergency is to familiarize yourself with the Emergency Response Plan before the event happens.
Concordia’s Emergency Response Plan
Emergency Alerts
CUNE’s AlertAware is used to update Concordia University, Nebraska students, faculty and staff with time-sensitive information during critical events or emergencies through voice, email and text messaging to provide details on appropriate response.
For current students, faculty and staff:
Faculty, staff and students can provide their most current contact information through the Portal.
- Sign into the Portal at portal.cune.edu.
- Click on “Academic Life” (for students) or “Office Life” (for employees) in the top left corner of your browser.
- In the Banner Self-Service gray section in the center of your screen, click on Personal Information, then Update CUNEAlert Information, which should open in a new tab.
- Fill out the fields on this screen as completely as possible.
- Press Submit.
For guests and family members:
If you would like to sign up for emergency alerts from Concordia, please contact the Concordia security office at security@cune.edu.
Parking and Vehicle Registration
Concordia University, Nebraska requires all vehicles used on campus to be registered with campus security. You’ll need to register your vehicle to receive your parking pass and have access to parking on campus.
View the campus map to discover student parking.
Equipment Registration
To help maintain a safe and organized campus environment, we encourage you to register bikes and equipment such as laptops, computers and gaming systems with campus security.
Registration can aid in the identification and recovery of lost or stolen property.
Report a security incident
Report a Crime in Progress
If you witness or are involved in a crime in progress on Concordia University, Nebraska's campus, immediate action is crucial. Follow these steps:
- Call 911: For any life-threatening situations, your first step should be to dial 911 immediately. Provide the operator with clear details about the location, nature of the crime and any other relevant information.
- Contact Campus Security: As soon as it is safe to do so, contact Concordia's campus security at 402-643-3033. Campus security officers are trained to respond quickly and coordinate with local law enforcement to address the situation effectively.
- Stay Safe: If possible, move to a secure location and stay there until authorities arrive. Do not confront the suspect unless necessary for your safety or others' safety.
- Provide Information: When speaking with security personnel or law enforcement, provide as much information as possible, including descriptions of individuals involved, vehicles and any other relevant details.
Report a Crime Not in Progress
If you need to report a crime that has already occurred, such as theft, vandalism or other non-emergency situations, please follow these steps:
- Contact Campus Security: Call campus security at 402-643-3033 to report the incident. You may also visit the campus security office in person to file a report.
- Provide Details: Be prepared to provide a detailed account of the incident, including the time, location and any potential witnesses. If you have any evidence, such as photos or video, please share that with the security team.
- File a Report: Campus security will assist you in filing an official report. This documentation is essential for any further investigation and helps ensure appropriate action is taken.
- Follow-Up: After reporting the crime, campus security will investigate the incident and may follow up with you for additional information. Your cooperation is vital in helping to resolve the situation and prevent future occurrences.
- Access Support Services: If you need support following a crime, campus security can help connect you with university resources, including counseling and victim support services, to help you navigate the aftermath.
Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report
Campus Security Team
Lucas Brettmann
Security Officer
Quinton Furr
Security Officer
Dana Metzger
Assistant Security Manager
Joe Soukup
Security Officer
Toni Stanley
Security Officer