Mission Statement

The mission of the Grinnell College Safety and Security Department is to protect persons and property while maintaining an atmosphere of order on the Grinnell College Campus. The goal is to provide an environment where students, faculty and staff can conduct their academic and related activities in a safe and suitable manner. A primarily pro-active, preventive operation will be utilized in attempts to achieve this mission.

Director Stephen A. Briscoe

The Grinnell College Safety and Security Office is located at 1432 East Street. The Office was formed in 1998. The security staff currently consists of one dispatcher, four officers, one assistant director, and one director. The security office also employs students who work as dispatchers, building monitors, and safety escorts. Security Office Phone # (641) 269-4600 Security Office Fax # (641) 269-4802

Incident Report Logs 2007
Incident Report Logs 2008

National Weather Service Information

- How to become StormReady under the National Weather Service
- Lightning Safety
- Rain, Hail and Snow Network (Cocorahs)
- Preparation for Severe Weather at Grinnell College