Emergency Management

In an on-campus emergency at any Bates campus, please call Campus Public Safety at 253.680.7111 (from an on-campus phone, dial x7111). To reach Tacoma Police, fire or medical aid, call 911 (from an on-campus phone, dial 9-911).

To learn more about college procedures during an emergency, or to help prepare for an emergency, please review the following documents.

• College Emergency Procedures poster (pdf) Please download, print and post.
• Disaster Planning Resources
• Emergency Management Plan (pdf)
• Emergency Preparedness (pdf)

Rave Emergency Alert System

 Rave Alert is Bates Technical College's official emergency notification system used to communicate with students and employees during campus emergencies. All staff and students with a Bates-issued email address are automatically enrolled in the system.  This system is used only during campus emergencies that pose a safety concern for the community. To learn more about customizing your notification settings, visit the web page to learn more. 

People with Disabilities

Determine in advance where your alternative shelter will be and how you will get there. For those in a wheelchair, make sure there is more than one exit from your home in case the primary exit is blocked. Teach those who may need to assist you in an emergency how to operate necessary equipment. Arrange for a relative or neighbor to check on you in an emergency. If you currently use a personal care attendant obtained from an agency, check to see if the agency has special provisions for emergencies. Customize an Emergency Health Information Card. Keep copies in your wallet, purse and emergency supply kits.

English as a Second Language

If you have a family member who does not speak English, prepare an emergency card written in English indicating that person's identification, address and any special needs such as medication or allergies. Tell that person to keep the card with them at all times.

Off-Campus Resources

• Washington Suicide and Crisis Hotlines
• Crystal Judson Family Justice Center: 253.798.4166 or 1.800.764.2420
• YWCA Women's Support Shelter Hotline: 253.383.2593
• Sexual Assault Center of Pierce County: 253.474.RAPE (7273) or 1.800.756.7273

Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics

Campus crime, arrest and referral statistics include those reported to Campus Public Safety. In accordance with applicable state and federal regulations, the college publishes and distributes crime statistics to all current students, faculty and staff on an annual basis. The crime statistics are also available upon request to all applicants for enrollment or employment.

Please click on the links below for individual campus statistics:

• Downtown Campus
• South Campus
• Mohler Campus

Copies of the report may be obtained from Human Resources, Downtown Campus, Room M326, 1101 S. Yakima Ave. Call 253.680.7177 or email Human Resources for more information.