The safety of our campus is a priority for the University and the Campus Safety Division. Your first call in an emergency situation on campus, including at Mountaintop, should always be to Campus Safety as they can provide the fastest response. Contact Campus Safety by calling (610) 758-4200 or through the HawkWatch app, described below.
Over the past several years, Lehigh Campus Safety has had very little to no incidents of vandalism and theft at Mountaintop. No violent crimes have occurred at Mountaintop. There are no known dangerous animal reports either. However, please be cautious of possible deer on the roads when driving to and from Mountaintop.
Lighting and Cameras
Lehigh Facilities has replaced all street lights from 75 watt metal halide to 100 watt LED equivalent. Facilities has also replaced almost all exterior lights on all buildings on Mountaintop with LED - increasing light output similar to street lights while adding another 8-10 new exterior fixtures at Building C. Site lights have also been added along the grass walkways between Iacocca Hall and Buildings B and C.
Campus Safety also maintains over 70 cameras across Mountaintop, including those that cover the bus stops.
Lost and Found
Looking for or need to report a lost item?
Call Campus Safety at (610) 758-4200. You can also contact Campus Safety through the HawkWatch app, described below. It is especially important to contact Campus Safety for any items that may include personal identifying information or a security function (e.g. wallets, keys, fobs, IDs, etc.).
Items such as umbrellas, water bottles, sweaters, etc. can be dropped off at the information desk on the first floor of the Clayton University Center. More information is available here: https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/content/lost-and-found.
HawkWatch
The HawkWatch personal safety app is offered for free to all members of the Lehigh community. There is no obligation to download this app. The HawkWatch app is custom-designed for Lehigh University and includes a number of options that can help in an emergency situation. It also puts the user in direct contact with Campus Safety dispatchers. It is the equivalent of a mobile blue light phone in the palm of the user’s hand. In addition, the app provides quick and easy access to useful information such as directions in emergency situations, and emergency contacts and support resources. It can also serve as a Lehigh bus tracker, provide links for reporting a tip, and offer users a quick and easy way to request safety programs.
If you do not have a smartphone, you can still receive text messages from HawkWatch. Text LEHIGH to 237233 to subscribe to alerts. Text STOP to cancel. Standard message and data rates may apply.