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Obscene Telephone Calls...

  • The best response to an obscene phone call is to hang up as soon as you realize the nature of the call. Don't try to find out who the caller is, even if you think it's just a friend playing a joke.
  • Keep a whistle or a small air horn near your phone at all times. Calls often come late at night when you may be asleep and too groggy to look for a noisemaker.
  • If calls occur repeatedly, keep a log of when the call was received, exactly what was said by both parties, and a description of the voice.
  • If you want to report an obscene phone call to authorities, call Public Safety at 296-5990 and/or Seattle Police at 911.

Seattle University | Department of Public Safety
901 12th Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98122-4340
24 Hr. Campus Emergency Line: 206-296-5911
24 Hr. Business Line: 206-296-5990