Campus Safety Services
First Aid: Call our office if you or someone in your vicinity is injured or ill. We have a capable staff that will provide first aid for you and call an ambulance, if necessary. Just dial extension 7213 or, in case of an emergency, dial extension 7456.
Crime Reporting: Call our office if you believe that you are a victim of a crime or a witness to a crime in progress; for example, a hit and run accident. Potential criminal actions and other emergencies on campus can be reported directly by any student, faculty member, or employee to the Office of Campus Safety by dialing campus extension 7456, or by use of one of the blue light emergency phones located throughout the campus buildings. You will be assisted by one of our Campus Security Guards. Upon receipt of a call, officers are dispatched immediately to the site of the complaint. The College encourages prompt and accurate reporting of all crimes reported on campus. If you are afraid to report a crime to Campus Safety or the police, but you would like confidential assistance, you may contact the Dean of Students at extension 7211, or the Center for Advisement and Personal Development at extension 7267.
Personal Escorts: If you'd feel more comfortable having a Campus Security Guard walk you out to your vehicle, just give us a call. We'll be happy to see you safely to your vehicle and check it for you to assure that nobody is hiding in or around it. If you have been a recent victim of domestic violence, please let us know. We can provide a presence in the area and help to prevent problems before they start.
Vehicle Assists: If you lock your keys in your car or forget to turn your lights off and need a jump start, just stop by or give us a call. If you don't have power locks, we can probably get your keys out for you. We can jump-start your vehicle for you. If you run out of gasoline, we can loan you a gas can and give you a ride to the gas station to fill it.
Weather Checks: Our office is responsible for keeping track of current weather conditions and providing the information to the Dean for a decision on whether or not to close the building in inclement weather. If you are nervous about the weather, please feel free to stop by our office for an update.
Emergency Messages: Let your family members, day care provider, and school district know that, if they need to contact you in an emergency, they can call Campus Safety at extension 7213. We take messages for students, staff, and visitors, and deliver them immediately. Examples of emergency situations include the death or hospitalization of a family member or loved one, the illness or injury or a child, or the inability of the caller to provide a ride home for a student. Callers should be prepared to give their name, a phone number where they can be reached, and a brief explanation of the emergency.
Safety Checks/Fire Inspections: Our department conducts monthly safety inspections of our buildings and grounds, and conducts fire drills periodically throughout the year. We make other system checks, as well, and inspect everything from labs to ladders. If you see any conditions that you consider to be potentially hazardous, please bring them to our attention.
Temporary Handicap Permits: If you have a temporary condition (e.g. sprained ankle) and would have trouble walking in to the building from one of the large lots, please bring a physician's statement of need and complete an application from our office. We may issue a permit for up to 30 days. For permits of a longer duration, please check with your town clerk's office.
Information Desk: If you are confused about how to get to your classes, have forgotten your schedule, or need general information about the College, please stop by our Information Desk. We keep a master calendar of events being held at the College and post them on the events board. We also provide maps of the building interior.
Crime Prevention: We will loan you our engraving equipment so you can mark your possessions and make them identifiable. We offer tips on personal safety, loss prevention, etc.
Safety Information: If you have a question about safety, just ask us. We have maps of the building interior, the campus exterior, and maps to extension sites. Information on safety and security is provided to students and employees through crime alerts and brochures.