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Mission Statement | Public Safety Services

Mission Statement:

The men and women of the Department of Public Safety are dedicated to maintaining a safe and pleasant environment for faculty, staff, and students to pursue a positive educational experience.

Moreover, the Department of Public Safety is committed to providing a comprehensive program of police, security, crime prevention, fire safety, emergency medical service, traffic enforcement and related public safety services to help ensure the college community remains a safe and enjoyable place to work and learn.

Our officers are proud to serve our diverse community. We recognize our responsibility to both the campus and surrounding neighborhood communities to maintain order while offering dignity and respect to every individual.

Our objective is to improve the quality of campus life through a partnership with the college community, which promotes a safe, secure, learning environment. This partnership is the foundation of maintaining an environment, which encourages mutual respect, cooperation, and a fundamental desire to develop problem-solving strategies to promote a safe campus for our mutual benefit.

Public Safety Services Campus Crime and Incident Investigation Campus Shuttle (Catonsville) 24 hour security patrol by vehicle, foot and bicycle Rapid response to medical emergencies Escort Services Emergency Call Boxes Campus Security Surveys On-campus traffic regulation Assistance to motorists Lost and Found Assistance with minor vehicle problems

Campus Crime Prevention Programs Alcohol and Drug Awareness Rape, Aggression, Defense Training (RAD) Sexual assault awareness Silent Witness Program Bicycle patrol program Published Articles in Campus Periodicals Gotcha notices for unattended property, etc. Lecture Series Crime Awareness Literature Crime Prevention Hotline Emergency Call Box System in buildings and parking lots Adopt-a-Building Program

Emergency First Aid/CPR/AED

Officers are trained in emergency first aid procedures and re-certified annually in CPR procedures. The 911 system will be notified in those cases that present a medical emergency.

Maintenance and Access to Campus Facilities

The Plant Operations department maintains the campus buildings and grounds with a concern for safety and security. Routine inspections of exterior lighting are conducted routinely, and any problems are diagnosed and repaired quickly. Meetings between the Grounds department, and Public Safety are held to establish landscaping and pruning procedures for trees and shrubbery which might present safety issues. Please report any facility conditions that you feel impact the safety of those on campus to Public Safety immediately.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse

The campus also subscribes to and enforces both the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989. A copy of the policy statement regarding drug and alcohol use is available from the Dean of Students, Office of Student Life, or the Department of Public Safety.

Daily Log

The Department of Public Safety maintains a daily log of all crimes reported. The log lists the nature, date, time, location, and disposition of on-campus crimes. The log is open for inspection during normal business hours in the Public Safety offices of each campus.