Campus Security

Federal regulations require that colleges inform all students and employees about recent crime statistics and related concerns. There were no occurrences of criminal activity reported and no arrests made on campus during 2002.

Surry Community College is a drug-free campus. Policies relating to this matter are available in their entirety in the Student Development Office, Building A, Room 108, and on the college web site.

1. Reporting Criminal Activity- Students and staff are advised to report any emergency or crime to the SCC police officer on duty and to the switchboard as soon as possible: In their absence, the report should go to the Vice President for Student Development or to the Dean of Evening Studies. These staff will report any crime that takes place at SCC to the college security staff and to outside law enforcement officials as appropriate. In cases of extreme emergency, telephones are conveniently located throughout the campus for "911" calls.
   
   
2. Orientation - Students are advised of security and safety regulations at SCC during fall orientation and in College Student Success classes. Students are also familiarized with the SCC Drug & Alcohol Policy and are advised to seek help in Student Services for any related problems. Student Development staff refer students to other community agencies for additional services when appropriate.
   
   
3. Safety Committee - SCC has an active safety committee chaired by the Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer. This committee continuously monitors all aspects of campus safety and security. Recommendations for improvements to lighting, visibility, parking lot security, and building security are made on a regular basis.
   
   
4. Campus Security - SCC is a certified law enforcement agency, and as such, employs security staff to enhance the safety of students and staff while on campus. Security staff patrol the campus on a regular basis. The officers are authorized to enforce federal, state and local laws, as well as certain campus policies, and they do have the authority to make arrests. The SCC Police Department cooperates with federal, state, and local police agencies in law enforcement matters.
   
   
5. Programs and Seminars - SCC plays an important role in Surry County in providing drug, alcohol, and sexual assault prevention educational programs. Anti-drug entertainment groups have been brought to campus for performances, and other efforts are made continuously to maintain a drug and alcohol-free campus.
   
   
6. Publications - The annual campus security report is published on the SCC website.
   
   
7. Security Awareness and Crime Prevention Programs - The chief of the SCC Police Department is responsible for collecting statistics on campus crime and for maintaining a daily public crime log. The Chief is also responsible for distributing the campus security report to all employees. The Student Development Office is responsible for distributing the report to students and for informing the campus community in a timely manner of certain crimes considered to represent a threat to students or employees.

Surry Community College attempts to provide a safe environment in which to learn. The occurrence of crime on campus has been minimal throughout the history of the college. However, students are advised to keep up with books and other possessions and to lock their vehicles. Evening students are advised to walk to their cars with other students, especially if they stay late to complete a class or assignment. In general, SCC parking lots are close to the classroom buildings, well lighted. The college is committed to providing a learning environment that is as safe and secure as possible.

Approved September, 2000; President's Cabinet

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