Office of 安全 and 安全

ABOUT CAMPUS SECURITY

The Department of 校园安全 and 安全 (DCSS) is responsible for providing safety services for all college students, 教师, 工作人员, 和游客. The College employs a director and over 40 full- and part-time team members who serve as officers, 调度程序, transportation operators, safety specialists, and administrative personnel. Students are hired during the academic year to assist the safety department in providing a higher level of customer service.

The DCSS Director is responsible for compiling the annual crime statistics, reviewing ticket appeals, marketing the services of the department, conducting orientation and safety-training programs for the campus community, and interacting with local law enforcement officials.

Our 安全 and 安全 Officers (SS/O) are generally the first contact with the College community as they patrol the campus 24 hours a day. Throughout the day and night they provide basic security and protection for the College community. 聘用前, SS/O undergoes a thorough background check for criminal and driving histories, and an interview process. The SS/O patrol the campus grounds by vehicle, on foot and, by utility carts. SS/O’s do not have arrest powers but can detain until the Lakeland Police Department representative arrives.

The College has five full-time sworn members of the Lakeland Police Department who serve as the college’s resource officers (CRO). An officer is available on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The CRO’s are responsible for keeping the campus in a safe condition for the campus community. 除了, during large after-hours student gatherings, such as athletic events, a police officer is contracted to be present at the event.