CAMPUS CRIME AWARENESS
Campus safety and security is coordinated by the SCC Campus Police. The SCC Campus Police are certified police officers through the state of South Carolina. SCC Campus Police can be reached at:
- Giles Campus at extension 4911 or (864) 592-4911
- Cherokee County Campus at extension 2711 or (864) 206-2711
- Downtown Campus at extension 4050 or (864) 592-4050
- Tyger River Campus at extension 6208 or (864) 592-6208
Campus Security Force
The SCC Police Department supplements its coverage with the use of security officers. All officers are registered with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. Under South Carolina Code Law, Title 40, Chapter 17 these officers have the authority and power to make an arrest of any persons violating or charged with violating any criminal statutes of this state. SCC campus police and security officers are armed and conduct foot and vehicular patrols on the campus. All officers carry portable radios which put them in direct contact with county police, fire, rescue and EMS.
Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, firearms, or dangerous weapons of any type are not permitted on campus. Note: According to SC code of laws 16-23-420, it is unlawful for a person to possess a firearm of any kind on any premises or property owned, operated, or controlled by a private or public school, college, university, technical college, other post- secondary institution, or any publicly owned building, without the express permission of the authorities in charge of the premises or property. These regulations do not apply to a person who is authorized to carry a concealed weapon pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 31, Title 23 when the weapon remains inside an attended or locked motor vehicle and is secured in a closed glove compartment, closed console, closed trunk, or in a closed container secured by an integral fastener and transported in the luggage compartment of the vehicle. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony.
Potential criminal actions or other emergencies on campus can be reported directly to SCC campus police by students, faculty, staff and visitors by dialing the following numbers:
- Giles Campus at extension 4911 or (864) 592-4911
- Cherokee County Campus at extension 2711 or (864) 206-2711
- Downtown Campus at extension 4050 or (864) 592-4050
- Tyger River Campus at extension 6208 or (864) 592-6208
Upon receipt of a call, security or campus police will respond immediately to the complaint.
SCC continually plans for the safety and security of students. Information concerning campus safety is communicated to students and employees regularly through bulletins, posters, brochures and e-mail. The Campus Operations department maintains the College’s buildings and grounds with a concern for safety and security. Campus Operations’ personnel inspect facilities regularly, make repairs affecting safety and security promptly, and respond immediately to reports of potential safety and security hazards such as broken windows and locks and outside lights. The campus is well lit with outside lighting, particularly in areas with heavy landscaping and trees and along pathways frequently traveled by students.
Student Responsibility
The cooperation and involvement of the students in a campus safety program are absolutely necessary. Students must assume responsibility for their own personal safety and the security of their belongings by taking simple, common sense precautions. For example, students should walk in well-lit areas at night. Bicycles and motorcycles should be registered with campus security and should be secured with a sturdy lock.
Students with cars must keep their vehicles locked at all times, and valuables should be locked in the trunk.
Students should report any suspicious activity to the staff or security.
Potential criminal actions or other emergencies on campus can be reported directly to SCC campus police by students, faculty, staff and visitors by dialing the following numbers:
- Giles Campus at extension 4911 or (864) 592-4911
- Cherokee County Campus at extension 2711 or (864) 206-2711
- Downtown Campus at extension 4050 or (864) 592-4050
- Tyger River Campus at extension 6208 or (864) 592-6208
It is unlawful for a person to possess a firearm of any kind on any premises or property owned, operated, or controlled by a private or public school, college, university, technical college, other post-secondary institution, or any publicly owned building, without the express permission of the authorities in charge of the premises or property. (SC Code of Laws 16-23-420).
These regulations do not apply to a person who is authorized to carry a concealed weapon pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 31, Title 23 when the weapon remains inside an attended or locked motor vehicle and is secured in a closed glove compartment, closed console, closed trunk, or in a closed container secured by an integral fastener and transported in the luggage compartment of the vehicle. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony.
CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY/STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW
The campus police chief, certified in law enforcement, first aid and CPR, coordinates campus police and security and monitors the handling/disposal of hazardous materials. The College’s security officers supplements the SCC Police Department with coverage. Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, and weapons of any kind are prohibited on campus. Potential criminal actions or other emergencies on campus should be reported to SCC campus police by dialing the following numbers:
- Giles Campus at extension 4911 or (864) 592-4911
- Cherokee County Campus at extension 2711 or (864) 206-2711
- Downtown Campus at extension 4050 or (864) 592-4050
- Tyger River Campus at extension 6208 or (864) 592-6208
The Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act, Public Law 101-542, requires colleges to publish crime awareness information for current and prospective students. This information is located in the campus police office and can be found on the SCC website (www.sccsc.edu/safety).
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