General Information

In any large organization, there is always concern for safety regulations and policies designed to protect and serve members of the community. The Department of Public Safety's Campus Police Officers and employees play an important role in this area by helping to maintain an environment that is safe and conducive for living and learning for all of our community members and guests.

All officers of the department:

• Are Sworn and Warranted Police Officers
• Are Police Academy & Field Training Officer Trained
• Are Certified First Responders - CPR/AED, First Aid, Medical Emergencies
• Receive Yearly In-service Training
• Have Areas of Specialty Training: Emergency Medical Technician, Field Training Officer, Defensive Tactics, Computer Internet Investigations, Criminal Investigations, Bike Patrol, CPR/AED Instructor, Child Safety Seat Restraint Instructor, Evidence/Property Control, Fire Safety Educator

MCLA campus and resident areas are patrolled by Campus Police Officers on foot, by bicycle, and in a cruiser 24 hours a day/year round. With 24 hour coverage, they are able to provide assistance at any time for the following emergencies:

• Reporting a Fire
• Saving a Life
• Stopping a Crime
• Major Maintenance Problems when Maintenance Staff Cannot Be Reached.
• Any Problems Related to Health, Safety, or the Protection of Life and Property needing Immediate Attention

The Department of Public Safety is also responsible for:

• Enforcing Local and State Laws and Ordinances
• Enforcing College Rules and Regulations
• Investigating/Documenting Reports of Crime, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Injuries and College Violations
• Campus Emergency Reponse
• Management of Critical Incidents
• Identifying Life Safety Issues
• Crime Statistics Documentation