Campus Safety

Victims of theft or any other criminal offense on the College campus should make an immediate report to the Dean of Student Affairs. Prompt notification of any offense increases the possibility that property can be recovered and returned to its owner and the likelihood that a suspect(s) can be apprehended. TCC is not liable for any stolen or damaged property.

For Your Protection

Members of the academic community at TCC can contribute greatly to their own safety and the safety of others by utilizing preventive measures and reporting violations. You can curtail the opportunity for criminal activity and improve the odds against being victimized by practicing the following precautions:

1. Keep your automobile locked at all times. Never leave the keys in the vehicle, and avoid leaving property where it is visible; store property in the trunk.
2. Personal property such as purses, briefcases, textbooks, etc., should never be left unattended. Keep such items with you while in classrooms, the cafeteria or student lounges.
3. Write your name and relevant contact information in all personal textbooks.
4. Make a record of the serial numbers of all personal property.
5. Mark all personal property for future identification.
6. Promptly report all suspicious persons, out of the ordinary situations, questionable actions or dangerous conditions to the Office of Student Services.

While every effort will be made by the College to protect property and ensure a safe environment at TCC, the main responsibility for the safeguarding of an individual’s property is that of the individual.

Campus & Security Report

Each Fall trimester, the College publishes a campus security report and makes it available to all faculty, staff and students. This Federal Government requirement is met by detailing the criminal activity surrounding the campus. For more information, please see the Office of Student Services.

Injuries While on Campus

If you feel that you have been injured while on campus, please contact any D.C. faculty member immediately. Notify the Office of Student Services to report the incident.

Personal Property

The College expects that students on campus will respect everyone’s personal items at all times. It is, however, the students’ sole responsibility to maintain security over their personal items. The College is not in any way responsible for a student’s personal property and will not replace or pay for an item if lost, stolen or damaged. Claims for personal property loss will not be made with our insurance carrier.

Emergency Preparedness

An Environmental Safety and Security Committee has been established to advise the TCC community on matters pertaining to emergency preparedness, response and recovery issues. The committee recommends procedures for emergency preparedness and response planning; plans, conducts and evaluates required drills; revises the emergency preparedness plan (EPP) as necessary; conducts a review and critique of the college’s response to disasters; and recommends improvements to the EPP.

Emergency Personnel & Telephone Numbers

*CAER is an automated message center that carries up-to-date information on area industry chemical spills or releases plus “shelter in place” warnings.