About Public Safety

About Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety has an office on the Belleville and Granite City campuses. On the Red Bud Campus, Public Safety services are coordinated through the Office of the Provost or the Evening Campus Supervisor. Public Safety Officers are on duty and patrol the Belleville and Granite City campuses 24 hours a day. These officers assist in maintaining safety and provide certain needed and helpful services.

The department maintains a cooperative relationship with all local, state and federal police agencies. Law enforcement support to the campuses and extension centers is provided by the respective city and county law enforcement department under whose jurisdiction the campus or extension center is located.

Southwestern Illinois College operates as a public community college. The facilities are accessible to the public for all approved purposes. Persons entering, or utilizing the facilities are subject to request for acceptable identification and required compliance with all rules, regulations and laws applicable to the college.

The Department of Public Safety publishes the annual Campus Security Report. The CSR provides crime statistics for the college's campuses and off-campus sites. The college also keeps an updated registered sex offender list. This list provides information on students and employees who are required by law to be registered with the college as sex offenders. The department does have a policy that allows for the confidential reporting of suspected crimes.

Mission

To strive for safe and secure campus environments throughout District No. 522 that uphold the dignity of all people and develop a partnership with students, faculty and staff within the college community.

Vision

To develop a foundation of consistent processes by providing the highest standards of professionalism, safety, security, community service, proactive crime prevention and law enforcement agency assistance.

Code Of Ethics

Committed to "Excellence in Service" by maintaining the highest standard of ethical and moral behavior; deliver proactive and responsive services to all people; value the diversity of the community and always be mindful of the trust bestowed upon the Public Safety Department.