The role of the Office of Public Safety is to work toward ensuring the safety of all individuals while on campus and provide for the security of all properties of the college. In doing so, it is recognized that security at Mississippi College is everybody's business. Although no community can be totally risk-free in today's society, the office works toward securing partnerships with students, faculty, staff, administration and guests in creating an atmosphere that is safe and conducive to learning. The Office is also responsible for the control, regulation and flow of traffic on Mississippi College property. The Office of Public Safety is located on the First Floor of Alumni Hall and can be reached at 601-925-3204 or security@mc.edu.

Mississippi College goes to great lengths to ensure safety on campus for all individuals. Some of the measure we take include, but are not limited to:

• Emergency Code Blue phone units are strategically placed around the campus. In addition to calling 911 and MC's Office of Public Safety, these phones may be used to report emergencies.
• Buildings are secured on campus during non-operating hours by the Office of Public Safety. Once a building is secured, access may be gained only by authorized persons with Mississippi College issued identification cards.
• All campus buildings, facilities, and grounds belonging to the institution are regularly patrolled by both vehicle and foot patrol by security officers. Specific areas of campus are also monitored by cameras.
• Within all residence halls, outside entrance doors, other than front door lobby doors, are locked at dusk. All nonresidents entering the halls after that time must use the front door entrance. All lobbies which remain open are monitored by lobby workers from 3:00 p.m. to midnight seven days per week. All nonresidents must be acknowledged by the lobby worker. All entrances are closed at midnight with access gained only by Mississippi College issued identification cards.
• Upon request, security officers will provide escort services from vehicles to buildings or from buildings to buildings should individuals feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
• With safety concerns in mind, the College maintains appropriately manicured trees and shrubbery around buildings and on campus grounds. Appropriate campus lighting is also a priority in an effort to reduce the opportunity for criminal activity.
• Mississippi College provides informative programs to students and employees on the following topics Campus Security Procedures and Practice, Crime Prevention and Awareness, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Education, Sexual Assault and the Prevention of sex offenses.

Students are expected to contribute to their own safety by being prepared and alert to their surroundings. Here are some tips on staying safe:

• Lock the doors to their residence hall rooms.
• Never loan dorm keys or ID cards to others.
• Never prop open doors or entrances to residence halls.
• Never allow strangers to enter residence halls.
• Report incidents which violate the Rules of the College or criminal activity immediately to Campus Security, residence hall staff, or local police.
• Secure personal property such as cars, bicycles, motorcycles, jewelry, electronic equipment, etc.
• Walk in lighted areas, preferably with others at night.
• Ask for an escort by a security officer if warranted.
• Respect the privacy and personal dignity of others.
• Read and abide by the rules and regulations of the College and Residence Halls.

Please refer to the student handbook for more information regarding campus safety and security, or call the Office of Public Safety at 601-925-3204. You may also call 911 to report an immediately emergency.

Contact Information:

Office of Public Safety
Mississippi College
Box 4059
Clinton, MS 39058
Phone: 601.925.3204
E-mail: security@mc.edu

Emergency calls should be made to the Public Safety Office at x3911 or directly to the 911 operator.