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Campus Health, Safety & Security
OUR MISSION
The Department of Campus Health, Safety & Security supports the mission of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College by working to provide a safe and secure campus environment for working and learning.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF CAMPUS HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY
The Department of Campus Health, Safety & Security is dedicated to creating a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. It emphasizes preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery in all aspects of emergency management. The department follows federal mandates such as the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and strictly follows the requirements of the federal Clery Act.
CAMPUS RESOURCE OFFICER & CAMPUS SECURITY OFFICERS
We have partnerships with local law enforcement in Rowan and Cabarrus Counties to provide sworn law enforcement services for the college.
Campus Safety Coordinators (non-sworn) are assigned on each campus to serve and protect students, employees and the public. Upon request, a representative of Campus Health, Safety & Security will provide an escort to your vehicle in one of our parking lots.
NEED HELP
For life-threatening emergencies, please call 9-1-1 immediately.
For non-life-threatening emergencies, call 704-216-7600, which is the campus non-emergency phone number.
Emergency phones are in each of our buildings that will allow you to call 9-1-1 or the non-emergency phone number 704-216-7600. Emergency phone poles are in many of our parking lots and at other locations on our campuses.
REPORT CONCERNING BEHAVIOR OF STUDENT OR EMPLOYEE
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and work environment
for all. Students, faculty, staff and visitors are encouraged to provide information describing any type of concerning or worrisome behavior. Worrisome behavior may include any instance in which someone feels unsafe or threatened or may feel a level of concern for someone else while at any campus location or college activity.
If You See Something, Say Something...
Rowan-Cabarrus wants to empower our students, faculty and staff to protect their neighbors and the communities they call home by recognizing and reporting suspicious activity.
CAMPUS HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY TRAINING
To maintain a high level of emergency preparedness for our employees and students, we offer classes and exercises
on various topics, including CPR and the use of an AED, active threat/intruder, tornado and severe weather, incident command training, fire safety, general office safety, and self-defense. Please email the Director of Campus Health, Safety & Security to schedule a class, seminar or exercise.
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