EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Emergency Plan, specific incident procedures

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St. Petersburg College is committed to providing a safe learning and work environment as possible for its students, employees and visitors. Each campus or center has security officers to work toward this goal. Most sites have a security office to provide many of the services we offer. The mission of the Security Department  is to support the educational mission of the College by maintaining  a safe environment that enhances the quality of life for all members of the college community. We encourage you to contact your security office for assistance and information regarding services available to you.

SECURITY OFFICERS

The St. Petersburg College Security Department is organized as a department of 16 security lead officers who supervise over 30 contract security officers under the auspices of the office of the Director of Security, Risk Management, Safety Operations. All officers are trained and licensed under the State of Florida Statutes Chapter 493. Officers receive additional and continual in-service training in the following areas:

• College policies and procedures

• Interviews, Investigations, Report writing

• Emergency Response including NIMS and ICS

• Bloodborne Pathogens

• Conflict Resolution

• Fire Safety

The Security Department is overseen by the College-wide Security Supervisor, in conjunction with the Site Supervisors who are responsible for the direction and supervision of campus security personnel. Our security officers are not certified police officers, but they work closely with local authorities. The officers provide an important service to our campuses through active patrol, observation and intervention. Security supervisors will perform security assessments and inspections, conduct interviews, complete incident reports and notify the local police authority when necessary.

CAMPUS SEX CRIMES PREVENTION ACT

The “Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act” is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement, in addition to other disclosures required under that Act, advising the campus community where law enforcement agency information provided by a State concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained. It also requires sex offenders already required to register in a State to provide notice, as required under State law, of each institution of higher education in that State at which the person is employed, carries on a vocation, or is a student.

Sexual Offender Registry

Florida Department of Law Enforcement

SPC ALERT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

SPC Alert will be used to alert individuals that an emergency condition exists, which threatens health and safety; and to provide protective action recommendations.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Safety is Everyone’s Concern

Crime prevention, basic safety information, safety while off the campus, safe ride program,

ANNUAL SECURITY REPORTS

Access to information about crime on and adjacent to the campus

CAMPUS INFORMATION

Campus access, student/staff ID badge, parking and vehicle registration, lost and found, courtesy services, alcohol and drugs on campus.

To Report a Crime, Fire, or Safety Issue