I hope everyone is enjoying their spring break. Here are a few things to pass along from Public Safety:
- As a follow up from last semester’s sessions, Public Safety will be hosting several town hall meetings for the campus community. This is a great opportunity to meet your Public Safety officers, ask questions, and share suggestions, comments, and concerns. As always, I encourage you to actively participate in safety and security around campus, so I anticipate a good turnout! In an effort to accommodate students who left early for spring break, we will be hosting an additional town hall meeting on March 10th. This will be held at 3:30pm in Stern 206.
- This week, members of the Department of Public Safety met with the staff members of the North Campus to review response and procedures in emergency situations. Topics such as active shooter, gas leaks, and fire alarms were thoroughly addressed. Thank you to all who attended for your participation and contributions to the discussion. If you or your department is interested in hosting a similar session, please contact me.
- This is your last chance to enroll in the R.A.D. classes being held this month. R.A.D. is a series of self-defense classes for women. This program will be open to students, faculty, staff, and community members. Please stop by Public Safety headquarters or email RAD@cofc.edu to sign up. Below are the dates and times for the spring class:
- Tuesday, 3/17/2015, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Thursday, 3/19/2015, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Tuesday, 3/24/2015, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Thursday, 3/26/2015, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- In response to concerns voiced by the campus community, Public Safety Officers have increased enforcement of bicycle and skateboard violations since the start of the spring semester. This increased enforcement has raised several questions regarding the statutes, fines, and the judicial process. Please take a moment to review information relating to the bicycle and skateboard ordinances on our website.
- If you have not already, please follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for departmental news, upcoming events, and other important information. If you are having trouble accessing our pages, please make sure you are signed into your social media account.
Crime Prevention Tip:
Properly securing your valuables is one of the easiest ways to reduce your chances of becoming a victim of theft. Whether leaving your office or dorm room, always lock your door. Avoid leaving items on desks or in unsecure drawers. Lastly, if you get up from a table at the library, dining hall, or restaurant, always bring your items with you, even if you are gone “just for a minute.”
As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Take Care and Be Safe,
PSO Madeline M. Sloan
Crime Prevention Specialist
Department of Public Safety
Office of the President
89 St. Philip Street
Charleston, SC 29424
(843)953-5609