Crime and Emergency Reporting Policies
Students are encouraged to report any emergency or any known or suspected criminal activity occurring on campus or in connection with any College function to the Office of the Provost on the East and Spring Hill campuses; the vice president of instruction/provost, West Campus; or the associate provost of the North Campus. In the event that the provost, vice president or associate provost is not immediately available, a report may be made to any College official or employee. It is the policy of the College to report all known or suspected criminal activity occurring on campus or in connection with any College function to local law enforcement authorities for investigation and prosecution as appropriate.
Campus Law Enforcement
PHSC does not maintain a campus police department or College law enforcement authority. The College facilities fall within the jurisdiction of local law enforcement officials and any criminal activity occurring at a College facility is referred to local police for investigation and prosecution as appropriate.
Campus Security Officers
The College contracts with a private security firm to provide onsite security patrols during evening hours and when the College is closed. The security officers are reachable via cell phone when on duty, and the appropriate phone number for each campus is posted in prominent locations including all classrooms. Call 911 for medical or other emergencies.
Crime Awareness and Prevention Programs
As part of the mandatory new student orientation program, students are given information about crime prevention and specific tips on personal safety and protection from crime. Students also receive instruction about how and where to report suspected criminal activity.
In addition to the orientation program described above, PHSC schedules programs each year for students and employees. These programs address various aspects of crime awareness and prevention, personal safety and information pertaining to drug and alcohol use. These programs vary in length and content; however, crime awareness and prevention topics are always included.