For any police, fire or medical emergency, call the Department of Public Safety immediately. The dispatcher who answers your call is trained in handling emergencies.

• Give your location
• Describe the nature of the emergency
• Be prepared to respond to the dispatcher's questions or instructions

In response to your call, the dispatcher will send Public Safety personnel, fire or emergency medical teams to your location immediately.

 For routine information and assistance call 953-5609.

Security on the College campus has been enhanced through the installation of 43 emergency call boxes. The boxes, which are orange in color, are for direct emergency contact with Campus Police. However, the boxes may be used for routine assistance such as a flat tire, keys locked in car, etc.

To activate the call box:

• Push in the call button and release. (An automated emergency alert is directed to the Campus Police dispatcher indicating the exact location of the box. Campus Police officers will be sent to that location immediately.)
• The dispatcher will contact the caller.
• To talk with the dispatcher hold button down.
• Release call button to listen.

Locations of the call boxes are indicated on the map from Parking Services. Any questions regarding the emergency call boxes should be directed to Campus Police at 953-5609.

Any crime against an individual or property affects the entire community. The watchful eyes and ears of concerned community members who report suspicious behavior, safety hazards and violations of good citizenship allow a law enforcement agency to take a proactive instead of a reactive approach to the safety and well-being of the community they serve.  Crime Action Line is available to report anonymously any information critical to the safety and security of the College and Charleston community. To access the Crime Action Line, dial 953-4998 and leave a message. This phone is not to be used in an emergency as it is only recorded and never answered. If you have an emergency call 953-5611.