Department of Campus Safety and Security
 

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Mission
The mission of the Department of Campus Safety and Security is to provide a safe and secure learning and working environment for the students, faculty, and staff of Trinity Christian College. As a staff, we will work with the College community to provide professional safety and security related services.

While providing these services, we will treat all persons with respect and dignity to reflect the Christian principles that Trinity Christian College was founded upon. 

Department Information
The Department of Campus Safety and Security consists of a Director, full-time security officers, part-time officers, private contract security officers, and a group of student security guards and dispatchers. While campus security officers are not armed, they posses citizen's arrest authority to detain individuals in situations deemed appropriate, but officially, hold no police powers. The primary responsibility for law enforcement and criminal investigations on campus rests with the Palos Heights Police Department. However, security personnel have established a close working relationship with local, county, and state law enforcement agencies, and stand ready to assist Trinity community members in the pursuit of criminal complaints. 

Campus security officers conduct foot and vehicular patrols of the campus and residence hall areas 24 hours a day. All full-time security officers have completed the Illinois State Certification Course for unarmed security officers and continue to receive additional training throughout their careers. 

Security Officers enforce all college rules and regulations for student behavior and vehicle operations on campus. Local police are contacted for any arrest relating to violations of local or state laws. 

Policy Statement
Despite the relatively low crime rate in its surrounding communities, Trinity Christian College regards the safety and welfare of its students, faculty and staff as one of its highest concerns. The College has implemented many policies and programs to maintain and increase campus security, but individuals are reminded that they must assume responsibility for their own safety, that of others, and the protection of property. Each member of the  College community is encouraged to report all emergencies and criminal activity promptly to the Department of Campus Safety and Security.