CAMPUS SECURITY
The Security Department consists of more than 20 full- and part-time employees providing 24/7 coverage. They bring a variety of skills from the disciplines of law enforcement, emergency medical, and security with over 350 years of combined experience. Hillsdale College Security Officers are not sworn law enforcement officers, but they do work cooperatively with municipal, county, and state police agencies. All personnel are provided a variety of equipment to assist in the performance of their duties. Staff members are uniformed so as to differentiate themselves from other College staff. On-duty personnel may be reached by dialing the office phone, (517) 607-2325, or the patrol cell phone, (517) 398-1522.
EMERGENCY
Anyone in need of emergency services, including police, fire, EMS or Security, may simply dial 911 or contact Security at (517) 398-1522 for assistance.
DEPARTMENT OF SECURITY
Business office hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (517-607-2535). In case of emergency, call (517) 398-1522 or 911. Students, faculty, staff, or guests who need to contact Security after 4:00 p.m. during the week or at all hours on weekends should call (517) 607-2435 or (517) 398-1522.
COMPLAINTS
Students may report complaints to their assigned House Director, the Deans’ Offices, or the Security Department office or patrol telephone numbers.
QUESTIONS
Those who have questions regarding information about Hillsdale College may call Security at (517) 607-2535 or Chief Administrative Officer Richard Péwé at (517) 607-2218. Criminal complaints should be directed to Security or the Deans’ Offices:
Dean of Men: (517) 607-2331
Dean of Women: (517) 607-2233
Or, report any information to local law enforcement by dialing 911.
LOST AND FOUND
Please remit found items or inquire about lost possessions at the Dow Center front desk, in the Deans’ Offices, the faculty assistants’ offices, the library circulation desk, the Grewcock Student Union front desk, or in the Security Office. Items will be held for a reasonable amount of time and then dealt with appropriately.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SERVICES
Security personnel respond to a variety of requests, and regularly patrol the campus residence halls, buildings, and grounds. Part-time security personnel serve as party advisors at properly registered events. Along with other College officials, the Security Department is responsible for enforcing College policies, rules, and regulations. The Security Department works closely with all law enforcement agencies in the area when incidents of a criminal nature arise. The Department is also responsible for reporting vehicular and personal injury accidents.
A variety of important and essential services are performed by Campus Security and Emergency Management Officers, including but not limited to foot and vehicular patrol of buildings, grounds, residence halls, and athletic facilities. Officers provide after-hours access to buildings for faculty and students as needed and with approval. When requested, Security will provide escorts and transportation for students across campus, generally after sunset.
Security responds to fire alarms on campus and conducts fire drills of housing units as prescribed by Michigan State statutes. Officers also respond to campus-related noise complaints and will assist local law enforcement as requested with complaints that pertain to off-campus student activities, parties, and gatherings.
To read a complete Campus Safety and Security Report, please inquire at the Library Help Desk.