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WELCOME

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On behalf of Northeast Mississippi Community College Police Department, I welcome you to our campus. The Northeast Campus Police Department is here to help you 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. As Chief, I expect professionalism from my officers as they help you with your needs. Northeast campus police is expected, and strives to provide you with the highest quality of law enforcement and security services. From investigating crimes, jumpstarting your vehicle to unlocking your doors, we are here to serve.

Northeast’s Campus Police Department strives to promote and maintain a campus environment conducive to academic achievement. A truly safe campus can only be achieved through the cooperation of the entire campus community. With your help and participation and our commitment, I am confident that the time you spend with us will be safe and productive.

The Policy and Statistical Information is made available to you in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, formally the Student Right to Know Act of 1990. The campus police department office is located in the Frank and Audrey Haney Union. If you have any questions, please contact our office at (662) 720-6687 or my direct number is (662) 720-7576 or you may email me at rabaxter@nemcc.edu, Randy Baxter, Chief.

LOST AND FOUND Northeast’s Lost and Found is located in the office of Campus Police in the Haney Union Building.

If you find an item, you may turn it into Campus Police there. If you’ve lost an item, you may check with Campus Police often to find out if someone has turned the item into us. You may also give us a description of the item (with serial numbers, when applicable), and a telephone number for you and if we find the item or the item is turned into Campus Police, we will call you.

POLICE REPORTS Police reports are written on a variety of circumstances. Almost every call that Campus Police respond to is followed up by a police report. If you need a copy of your police report, please contact Campus Police at (662) 720-6687 and we will make arrangement to get you one.

SAFETY

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The personal safety of students and staff at Northeast Mississippi Community College is a high priority. It is also a shared responsibility between the students, staff, and administration to notify the police department of any and all safety concerns.

Please refer to the list below for helpful safety tips: 1. Students should lock the doors to their rooms at all times.

2. Students should not prop doors or entrances.

3. Students should not allow strangers to enter their rooms.

4. Walk in groups at night.

5. Report crimes immediately to Campus Law Enforcement.

6. Students should take steps to secure personal property like bikes, cars, jewelry, etc.

7. Students should report suspicious individuals to the resident hall staff or campus law enforcement.

8. Provide insurance coverage for personal belongings.

9. Report all maintenance needs as soon as possible.

10. Do not leave valuables in plain view.

11. Never cover or disconnect a smoke detector.

PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING CRIME OR EMERGENCIES Campus crime is a reality, and preventing it is a responsibility of everyone. If you are suspicious of any activity you believe to be criminal, report the crime to Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Police Department at 662.720.6687, or in the event of an emergency, simply call 911.

When you call Campus Police or 911, please provide the following information: • Your name (optional) • Location of incident • Description of persons or vehicles involved • Nature of incident

EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANS

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Emergency evacuation plans are posted in buildings on campus. Each faculty and staff member is aware of the emergency exit plan. Students are to follow the instructions of the faculty and staff in the event an alarm is given.

Also students should be aware of the evacuation procedures in each building. For more information regarding emergency evacuation procedures, contact the Chief of Campus Law Enforcement at 662.720.7576.

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING The City of Booneville has a severe weather warning system, which will be activated in the event of a tornado.

Please be familiar with the information below as how to proceed in case of a tornado.

1. Tornado warning – Siren blast for 3 minutes, 30 seconds of silence, siren blast for an additional 3 minutes.

2. Once a warning has been sounded (seek shelter immediately) as directed by the college staff. If outside, go to the nearest building or lie down in a ditch or depression. If inside, proceed to the lowest floor of the building, interior room or hallway. Stay away from windows.

3. Campus Law Enforcement will give the “All Clear” when the threat of a tornado has passed.

TIGER ALERT EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS Northeast Mississippi Community College is pleased to announce the use of a state-of-the-art; rapid alert and notification system call Tiger Alert. Tiger Alert will provide students, faculty, and staff members with an advanced rapid communication solution to be used by the College during emergency situations.

The Tiger Alert system will be used to notify students, faculty, and staff of weather related events and other emergencies that may occur on campus. Through the use of Tiger Alert, Northeast will be able to reach all members of our college community, whether on campus or not, within moments of an alert being sent. Tiger Alert will allow Northeast to keep you informed of important decisions and safety procedures in the event of an emergency on campus.

SIGN UP FOR THE TIGER ALERT SYSTEM Tiger Alert messages will be sent via text messages, cell phone calls, landline calls, and other mechanisms. Additional information may be obtained from the Chief of Campus Law Enforcement.