student handbook - Baton Rouge Community College

Emergency Telephone Number225.216.8888BRCC Public Safety Department225.216.8001Report Suspicious Activity216.8001Emergency Text Messaging SystemSign Up BRCC Campus Notification System e2CampusReporting Procedures for Emergencies1. Officers are on-duty throughout BRCC’s hours of operation andcan be contacted at the emergency number. The number isposted throughout campus and on all student identificationcards.2. Red phones mounted inside campus buildings and everyclassroom automati cally dial the emergency number. Studentsneed only lift the receiver and wait for an officer to answer -there is no dial tone or ring tone. Blue-light phones, locatedthroughout the campus grounds and on each level of theparking garage, can also be used – students only need to pushthe button and wait for an officer to answer.3. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to report suspi ciousor criminal activity. Security issues and emergencies should bereported directly to the Office of Public Safety.On-campus crimes should be reported promptly to Baton RougeCommunity College to ensure inclusion in annual crime statistics and toaid in providing timely warnings to the community when appropriate.Owner Responsibilities/Vehicle SecurityThe Office of Public Safety makes every effort to protect owners’vehicles/personal property at the college. However, BRCC is notresponsible for the theft/vandalism of any vehicles or personalproperty while the owner is visiting the campus.54