Safety Awareness and Crime Prevention Programs

It is the philosophy of the college that we would much rather prevent crimes from occurring than react to them after the fact. A primary vehicle for accomplishing this goal is the college's comprehensive crime prevention program. The college's crime prevention program is based upon the dual concepts of eliminating or minimizing criminal opportunities, whenever possible, and encouraging students and employees to be responsible for their own safety and the safety of others. The following is a listing of the crime prevention programs and projects employed by TMCC.

1. Escort Program—Provide an escort service, particularly during hours of darkness, for persons walking on campus.
   
2. New Student Orientation—Crime prevention tips are included in the student handbook and other printed material is made available.
   
3. Crime Prevention Presentations—Crime prevention presentations are made upon request to such campus groups or organizations as physical plant employees, commuter students, handicapped or disabled students, international students, student government, faculty senate, classified council, specific campus departments and recognized student organizations.
   
4. New Employee Orientation—Campus safety policies are made available to new employees.
   
5. Printed Crime Prevention Materials—Printed crime prevention brochures, posters and bookmarks related to motor vehicle security, bicycle security, the escort service, employee security and library security are distributed at crime prevention presentations. Sexual assault and domestic violence prevention/informational brochures are also available outside the TMCC police department front entrance in Red Mountain Building, room 335 and in room 325 of the counseling and advisement center.
   
6. Vehicle Jump Starts—Provide assistance to persons with disabled vehicles. This service is free!
   
7. Fingerprinting—Complimentary service to students requiring fingerprints for Dental/Medical programs.