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Stay Safe at TMCC - Emergency and Personal Safety Information

TMCC is committed to the safety of our students, faculty and staff. Please use this page for easy reference to college, local and state-wide resources and stay safe.

Note: The college is operating under normal conditions.

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Latest Safety Information
New TMCC Emergency Alert System
Timely Warning Notification, May 09, 2012 PDF icon
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College Resources
TMCC Police
Non-Emergency: 775-674-7900
Emergency: In the event of fire, medical emergency or danger to life, health or the environment, call 9-1-1.
Report a Crime or Suspicious Activity (Silent Witness)
No community can be totally risk-free in today's society. However, working together, students, staff, faculty, and visitors can all help to create a safe atmosphere.
TMCC Safety Awareness and Crime Prevention Programs
TMCC Police provide safety awareness training and support services for students, faculty and staff. Safety whistles are available at the TMCC Police Department office free of charge. Please drop by the Red Mountain Building, room 241, to pick up your free whistle.
College Annual Security Report
TMCC provides its annual security report in the college catalog. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred at the college and its sites. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies regarding sexual assault and other matters. If you would like a printed copy of this report, please contact the TMCC Police Department.
Dandini Campus Escort Service
775-674-7900
Provides escort for students on the Dandini Campus.
Emergency Parking Lot Telephones Dandini Campus
Contact the 911 emergency dispatch operator directly by using the blue emergency telephones in the parking lots.
RSS Feed
Register to receive free TMCC news updates via email immediately.
News and Events
Read the latest TMCC news and events online.
Safety Tips
TMCC Counseling and Career Services
775-673-7060
If you are experiencing a crisis and it is after business hours, please call:
  • 911 (Emergency)
  • 334-COPS (Non-Emergency)
  • Crisis Call Hotline 784-8090 or 800-992-5757
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
  • Hope Line Network 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
Facilities Operations and Capital Planning
775-673-7100
Broken pipes, hazards or room-related concerns. Staff on-call evenings and weekends.
Computing/Networking/Help Desk
775-673-7800
Computing support and services to students, faculty and staff.
State/Local Resources
Reno Police Department
Non-Emergency Dispatch: 775-334-2121
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
775-328-3001
Sparks Police Department
775-353-2231
Secret Witness
775-322-4900
Nevada 2-1-1
Free information about critical health and human services in Nevada.
Crisis Call Center
775-784-8090 or 800-992-5757
Crisis situations, including sexual assault.
National Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Reno Weather (National Weather Service)
Emergency Plans
Closure of College Due to Inclement Weather or Other Emergencies
In cases of inclement weather or other emergencies that would necessitate a campus or college-wide closure, you can obtain college updates on the TMCC homepage or call the main TMCC telephone number 775-673-7000 for a recorded message. These messages are updated as needed.
TMCC Emergency Procedures PDF icon
Active Shooter - How to Respond PDF icon

For the Media: Contact the TMCC Public Information Office, 775-673-7087 or visit the college news and events online.