OVERVIEW OF CAMPUS SAFETY SERVICES (CSS)

Mission Statement

To the best of our ability, the members of the Department of Campus Safety Services will endeavor to make sound and thoughtful decisions, to always perform in a prudent and reasonable manner, and to otherwise discharge our duties with a focus on and attention to the safety, security, and well-being of John Carroll University and its community.

Campus Police

The department is recognized as a police department under the Ohio Revised Code (ORC 1713.50), as established by the John Carroll University Board of Directors. This designation gives officers the same legal authority as any municipal police officer. Campus police officers work to provide a safe and secure environment for all members of the John Carroll community by offering coverage 24 hours/day, 365 days/year. Functions of campus police include:

• Response to criminal, medical, fire, and other emergencies and alarms
• Report and investigate criminal and student conduct violations
• Respond to calls for service
• Proactively patrol the campus buildings, parking lots, and grounds
• Liaison with local public safety agencies
• Perform campus safety escorts
• Provide information and assistance to students, parents, staff, and visitors

Parking Operations

Information regarding parking rules, permit purchase process, citation payment and appeals are on the Parking website at www.jcu.edu/css/parking. The Parking Office coordinates all campus parking functions including:

• Provide information, assistance, and direction to anyone parking on campus
• Issue parking permits to students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• Enforce parking rules and regulations
• Coordinate parking services for campus events

Dispatch Operations

The campus dispatch operations are coordinated and staffed by Campus Safety Services personnel. The dispatch center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The dispatch center is located in the Belvoir parking lot gatehouse. Dispatcher duties include:

• Receiving and dispatching calls for Campus Police
• Monitor and dispatch campus fire alarms
• Monitor and dispatch campus security alarms
• Monitor facility systems after-hours
• Dispatch shuttle buses
• Assist with parking, special events, and general information
• Control access to the campus

Transportation Services

During the academic year, Campus Safety Services operates 2 shuttle buses which transport students between the main campus and the Green Road Annex building and parking lot, the Greater Cleveland Rapid Transit station, and area retail stores upon request. The hours for the shuttle service are:

• Monday thru Thursday 7:15am - 12:30am
• Friday 7:15am - 8:00pm
• Sunday 5:00pm - 12:30am

Administrative Services

Campus Safety Services provides other services to the campus community including:

• Supervising the student EMS
• Developing and exercising the University Emergency Management Plan
• Operating the University Lost and Found
• Fingerprinting services for student internship and licensure
• Provide crime awareness and prevention programs
• Campus event planning and support