The mission of the New England College Department of Campus Safety is to promote a safe, secure environment for the entire New England College community. The Department of Campus Safety offers a variety of services to assist students, faculty and staff members in their day to day living. We ask that individuals familiarize themselves with all the services offered by the Department of Campus Safety by reading this section. The first step in a successful safety and security program is public awareness.

A Message from the Department Campus Safety

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to New England College and wish you success with your future endeavors. The informal and friendly atmosphere of New England College is best characterized by a strong sense of community among the faculty, staff and students, as well as between the College and the townspeople. Unfortunately, crime is a fact-of-life on college campuses today. Our small, rural setting does not exempt us from this fact.

The responsibility for crime prevention does not rest solely with the Department of Campus Safety. It is shared by you and all of the members of the College community. Your involvement is the most important factor in crime prevention. The success of prevention depends largely on you following sound security practices and recognizing and immediately reporting suspicious or criminal activity. Remember, the potential for crime does exist, but by following the suggestions outlined in this section, you can substantially reduce the possibility of becoming a victim. We hope you will find this information helpful. Should you have specific requests or questions please don't hesitate to contact us.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Department of Campus Safety operates from Campus Operations located on 58 Union Street.
1. Campus Safety Officers help protect the lives and property of members of the N.E.C. community.
2. Patrolling the campus 24 hours a day is a prime function of the Department of Campus Safety.
3. The Department helps enforce the College’s disciplinary code.
The Department consists of several full-time and part-time safety officers. The safety officers work a schedule that provides maximum coverage during the busiest time periods and for social and special events such as concerts and dances. The Student Campus Safety Division, which complements the regular security staff, includes Student Officers.
The Department of Campus Safety maintains a close rapport with the College community, having earned a reputation for fairness and helpfulness. The College community has come to know that in times of need the Department of Campus Safety can be depended on for assistance.
The Department of Campus Safety is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In an emergency you can contact a Campus Safety Officer by using the emergency phones placed in key locations on campus or by dialing 428-2323.

CAMPUS SAFETY OFFICER TRAINING

All of the Officers in the Department of Campus Safety complete training in the fields of Security, law enforcement and emergency medicine. Highlights of the training are as follows:

College & University Security Officers Training Academy:

The Northeast Security Officers Training Academy operates each summer and includes over 60 hours of classroom instruction in:
- Alcohol Awareness
- Fire Safety
- Management of Aggressive Behavior
- History and Role of Campus Security/Police (classroom and practical training)
- Minority Affairs and Cultural Diversity
- Medical Emergencies First Response
- Liability Law
- Drug Identification and Effects
- Preliminary Investigations
- Interviews and Report Writing
- Domestic Violence
- Self-Esteem and Community Relations
- Sexual Assault
- Criminal Law
- Constitutional Law

In-House Training Requirements:

Each year the Department of Campus Safety conducts in-house training for all Campus Safety Officers. The training is on such topics as:
- First Aid and CPR
- State Laws
- State Liquor Laws
- College Policies and Regulations
- Student Stress
- Patrolling Techniques
- Providing Court Testimony

Curent listing of officers and Dispatchers both full and part time

Director William Christiano
Lead Officer Michael Reed
Officer John Callahan
Officer Shoshanna Cone
Officer Robert Constant
Officer Amanda Peabody
Officer Edwin Haller

Student Officer Chris Bridges

Campus Safety Dispatchers:

Lead Dispatcher Christine Patt-White
Dispatcher James Howard

Dispatcher Brittney Reardon

Dispatcher Jessica Wolfkill

Student Dispatcher Chris Bridges