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The law enforcement function of Hood College is provided to the campus community by a propriety Campus Safety Department 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Officers patrol the campus on foot, by bicycle and vehicle. The staff of 11 includes a mixed force of special police officers, appointed by the Governor of Maryland, with full police powers and campus safety officers. All officers undergo continuous training in accordance with college and state guidelines. This law enforcement agency patrols the perimeters of the campus as well as the college grounds. Their presence is evident on campus but not obtrusive. The special police officers and campus safety officers enforce the laws and regulations of the college and the State of Maryland. All officers are sworn to maintain and preserve peace and good order on campus. The Frederick Police Department and Frederick County Sheriff's Office provide the Campus Safety Department with reports of crimes that occur in their jurisdiction. In addition, the Campus Safety Department maintains close liaison with other police departments through membership in police associations at the county, state and national levels.
Campus special police officers are authorized to make arrests, investigate criminal and non criminal incidents, and cooperate in the criminal justice process. They possess the same authority on campus as do Frederick City police officers, according to the terms of their commissioning.
Effective crime prevention involves a cooperative effort on the part of each member of the entire Hood College community. Because of this, all victims or witnesses to a crime are strongly encouraged to report the incident immediately to Campus Safety. Reports may be made either in person at the Communications Center in Whitaker, by dialing ext. 3111 or using a Blue Light Emergency Telephone.
When a criminal incident is reported to Campus Safety, a formal police report is prepared. The offense is classified according to guidelines set forth by the F.B.I. Uniform Crime Reporting Section, U.S. Department of Justice.
The Department of Campus Safety provides information to the student newspaper, Hood Today, including a log that lists the date, time, location, and description of criminal incidents that occur on campus.
In certain situations, "Crime Alert" bulletins are posted, e-mailed, and mailed to various departments alerting the Hood College community members to serious crimes that may have occurred or that may pose a threat to others.
Campus Safety officers distribute pamphlets, posters, and brochures on topics concerning crime prevention through; awareness, bicycle safety, operation I-Dent and general security. Officers are available, by prior arrangements, to speak to students and staff groups and organizations.
Each residence hall and language house has a Campus Safety officer assigned, in the COPPS program, (Campus Oriented Policing and Problem Solver). These officers will meet with the residents at least once a month to discuss problems, upcoming events, and other topics.
The Hood College Department of Campus Safety works in partnership with the students, faculty, and staff to maintain a safe and secure environment conducive to excellence in teaching, learning, and research. If you have a question or concern about our police services, we wish to address and resolve it quickly and appropriately. Please contact the Assistant Director, Capt. Chuck Tobery at ext. 3321 e-mail: tobery@hood.edu or the Director, Rick Puller at ext. 3548 e-mail: puller@hood.edu.
The Campus Safety Office is located on the Mezzanine level of the Apple Annex. Take the elevator or stairs in Whitaker Center to the "M" level.
Campus Safety Officers are present on campus 24 hours a day and can be reached by dialing (301) 696-3548 or 0 for the Communications Center. In an Emergency on campus dial ext. 3111.