The Campus Safety Office encompasses five divisions, law enforcement, security, communications, parking and an administrative division. The law enforcement division of Campus Safety consist of Harnett County Sheriff’s Deputies. Deputies are assigned specifically to Campbell University as part of a contractual agreement between the University and the County of Harnett. Deputies can generally be identified by a distinctive gray and black uniform. Uniformed Deputies drive marked patrol cars.
Deputies
They proactively patrol Campbell University and the Buies Creek Community 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. They respond to calls for assistance, conduct traffic enforcement through the use of radar, arrest criminal violators and are responsible for investigating criminal incidents. Members of the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office provide crime prevention and safety programs to the University Community. Requests for a Deputy can be made through the Campus Safety Communications Center by calling 910-893-1375 or by dialing 911. Any 911 call made from campus will be answered by Harnett County Sheriff’s Office Communications in Lillington and then routed back to Campus Safety.
Security Officers
They can generally be identified by black polo type shirts with “Campbell University Security badges” and khaki pants. They operate UTVs and patrol campus on foot. Security Officers help secure campus buildings, enforce parking and provide limited motorist assistance.
Communications Personnel
Located within the Campus Safety office, these staff members are also on campus 24/7/365. They receive calls requesting assistance from the Campbell University community and surrounding area and dispatch the appropriate personnel. They also monitor any activations from the campus emergency phone poles. From campus, Campus Safety Communications personnel can be reached at any of the following extensions – 1375, 1377, or 1911 for emergencies.
Parking
Parking Services is responsible for assigning lots on campus, issuing parking permits, and enforcement of parking rules and regulations. Parking Services is located within the Campus Safety office and can be reached at 910-893-1550.
Administration
Administration is responsible for the selection, training and hiring of all Campus Safety personnel except Sheriff’s Deputies.
Services
The Campus Safety Office is responsible for providing services to meet the needs of Campbell University. Some of these needs are:
- Register and provide parking registration for students, faculty and staff.
- Assist campus motorists with minor vehicle problems.
- Provide campus transports to students, faculty and staff, by calling (910) 893-1375.
- Provide bicycle registration and identification.
- Provide programming and literature on various topics of crime prevention for all students, faculty and staff.
- Emergency Phones – Both interior and exterior phones are linked directly to the Campus Safety Office and are located throughout the campus.
- Facilities Survey – Comprehensive surveys of exterior lighting, doors, and grounds are conducted by Campus Safety annually.
- Bicycle patrol consisting of Deputies and/or Security Officers to assist with patrolling campus.
Right-to-Know Act and Campus Security Act
In accordance with the Right to Know Act and Campus Security Act (PL-101-542), the Campus Safety Office provides information relating to security measures and crime statistics to all students and employees.
About the Right to Know Act
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