The Public Honors College
St. Mary's College of Maryland

About Our Department

Our jurisdiction is limited to the land, structures, streets, roadways, parking facilities, and all other property and facilities under the control of St. Mary's College of Maryland.

The Public Safety Office includes the following staff: One sergeant - commissioned, two shift supervisors - noncommissioned, and six public safety officers - noncommissioned. Office staff includes one office associate, two staff dispatchers, and several student dispatchers.

All of our officers first attend the North Eastern Academy in New Hampshire for Campus Security and Law Enforcement training and then one of several police academies. They also attend other training courses offered by local law enforcement agencies. Officers are trained and certified in CPR and first aid procedures. They conduct foot, bike, and vehicular patrols of the buildings and the campus.

Officers that are commissioned have arrest authority. All officers enforce the regulations and laws of the College, the state of Maryland, and the federal government.

Aerial view of St. Mary's College of Maryland campus

St. Mary's College of Maryland
18952 E. Fisher Rd
St. Mary's City, MD 20686-3001
240-895-2000