Parent Handbook Contents
- Introduction
- Message from the Interim Dean of Students
- What You Should Know About:
- Fee Information
- Whom to Contact to Get Questions Answered
Campus Resources and Services: Public Safety
PUBLIC SAFETY
Derek Thornton, Associate Vice President for Campus Operations
Public Safety Office, 240-895-4911
The Public Safety Office has the traditional role of providing protection to persons and property of the College. The staff provides law enforcement services to the campus community 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Additionally, Public Safety offers educational workshops to increase the community’s awareness of personal safety. As the College’s visitor center, Public Safety is also a prime source of information about the campus and surrounding area. The office distributes local maps and brochures with campus information, local events, facilities, etc.
Student motor vehicle registrations are obtained from the Business Office. Public Safety is responsible for all other motor vehicle registrations, including temporary parking permits. Parking spaces on campus are limited; therefore, Public Safety must ticket motor vehicles that violate parking regulations. The fines for specific violations vary, and some may include additional expenses for towing and storage.
When parents come to visit during the academic year, they should first go to the Office of Public Safety, located on Rte. 5, to obtain a “Visitor’s Parking Permit.” This permit will allow the visitor to park in any designated visitor parking area on campus for up to three days. Visitor parking areas are located in the following lots:
LOT D -- Trinity Episcopal Church: Faculty/Staff, Church Parishioners, & Visitors —Row parking in front of hedgerow, and also the row facing church. Note posted times.
LOT E -- Kent Hall and Alumni Lodge: Faculty/Staff & Visitors —North side of Kent Hall (2 posted spaces)
LOT H -- Margaret Brent: Faculty/Staff & Visitors —Front of building
LOT I -- White House: Faculty/Staff & Visitors —Side of building
LOT J -- Turner Sailing Center: Faculty/Staff & Visitors —Marked parking area only.
LOT K -- Campus Center: Faculty/Staff, Commuter Students & Visitors —Front Parking Lot and driveway shoulders
LOT L -- Baltimore Hall: Faculty/Staff & Visitors —Driveway from Campus Center to and including Baltimore Hall
LOT N -- Cobb House: Faculty/Staff & Visitors —Parking in driveway and West Fisher Road to MD Rte. 5
LOT V -- Somerset Hall: Faculty/Staff & Visitors—Parking Lot Between Somerset and Maintenance (as available, due to construction)
LOT Y -- Tennis Court: Faculty/Staff & Visitors to field house and courts—parking area adjacent to tennis courts
LOT Z -- West Field (New): Student residents (assigned only), Faculty/Staff & Visitors to Campus—East Fisher Road
Crime Statistics
REPORTED INCIDENTS 2007
| ON | RES | NON | PUBLIC | TOTAL | |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Burglary | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offense / Forcible | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sex Offense / Non Forcible | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alcohol Arrests | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alcohol Referrals | 179 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 179 |
| Drug Arrests | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Referrals | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Weapons Arrests | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons Referrals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
None of the above were classified as hate crimes
(0 hate crimes/incidents were reported but not in the above categories)
REPORTED INCIDENTS 2006
| ON | RES | NON | PUBLIC | TOTAL | |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Burglary | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offense / Forcible | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offense / Non Forcible | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alcohol Arrests | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alcohol Referrals | 186 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 186 |
| Drug Arrests | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Referrals | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Weapons Arrests | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons Referrals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
None of the above were classified as hate crimes
(0 hate crimes/incidents were reported but not in the above categories)
REPORTED INCIDENTS 2005
| ON | RES | NON | PUBLIC | TOTAL | |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 24 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offense / Forcible | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sex Offense / Non Forcible | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alcohol Arrests | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Alcohol Referrals | 128 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 130 |
| Drug Arrests | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Referrals | 47 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 50 |
| Weapons Arrests | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons Referrals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
None of the above were classified as hate crimes
(3 hate crimes/incidents were reported but not in the above categories)
