{"id":4,"date":"2025-09-08T15:55:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T15:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2026-04-06T15:30:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T15:30:36","slug":"public-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-4\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"widget_text smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-0-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h1>Safety. Security. Engagement.<\/h1>\n<span>Safeguarding Excellence. Securing Tomorrow. <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>It is the mission of the Office of Public Safety is to create a safer and more harmonious community through a holistic approach that prioritizes community policing, cultural competence, emotional intelligence, and procedural justice. We are committed to building strong and meaningful relationships with the community we serve, working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders to identify and address public safety concerns effectively. Our community policing initiative aims to foster trust, open communication, and mutual respect, empowering everyone to play an active role in enhancing public safety.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mt-1 flex gap-3 empty:hidden -ml-2\">\n<div class=\"items-center justify-start rounded-xl p-1 flex\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/10\/SMCM-Public-Safety-Logo_White-Background.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/10\/SMCM-Public-Safety-Logo_White-Background.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/10\/SMCM-Public-Safety-Logo_White-Background-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/10\/SMCM-Public-Safety-Logo_White-Background-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/10\/SMCM-Public-Safety-Logo_White-Background-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" alt=\"Logo for the Office of Public Safety at St. Mary&#039;s College of Maryland, featuring a stylized eagle and the slogan &quot;Safeguarding Excellence, Securing Tomorrow.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-0-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"\" href=\"tel:2408954911\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-phone-volume\"><\/i>Call Public Safety at<br \/> (240) 895-4911<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-0-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/silent-witness-form\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-exclamation\"><\/i>Report an Incident<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/our-campus-safety-model\/\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-building-shield\"><\/i>Campus Safety Model<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/our-pillars-of-service\/\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-building-columns\"><\/i>Pillars of Service<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/seahawk-safe-mobile-app\/\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-comment-sms\"><\/i>Emergency Notifications<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/regulations-and-information\/\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-square-parking\"><\/i>Parking Regulations and Information<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/09\/54135333215_80bb02d1ea_o-scaled-e1759326897191.jpg\" width=\"1374\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/09\/54135333215_80bb02d1ea_o-scaled-e1759326897191.jpg 1374w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/09\/54135333215_80bb02d1ea_o-scaled-e1759326897191-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/09\/54135333215_80bb02d1ea_o-scaled-e1759326897191-824x1024.jpg 824w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/09\/54135333215_80bb02d1ea_o-scaled-e1759326897191-768x954.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/09\/54135333215_80bb02d1ea_o-scaled-e1759326897191-1236x1536.jpg 1236w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1374px) 100vw, 1374px\" alt=\"A St. Mary&#039;s Campus Police SUV drives down a street during a parade, with people holding American flags on the sidewalk and shops in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div id=\"emergencies\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-2-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Emergencies<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-2-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>If you have an emergency on campus, call 911 first, then contact Public Safety at (240) 895-4911<\/strong>. Officers are available 24\/7 to respond quickly and coordinate with local police, fire, and medical services. You can also use any of the blue light phones around campus to connect directly with Public Safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-2-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/evacuations-lockdowns-and-taking-shelter\/\">Evacuations, Lockdowns, and Taking Shelter<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-2-1-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/emergency-resource-guide\/\">Emergency Resource Guide<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-2-1-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/run-hide-fight-active-shooter-protocol\/\">Run, Hide, Fight \u2013 Active Shooter Protocol<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-2-1-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/emergency-response-team\/\">Emergency Response Team<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-2-1-6\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/local-emergency-services\/\">Local Emergency Services<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-3\" id=\"emergency-notifications\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Clery Act <strong>Requirements<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"15\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-3-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, SMCM publishes an Annual Security &amp; Fire Safety Report. The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including crime reporting, crime prevention, college policies, drug and alcohol abuse, and sexual misconduct. The report also contains the three previous years\u2019 crime and fire statistics for on campus locations, non-campus locations and adjacent public property.<\/p>\n<p>For questions regarding information contained in the college\u2019s annual security report or to request a hard copy please contact <a href=\"mailto:ccoons@smcm.edu\">Christopher Coons<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/annual-security-fire-safety-report\/\">2025 Annual Security &amp; Fire Safety Report<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2026\/04\/190709-Use-of-Student-Criminal-History-Policy-Pending-BoT-Approval-7-19-19-1.pdf\">Policy Regarding Student Criminal History Information PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?StMarysMD&amp;layout_id=50\">CSA Reporting Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/daily-crime-and-fire-log\/\">Daily Crime and Fire Log<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/timely-warnings\/\">Timely Warnings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/seahawk-safe-mobile-app\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-2.40.03-PM.png\" width=\"474\" height=\"616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-2.40.03-PM.png 474w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-2.40.03-PM-231x300.png 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" title=\"Screenshot 2026-01-21 at 2.40.03\u202fPM\" alt=\"Cover of St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, featuring a sailboat on a lake at sunset.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"campus-safety-and-training\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/09\/54751248825_6c87414b4d_o-e1759328894214.jpg\" width=\"1450\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/09\/54751248825_6c87414b4d_o-e1759328894214.jpg 1450w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/09\/54751248825_6c87414b4d_o-e1759328894214-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/09\/54751248825_6c87414b4d_o-e1759328894214-1024x904.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/09\/54751248825_6c87414b4d_o-e1759328894214-768x678.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1450px) 100vw, 1450px\" alt=\"A police officer and two young women stand outdoors, smiling at the camera; the women hold papers and a yellow cloth. Trees, vehicles, and tents are visible in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div id=\"safety-training\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-4-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Campus<\/strong> Safety &amp; Training<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-4-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Public Safety works to keep our campus safe through regular patrols, safety checks, and community education. The College also offers safety training sessions for students, faculty, and staff on topics like emergency response, personal safety, and fire prevention. By learning what to do in different situations, everyone plays a part in keeping our community safe.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/fire-safety\/\">Fire Safety<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/crime-prevention-and-safety-tips\/\">Crime Prevention and Safety Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/blue-light-phones\/\">Blue Light Phones<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/r-a-d-self-defense-training\/\">R.A.D. Defense Training<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/drug-free-schools-and-communities-act-of-1989\/\">Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/officer-uniform-identification-information\/\">Officer Uniform Identification Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"polices-and-procedures\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div id=\"policies-procedures\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-5-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Policies<\/strong> &amp; Procedures <\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-5-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Public Safety follows campus policies and federal guidelines to help protect the St. Mary\u2019s community. These policies cover areas such as emergency response, crime reporting, parking, and campus access. Procedures are in place to make sure incidents are handled fairly, consistently, and with the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors in mind.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/title-ix-office\/policies-and-applicable-laws\/\">Title IX<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/timely-warning-policy\/\">Timely Warning Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/public-safety\/missing-student-policy\/\">Missing Student Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/tothepoint\/immigration-enforcement-policy\/\">SMCM Immigration Enforcement Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/10\/54751117038_c2e44bfee3_o.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/10\/54751117038_c2e44bfee3_o.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/10\/54751117038_c2e44bfee3_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/10\/54751117038_c2e44bfee3_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/10\/54751117038_c2e44bfee3_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/10\/54751117038_c2e44bfee3_o-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/219\/2025\/10\/54751117038_c2e44bfee3_o-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" alt=\"A police officer stands on a road giving two thumbs up, while other people and parked vehicles are visible in the background.\" 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