The Erskine College Dept. of Public Safety promotes and preserves
a safe and secure campus environment by delivering quality
police and community safety service in a professional and
sensitive manner. The department is committed to the professional
growth of its police officers, support staff, and the continual
development of its relationship with faculty, staff, students,
and Residence Life.
Important Numbers
Public Safety Cell Phone |
378-1650 |
Public Safety Office |
379-8869 |
Due West Police Department |
379-2150 |
911 Emergencies |
911 |
911 Non Emergency |
366-8451 |
Crime Stoppers Tip Line |
379-2140 |
Callers will remain anonymous unless they opt to leave a name and telephone
number to allow a representative of the Office of Public Safety to contact
them. |
Emergency Procedures
The safety of our students, employees, and visitors are a
primary goal of Erskine College. By working together and observing
prescribed safety measures and procedures, we can keep Erskine
the safe place it has traditionally been. You will be provided
various types of instructions in lecture and written form
and be urged to follow these guidelines to avoid injury.
If an accident or sickness occurs, it is important to observe
procedures to secure assistance. Boarding students should
contact their resident director, student life assistant, or
deans of students, or visit the Infirmary located on the Circle
between Robinson Hall and Carnegie Hall. If none of these
options are available, students should contact the college
nurse at the Infirmary (379-8823). In life-threatening or
emergency situations, please dial 911.
Dept. of Public Safety
Erskine College employs certified Law Enforcement officers
who have gone through the South Carolina Criminal Justice
Academy for an intense ten weeks of Basic Law Enforcement
Training. All of our officers are appointed by the Governor
of South Carolina as State Constables giving them state-wide
arrest powers. The college seeks to provide an environment
where students, faculty, staff and visitors are protected
from harassment and injury.
Our Campus Police Officers practice numerous measures to
prevent crime:
- Campus Police Officers employed by Erskine College are
certified law enforcement officers and state constables
with statewide authority.
- The Due West Police Department, under a written agreement,
provides supplemental assistance during the times that our
Campus Police Officers are not on duty.
- The Due West Rescue Squad and the nurse employed by Erskine
College provide the basic health service aided by the College
physician.
- Campus Police Officers have radio contact with the Town
of Due West Police Department as well as the County's Sheriff's
Department dispatcher and 911.
- Physical barriers and signs have been constructed to
deter would-be criminals.
- Extensive exterior lighting covers much of the campus.
- The non-resident campus buildings are locked during periods
when they are not occupied, and residence halls are locked
according to assigned schedules.
- The campus is patrolled by vehicle, bike, and on foot by Campus Police Officers and/or Due West Police Department.
- Upon request, student, faculty and staff will be escorted
to and from their vehicles during the evening hours.
There are no off-campus locations of student organizations
that are officially recognized by Erskine College.
Visitors or unescorted individuals will be greeted by Campus Police Officers and assistance provided if they have business
on campus. Individuals who have no reason to be on campus
will be escorted off the premises.