Security Procedures on Campus

FOR ALL EMERGENCIES CALL 911 FIRST!

The College maintains a security staff during all normal business hours, evening hours, and weekend hours when classes are in session. Security may be contacted at: Beaufort Campus 525-8301 (office) or 986-6971 (cell), New River Campus 812-4115 (cell only). The City of Beaufort Police Department is also available for emergency response by dialing 911. During regular business hours, accidents, crimes or other incidents may be reported directly to the Vice President for Administrative Services at 525-8249. The Vice President for Administrative Services maintains communication with security, local police and other emergency personnel and will contact them as needed. However, if an incident involves personal injury, fire or other threat of injury or personal safety, it should be reported immediately to local emergency personnel. If the available telephone is a pay phone, dial 911. If it is a College telephone, dial 9, then 911. Report also to campus security, the business office or the nearest college official or instructor as soon as possible. The College reserves the right to exclude persons exhibiting disruptive or inappropriate behavior from the campus. In situations where a person that has been asked to leave by college officials or security personnel refuses to do so, the local police will be called. The College Safety and Security Plan contains additional information on security and other emergency procedures. The Plan is available at the Business Office and the Learning Resource Center (library).

SECURITY PROCEDURES ON CAMPUS
The Technical College of the Lowcountry’s Annual Campus Security Report required by the Crime Awareness and Security Act of 1990 is available through the College’s Website (click here to access it).

STUDENT RIGHT TO KNOW
Information about the Technical College of the Lowcountry’s graduation rate is available on the College’s Website, is printed in the institution’s annual Fact Book, and is available in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

SECURITY AND ACCESS TO FACILITIES
College facilities are normally in use during both full day and evening programs Monday through Saturday and Sundays during LRC operational hours. College security and employees are on duty evenings, weekends, and holidays. Faculty members and students with evening classes should be aware that after 10:00 p.m., exit doors are secured in all buildings. All parking lots are well lighted and there are emergency call boxes at critical locations on the Beaufort Campus.

CAMPUS LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Beaufort Police Department maintains a presence at the Beaufort Campus and has jurisdiction regarding traffic laws and crime. The TCL security staff is directed to request local police assistance as necessary and a follow-up contact with either the Vice President for Administrative Services, the Vice President for Student Affairs or the Office of the President, in that order.

ACCIDENTS
Accidents involving students, on campus or off campus, engaged in any college approved program or activity, should be promptly reported to the Vice President for Student Affairs and the appropriate Division Dean. If medical care is required, the student should seek care at any hospital or with a physician. In case of emergency, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at 911 should be called immediately. Following the accident the student must submit an accident report and complete an insurance claim form. Insurance claim forms are available in the Vice President for Student Affairs’ Office. Any medical bills should be submitted with the claim form at the time. The secretary for the Vice President for Student Affairs will submit all claim forms and bills to the insurance company. It is important for the student to complete the necessary forms as soon as possible following the accident (claims must be filed within 90 days of the accident).

REPORTING AN ACCIDENT
Accidents should be reported to the nearest instructor or person in charge. Depending on the nature of the injury, EMS personnel should be contacted. Report immediately all accidents requiring emergency assistance to 911 or the Vice President for Finance at 525-8249. Remember to dial 9 first to reach an outside line if dialing from campus.

INSURANCE COVERAGE
Every precaution possible is taken to ensure the safety of students. All curriculum students are automatically provided with accident insurance coverage. Students are covered to and from classes on campus only and while engaged in any regular school program. Claims must be filed within 90 days of the accident. Accident insurance information may be obtained from the Vice President for Student Affairs at 525-8215. Students enrolled in health science programs must obtain personal health/medical insurance and provide evidence of such coverage to participate in clinical experiences in selected health care facilities. Contact the Health Sciences Division Dean for specific program requirements at (843) 525-8267.