Campus Police and Automobile Regulations Thorough understanding of these regulations is important because violations will result in needless expense and inconvenience to the student.
Authority of Campus Police
Section 37-29-27 Miss. Code 1972: Any act, which if committed within the limits of a city, town, village or any public area, would be in violation of the general laws of this state, shall be criminal and punishable if done on campus, grounds, or roads of any of the state institutions of higher learning or state-supported junior/community college. The peace officers duly appointed by the board of trustees of state-supported junior colleges are vested with the power and subject to the duties of a constable for the purpose of preventing and punishing all violations of law on state-supported junior/community college grounds and for preserving order and decorum thereon. With the authority stated above, violators who are not students will be cited on uniform arrest citations before local courts. Campus Police will have the option of citing any violator before civil court.
Mission
The primary objective of the Campus Police Department is to provide a safe and healthy environment that enhances the campus learning experience and complements the college’s educational mission. Not only is the department responsible for law enforcement, security and emergency response but it is also responsible for providing support services tailored to meet the needs of the college community. Full-time campus police officers are certified by the State of Mississippi. The campus police officers conduct vehicle, foot patrols and are charged with the responsibility of enforcement of federal, state and local laws as well as college policies and regulations. Staff members are service-oriented and committed to the safety and well being of those associated with the campus. The Campus Police Department provides crime prevention, criminal investigation, traffic and parking control, disaster coordination, maintenance of public order and other related services.
Crime Prevention
Co-Lin feels that almost every violation committed on campus is preventable. As part of the college’s educational mission, the Campus Police Department attempts to instruct members of the campus community how to reduce their chances of suffering from a loss of their property or to themselves. The campus Police Mission is based upon the dual concepts of eliminating or minimizing criminal opportunities, whenever possible. Also encouraging students and employees to be responsible for their own security and safety of others. Students and employees are encouraged to do your part to prevent crime: • Read, understand, and abide by the college and residence hall rules and Copiah-Lincoln Community College Student Handbook 77