WELCOME from BC CAMPUS POLICE

On behalf of the men and women of the Benedict College Police Department (BCPD), we welcome you to Tiger Nation. We are glad you have chosen to be a part of one of the best Historically Black Colleges and Universities in this state and one of the safest. Our goal is to ensure your safety 24/7/365. Your safety is priority for us and we are committed to providing the highest professional police service to foster a safe learning environment. The department employs 16 state certified police officers committed to making our campus safe. Feel free to call or visit us to learn further about the department.

Kevin Portee

Chief of Police

Mission of the Department

Benedict College Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure living, learning and working environment in partnership with our BC family and community and those it serves by respectfully employing the highest professional standards and providing exceptional service to the Students, Faculty and Staff.

Location 2330 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29204

Contact Information

Chief Kevin Portee – 803-705-4321

Captain Jacqueline Thomas – 803-705-4983

Lieutenant Shae Sherman – 803-705-4626

Investigator Kelton McKnight – 803-705-4406

Elizabeth Fulford -Victim Advocate – 803-705-4838

Be sure to PROGRAM THE BENEDICT COLLEGE POLICE DEPARTMENT into your cell phone - 803-253-5400.

Register For Tiger Alerts

BC Tigers sign up for Omni Alerts. This is our emergency notification system that would quickly alert you should a shooting, tornado, or other life-threatening event occur on campus. Subscribers will be sent a text message via their cell phone, email, or pager in case of an extreme emergency on campus. Also receive important campus updates. We encourage students to register for Omnilert to receive important messages and updates concerning campus safety by scanning this QR code.