The Davidson College Campus Police Department provides a variety of Public Safety services.  As part of the institution’s educational mission, the Davidson College Police Department offers advice to members of the community on how best to reduce their chances of becoming a crime victim.  The college’s crime prevention philosophy is one of eliminating or minimizing criminal opportunity whenever possible, and encouraging students and employees to be responsible for their own safety and security.  Services provided by the Davidson College Campus Police Department include:  

• Personal Safety Escorts: For locations not served by the campus shuttle (and when it is not operating), from dusk to dawn escorts are provided upon request from and to any on-campus location.

• New Student Orientation Program: A representative of the Davidson College Campus Police Department speaks with parents of new students during the summer orientation programs and to new students in the fall as part of their orientation program.

• New Employee Orientation Program: In conjunction with the Human Resources Department, a representative of the Davidson College Campus Police Department speaks with new employees about security on campus.

• Operation Identification: The engraving of identifying numbers on items of value is highly recommended.  Engravers may be signed out at the Davidson College Campus Police Department at no cost.

• Security Surveys: Security surveys are conducted of exterior lighting, perimeter security, doors, locks, and the grounds of the College.  Deficiencies found are promptly reported to the Physical Plant Department.

• Blue Light Call Boxes: Blue light call boxes are located throughout campus.  These provide immediate two-way communication between Public Safety and those calling.

• Vehicle Assistance: Public Safety assists on-campus motorists with vehicle battery jump-starts and unlocks.

• Community Policing Programs: Public Safety Officers engage with the campus community to proactively scan, assess, respond, and analyze community concerns and issues.

• Silent Witness Program: As a Davidson College student, you are honor bound by the Honor Code and the Code of Responsibility to make known anything that is in violation of state or federal law, or a Redbook violation.  At Public Safety, we understand your reluctance to "stick your neck out on the chopping block".  We have developed the silent witness program to give you an opportunity to fulfill your responsibility as a student without "getting involved".