DEPARTMENT OF CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY

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The Department of Campus Safety and Security is made up of a diverse workforce of civilian security professionals, empowered to enforce Florida statutes and policies established by the Indian River State College District Board of Trustees.

We are located throughout Indian River State College campuses and sites, and dedicate ourselves to preserving the highest standard of public safety for our students, employees and guests.

As you enjoy Indian River State College, know that our security personnel are available to you should you need assistance. Additionally, we would remind every patron or employee of the college: if you see something, say something. By reporting suspicious behavior, people, and situations, you’re partnering with us to provide a safer and more secure environment at Indian River State College.

Official Security Notices F10.1 Official Security Notices

Emergency Procedures Quick Reference Guide

This guide explains what to do in emergencies. Adherence to the procedures in this manual enhances and maximizes the safety of students, employees and visitors at Indian River State College.

Emergency Procedures Quick Reference Guide

Emergency Phone Numbers by Campus

In the case of an emergency, always call 911.

Massey Campus and TCPSTC

In the event of an immediate or life-threatening emergency, CALL 911. After calling 911, contact Campus Security to notify us of the emergency response by calling 772-462-4755 or dial 7777 or 4755 from any campus phone.
Blackburn Educational Building (Fort Pierce)

In the event of an immediate or life-threatening emergency, CALL 911. After calling 911, contact Campus Security to notify us of the emergency response. Security phone: 772-462-7103
Chastain Campus (Stuart)

In the event of an immediate or life-threatening emergency, CALL 911. After calling 911, contact Campus Security to notify us of the emergency response. Security phone: 772-419-5666
Dixon Hendry Campus (Okeechobee)

In the event of an immediate or life-threatening emergency, CALL 911. After calling 911, contact Campus Security to notify us of the emergency response. Security phone: 863-610-2090 or 863-824-6000
Mueller Campus (Vero Beach)

In the event of an immediate or life-threatening emergency, CALL 911. After calling 911, contact Campus Security to notify us of the emergency response. Security phone: 772-226-2531
Pruitt Campus (Port St. Lucie)

In the event of an immediate or life-threatening emergency, CALL 911. After calling 911, please contact Campus Security to notify us of the emergency response. Security phone: 772-336-6248

Updating Your Emergency Contact Information

In the event of a severe weather event or other campus emergency, the college may alert students, faculty and staff by text, email and/or phone.

Students and employees should regularly update their emergency contact information in their Workday account, accessible through MyPioneerPortal.

Annual Report of Crime Statistics

The Clery Act requires colleges and universities that receive federal funding to disseminate a public annual security report (ASR) to employees and students every October 1. This ASR must include statistics of campus crime for the preceding three (3) calendar years, plus details about efforts taken to improve campus safety.

Annual Security Report

Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy

Indian River State College policies and procedures related to non-discrimination and non-harassment, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, or other crimes of violence can be found on the [Title IX](F7.0 Title IX) page of this website.

Harassment Discrimination Complaint Form

Sexual Predator/Offender Information and Notification

The Federal Campus Crime Prevention Act of 2000 requires higher education Institutions to issue a statement informing the college community where they may obtain information compiled by the state regarding sexual offenders and predators. The act also requires registered sexual offenders and predators to provide the Florida Department of Law Enforcement notice of each institution of higher education at which a sexual offender or predator is employed, carries on a vocation, or is a student.

Information regarding sexual offenders and predators is available:

  • By contacting the local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction.
  • By dialing Florida Department of Law Enforcement toll-free at 1-888-357-7332
  • Online at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Sexual Offenders and Predators Search website.

Protection of Vulnerable Persons

In April of 2012, the State of Florida signed into law the Protection of Vulnerable Persons Act, a measure that implemented the toughest mandatory reporting requirements in the nation for child abuse violations on school campuses. As a result, Indian River State College has certain responsibilities with respect to the statute.

What You Need to Know

If you know or have a reasonable belief to suspect that any child (person under the age of 18)

  • is abused (physical, mental, sexual, injury or harm) by an adult, or
  • is the victim of childhood sexual abuse, or
  • is the victim of a juvenile sexual offender

you must immediately notify the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Abuse Hotline. Notification must be made by calling, faxing, or emailing the Florida DCF Abuse Hotline at 800-962-2873 or by visiting the Abuse Hotline website.

A violation of the law is a third-degree felony.

Additional responsibilities for Indian River State College administrators include:

  • Report known or suspected child abuse, abandonment and neglect when notified by faculty, staff, and/or another administrator;
  • Report immediately when such incidents are determined to have occurred on College property or during College-sponsored events or functions;
  • Make no attempts to prevent others from reporting such incidents.

Violations of these requirements result in a $1 million fine to the College.

Additional questions regarding the protection of vulnerable persons and the college’s obligations may be directed to the Chief of Security and National Training Initiatives at 772-462-7860 or the Vice President of Human Resources at 772-462-7221.

Additional Safety and Security Resources