DEPARTMENT OF CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY
Campus Safety at The River provides security services, emergency preparedness, and safety resources to help keep students, faculty, staff, and visitors safe across all campuses.
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.
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 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 The River Portal.
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.
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.
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.
