The number of officers on duty varies according to the time of day and expected level of activity. All officers are trained to assist the community in situations ranging from emergency response to general advice on crime prevention. In recent years, many positive steps have been taken to make the campus reasonably secure, such as increasing personnel, installing the residence hall card-access system, improving lighting on campus, and installing emergency call boxes and telephones throughout campus. At any time, students and employees may call Public Safety at 610-902-8245 and request an escort. In addition, the College has instituted a well-publicized Community Standards that is enforced vigorously. A Public Safety Director, Captain/Assistant Director, a Lieutenant, a Sergeant and more than 30 full- and part-time Public Safety officers, including dispatchers, monitor campus security around the clock. All members of the Department of Public Safety participate in annual in-service training programs covering a variety of different subjects. Officers are trained and updated in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, use of the AED (automated external defibrillator), conflict and crisis resolution, patrol procedures, fire safety, and more. Public Safety officers conduct foot and vehicular patrols of the campus and assist in monitoring residence hall access. A major component of the security officers' work is educating the campus community on security concerns and enforcing College policies. The Public Safety Department works with Radnor Township or Pennsylvania State Police as necessary to respond to possible violations of local or state laws. Significant criminal incidents and suspicious criminal activity are reported to the Radnor Police as they are discovered. Similarly, criminal events occurring in the area that could impact the College community are transmitted to our Department of Public Safety. Cabrini Public safety officers neither carry weapons nor have arrest powers, but work with the police when an arrest is warranted. The use or possession of firearms or other dangerous weapons is not permitted on campus. The Department of Public Safety regularly sponsors educational programs on campus on issues such as vandalism, fire safety, rape, and alcohol and drug abuse. Information on when and where such programs will be offered may be obtained from the Department of Public Safety. It also distributes security tips through bulletins, posters, and College publications and will provide the campus community with timely notice of criminal activity on and around the campus or on neighboring campuses should it occur. The office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration is responsible for campus safety, and the Director of Public Safety and Vice President meet regularly to discuss campus security issues. In screening prospective students and employees, the College reserves the right to deny admission or employment to any individual who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor and who, in the opinion of the College, poses a threat to the serenity of the campus. Student and Staff Responsibility
The cooperation and involvement of all members of the Cabrini community in an overall program of campus safety is a necessary prerequisite for success. - Students and staff who see suspicious-looking or unauthorized visitors on campus should report them at once to Public Safety.
- Students and staff should assume responsibility for their own personal safety and the security of their personal belongings by taking simple, common-sense precautions.
- Drivers must register their vehicles with Public Safety by going online to thepermitstore.com, and should keep their vehicles locked at all times.
- Residents should lock their room doors when the room is unoccupied—even for a minute—and at night.
- Valuable items such as stereos, cameras, and televisions should be marked with engraving instruments available from the Department of Public Safety.
By working hand-in-hand with the Public Safety staff, students have the greatest influence over campus security. Public Safety Summary - Criminal actions and emergencies should be reported immediately to Public Safety at 610-902-8245.
- Public Safety Officers are on duty 24 hours a day seven days a week.
- Emergency telephones are located at the entrance to every residence hall, campus buildings, and at other strategic locations throughout the campus.
- Specific crime statistics are available from Cabrini's Director of Public Safety.
For information, call 610-902-8251.
This information has been compiled to comply with the College and University Information Act (ACT 73) of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. No warranty, guarantee, or representation is made by Cabrini College as to the absolute security and safety of the campus. The College reserves the right to change these policies. Please refer to the Student Handbook for further details on policies and procedures. |