Mission
The Howard Community Colleges Security and Safety Department is committed to maintaining a safe environment for all students, employees, and visitors on College property. Security and Safety Department provides physical security, investigative services, public safety education, first aid, and other assistance in a professional and courteous manner.

Overview
The Security and Safety Department office has the primary responsibility for serving the safety and security needs of the campus community. All campus buildings and facilities are patrolled and inspected regularly to ensure a safe and comfortable academic environment where learning is the central focus. Security and Safety Department staff are on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

No community can be completely risk-free in today's society. Safety and security are everyone's responsibility. Therefore, the collective efforts of students and staff in collaboration with Security and Safety Department are necessary. Students, staff, and visitors are partners in maintaining an environment that is safe and conducive to the learning process. Everyone is asked to be alert, security conscious, and involved. Students are required to abide by the Code for Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, as well as all College policies, regulations, and procedures.
The main Security office is located on the first floor of the Rouse Company Foundation (RCF) building.

Responding to Emergencies

HCC's security officers respond to all types of public safety emergencies and provide safety escorts.  Security officers are available 24 hours a day to respond to your call.  The red phones and blue emergency poles located throughout the campus connect directly to the security office.

Emergencies, call ext. 5555 from any campus phone or 443-518-5555. 

Non-emergency, call the Security Office at 443-518-5500

Director of Security
Ken McGlynn, Director kmcglynn@howardcc.edu
443-518-4802

HCC Mobile Alert System

The Howard Community College Mobile Alert System enables you to receive instant notification of important campus information to your phone, email, pager, or desktop RSS application.   Sign-up here!

Safety

Howard Community College is wholly committed to providing a safe campus for our students and visitors.  Our security department provides around-the-clock surveillance, on foot and in vehicles, to protect our community.  Policies and emergency procedures are solidly in place, and our staff members are well trained to carry them out.  Our security and safety teams also collaborate with local law enforcement agencies to effectively respond to emergency situations that impact our students' safety.

Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

Emergency Operations Video

Safety Contact
Bob Marietta:  safetybob@howardcc.edu
443-518-4962