Campus Police and Security

 

Welcome

On behalf of the members of the Shaw Campus Police and Security Department, I would like to extend to you our greetings.

The nationwide problem of crime points to the importance of having confidence in one’s home and workplace safety. Shaw University is concerned about the safety and welfare of all campus members and guests and is committed to providing a safe and secure environment. Because no campus is isolated from crime, Shaw University has developed procedures to ensure that every possible precautionary measure is taken to protect persons on campus. Although we have been fortunate in not experiencing a significant number of serious crimes, it would not be realistic to state that such incidents do not occur. To reasonably prevent such incidents, a competent and trained Public Safety Department is present.

The University is located on a 100 acre campus containing 25 buildings in the downtown area of Raleigh, North Carolina. Shaw University is the first historically black, accredited School of Divinity; with strong program in Business, the Sciences, Mathematics and Education.

Please be assured that we take the issue of campus safety extremely seriously, and that Shaw University is determined to continue its efforts to ensure that our campus remain safe. To do so, of course, requires not just the efforts of the Campus Police and Security Department, but the cooperation and understanding of every member of the Shaw community. Please do your part to help protect yourself and others.

If you have any concerns or suggestions about security or law enforcement at Shaw, please feel free to telephone my office at (919) 546-8214 or send email at ehouse@shawu.edu.

Sincerely,
 Campus Police and Security

Mission

About Us

The primary mission of the University is teaching with the commitment to maintain excellence in research and academic programs that foster intellectual enhancement and technological skills. Additionally, the University stresses character development, which includes religious, cultural, social, and ethical values. Ultimately, Shaw University endeavors to graduate students with demonstrated competencies in their chosen fields of study. With this in mind, the Campus Police and Security Department is committed to partake in the nurturing, molding and educating of every student. Being officers of the courts employed by Shaw University, we must develop a way to enforce the infractions and criminal actions of the community (meaning students) without destroying the model (students) or image of the University and/or person(s) involved in such acts. Therefore, our agency is to prosecute one who has maliciously broken regulations and laws but by way of rehabilitation for those who can be given a chance to learn from their mishap and continue to move on with their educational career.

The Department of Campus Police and Security reports directly to the Special Assistant to the President, Dr. Claud Flythe. Campus Police and Security performs a variety of law enforcement tasks including, investigation of criminal activity, and apprehension of criminals, traffic enforcement, emergency response, and special security assignments. Campus Police and Security coordinates criminal investigations with the Raleigh Police Department, as needed and as part of the community policing/crime prevention efforts, the department provides seminars on the following topics:

• Operation Identification
• Survey and statistical information, and
• Posters, brochures and safety fliers.

The functions of the Campus Police and Security Department are:

Securing and Un-securing the campus- Opening of gates and buildings, turning on and off lights on campus and making sure areas are clear for staff.

Traffic Detail- Checking lots, ticketing and towing unauthorized vehicles.

Vehicle patrol and escort services- Checking up on the community, students going to and coming from class. Bank and Mail runs, checking in visitors on campus, etc.

Foot patrol- Manning security booths, monitoring courtyard area and St. Person and South St. and ISC.

Dealing with conflict resolutions among students. Answering phone calls, dispatching officers, monitoring cameras. Administer parking decals and clearance citations and provide visitor’s parking passes.

Investigating incidents- Investigating open and pending cases for the University, case filing.

Note: Each shift consists of 5-6 officers including the supervisor and telecommunication officer.

Shaw University strives to maintain a safe community for its students, faculty, staff and neighbors.

Students, faculty and others associated with the University will receive either a decal, visitor pass or hang tag for their car. Any car with this type of identification can pass the Security Information Center without being stopped. Faculty, Staff and Students are required to register their vehicle annually.

Visitors: Anyone without proper vehicle identification will be stopped at the gatehouses between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. The drivers will be asked their name and destination. Officers may issue a short-term visitor pass, which expires within 24 hours or a designated time frame.

Special Events: When a large number of off-campus guests are invited, a list of guests will be provided to the Campus Police and Security Department.

Vendors: Special passes will be issued to regular vendors.

Be Alert!
Your safety depends mostly upon your own attitude and actions. Use common sense and do not place yourself in a location or situation to become a victim of crime.

1. Avoid walking alone at night.
Make arrangements to walk in groups and in well lit areas.

2. Keep your room door locked at all times.
Locking your door, wherever you reside, is an effective way to reduce theft and enhance personal safety. The vast majority of theft occurs from unlocked rooms when the occupant is gone only briefly. Do not prop open exterior doors and close any doors that you find open. Propped doors are a high risk to everyone’s personal safety.

3. Do not lend your key to ANYONE.
This action could result in an innocent victim. Report lost or stolen keys to the Campus Police and your Resident Counselor.

4. Report obscene, annoying, or harassing phone calls immediately.
Campus Police will investigate, and as patterns develop, they will work closely with the telephone company to apprehend offenders.

5. Report all security related maintenance problems.
Locks, doors, windows, and exterior lights in need of replacement and shrubbery in need of trimming should be reported immediately to Plant Services 546-8230.

6. Participate in personal safety and security awareness programs.
Campus Police frequently conduct programs that promote crime resistance skills.

7. Be aware of campus crime trends.

8. If you observe any suspicious activity or wish to report any criminal act, call the Campus Police or 911.

 

Contact Us

Shaw Police and Security Department
EMERGENCIES ONLY 911
NON-EMERGENCIES x8249/8248
Chief of Police x8214
Fax x8453

Weapons Policy

The possession, use, or sale of firearms, ammunition, fireworks, major and minor explosives, or any illegal weapon is forbidden and subject to University disciplinary actions as well as criminal sanctions as pursuant to the general statute(s) of North Carolina.