Campus Safety and Security

It is the goal of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to make every effort to provide a safe and secure environment for each student, faculty, staff, and visitor to our campus. The College maintains a staff of Public Safety Officers who monitor the campus and respond to calls for assistance. The officers do not have arrest powers nor do they carry weapons. Their authority is established and defined by the administrative officers of the College. There is at least one officer on duty around the clock, seven days a week. The officers are trained in various areas of general security and fire safety. They do not limit their efforts to criminal activities, but will respond to any matter involving the personal safety of someone within the Centre College community.

The Department of Public Safety is located at 847 W. Walnut Street on the first floor. The office may be reached twenty-four hours a day by dialing HELP (4357) on campus or 859-236-HELP (859-236-4357) on all other telephones. The telephone number for the Director of Public Safety is 859-238-5534 and the telephone number for the Assistant Director of Public Safety is 859-238-5535.

NOTE: All Department of Public Safety personnel are considered official representatives of the College. Students, other members of the community, and visitors are expected to obey any lawful directive given by these officers. Failure to comply is automatically considered a violation of College policy. Students, in particular, should at any time be prepared to present an official College I.D. to officials of the College as form of identification.