Mountain Empire Community College
MECC Campus Security

Contact the MECC Security Office
  • From off campus, call 276-523-7473.
  • From on campus, dial 473 from any campus phone.
  • Send e-mail to safety@me.vccs.edu.
  • There are also several emergency security phones located on MECC's campus.
  • MECC’s Security Office is located in Room #153 in Godwin Hall.
  • Security personnel are on duty 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The security officers are certified Public Safety Officers and undergo annual refresher training.


File a Crime Tip and Incident Report Form
If you have knowledge of a safety or security infraction occurring on the MECC campus, please fill out and submit an online Incident Report Form by clicking the link above. This will help us maintain campus safety.

Lost and Found items may be turned in or picked up in Student Services in Holton Hall.

Important Safety and Security Information can be found in MECC's Student Handbook.

Crime Statistics
Campus crime statistics are updated annually to provide 3 years worth of information about crimes occurring on the college campus, at unobstructed public areas immediately adjacent to or running through the campus, and at certain non-campus locations.  The current report is available at http://www.mecc.edu/ir/5facilities-finances.pdf.  A paper copy is available upon request by contacting the Security Office at (276) 523-7473.

Safety and Security Policies
Policies and procedures related to campus safety are posted in every classroom and office on campus and are available in the MECC Emergency Plan at http://www.me.vccs.edu/policy/section6.pdf

Incident Reporting
If you have knowledge of a safety or security infraction occurring on the MECC campus or at college sponsored events, you may report them by calling the Security Office at (276) 523-7473 or at http://www.mecc.edu/dept/finan-admin/security/SecForm.htm. Telephones have been installed in every classroom and hallway and in parking lots for reporting emergencies. A log of incidents reported to campus security is available to the public during normal business hours by contacting Campus Security at (276) 523-7473.  Certain limited information may be withheld to protect victim confidentiality, ensure the integrity of ongoing investigations, or to keep a suspect from fleeing.

Emergency Notifications
When MECC considers a crime to pose an ongoing threat to students and employees, the college community will be notified in several ways:

Personal Safety
Minimize your risk by following these guidelines:

  • Do not prop outside doors open.
  • Do not walk from campus buildings to parking lots alone after dark. (Call campus security at extension 473 for an escort if necessary)
  • Do not leave purses, book bags or other valuables open or unattended.
  • Avoid working or studying alone on campus at night or on weekends.
  • Keep car doors and windows locked.
  • Be aware of your surroundings and report people or things that appear unusual.

 
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