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Hagerstown Community College

HCC Police & Security

HCC Police & Security

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the HCC Police Department to safeguard the lives and property of the faculty, staff, students, and guests of Hagerstown Community College by working cooperatively with our diverse community within the framework of the United States Constitution. Our mandate is to do so with honor, integrity, and compassion, while at all times conducting ourselves with the highest ethical standards to maintain public confidence.

About HCC Police

Hagerstown Community College Police are sworn law enforcement officers that have authority granted under the Maryland Code, Education Article 16-707.1. HCC Police are stationed on the main campus located at 11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21742 in the Learning Resource Building (LRC) room 115.

HCC Police have a professional relationship with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and work together to address problems and provide a safe and secure community. HCC has two satellite locations, one located at the Valley Mall and the commercial truck driving range located at 14547 Industry Lane in Hagerstown, Maryland. The Washington County Sheriff ’s Office provides law enforcement services at both satellite locations.

About Campus Security Officers

Hagerstown Community College utilizes unarmed security officers to supplement the HCC Police. These security officers do not possess arrest powers and are not authorized to conduct traffic enforcement. HCC Security Officers are dressed in tan colored security shirts and black BDU style pants. Security officers patrol campus and are trained to observe and report incidents. If an HCC Police Officer is not available, the security officer will contact the Washington County Sheriff ’s Office. HCC Security Officers are considered a Campus Security Authority and are trained to document and report incidents, as required under the Clery Act. HCC Security Officers can be reached by calling 240-500-2308 or by stopping by the office at LRC 117.

 

 

To Report a Crime

  • Emergency and/or life threatening – Call 911
  • Non-Emergency request for Police/Security 240-500-2308 or 2308 from any College phone. This phone number is forwarded to the on-duty officer’s cellphone
  • To leave a message 240-500-2334
  • Email – Camppol@hagerstowncc.edu
  • In person, HCC Police Office – Learning Resource Center (LRC) room 117 on HCC’s main campus
  • Red phones – there are red phones in most student-use buildings. These phones can dial directly to 240-500-2308

Emergency Communication

Sign up for HCC's Emergency Broadcast System to be notified in the event of an emergency or closure for Hagerstown Community College.

Sign up for HCC's Emergency Broadcast System to be notified in the event of an emergency or closure for Hagerstown Community College.

HCC Hazard Communication Plan

The HCC Hazard Communication Plan is based on OSHA Hazard Communication Standards and protects employees (and student workers) who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals.

The HCC Hazard Communication Plan is based on OSHA Hazard Communication Standards and protects employees (and student workers) who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals.

HCC Policies & Complaint Form

It is the mission of the HCC Police Department to safeguard the lives and property of the Faculty, Students and guest of the Hagerstown Community College by working cooperatively with our diverse...

It is the mission of the HCC Police Department to safeguard the lives and property of the Faculty, Students and guest of the Hagerstown Community College by working cooperatively with our diverse...

HCC Police & Security Services

Learn more about the services offered by the officers of the HCC Police & Security Office.

Learn more about the services offered by the officers of the HCC Police & Security Office.

HCC Police Annual Security Report

The report contains statistics for the previous three (3) calendar years concerning crimes that occurred on campus, in certain non-campus (off-campus) buildings or property owned or controlled by the...

The report contains statistics for the previous three (3) calendar years concerning crimes that occurred on campus, in certain non-campus (off-campus) buildings or property owned or controlled by the...

Campus Security Authority

A Campus Safety Authority is an employee of the College who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities (for example: club or organization advisors, coaches, student activities...

A Campus Safety Authority is an employee of the College who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities (for example: club or organization advisors, coaches, student activities...

Meet the Officers

Meet the HCC Police & Security Officers. Read a little bit about them and see the men and women patrolling our campus.

Meet the HCC Police & Security Officers. Read a little bit about them and see the men and women patrolling our campus.

Clery Crime Reporting

Daily Crime Log

The HCC Police Department maintains a daily crime log of all crimes reported. The log is available for public view in accordance with the 1998 amendments to the Campus Security Act. The log can be viewed in the HCC Police Office during normal business hours or by appointment without charge. The HCC Police Office is located on the main campus in the Learning Resource Center room 117. The most current 60 days of information is available and open to public inspection. HCC Police retain archived records for seven years. These records are available and access may be made by calling the Chief of HCC Police at 240-500-2501. The request can also be sent to ecbyers@hagerstowncc.edu. Requested information will be made available within two business days of the request for public inspection.

Crime Statistics

The HCC Police prepare and disclose the crime statistics for Hagerstown Community College annually. Members from the campus police meet with the Title IX Coordinator (Dean of Students) to review the incident reports from the previous year. This group reviews cases to determine incident classification and if the case meets the reporting requirements. In addition, the group shares information on cases to ensure all incidents were documented and reported. Prior to the submission of the ASR, an email is also sent out to the CSAs asking for all reports to be forwarded for review.

The HCC statistics reflect the enumerated crimes for the past three-year-period occurring on campus, at specific off campus locations, and on public property reasonably contiguous to the campus, as mandated by the Jeanne Clery Act. The statistics are taken from reports filed by the HCC Police, information furnished to the HCC Police by the Washington County’s Sheriff’s Department and the Maryland State Police Department regarding crimes reported to those agencies, and from notifications to the HCC Police or College Security Authority regarding the occurrence of an enumerated crime. All incidents reported to the HCC Police or College Security Authority are included in the crime statistics, regardless of whether or not the victim filed charges or an arrest was made. In cas¬es where the victim/complainant wanted to remain anonymous, confidentiality is maintained, but the incident is included in the statistics. The crime statistics are part of this report and follow the written policies of the College.

Message from the Chief

The men and women of the HCC Police and Security Department are public servants committed to safeguarding the College community and protecting the constitutional rights of everyone. The police department is focused on real and sustainable community policing efforts. The values of Principled Policing and Procedural Justice are used to help guide the police department. Our officers are working hard to increase the public’s trust in law enforcement and to make Hagerstown Community College a safe place to learn, work and visit.