Public Safety Services

It is the policy of the CFCC Board of Trustees to protect the members of the total College community and to protect the property of CFCC. Under the general direction of the Senior Vice President, the CFCC Public Safety department shall ensure that reasonable protection is provided by using methods that fit within and contribute to the educational philosophy and purpose of this institution.

Members of the CFCC Public Safety Department and the contract security service are not police officers and are not empowered to make an arrest or investigate a crime. All employed Public Safety officers must possess a valid State of Florida Class D Security Officer License and are authorized to use reasonable force to detain a suspect pending arrival of law enforcement authorities. Public Safety officers have received training specific to security, parking and first aid.

All campus crime must be reported to the Ocala Police Department at 369-7000, or dial 911 for an emergency. The Public Safety Department should also be notified as soon as possible of any incident occurring on campus.

Central Florida Community College recognizes that a safe environment is requisite for the accomplishment of the college's mission. To insure a safe environment the college provides campus security 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The entire campus is continually patrolled by Public Safety officers on a random basis. In addition to regular security, the Public Safety Department provides the following services:

Public Safety Callbox STUDENT ASSISTANTS FOR ESCORTS (S.A.F.E.)

Student Assistants For Escorts (S.A.F.E.) was created to enhance current, safe programs at the main Ocala campus. S.A.F.E. provides intra-campus escorts for students and staff upon request, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. S.A.F.E. concurrently serves as a visible deterrent to misdeeds by maintaining a high-profile presence. The night-time dispatch officer on duty monitors S.A.F.E. communication and activities, and provides assistance and direction as deemed necessary. For an escort, call extension X1422.

If you would like an escort from your class to your vehicle, you may reach the public safety department by using one of the Emergency Phones located on campus in one of the following locations:

Emergency Phone Locations
Building 2	Located in the southeast hallway across from the stairs
Building 4	Located next to the breezeway entrance
Building 8	Located in the lobby next to Room 101
Building 19	Located in the lobby next to Office 111C
Building 31	Located in the men’s restroom (Room 104)
Building 34	Located next to Staff Services, Across from the Bookstore
Building 40	Located on 1st floor across from the Information Desk
Building 41	Located on 1st floor next to the elevator

EMERGENCY CALL BOXES

Emergency Call Boxes have been strategically placed around the campus. These phones are solar powered. The Emergency call boxes are located in various parking lots throughout the campus.
Broadcast: Call boxes annunciate directly to Public Safety office and officer’s radios
Layout: Call box locations correspond to parking lots and buildings - i.e. - Callbox number 2 in parking lot 2, in front of Bldg. 2

If you would like an escort from your vehicle to class, you may reach the Public Safety Office by dialing (352) 873-5841 or using one of the blue Emergency Call Boxes located in one of the following locations:

Emergency Call Box Locations
Call Box 2	In Parking Lot 2 across the street from Building 2
Call Box 4 East	In Parking Lot 4A across the street from Building 4 on the east side.
Call Box 4 West	In Parking Lot 4A across the street from the Webber Center
Call Box 6	In the Parking Lot on the north side of Building 6
Call Box 7	North east corner of Building 7, near the courtyard
Call Box 9	In Parking Lot 32, across the aisle on the south side of Building 9
Call Box 19 East	In the courtyard area on the south side of Building 19
Call Box 19 West	Parking Lot 19 on the west side of Building 19
Call Box 32	In the Parking Lot on the east side of the Bookstore, Building 36
Call Box 40 East	In the Parking Lot on the east side of Building 40
Call Box 40 West	In the Parking Lot on the west side of Building 40
Call Box 40 Center	In the courtyard of Building 40
Call Box 41	In the Parking Lot on the north side of Building 41

VEHICLE ASSISTANCE:

EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE: If you come out of class and find that your car won't start because your battery needs a charge, Public Safety has equipment to give your battery a charge. Call extension 1261, give a description of your car and which parking lot you are parked in and a Public Safety officer will assist you.

LOCK-OUT SERVICE: Should you accidentally lock your car keys inside the vehicle, Public Safety has tools it can use to attempt to open your vehicle. However, please note that there are some models of vehicles that are very difficult and Public Safety may not be able to open. Once again, call extension 1261, give a description of your vehicle and where you are parked and a Public Safety officer will assist you.

LOST & FOUND

Should you lose or misplace an item, (ex. wallet, books, purse etc.) please notify the Public Safety Department at X1261. We are the repository for any items found on campus and turned over to Public Safety for investigation.

STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS

All students should come to the Public Safety Office between the hours of 8 A.M. and 10 P.M., Monday through Thursday and between the hours of 8 A.M. and 4 P.M., Friday, to have their photo taken for their student ID Card. To obtain your ID Card, simply show your current student schedule. The cost of the first ID Card is FREE. The ID Card is necessary when taking books out of the Learning Resources Center or purchasing books at the campus book store.

The first ID card issued, and any replacements after the original ID card expired, are free. If you need to replace your ID card before it expires, it will cost $5.00. The expiration date on your ID card can be found on the top right-hand corner above your picture.

STUDENT PARKING DECALS

In order to park your vehicle on campus you must have a parking decal. The cost of your first decal is FREE. Additional decals are available at a cost of $5.00 per vehicle. Vehicles on campus without decals may be issued parking violations.