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The Campus Police Department is the unit or department responsible for law enforcement, security and emergency response at EMCC. The office is located in the two story building next to the President’s House on the Scooba Campus and at the main campus entrance on the GT Campus. To report a crime or emergency, call the Scooba Campus Police Department at (662) 386-8011 or (662) 476-5000. The Golden Triangle number to report a crime or emergency is (662) 418-9487, (662) 243-1990, (662) 243-1900, (662) 243-1979, or (662) 243-1956.
The law enforcement officers of the Campus Police Department receive their police authority via the provisions of 37-29-275 of the State Statute of Mississippi Code.
The primary duty of the Campus Police of East Mississippi Community College is to protect the students, staff, visitors and their property. At the same time, officers must monitor the student body and ensure compliance with the rules and regulations set forth by East Mississippi Community College.
The Campus Police Department maintains a close working relationship with the Kemper County Sheriff’s Office, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and all appropriate elements of the Criminal Justice System. The Campus Police Department provides twenty-four (24) hours a day patrol to the Scooba Campus and GT Campus and security in the residence halls. Campus Police officers are responsible for a full range of public safety services, including all crime reports, investigations, medical emergencies, fire emergencies, traffic accidents, enforcement of federal and state laws, rules and regulations of the College and all other incidents requiring security assistance.
Potential criminal actions and other emergencies on campus can be reported directly by any student, faculty, or staff member. For Scooba Campus emergencies call: (662) 386-8011, and for Golden Triangle Campus emergencies call (662) 418-9487.
Numerous efforts are made to inform members of the campus community on a timely basis about campus crime and crime related problems. These efforts include the following:
- Annual Report: A comprehensive annual report of crime related information is compiled and available to any member of the campus community upon request.
- Special Alerts: If circumstances warrant it, special printed crime alerts are prepared and distributed either selectively or throughout the campus.
A copy of the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Report is available on the EMCC website and upon request from the Campus Police Department.
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