Campus Security Services

Campus Security Services Mission Statement 

The mission of the Western State College Security Services is to provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors.  This is accomplished through a community friendly approach, visibility of security personnel, 24-hour accessibility, roving patrols, and cooperation with all local emergency agencies. 

Campus Security Department Jurisdiction

The Western State College Campus Security Department is not a law enforcement agency.  The primary jurisdiction of the Western State College Campus lies under the authority of the Gunnison Police Department.  As a public institution, Western State College is bound to uphold all Federal and State laws.  As College security guards do not have arrest powers, law enforcement efforts are executed in conjunction with municipal, county, state and federal agencies as appropriate. 

Roles of Campus Security

1.        Assist the Gunnison Police Department in providing safety to Western State College

2.        Manage the Western State College Emergency Operations Plan

3.        Interpret, provide revision, communicate, and enforce college policies

4.        Support all departments of the Western State College Community

5.        Support all local law enforcement and emergency management

6.        Investigate, assess, and respond to campus incident scenes

7.        Prepare detailed reports and submit work orders after incidents

8.        Provide security for the Western State College infrastructure

9.        Provide safety escorts on campus for staff and students

Campus Security Department Contact Policy

All non-emergency campus crimes, other than low level cooperative under age alcohol pour-outs, are to be reported to the Western State College Security Department.  Contact the Campus Security office phone at (970) 943-3084 or the Campus Security cell phone at (970) 209-1020.  In the case there is no guard on duty contact the Campus Security emergency cell phone at (970) 209-8798.  The Campus Security representative will contact the Gunnison Police Department if needed and document the incident.

Procedures for Reporting Crime on Campus

Western State College uses the 911 system. For all campus emergencies immediately call (911).  This service is available 24 hours daily.

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Campus Security Department Documentation

The Western State College Campus Security Department maintains a daily security log that records all campus crimes and security related issues.