In emergencies, dial 911
Police, Fire, and Medical Emergencies can be reported by dialing 911 from telephones located in the hallways, classrooms, or offices in all buildings.
Calls to 911 will automatically be forwarded to the Barnstable Police Department. Public Safety Officers can also be contacted by dialing 1-508-362-2131 ext. 4349. Private, or sensitive information/issues can be left on the private voice mail line (as instructed) by dialing 0 (zero) after reaching the 4349 extension. When reporting any emergency, try to remain calm, describing the nature of the call, and providing the exact location of the emergency or incident. Full time Public Safety Officers are trained and certified as Emergency First Responders.
Full time Public Safety officers operate with police powers and are outfitted with the usual law enforcement equipment, with the exception of firearms. All officers carry a radio and cellular phone capable of dialing off campus to state and local police. Public Safety is authorized to enforce the rules and regulations of Cape Cod Community College in the following ways:
- Dispersing activities not permitted under campus guidelines.
- Issuing of parking tickets.
- Verbal warning to cease unauthorized activity.
- Escorting violators from campus facilities.
- Making lawful arrests.
Since CCCC is state-owned property, enforcement authority rests with the State Police. College Public Safety routinely works with the State Police in the investigation of criminal activity occurring on campus property. The State Police are called in by Public Safety in cases of criminal activity such as assault, automobile accidents, theft, violation of restraining orders, etc. Local police are cooperative in providing emergency assistance when requested.
