Safety Tips & Resources

Palm Beach State College has an excellent record of providing a safe and secure environment for students, personnel and visitors. Each individual should also take every precaution to be safe. 

Armed Safe Campus Officers 

Palm Beach State has hired Team JAI as Armed Safe Campus Officers. These armed officers are responsible for active assailant prevention and intervention in addition to their duties as campus safety officers. They patrol the campus providing safety and security for visitors, students, faculty and staff. Guardians respond to emergency situations and take appropriate action in accordance with Florida laws.

 

Tips & Resources

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Crime Prevention Tips

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On campus, call Campus Safety at 561-868-3600 when you feel unsafe in any situation. Dial 911 in an emergency situation.

  • Share your class/activities schedule with parents and a network of close friends.
  • Maintain situational awareness. Pay attention to people and circumstances around you.
  • Keep your hands free and not overloaded.
  • Do not openly display money or valuables while walking in public.
  • Do not leave personal property unattended or unprotected in libraries, labs, classrooms or other common spaces. Always secure your belongings.
  • Don't wait until the next day to report suspicious or dangerous situations - report them immediately.
     

Walking To/From Your Car

Campus Safety will provide you with an escort to your car upon request.

  • Park your vehicle in a well-lit area and have your key in your hand. Once in your car, lock your doors immediately.
  • Avoid walking alone at night or taking "shortcuts". Use the buddy system.
  • When approaching your car, use the "long view" angle to glance beneath the vehicle; take a few seconds to look around; and before getting in, look in the front and back seats.
  • Be sure to always lock your car and don't leave valuable items laying on the seat or floorboard.
  • If you are being followed, go to the nearest area where there are other people or where you can receive help or call Campus Safety at 561-868-3600.

Safety Videos

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Recognize and Prevent Violence in the Workplace

Research shows that over 2 million people are affected each year by violent victimizations in the workplace at a cost of over $36 billion to corporations in the U.S. Workplace violence is almost always evolutionary with warning signs along the way.  Watch video.


Run. Hide. Fight. Surviving an Active Shooter Event.

Do you know what to do in the event of an active shooter? This video depicts an event in progress with three scenarios that will help you survive such an event. Watch video.


Protect Yourself and Your Property

Actions everyone in the campus community should take to safeguard property. Watch video.


Be Prepared, Be Smart and Be Safe

Actions to take during an evacuation or lockdown.  Watch video.


College Lockdown Key 

Learn the proper use of the lockdown key. Watch video.