The men and women of The Victoria College Department of Police and Campus Safety would like to welcome you to our web page. We hope that you will find the information both informative and helpful. Each member of our Department is dedicated to a professional, community oriented approach to policing and campus safety. We recognize and value the importance of a safe and secure educational environment both on and off our campus. We will strive to provide an environment that fosters the opportunity and the freedom for our entire community to grow intellectually while in the pursuit of educational excellence.

Our department is responsible for many aspects of campus security including crime prevention, law enforcement, subsequent investigation, emergency preparedness, asset protection, and building access control. The Victoria College has been fortunate not to experience a significant number of serious criminal incidents, however in an effort to provide the safest learning environment possible The Victoria College does employ both state certified peace officers and civilian security personnel.

Victoria College police officers are commissioned peace officers as defined by the requirements of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers and Standards. Within our peace officer's primary jurisdiction, a peace officer commissioned under Texas Education Code Chapter 51 Sec. 203 is vested with all the powers, privileges, and immunities of peace officers. The Victoria College Police also have the authority to enforce all applicable local, state, and federal laws as well as college rules and regulations in all counties in which property is owned, leased, rented, or otherwise under the control of the institution of higher education.

The Victoria College also employs uniformed Campus Security Officers. Campus Security Officers take an active role in parking enforcement, building access control, escorts, and enforcement of college rules and regulations. Victoria College Security Officers do not have the authority to execute an arrest, however they do have direct communication with campus police.

For immediate emergency assistance CALL 911 or (9-911 FROM A CAMPUS TELEPHONE). This ensures that local police or emergency medical services will be en route to assist with your emergency. IMMEDIATELY after calling 911, contact Campus Police or Security at the following numbers:

Security Duty Phone: 220-1391, 220-1389, 3-911
Campus Operator: 573-3291
Security Office: 582-2580
Police Office: 582-2406

Office Location: Academic Building, 210, Victoria College Main Campus
                              

Report crimes or potential concerns anonymously via email:
police@victoriacollege.edu or security@victoriacollege.edu.

Mission Statement

The Victoria College Department of Police and Campus Safety is dedicated to a professional, proactive, community oriented approach to policing and campus safety. We recognize that our faculty, staff, students, and the community we serve are our most important assets. We are committed to the mission of The Victoria College and will strive to provide highly visible, fair, and honest service. We believe in a safe and secure environment where our community has an equal opportunity for intellectual growth and a high-quality educational experience.

Value Statement

Honor- We will act responsibly; we will be accountable for our actions; we will fulfill our obligations; and we will hold others accountable for their actions. Our decisions will always remain ethical, legal, and moral.

Service- Our commitment to a proactive, fair, and professional approach to all those we serve; the knowledge and experience we will share to help ensure a positive difference is made in our community.

Courage- We will exercise an inner strength that will enable us to adhere to a higher standard of conduct; we will lead by example; and we will make tough decisions under pressure.

Commitment- Our unrelenting determination to achieve a standard of excellence in everything we do.

Goals Statement

1. The protection of life and property by providing highly visible, proactive patrols on our campus.
2. Respond in a timely manner to reported incidents and criminal offenses; always conduct thorough, fair, an unbiased investigations.
3. Develop and maintain a comprehensive crime prevention program that meets the changing needs of our community.
4. Reduce the number of parking violations and parking citations issued through public education and proactive patrol measures.
5. Participate and contribute to the college campus and the many counties and communities we serve.
6. Increase the Security presence at our satellite campuses and meet with those directors monthly. Include and provide these sites with crime prevention strategies to reduce the potential of criminal offenses occurring at these locations.
7. Continually seek opportunities to attend professional development. Always pursue education both personally and professionally.
8. Be approachable, creative, and resourceful to all faculty, staff, and students alike. Understand and practice the virtues of tolerance, patience, and compassion.
9. Be a visible presence.
10. Strive to make a positive difference in everything we do.