Campus Security and Safety
Campus Security
Campus Security is responsible for protecting College students, faculty, staff, and property. Campus Security is comprised of 24-hour contracted security personnel. Uniformed Off-Duty CCPD Officers patrol the College’s properties during academic hours.
Reports
All incidents, thefts or other criminal offenses on College property are handled by Campus Security to provide a safe and secure College environment. You can assist Campus Security by reporting the following:
- Crime, no matter how insignificant it may seem.
- Suspicious activity.
- Suspicious persons on campus.
- Seriously ill or injured persons (call 911 for an ambulance and then notify Campus Security).
Your report may prevent a crime.
Services
- Monitor and patrol the College’s properties 24 hours per day.
- Provide first aid to injured persons.
- Safety escorts to vehicles, when requested.
- Escorts to and from classes, depending on circumstances, when requested by College administrators.
- Addressing classes or groups regarding crime prevention and safety awareness.
Campus Security is located in the Physical Facilities Offices on the Heritage Campus, in the Coleman Center on the Windward Campus, and in the Main Central Building at the Oso Creek Campus. Individuals are encouraged to contact security 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as necessary.
Contact Information
Emergency: 911 (for Heritage Campus, Windward Campus, Oso Creek Campus, Del Mar College Center for Economic Development)
Non-Emergency: (361) 698-1946 (for Heritage Campus, Windward Campus, Oso Creek Campus, Del Mar College Center for Economic Development)
DMC e-Tips
The DMC e-TIPS form (https://delmar.edu/current-students) is designed to assist you in submitting anonymous crime tips that are not life threatening and do not need immediate emergency assistance.
Crime Statistics
The Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 requires educational institutions to keep and to report statistics of certain crimes occurring on campus that are reported to campus authorities during the most current year. These statistics are available in the Office of the Dean of Student Engagement and Retention in the Harvin Student Center (Heritage Campus) or in the Chief of Police's Office in the Harvin Center (Heritage Campus). Information is also available by visiting the General Safety Information section of the Del Mar College website (https://www.delmar.edu/current-students/student-right-to-know/disclosure.html).