Public Safety Department

Purpose

Lane Community College Public Safety is a collaborative effort between the department and the campus community. The Public Safety Department identifies and investigates crime, safety, security, and disorder problems and involves elements of the campus community to solve these problems. This collaborative effort depends on mutually beneficial relationships between Public Safety, campus community members, and agencies and organizations in the greater community.

Vision Statement

LCC Public Safety’s Vision is to preserve a safe education environment through the honorable delivery of professional Public Safety services to all persons

Mission Statement

LCC Public Safety’s mission is to promote a safe, secure, and respectful learning environment by providing professional public safety and emergency services

Law Enforcement Authority

College Public Safety Officers (PSO) enforce all federal, state, city and county laws and ordinances on college property. Officers also enforce local policies and regulations.

The officer's authority covers the geographical boundaries of LCC's properties (including land, structures, parking facilities, lots, adjacent streets and roadways). Officers may legally obtain driver identification, vehicle identification, verification of insurance information, and make arrests as a part of their statutory duties.