In recent years, campus crimes on colleges and universities have been the subject of new interest in talk shows, journals, articles, surveys, conferences and even books. This relatively new interest in campus crime has generated a good deal of attention and concern across the country. However, campus crime is neither rampant nor is it uncontrolled. The vast majority of crimes committed on campuses are property crimes such as petty thefts, vandalism, malicious damage, or simple assaults resulting from usually trivial arguments. Several national campus violence surveys indicate that about 80 percent of the violent crimes are committed by students to other students and that approximately 96 percent of the violent crimes or anti-social behavior are not consistent with the higher goals of the University. It is the policy of the Department of Police and Public Safety and the Office of Student Affairs to make quick and positive responses to all such activity and conduct.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s security policy and procedures are aimed at the safety and welfare of our students, faculty, staff and visitors. You, as an individual, can help maintain your own safety on campus by following all security policies and by using common sense safety practices such as locking your doors, walking in groups, reporting suspicious activities and not leaving books, coats, or other valuables unattended. The following information gives you an overview of the University’s Law Enforcement and Security Policies as well as helpful crime prevention measures. While this booklet may be more relevant to students, much of the information is of value to faculty and staff as well. Everyone on campus should be aware of safety and crime prevention procedures at all times because these procedures are designed to protect you from becoming a victim. All policies affecting student life are updated annually in the University