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Godwin Hall, Room 153, Parking Lot A Entrance
NAME |
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PHONE |
OFFICE NUMBER |
Grayson Cothron, Chief of Police |
276.523.9023 |
Godwin Hall, Room 153 |
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Robert Grider, Police Officer |
276.523.7498 |
Godwin Hall, Room 153 |
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Jordan Baker, Police Officer |
276.523.9024 |
Godwin Hall, Room 153 |
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James McDonough, Campus Security Officer |
276.523.7473 or 276.207.1171 |
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Police personnel are available seven days per week. Police officers are certified Law Enforcement and Public Safety Officers and undergo annual refresher training.
Anyone who has knowledge of a threat of violence, a crime, or any other safety concern, should fill out and submit an MECC Incident Report Form. You may also report concerns by calling the Police Department at 276.523.7473 or in person to the Officer on duty in Godwin Hall room 153. Telephones for reporting emergencies are available in every classroom, hallway, and the main entrance to each building.
Campus Police is committed to providing a safe environment that is free from violence, threats, harassing, and/or disruptive behavior. Threats or actions that violate college policies are investigated and appropriate actions taken to protect students, employees and the public.
MECC Annual Security Report 2023
The Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110-315) amended the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). The Handbook for Campus Safety and Security Reporting published by the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED) defines requirements to comply with the Clery Act. Generally, the Clery Act requires institutions of higher education:
The Clery Act requires disclosure of three general categories of crime statistics:
Campus crime statistics are available for the past three years and include information about crimes occurring on the college campus, at public areas immediately adjacent to the campus, and at certain non-campus locations. The current report is available at MECC Annual Security Report 2023. A printed copy is available upon request by contacting Campus Police at 276.523.7473. A daily log of crimes reported to Campus Police is available to the public during normal business hours.
Posters that describe emergency procedures and response to common emergencies on campus are posted in every classroom and office on campus. All students and employees should review emergency procedures for evacuation, lockdown, and go to emergency shelter to be familiar with established procedures for their specific location.
During emergency events or situations, the college community may be notified in several ways. Emergency notifications will be delivered using multiple methods, which may vary depending upon the event or situation, to best inform students, employees and visitors. Notifications may be delivered by:
In the event a situation poses an ongoing threat to the campus community, warnings will be provided in a timely manner to allow individuals to take actions and precautions to protect themselves. Warnings will be delivered by text message, e-mail, and through postings to the college’s website and social media.
Minimize your risk by following these guidelines:
The Federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000 requires all colleges to issue a statement advising the campus community where information on registered sex offenders can be obtained. The Virginia State Police Web Site provides information about registered sex offenders.