Responsibility for security and personal safety rests with all persons who study, work or who visit the College campus. All students, members of staff, visitors and contractors should assist the Security Team as fully as possible. Students should cooperate with security staff when requested and must not enter any unauthorised areas. Students should report any incidents, suspicious individuals or security concerns either directly to security staff or via the Managed Services Helpdesk. The College does not accept any responsibility or liability for the loss or damage of personal property.
CCTV
The use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) has been recognised as a powerful tool in the fight against crime, both in its prevention and detection. The College uses a CCTV system around the campus covering the entrances, main public access areas and car parks. It is installed inside and outside buildings, with the objective of assisting to provide a safe and comfortable environment for the benefit of those who work, study and visit the College. This objective will be met through the monitoring of the system so as to: reduce the fear of crime and offer public reassurance assist in the prevention of crime and public disorder facilitate the apprehension and prosecution of offenders in relation to crime and public disorder monitor & deal with any public safety issues
Site Security Patrols
The Security Team patrol all buildings (internal and external), to aide in the identification of security risks, monitor staff and student safety and act as a deterrent against crime. The primary aims of these patrols are identified below:
- monitor Student behaviour
- ensure compliance with the rules of the College in relation to smoking on site
- monitor car park security
- check vehicles are only parked in designated areas
- provide a visible deterrent to criminal activity