Campus Police, Department of Security and Safety

The mission of the Campus Police, a component of the College's Department of Security and Safety, while multifaceted, is simplistic in nature and is centered upon a single goal: to provide for the safety of life, personal and institutional property, and to enhance the educational process. The achievement of this mission relies on community partnerships built upon trust and mutual respect.

The department, located at the Welcome Center, provides 24-hour service and security to the Rhode Island College campus community.  The department is responsible for the enforcement of all laws and regulations that apply to campus life, including those of the Rhode Island Council on Postsecondary Education and federal, state and certain municipal statutes. Information regarding security and safety, campus police, parking, traffic regulations, and vehicle registration is available at campus police headquarters or on the college website at https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/office-campus-police.

The department provides crime prevention support and assistance including 24-hour escort service for students, faculty and staff. This service is available by calling college extension 8888.  For added protection, the campus has fifty-three blue-light emergency phones – located along illuminated walkways and campus buildings – that are directly linked to campus police. Moreover, building entrances and parking lots are thoroughly lit, highly visible, and equipped with state-of-the-art security cameras. (For locations of these phones, see the on-line Campus Map).