Police Department General Information
The Main Campus:
Regular Operating Hours:
Switchboard Operator (0)
Campus Police Department (708) 709-7777
Chicago Heights Police 911
After hours
11 p.m. - 9 a.m.
Matteson Area Center:
Matteson Area Center
(708) 709-3750
Campus Police Department
(708) 709-7777
Matteson Police 911
OVERVIEW
PSC is a richly diverse community college dedicated to student-centered instruction
that fosters success in adult, transfer, and workforce education. The PSC Police Department
is concerned about the safety and well-being of all staff, faculty, students, and
visitors. Crime prevention and awareness information is made available to educate
our college community so that we may all act proactively in the prevention of campus
crime. The PSC Police Department shall perform all duties in a professional manner
with pride, integrity, and compassion and will serve all without prejudice and uphold
the Constitutional Rights of people we encounter, as well as enforcing all laws of
the State of Illinois and the United States of America.
Campus safety and security is coordinated by the Prairie State College Police Department.
The department is located in Room 1100 of the main campus building. Satellite offices
are also located in the Health Tech building and the Adult Training and Outreach Center
of the College (ATOC).
The Department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All full-time Police Department
Officers have completed state approved training as provided by the Illinois Private
Security Act of 1993. All police officers completed the training required by the State
of Illinois.
MISSION
Prairie State College Police Department’s goal is to help create an exceptionally
safe, secure campus for students and faculty to focus intently on excellent academics
and public service. We encourage an inclusive, respectful environment and protect
the free and civil exchange of ideas.
MONTHLY STATISTICS
Item | 5/18 | 6/18 | 7/18 | 8/18 | 9/18 | 10/18 | 11/18 | 12/18 | 1/19 | 2/19 | 3/19 | 4/19 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
911 Calls | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 02 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 01 |
Assaults | 00 | 02 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
Assist Other Agencies | 01 | 00 | 00 | 03 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
Crash Reports | 00 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 | 03 | 03 | 01 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 03 |
Disturbances | 04 | 03 | 00 | 00 | 05 | 02 | 03 | 00 | 01 | 03 | 04 | 06 |
Fire Alarms | 00 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 04 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Lost/Found Property | 01 | 04 | 00 | 02 | 06 | 05 | 08 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 03 | 05 |
Medical Aid | 03 | 00 | 03 | 04 | 03 | 04 | 02 | 00 | 02 | 05 | 04 | 07 |
Motorist Assist | 09 | 04 | 00 | 07 | 06 | 07 | 06 | 08 | 01 | 05 | 04 | 06 |
Open Doors (Faculty/Staff) | 79 | 25 | 14 | 41 | 72 | 86 | 57 | 19 | 24 | 45 | 45 | 29 |
Open Doors Located After Hours | ||||||||||||
Panic Alarms | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 00 |
Parking Violations | 25 | 04 | 04 | 08 | 02 | 34 | 07 | 03 | 08 | 34 | 06 | 07 |
Suspicious Circumstances | 05 | 02 | 03 | 05 | 02 | 01 | 03 | 05 | 03 | 06 | 03 | 06 |
Thefts | 00 | 00 | 02 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 00 |
Trespass Notices Issued | 02 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 02 | 02 | 03 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 04 |
Vehicle Repossessions | 00 | 00 | 00 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Warrant Arrests | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
EMERGENCY EVACUATION
Evacuation drills are a key element of the Prairie State College Emergency Operations
Plan. Planning, training, and drills are the best insurance for protecting everyone
on campus, and your safety is one of our highest priorities.
Emergency Evacuation Areas (for assistance with evacuation)
Emergency Evacuation Areas are located in the north/east and south/east towers of
the second, third, and fourth floors, and are marked with signs reading, "Emergency
Evacuation Area." In the event of an emergency, each Emergency Evacuation Area is
equipped with Emergency Evacuation Devices to assist students, faculty, or staff members
with mobility concerns.
People with Mobility Issues
In the event of a fire or other unforeseen emergency, it is imperative to have evacuation
information in place for assisting people in wheelchairs or with mobility issues.
In view of this, please read the following information carefully.
The College owns six EvacuChairs, two for each floor of the main building. These specially-equipped chairs transport people across flat ground or maneuver down any stairway and are easy to use. Each chair is concealed in a beige metal cabinet, located next to a stairway in the following places:
- 2nd Floor
NE side - near Room 2150
SE side - near Room 2106 - 3rd Floor
NE side - near Room 3136
SE side - near Room 3290 - 4th Floor
NE side - near Room 4130
SE side - near Room 4285
Each EvacuChair site also has a hanging sign denoting “Emergency Evacuation Area.”
In the event of a fire or other emergency, anyone in a wheelchair or with a mobility issue should go immediately to one of the EvacuChair sites and stay there. This is where emergency personnel will look for them. Please assist in directing anyone to one of these sites.