LOUISBURG COLLEGE CAMPUS POLICE
919.497.3400
Davis 100

Campus safety is the number one priority for the college community. The Campus Police department is located on the first floor of Davis Hall. Officers are on duty 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Officers' duties consist of patrolling the entire campus, securing buildings and property, issuing citations, making arrests for criminal violations, working special events and responding to calls for assistance.

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Please use this site for information on the following:

Staff
Message from Chief Linney
About Us
Authority of Campus Police Officers
Campus Police Liaison Program
Emergency Information Handbook
Campus Safety and Police Services
Safety Tips for Residents
Crime Prevention Tips for Residents
Identity Theft Prevention Tips
Facts About Drugs and Alcohol
Parking Permits/Regulations

 Staff:

• Jeffrey Linney, Director, Chief of Campus Safety and Police
• Tony Drake, Police Officer
• Anton Edwards, Police Officer
• Chase Slinkard, Police Officer
• Paul Opanasenko, Police Officer
• Steven Whitfield, Detective

A Message from Chief Linney:

On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students of Louisburg College, as well as the fine officers serving the Louisburg College community, I'd like to welcome you to our web site. We are excited to now be a fully sworn and commissioned law enforcement agency. The officers that serve Louisburg College are graduates of an approved police training academy in our state and are qualified to work practically anywhere in the state that they choose. Fortunately, they chose to serve here and do a fine job every day of protecting the citizens and assets of the college. Please take a few moments to explore this site and also feel free to contact me with any issues or concerns that you may have about our department at jlinney@louisburg.edu.

Sincerely,

Jeffery S. Linney

Chief of Campus Safety and Police

Campus Police Mission Statement: 

Every effort is made to keep each location a safe place for students to study, work and live.  A Police Officer is on duty 24 hours a day at Louisburg College to ensure the safety and welfare of the college campus. The department's campus safety and police role ensures that the members of the Louisburg College community enjoy a high degree of protection from personal harm and a high degree of security for their property. From a security standpoint, the department's major emphasis rests with the campus physical facilities and the property within them. In fulfilling our law enforcement responsibilities, the department strives to ensure that peace and order within the college community is maintained at all times through the enforcement of state and federal laws. Any condition that could endanger the welfare of the students should be reported immediately to Campus Police or Student Life. Questions and concerns should be referred to the Campus Police.

About Us:

In 2006, Louisburg College established its Campus Police Department to provide better protection and service to the campus and surrounding community. As campus safety is the number one priority for the college, campus police officers are on duty 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Officers' duties consist of patrolling the entire campus, securing buildings and property, issuing citations, making arrests for criminal violations, working special events and responding to calls for assistance. A part-time detective is also devoted to performing ongoing criminal investigations in order to make arrests or solve crimes that occur on campus. Certain felony investigations are handled exclusively by the Louisburg City Police Department.

The Campus Police office is located on the first floor of Davis Hall, room 100.

Authority of Campus Police Officers:

Louisburg College Campus Police Officers are commissioned by the North Carolina Attorney General's Office under general statute 74G. We are granted the same authority and subject to the same rigorous training and standards as all North Carolina municipal police officers. Police officers must successfully complete North Carolina basic law enforcement training earning a general law enforcement certification, pass a written test, psychological and polygraph screenings (in specific cases only), and undergo a thorough background investigation.

As part of a commissioned law enforcement agency, campus police officers have full arrest powers. Campus Police Officers have jurisdiction on the Louisburg College campus, including any satellite properties, as well as any city street immediately adjoining the campus. This jurisdiction includes the authority to make traffic stops, especially when traffic violation are particularly threatening to campus pedestrians. The Department of Campus Safety and Police works closely with the Louisburg Police Department and Franklin County Sheriff's Office to ensure a safe environment for the campus and surrounding community.

Campus Police Liaison Program

The campus police liaison (CPL) program is a new initiative launched in an effort to strengthen the ties between the campus police department and the residential population that we serve by utilizing positive interactions, networking, and teaching. CPL officers are assigned duties insider their respective halls. The end-result should hopefully be an improved relationship between campus police and the general student population, as well as establishing networks that should prove helpful in the event that a crime takes place in a residence hall or anywhere else on campus.

Services:  

• Campus Escort Service: Campus Police provides campus escort services throughout the entire campus
• Operation ID:  Protect your property by having your property labeled
• Insurance:  Insurance information is provided at registration, or you can visit
  Student Life for information about cost and coverage.
• Crime Alerts: Informing the campus community of incidents on campus.
• LC Alerts:
  
  At Louisburg College, the safety of our community is a top priority.  Therefore, Louisburg College has partnered with e2Campus to quickly provide emergency notifications to members of the Louisburg College community.  Louisburg College students, faculty and staff can sign up for e2Campus through their secure college portal.  Please note that you must have SMS text messaging enabled on your mobile account in order to receive LC Alerts on your mobile phone.  LC Alerts will also be sent via the college’s e-mail system. 

  What are LC Alerts?
  This system is designed to quickly provide important information to all members of the Louisburg College community.  It utilizes both campus e-mail and personal cell phones to distribute emergency notifications in a timely manner.  Community members may also opt-in to receive up-to-date school information such as news, sports, special event notices, and more.

  Who can sign-up for LC Alerts?
  All members of the Louisburg College community may sign up, including students, faculty and staff.

  How can I sign up?
  Students, faculty and staff must log into their secure campus portal (My LC or Faculty portal).  On the toolbar at the left of the screen is a link to the college’s alert system.  To create an account, simply click on the User Sign-up link and follow the instructions.  Creating an account generally takes less than five minutes.  Thereafter, you may also log-in to your account by clicking the User Login link located on the portal.
  
  How do I opt-in (or out) of certain alerts?
  All users who have an active account will receive emergency alerts and ONLY emergency alerts.  Users wishing to receive other announcements and updates must log-in to their account and opt-in by checking the updates they desire.  To opt-out, simply un-check the updates you no longer desire.
  
  How can I get additional information if I receive an alert?
  Since the message capacity for SMS text messages is limited, Louisburg College will only be able to provide a brief message containing the most critical information.   Additional information will be provided as quickly as possible via campus e-mail, the college’s website, and local media (when necessary).
  
  Will this service cost me anything?
  There is no cost to enroll in LC Alerts.  However, depending on your wireless carrier provider and the plan you have, you may be charged a nominal fee (like ten cents per message) to receive SMS text messages. You should check your plan details or contact your provider if you are unsure.
  
  Will I receive unsolicited messages ("SPAM") on my mobile phone or email account?
  NO - e2Campus enforces a zero spam policy which clearly prohibits unsolicited messages, and e2Campus does not sell the contact information of subscribers to third party marketers.
  

Tips for Residents:

Always lock your room door

• Visiting next door, lock your door
• Going to the cafeteria, lock your door
• Going to the game room, lock your door
• Going to the lobby, lock your door
• Going to class, lock your door
• Going to the game, lock your door  
• Never leave exterior doors propped open, always take time to remove the prop.  This will keep you, and others, safe.
• Never leave valuables in plain sight
• Do not bring a lot of valuables from home
• Keep your blinds closed at night
• Purchase a locker with a lock
• Never let strangers in your room, even if they tell you they are visiting a friend
• Do not keep a lot of cash in your room
• Please talk to your roommate about the security of the room you are sharing. This is very important.
• All residence hall exterior doors are locked 24 hours

More Tips: 

• Walk with someone, especially after dark
• Wear bright clothes when walking at night
• Do not wear headphones when walking
• Stay in well lit areas, streets and paths
• Call Campus Safety and Police if you need to be escorted back to the residence halls
• Let your roommate or RA know when you are leaving campus, and let them know your expected arrival time as a safety precaution
• Keep a full charge on your cell phone
• Do not give your personal information to strangers
• If you feel you are being followed, come directly back to campus and explain to Campus Police what is happening.  When you go out with a group of friends make sure that everyone is accounted for before leaving.
• Never pick up strangers

Crime Prevention Tips:  

• Park in well lit areas
• Trust your instincts
• Walk with confidence
• Avoid shortcuts
• Never take your personal safety for granted
• Lock your vehicle doors and keep windows rolled up
• Walk in pairs (buddy system)
• Do not prop exterior doors open
• Be watchful of your surroundings
• Do not leave personal property in plain sight
• Purses and wallets should be kept in a secure location (locked drawer, locked file cabinet or trunk of vehicle)
• Never leave keys in vehicle ignition switch

Identity Theft Prevention:  

• Do not provide your personal information unless you are certain it is necessary
• Do not provide information over the telephone unless you initialize the call
• Contact the Better Business Bureau to confirm whether or not an organization is reputable/exists
• www.weprevent.org
• Purchase a paper shredder

Drug and Alcohol Facts: A Drug-Free Campus  

• Alcohol is not allowed in the residence halls - or anywhere on campus
• Ghb, Rohypnol (Roofies) and Ketamine (Special K) are odorless and tasteless, making it easy for someone to slip them into your drink. If you are drugged, you may be sedated for up to six hours. During this time, you will lose inhibitions, succumb to drowsiness, slur your speech and forget what happens.
• Never leave your drink unattended, especially when at a party or bar
• Never accept drinks from  strangers
• Never ride with an impaired driver
• Never get behind the wheel if you consume alcohol or take drugs
• Alcohol and drugs compromise your safety by lowering inhibitions and clouding your judgment.
• www.niaaa.nih.gov
• www.initiative.org

Parking Permits/Regulations:  

• Students must register their vehicles with the business office
• Faculty/Staff must register their vehicles with the student life office
• All visitors must display a temporary pass from Campus Safety and Police