Safety & Security

In the event of an Active Shooter DCCC has several mechanisms and resources in place. When notified of an emergency, the College will implement the Emergency Notification System. The mass notification system will send a message over all College computers, phones, emails and registered phones for text messages. The College currently encourages two practices in the event of an active shooter, Shelter in Place and Run, Hide, Fight.

•   DHS Guide: How to Respond
•   DHS Guide: Active Shooter Pamphlet

Emergency Text Message Notification Sign-Up 

If you are the victim of a crime, you may bring charges through the local police and criminal justice system, the College disciplinary system or both. The Department of Safety and Security staff encourages victims of crimes and persons involved in personal property accidents to report these incidents to the police department within that jurisdiction. The Department’s staff will assist any member of the College community with the filing of a criminal complaint with the proper authority. Victims also have the option to file reports with the Department only. Anonymous reporting is not currently an option offered.

Witness/Victim statement form.  This is not to be used to file an incident report. You will be directed here by an officer if needed.  Please contact Security to file a report. 

The Department of Safety and Security works closely with the College’s Career & Counseling Services. If a crime is reported to the Career & Counseling Services and falls under the scope of confidentiality, the only information disclosed will be the location, date and time to be included in the Crime and Statistics log.

Classrooms and offices at all College locations are locked during non-business hours. On the Marple Campus, students and employees are permitted after hours, provided an appropriate faculty or staff member authorizes their entry and accompanies them. After normal business hours, sign-in and sign-out are required. During business hours, some remote doors may be locked. Exit from these doors is always possible, but you may not be able to enter from the outside. The College does not maintain off-site facilities for clubs or activities other than Marple Campus and the DCCC branch locations.

Crime statistics information is provided by Delaware County Community College in accordance with the Federal Higher Education Act 20 U.S.C.1092(f) and the College and University Security Information Act of Pennsylvania.

College crime statistics are prepared annually and sent to the Pennsylvania State Police for inclusion in the Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Report and in the Department of Education Security Report. These statistics are compiled through reported incidents to the Security Department as well as those from the local police departments. These statistics are also furnished to all members of the community and student applicants annually, and to applicants for employment upon request. An electronic notification is sent to all students, faculty and staff to explain the Clery Act, its meaning and how to access it online. A printed copy is available at the Security Office. A daily log is available at the manned security desks. This log will contain Nature, Date, Time, General Location, and Disposition of each offense.

These laws require the College to publish crime statistics of certain offenses:

• 2023 Crime Statistics Three-year Comparison Index vs. Actual
• 2023 Marple Crime Statistics Three-year Comparison
• 2023 Downingtown Center Crime Statistics Three-year Comparison
• 2023 South East Center Crime Statistics Three-year Comparison
• 2023 Upper Darby Center Crime Statistics Three-year Comparison
• 2023 Pennocks Bridge Center Crime Statistics Three-year Comparison
• 2023 Exton Center Crime Statistics Three-year Comparison
• 2023 Brandywine Center Crime Statistics Three-year Comparison

Delaware County Community College Requirements – HEOA

Sexual assault is considered a major violation of the Student Code of Conduct. The Student Code and Discipline Committee hears cases involving such violations. Both the accuser and the accused are entitled to have others present during a disciplinary proceeding. The determination of changes in academic situations rests solely with the Student Code and Discipline Committee. The outcome of all cases will be known to all parties involved in the sanctions.

The Department provides ongoing and on-demand safety and training programs, including fire extinguisher training, evacuation training, personal safety and others. These can be given at any College location, usually at a time of your choosing.

For more information please contact: mbrenner@dccc.edu

Anyone concerned about a student’s well-being should visit the Career & Counseling Services web page or by calling 610-359-5324.

Administered through the Student Conduct Office

Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law Semi-Annual Report

Anti-Hazing Policy

Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act

Effective October 28, 2002, the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act requires that each state provide information regarding registered sex offenders to the local law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction where an institution of higher education is located. The local law enforcement agency is required to promptly share this information with the institution of higher education. You may obtain information about registered sex offenders who may be enrolled or employed at Delaware County Community College by contacting the local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over a campus location. You can also access information online.

Alcohol & Drug Policy

The College complies with federal, state and local laws including, but not limited to, those which regulate the possession, use and sale of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs and weapons and disorderly conduct. Educational programs are offered through Career & Counseling Services.

College’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Policy

Sexual Assault Policy

Delaware County Community College is committed to an environment conducive to the academic, professional and personal development of students, faculty and staff without the fear of sexual assault. The College prohibits and will not tolerate sexual assaults by an employee, student or other individual present on College premises.

Victims of assaults are encouraged to report the incident to the Department of Safety and Security, Career & Counseling Services or whomever they feel most comfortable with. Career and Counseling Services is available to provide or refer a victim to the proper counseling service both on and off campus.

Therefore, in accordance with the Pennsylvania State College and University Security Information Act 73 and the federal Higher Education Act (20U.S.C.1092), Delaware County Community College has provided procedures to be followed should a sexual assault occur. In addition, the College will report sexual assault crime statistics as required by the law. A victim of sexual assault may bring charges through the local police department, the College disciplinary system or both. All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to report sexual assault incidents to the local police department. The decision to notify police rests solely with the victim.

Ongoing educational programs are presented through Career & Counseling Services for awareness of the types of assaults as well as services and options available.

College’s Sexual Violence Education Policy