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Our Commitment to Your Safety and Security
Gwynedd-Mercy College takes seriously the responsibility for the safety and security of all members of the College Community. Our primary concern is to nurture and sustain a safe environment for students, employees and visitors while on the campus.

Through becoming familiar with the College Community, understanding the security policies and procedures which promote safety and respect for others at Gwynedd-Mercy College, and taking appropriate precautions to minimize potential risks, you can assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment on our campus.

Department of Public Safety and Security
The campus security office is located in St. Brigid Hall. Emergency telephone numbers for students, faculty and staff to report criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus are: ext. 111, (215) 641-5522, ext. 522, (215) 646-7300, ext. 300, ext. 0. Security personnel can be accessed through the switchboard (215) 646-7300, X-O, 24 hours a day.

Campus Security is monitored by sixteen full-time and part-time security staff, around the clock/24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are always two uniformed Security Officers on duty who conduct foot, bicycle and vehicular patrols of the campus and assist in monitoring the residence halls. A third officer is added to the patrol during the Fall, Spring and Summer I and II Semesters between the hours of 5 p.m. and 11 p.m., Monday through Thursday evenings.

Public Safety and Security works with the Lower Gwynedd police or state police as necessary to respond to possible violations of local or state laws. Any criminal incident is reported to state and local police. All such reports are fully investigated in cooperation with police authorities. Public Safety and Security personnel neither carry weapons nor have arrest powers, but work with the police in the event that an arrest is warranted. Direct radio contact and a long-standing cooperative relationship with state and local authorities are essential in promoting good relationships between the college and the surrounding community.

GMC students and employees are informed of college security procedures through this website and campus publications, which include the Student Handbook, Faculty Handbook, Employee Handbook, the UPDATE, and the Gwynedition. Security considerations used in the maintenance of campus facilities, including landscaping, groundskeeping, outdoor lighting and security services are regularly discussed at College Council and in other appropriate college forums. Public Safety and Security falls under the auspices of the Vice President for Financial Affairs. A listing of all the telephones available for public use are published in the Student Handbook, the UPDATE, and the Gwynedition.