College police officers are also responsible for providing a full range of public safety services to the College community, including the handling of all crime reports, investigations, traffic accidents, enforcement of laws regulating underage drinking, the use of controlled substances, weapons violations, and enforcement of all applicable State, County and local laws, and all other incidents such as medical and fire emergencies which require police assistance. College police officers prepare and submit reports of incidents brought to their attention. As a courtesy, they share information on arrests and serious crimes with any law enforcement agency having a legitimate need to know. There are emergency telephones located in each Orem campus elevator, when activated will automatically put you in direct contact with a College police dispatcher. Suggestions are made for improving security and safety in each area of instruction so as to improve the safety and security of students, employees and faculty.
Child safety is stressed.
The College Police Department assists maintenance personnel by reporting potential safety and security hazards. Most College facilities are open to the public during the day and evening hours when classes are in session. During times that the College is officially closed, College buildings are generally locked and only employees, faculty and authorized students with proper I.D. are admitted. The following charts reflect the number of crimes and amount of change for the most recent three years.