Cedar Valley College, one of eight educational facilities in the Dallas County Community College District, has approximately 3,000 students during each of the fall and spring semesters, and approximately 800 students during the two summer sessions. The college is located on approximately 352 acres in the city of Dallas adjacent to the city of Lancaster. The college has provided for the educational needs of its community since it opened in 1975. The Cedar Valley College Police Department is located in E-Building, room 115. The Cedar Valley College Police Department reports directly to the Vice President of Business Services and works closely with the vice presidents of student development and instruction and the college president.
Every effort is made to maintain a safe campus environment.
High visibility patrols and frequent checks of campus buildings and grounds assure a quick response to those requesting assistance. The department maintains a Crime Prevention Program for all staff and faculty members and during student orientation, provides students with information on such personal services as providing an escort to vehicles, unlocking vehicles, providing a battery jump or airing up a flat tire. Campus crimes that involve violence, property loss through theft, or any felony under the Texas Penal Code are reported immediately by the department to the proper city, state, or federal agency. Commissioned officers are allowed under the Texas State Law to effect arrest and carry firearms. The Cedar Valley College Police Department has concurrent jurisdiction with the Chief of Police of Lancaster.