More than the rural nature of our hilltop campus, the security of the Hamilton campus is a direct result of the strong sense of community that exists here. Because of our small size, people know each other, if not by name, then at least by face, and the result is a community where strangers intent on acting inappropriately stand out, feel unwelcome and, for the most part, don't come. The fact that we have a well-trained, professional Department of Campus Safety keeps all of us aware of the need to always be vigilant and puts in place programs that discourage complacency with regard to personal safety. Finally, it's apparent to me that people choose to live and study in places like Clinton, N.Y., because they value their personal safety and expect to find it here. As a result, they take action when those expectations are threatened.
Safety becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
I was at a meeting of the local business community recently. Before the meeting began, someone mentioned that they believed some teenagers were engaging in some unlawful behavior at a certain location. I hope this answers the questions you have about the safety of Hamilton College. Please feel free to contact with any additional questions. Inc. All rights reserved.