The college complies with all federal, state and township laws regulating the possession, use and sale of alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, and weapons. Also prohibited are the possession, distribution, sale or use of narcotics, hallucinogens, and dangerous drugs, and the possession of paraphernalia related to the use of alcohol or illegal drugs. Routine reference checks are made on all candidates for employment. More extensive investigation is made for positions involving security and financial trust. The college does not knowingly employ individuals who have been involved in serious criminal offenses.
Some officers have a law enforcement background.
They do not carry firearms. Several officers have the same police authority and arresting powers on the college campus as any police officer has in his or her municipality. The Office of Public Safety cooperates with federal, state, county, and local police authorities. Officers meet on a routine basis with the Annville Township Police Department to discuss campus incidents and share information. All crime statistics are reported as required by law.