Public Safety

If faced with an active shooter incident, there are things you can do that make a difference. Please watch this video to learn more:

ACTIVE SHOOTER

An active shooter is an event in which one or more persons are actively engaging in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area. In most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is no apparent pattern or method to their selection of victims. These situations are dynamic and evolve rapidly, with immediate deployment of law enforcement officers to stop the shooting and mitigate harm to innocent people.

PROCEDURES

If faced with an active shooter incident, there are THREE things you can do that make a difference. RUN, HIDE, FIGHT.

RUN — When an active shooter is in your vicinity:

• If there is a way out, and you can get out, GET OUT! This is your best option
• Get out whether others agree or not
• Leave your belongings behind
• Help prevent others from entering the danger zone if possible
• Call 911 as soon as it is safe to do so

HIDE — If evacuation is not possible, find a place to hide.

• Lock and/or barricade the door
• Turn off lights
• Silence your cell phone
• Spread out
• Hide behind large objects if possible
• Remain very quiet and do not leave until directed by law enforcement officers
• Your hiding place should:
  1. Be out of shooters view
  2. Provide protection if shots are fired in your direction
  3. Do NOT trap or restrict your options for movement (if possible)

FIGHT — AS A LAST RESORT, and only if your life is in danger.

• Attempt to incapacitate the shooter
• Act with physical aggression
• Improvise weapons
• Commit to your actions
• Once the shooter is incapacitated call 911 first, then call campus police at ext. 2500

POLICE RESPONSE — When law enforcement arrives.

• Keep your EMPTY hands raised and visible, with your fingers spread apart
• Remain calm and follow instructions
• Avoid pointing or yelling
• The first police officers to arrive will not respond to or aid those who are injured. They will go directly to the shooter.
• Know that help for the injured is on its way. Rescue team officers and emergency personnel will care for the injured as soon as possible.
• The area is a crime scene. Police officers may secure all witnesses until identified and questioned.

For additional information:

Active Shooter Presentation Powerpoint (.pptx)

All motor vehicles operated on Pensacola State College Campuses must be registered with the Pensacola State College Admissions Department. This includes all full-time students, part-time students, employees, faculty, and staff.

• Parking decals should be obtained when the student completes the course registration process or when the employee begins working for the College.
• Decals may be picked up in person from the Admissions Department at your selected campus.
• Decals are not transferable. Employee decals do not expire and are only renewed when they become illegible or worn. Student decals have the expiration date printed on them.
• Decals must be affixed to the lower right-hand corner of the rear window or on the right rear bumper (passenger side).

You can now request a parking decal online in Workday!

• In the search box, type Request Parking Decal, and select the Task.
• Verify your name is correct at the top and enter or select the required details about your vehicle.
• Attach a copy of your vehicle registration and an image of your vehicle.
• Select your delivery option.
• Click OK, or the Done button if using the Workday mobile app.

Follow these steps if you have multiple vehicles or are changing vehicles too. If you are replacing a decal and still have the same tag number, an error message will indicate you must first contact the PSC Admissions office at 850-484-2544 to inactivate your current decal.

Once submitted, you can visit the campus location selected on the delivery option drop-down, where a decal number will be assigned and issued. If you requested the mail option, confirm your address is correct in Workday. Both mail and campus pick-up are available in two business days.

1. All students and employees operating motor vehicles on any Pensacola State College Campus must register their vehicles at the time of class registration or upon employment. Register in the Pensacola State College Admissions Department on any Pensacola State College Campus.
2. Registered vehicles will be issued a Pensacola State College parking decal. To obtain a decal, the student must present a current student identification card (or receipt for fees paid) and a current vehicle registration. There is no charge for parking decals. Vehicle registration procedures apply to part-time as well as full-time students and employees.
3. The decal shall be permanently affixed to the rear window (right side) or rear bumper (right side) so that permit is clearly visible from behind. Motorcycles and similar vehicles shall display the permit on the rear of the vehicle so that it is clearly visible from behind.
4. If a decal is lost, becomes illegible, or is invalid due to expiration, it is the student’s or employee’s responsibility to immediately register the vehicle.
5. Decals are non-transferable.
6. The person who registered a vehicle and was issued a decal for it is, at all times, responsible for that vehicle, regardless of who is driving the vehicle. If the vehicle is sold, the decal should be removed.
7. Parking decals are subject to revocation by the administration in the event of repeated violations of campus parking and traffic regulations.
8. Handicapped parking will be by decal issued by the state of Florida only. Contact the Pensacola State College Public Safety Department for additional information.

1. The parking and traffic regulations apply to motorcycles, motor scooters, and mopeds, just as they apply to other vehicles.
2. Motorized vehicles operated by Pensacola State College employees are permitted to operate on campus sidewalks, as are vehicles for disabled persons. Pedestrians will always have the right of way.
3. Every operator and passenger of a motorcycle or motor scooter shall wear a DOT approved safety helmet while the vehicle is in motion.
4. College vehicles on emergency business are exempt from the rules in this section.
5. Skateboarding, skating, rollerblading, and riding scooters are prohibited on any Pensacola State College campus area.
6. The College assumes no responsibility for any damage to motor vehicles, or for any other loss, while the car is driven or parked on campus.
7. During special events, certain parking or driving areas may be restricted.
8. Bicycles are not allowed to be brought inside Pensacola State College buildings at any time

• Student parking decals allow parking in parking spaces with a white or unmarked curb. Other curb colors are reserved as follows:

a. Green – Employee parking.
b. Blue – Handicapped parking.
c. Red – Visitor parking; and
d. Yellow – No parking at any time.

• Green reserved spaces are restricted from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Handicapped parking spaces are reserved at all times.
• Motorcycle parking areas are located throughout the campus and are designated by signs and appropriately spaced white lines.
• Violations which make a vehicle subject to towing at the owner’s expense are:

a. Parking in roadways or thoroughfares.
b. Parking in a fire lane.
c. Parking within ten (10) feet of a fire hydrant.
d. Parking in yellow-lined areas with yellow curbs.
e. Parking in loading zones, driveways or on sidewalks.
f. Abandoning a vehicle for more than 48 hours; and
g. Parking in closed or posted areas.

• If it is necessary to drive an unregistered vehicle on campus, contact the office where you received your decal. They will issue you a temporary parking decal.
• If overnight parking is necessary, please notify the Public Safety Department.

• Students may appeal a motor vehicle and parking ticket violation through the Public Safety Department on the appropriate campus.
• The student must appeal the ticket violation within ten (10) class days after receiving the ticket. Any appeal received after this time will not be considered.
• There must be justifiable reasons for the appeal process to be initiated. The appeal will be reviewed by the Director of Public Safety / Chief of Police.
• The Chief of Police will either uphold the issuance of the ticket or recommend that the ticket be rescinded. This decision is final.

The Silent Witness form is NOT to be used to report an emergency situation.

Sometimes individuals find themselves in a situation where they have knowledge of situations or behaviors that are illegal, threatening, have potential to be dangerous or just make you feel uncomfortable. The Silent Witness report is made available to the Pensacola State College Police Department to make it possible for you to report such situations and remain anonymous.

The technology used by the form on our “Silent Witness” form page ensures your anonymity. After filling out the form your comments are sent via the server to the PSC Police Department. No information regarding the campus workstation, your logon ID, email address is included in the email. In filling out this form, you are guaranteed to remain completely anonymous. If you have any information which could assist the PSC Police, please consider becoming a “Silent Witness”.

Federal and State law requires a person designated as a “sexual offender” to register with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The FDLE is then required to provide this notification to the local law enforcement agency where the registrant resides or where the registrant attends or is employed by a college or university.

Pensacola State College Police Department is responsible for advising members of the campus community on how to obtain information on sexual offenders on our campuses. Campus sexual offender information can be obtained from this website.

For information on current sexual offenders on Pensacola State College Campuses, follow this link to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Sexual Offender database and click “University Search” then choose “Pensacola State College” and choose which campus you are interested in. This will give you and updated list of Sexual Offenders and Predators that are currently enrolled or employed at Pensacola State College.

Phone / Tipline: (850) 484-2500

Sexual offender information in general can be obtained by visiting the FDLE website (www.fdle.state.fl.us) or by calling the FDLE hotline (1 888 357-7332). You can determine the names of sexual offenders living in your neighborhood by placing your zip code in the required area on the FDLE website.

Pensacola State College’s Public Safety department produces an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASR) that discloses annual crime and disciplinary statistics as required by the Clery Act.

Pensacola State College Annual Security Report

Personal Safety:
• Program your cell phone for the Pensacola State College Department of Public Safety at (850) 484- 2500.
• Know where the Public Safety Department is located on each campus.
• Let someone know where you are and when you will return.
• Never leave your belongings unattended. Always carry your cell phone and car keys.
• Be aware of what is going on around you.
• Know where you are going and walk assertively.
• Use the track for jogging, walking, or pick a route on campus where there is high visibility.
• Never walk or remain in buildings alone at night.
• Report any suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety immediately.
• Call the Public Safety Escort Service at (850) 484- 2500 if you need an escort to your vehicle, the bus stop, or any area where you do not feel comfortable walking alone at night.
• If you think you are being followed, stay in well-lit areas and call (850) 484- 2500. If possible, get to an open business such as a store or restaurant and wait for the police to arrive.
• Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, it probably is wrong. Move away from the person or situation. Get out of the area and call (850) 484- 2500.

Vehicle Safety:
• Keep windows rolled up, doors locked and possessions out of sight (in the trunk).
• Park in a well-lit area and check around and inside your car before you get in.
• Make sure your car runs well and has plenty of gas.
• If your car breaks down, call (850) 484- 2500 on your cell phone and/or lift the hood and wait for help while staying in your vehicle.
• Obey the speed limit on campus and yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks.
• Report all traffic accidents to Public Safety Department at (850) 484- 2500. You will need to provide your Driver License, proof of insurance, and current Vehicle Registration Form.

Bicycle Registration:
• Use a bicycle light when riding at night.
• Park your bicycle in a designated bike rack and secure the bicycle to the rack with a lock.
• Ride on the right-hand side of the road with the flow of traffic.
• Obey all traffic laws, which include stopping at intersections. Pedestrians have the right-of-way.
• Take extra care when passing parking lot exits and other driveways.
• Do not park your bike in a doorway, on stairs or blocking any building access.
• Keep a record of your bike registration so that if your bike is stolen, you can provide information for a police report.

Parking Regulations
1. Backing into or pulling through campus parking spaces is prohibited. The vehicle decal displayed on the rear of the vehicle must always be visible from parking lot throughways.
2. Student parking decals allow parking in all unmarked parking spaces and in areas with a white curb. Other curb colors are reserved as follows: Green Curb – employee parking, Red Curb -visitor parking, Blue Curb -handicapped parking.
3. Reserved spaces are restricted Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handicapped parking spaces are reserved at all times.
4. If it is necessary to drive an unregistered vehicle on campus. Contact the office where you received the decal. They will issue a temporary parking decal.
5. Visitor spaces are reserved for non-student, non-employee visitors.
6. If overnight parking is necessary. Please notify the Pensacola State College Police Department.

Penalties
The fines currently charged to violators of college parking regulations are $10 for:

Parking Offenses:
• Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant
• On sidewalks
• On lawns
• Double parking or otherwise obstructing traffic
• Backing into or pulling through a parking space
• In a loading zone
• In a driveway
• In a no-parking zone
• In a reserved parking space
• Beside a yellow curb

Decal Related Offenses:
• Failure to register a vehicle for a decal
• Improper display of a decal

Fines not settled within thirty (30) days. including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays shall increase to $15; the exception is violations cited for parking in a handicapped zone and/or blocking a handicapped space, which shall remain at a $25 fine.

Appeals
Any student or employee receiving a notice of violation (ticket) on a Pensacola State College Campus has the right to appeal. Appeals are made to the Pensacola State College Police Department. In every case, the following rules apply:
1. The appeal must be initiated within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the citation, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. After thirty (30) days, the right to appeal is forfeited.
2. Appeals must be made in writing.
3. Appeal forms will be available at the Pensacola State College Police Department.
4. Upon notice of appeal, the Pensacola State College Police Department will take no further action to increase the fine. Once the appeal is reviewed, you will be notified of the decision.

Use of Handicapped Parking Spaces
Handicapped parking spaces are provided throughout all of Pensacola State College Campuses (blue curb). Only those vehicles with proper Florida handicapped emblems/placards may park in spaces reserved for handicapped citizens. The state tag office issues Florida handicapped decals/emblems. Non-handicapped persons operating a vehicle that is designated as handicapped are not permitted to park in a handicapped space in an unauthorized manner. This law is strictly enforced on all campuses.