College Safety Programs

Mesa Community College Safety, in conjunction with the Mesa Police Department, conducts programs throughout the year to inform students and employees of safety and security policies, procedures, and practices. Additional crime prevention presentations are available by special request.

• 'Victim Alert' is a program offered by the Mesa Police Department which is designed to enhance student's and employee's awareness of prevention and to reduce their opportunities for being a victim.
• College Safety Department provides on-campus escort services between buildings and parking lots. Call College Safety at 47444 from any campus telephone. An Officer will respond to your location and accompany you to your vehicle.
• Assistance will be provided to disabled motor vehicle owners who lock their keys inside their vehicles.
• College Safety Officers are trained to respond in emergency situations.
• College Safety Officers conduct facilities inspections to ensure a safe campus.

Lost and Found Property

Lost and found property is kept at the College Safety Office, which is located in the Ironwood building, east of the main campus. If you lose property at the College, please check with College Safety to ascertain if the item has been found. The telephone number is 480.654.7257 (or 47257 from a campus phone). Articles turned in to Lost and Found will be held for thirty days. Items not claimed within this period of time will be disposed of in accordance with established procedure.

Crime Awareness and Prevention

At the beginning of each Fall and Spring semester, Mesa Community College conducts a general student orientation program. This program includes information and instruction regarding College safety and security policies, procedures, and practices.

Timely reports of all criminal activity reported to College Safety are made available through campus bulletins. Copies of the College Safety Reports on the Web and in the College Safety Office.

All students, employees, and visitors are encouraged to be active participants in the College's efforts to keep the campus a safe place. You can become involved by taking common sense precautions with your personal safety and the security of your property. College Safety recommends that all members of the College community maintain a constant awareness of their surroundings and control of personal property. You also should report any observation of suspected crimes, unusual or suspicious activities, and emergencies to College Safety.