Safety and Security
Overview
At John Tyler Community College, the safety, health and well-being of our students and employees are of the utmost importance. Plans and procedures are continually reviewed, and training takes place to ensure our employees have the best information possible to help them not only respond to but to prevent a crisis situation.
COVID-19
With the health and safety of our college community in mind, the college has implemented a number of safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about the college's response to the pandemic, including safety protocols, campus planning, student resources, and COVID-19 information, visit www.jtcc.edu/covid-19.
Emergency Notification
In the event of an emergency, the College will use a variety of methods to notify students, faculty, staff and the public. These methods include, but are not limited to: Tyler Alert, employee e-mail, student e-mail, employee voicemail, the College web site, the public address system, security staff, area emergency coordinators, fire alarms, indoor security call boxes, electronic bulletin boards, and media outlets.
Reporting an Emergency or a Suspicious Activity or Behavior
If you witness an emergency situation, a suspicious activity or suspicious behavior while on campus, you are encouraged to report it as quickly as possible.
Call 911 for any situation that poses an imminent threat to safety.
Other reporting methods:
- Contact Security Services at John Tyler.
- Complete a Threat Assessment Team Incident form.
In Case of Emergency Quick Reference Sheet
The College has created a quick reference guide that you may download and print. The In Case of Emergency Quick Reference Sheet includes important phone numbers and basic emergency information.
Annual Security Report
Each year, the College creates an Annual Security Report for Clery Act Compliance.
Learn more about:
Active Shooter/Gunman on Campus
Additional Resources
Area Emergency Coordinators (AECs)
Bomb Threat/Suspicious Device Found
Campus Sex Crime Prevention Act
College Security Services
Contagious Disease Policy
Drug Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA)
Earthquakes
Evacuations
Fire
First Aid
Hazardous Spill/Illicit Discharge
Identity Theft
Inclement Weather/Closing Policy
Lockdown
Reporting an Emergency
Severe Weather/Tornado Warnings
Student Sexual Misconduct Policy
Threat Assessment Team
Tyler Alert
Weapons Policy
