Mission
The mission of the Department of Public Safety at each college or center is to provide assistance, safety and security for people on campus, protection of District and personal property, traffic control, visitor assistance, lost and found property, loss prevention and loss reporting, identification of safety hazards and training and orientation of employees and students.
Community Support
Despite our vigilant and highly visible uniformed staff, no community can be totally free of crime. To lessen the chances of crimes occurring within the campus community, cooperation and caution is critical. All members of the campus community are encouraged to immediately report all suspected crimes, unusual or suspicious activities, and emergencies to Public Safety.
Authority and Organization
Maricopa County Community College Department of Public Safety is a bona fide criminal justice agency and has its authority granted by the MCCCD Governing Board and Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Title 13-3883 All Certified Officers have received their certification from Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) and have received a minimum 585 hours basic peace officer training approved by AZPOST. Our police officers are armed and have full peace officer authority and powers of arrest.
Non Certified College Safety Officers have distinctive uniforms and photo IDs. These officers provide patrol services and perform general public safety duties.
Each of our ten campuses has its own Public Safety Department headed by a College Safety Director reporting to a college vice president. Our Officers work closely with the local police who patrol the neighborhoods surrounding each college campus.