Safety Information

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Security Department has as its primary responsibility the safety and security of students, visitors and faculty/staff at all ACCC locations. All locations are staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Campus security guards are primarily responsible for regulating the flow of traffic on the college’s campuses, enforcing parking regulations and providing building security. These uniformed security guards are certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid. Trained radio dispatchers provide immediate radio communication with guards on patrol.

Security encourages the campus community to report all suspicious activity or crimes by:

  1. Using the security phones located in all buildings. These ring directly to security, unless otherwise posted.
  2. Contacting a guard on patrol.
  3. Reporting to the Security Department office or Security desks.

Crimes can be reported to the following departments:

Mays Landing Main Campus

Dean of Students J-116, (609) 343-5087 or ext. 5087 from a campus phone

Human Resources, J-221, (609) 343-5050 or ext. 5030 from a campus phone

Charles D. Worthington Atlantic City Campus

Administration Services Room 134, (609) 343-4801 or ext. 4801 from a campus phone

Affirmative Action Office Room 295, (609) 343-4827 or ext. 4827 from a campus phone

Cape May County Campus

CMCC Security, (609) 463-6390 day or (609) 463-3967 evening.

All reports of crime will be fully recorded, investigated and reported in accordance with the laws and regulations of the State of New Jersey and in accordance with the definitions used in the Uniform Crime Reporting System of the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation. The department works closely with the N.J. State Police, the Hamilton Township Police Department (Mays Landing Campus), Atlantic City Police Department (Worthington Atlantic City Campus), and the Middle Township Police Department (CMCC).

View our Institutional Security Policies and Crime Statistics Report

The Security Department reports all criminal incidents to the local police department, which compiles a monthly Uniform Crime Report (UCR) that is sent to the N.J. State Police. The reports are then forwarded to the FBI.

Campus Safety Alerts

The department any time a crime or other serious incident affects the safety of the community releases an alert. The alert may outline a specific incident or may offer advice about a series of situations that could affect members of the community. In addition to detailing the incident or situation, the alert also offers tips on avoiding becoming a victim of a similar crime or incident. Alerts are printed on bright paper and posted on College bulletin boards and exterior doors to campus buildings.

Facility Access/Safety

Since it is a public institution, most ACCC facilities are open to members of the community, with varied levels of access. Lighting in all buildings and public areas is inspected and maintained daily. Guards regularly patrol all buildings and parking lots.

The college maintains no on-campus housing.

Security Awareness

Campus Outside

The key to crime prevention is awareness; something the college fosters through educational programs.

As part of its ongoing program to provide information on safety issues, the Security Department in conjunction with the Dean of Students’ office presents a series of workshops and lectures that are open to all members of the college community. These include programs on self-protection, sexual assault awareness, rape prevention, safety awareness, drug and alcohol abuse and AIDS.

All members of the college community can assist in maintaining a safe environment to stay alert, reporting any suspicious activities to Security and taking steps to avoid becoming the victim of a crime including:

Right to Know

The "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" (formerly the Campus Security Act) is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education in the United States to disclose campus security information including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding areas. It was first enacted by Congress in 1990 and amended in 1992, 1998 and 2000.  All institutions of postsecondary education, both public and private, that participate in federal student aid programs must publish and disseminate an annual campus security report as well as make timely warnings. If the institution maintains a police or security department of any kind they must also maintain a crime log that is open to the general public.

Drug and Alcohol Awareness

A brochure is disseminated to all students and employees each year on college drug and alcohol procedures in accordance with the public law 101.226.

The college’s counseling staff provides drug and alcohol education and counseling. The Student Services area offers seminars, workshops, conferences and personal awareness campaigns on the social, emotional, legal and biological hazards of substance abuse and chemical dependency. A segment of instructional time will be used each semester to present information on substance abuse.

Sexual Offense Awareness

A brochure is distributed to all students and employees each year on college sexual offense procedures in accordance with federal regulations.

The college’s counseling department and affirmative action office provides the campus sexual assault program information and counseling. These areas offer workshops, conferences and personal counseling on the college’s policy and procedures and student and employee rights.

Escort Service

Upon request, ACCC’s Security Department may escort individuals to their cars on the Mays Landing main campus and at the Charles D. Worthington Atlantic City Center. This service is available by calling ext. 5125 on the campus, ext. 4840 at the Worthington Atlantic City Center or by stopping at the security desk or station on the respective campus.

Fire Prevention and Procedures

The Atlantic County Fire Marshall along with security and maintenance staff conduct fire inspections on campus.

In case of fire here's what to do

In case of fire – Here’s what to do

  • Keep calm
  • Do not attempt to fight the fire
  • If you discover a fire, pull the nearest fire alarm at pull station
  • Know two exits nearest your workstation or classroom
  • LEAVE THE BUILDING AT ONCE
  • Follow fire department and security instructions
  • Faculty are responsible for escorting students out of the building
  • Assemble away from the building with your department or class
  • Do not re-enter the building until advised by the security staff.

Violent Criminal Act Procedure

In accordance with drills, be aware of potential evacuation routes.

In case of violent criminal act here's what to do

In case of Violent Criminal Acts (Weapons) Here’s what to do

If you observe a suspect or a violent criminal act you should:

  • Immediately take cover
  • Call 911 and Campus Security
  • Flee the area with your hands above your head
  • Alert others
  • Follow law enforcement instructions

Assist law enforcement with:

  • Location of assailant
  • Description of assailant
  • Description of property
  • Type of weapon(s) and/or injuries

If you have any questions or concerns please e-mail Security and Public Safety Administrator, William Keener at keener@atlantic.edu.