Security & Safety

Mount Saint Mary College employs its own professional security force.

The Security & Safety Office operates on a 24-hour basis and is located on the first floor of Guzman Hall. The administrative office, located in Hudson Hall, is open during normal business hours. The department is composed of a director, 23 security officers, 2 safety officers, and support staff. You can reach the Security & Safety office at 845-569-3200.

The primary mission of the department is to protect life and property by providing services that will establish and maintain a reasonably safe campus environment and will contribute and assist in achieving the educational and organizational goals of the college. Services are designed to enhance the quality of life on campus for students, faculty, staff members, visitors and guests of the college by pro-actively engaging in activities that promote security awareness, crime prevention and safety consciousness.

Services include manned and electronic security measures designed to detect and correct security violations and fire safety hazards.

The security-safety mission is accomplished by:

  • 24-hour security patrol
  • closed circuit television coverage
  • residence hall security coverage
  • incident investigation
  • crime prevention activities
  • vehicle traffic/parking regulations and enforcement
  • security escort services
  • liaison services with federal, state and local enforcement agencies
  • the operation and maintenance of a radio communication network
  • emergency phone system
  • the implementation & activation of emergency preparedness operations

At all times, the Security & Safety Office is responsive to the needs and concerns of all members of the campus community. 

You can reach the Security & Safety Office at 845-569-3200. 

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SECURITY & SAFETY

845-569-3200