Library Research Guides: EPCC Resources: Police

Introduction

The El Paso Community College Police Department pledges to enhance the quality of life on campus by working cooperatively with our community -- within the framework of the United States Constitution -- to enforce the law, to preserve the peace, to reduce fear, and to provide an environment conducive to higher education.

Website

Location/Contact

Emergency: 831-2200

Mission del Paso

Room A114

831-7006

Northwest

Room 14

831-8911

Rio Grande

823 N. Oregon

Building C (Queen Anne House) Corner Montana/Oregon

831-4742/4743

Transmountain

Room 1070

831-5041/5048

Valle Verde

C101

831-2898/2897

Addtional Information/Phone Numbers

Tejano Alert

The Tejano Alert Emergency Notification System is used by El Paso Community College (EPCC) to keep everyone immediately informed of emergencies or similar unexpected events that affect EPCC students, faculty and staff.

Tejano Alert Registration:click here

Crime Prevention Tips

Crime Prevention Tips

General Crime Prevention Tips:

Avoid walking alone, especially after dark
Contact EPCC Police for a safety escort - (915) 831-2200
Be alert of your surroundings
Use the “Buddy System” when walking at night
Avoid shortcuts – the shortest route is not always the safest
Walk away from alleys and bushes
Dress for mobility – especially after dark
Avoid deserted areas, poorly lit streets and pathways
Never jog alone after dark
When walking or jogging – go against the flow of traffic
If harassed from a vehicle – walk or run in the opposite direction of vehicle travel
Do not jog wearing stereo headphones – be alert to what’s happening around you

Personal Safety Tips:

Vehicles:

Scan the area
Have your keys out and ready
Don’t overload yourself with packages
Prior to entering your vehicle, quickly scan the back seat area
Once inside, lock all doors
Do not open the door to strangers
Keep valuables out of sight, lock in trunk
Park in well lighted areas
If driving a small car, avoid parking next to a larger vehicle
Don’t let your gas tank go below ¼ of a tank

Buildings:

Be aware of your surroundings
Be alert
Avoid entering an elevator occupied by only one person
Avoid isolated corridors or hallways
In an elevator, stand near the controls and locate the emergency button

Personal Property:

Never leave valuables unattended
Register or document your valuables – identifying numbers, type, make
Engrave an alternate number on your valuables
Keep valuables from view in vehicles – secure in trunk
Remember:

Hide your Valuables
Lock your vehicle
Take your keys

Protecting Yourself:

Be aware of your surroundings
Know your campus and locations of emergency phones
Use the “Buddy System” at night
Call EPCC Police for Safety Escort – (915) 831-2200
Never accept a ride from a stranger
Never offer a ride to a stranger
Keep your vehicle locked at all times
Do not park in unsafe or dimly lit areas
Always have your keys out when walking to vehicle
Check the back seat before entering your vehicle
Using an ATM – have someone with you
Never leave belongings unattended

Services

The El Paso Community College Police Department (EPCCPD) is authorized by the El Paso Community College District Board of Trustees through the Texas School Bulletin. The Department officers are certified as peace officers issued through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) and have the authority and responsibility to enforce the laws of Texas. All officers continually undergo state mandated training in firearms and first aid and many other law enforcement topics such as crime prevention, enforcement and investigation, rapid response and deployment, police theory and mechanics of arrest. The Department has established excellent rapport with the El Paso Police Department, El Paso County Sheriff's Department and local law enforcement agencies. Information is exchanged and joint investigations of matters that occur on District property are conducted.

EPCCPD officers are trained to handle a wide range of police services including but not limited to calls for emergencies such as accidents or injuries, crimes in progress and suspicious activities. Officers take reports when an offense or an incident is reported.

Other public assistance services provided by EPCCPD officers are:

Unlocking locked vehicles Jump starting vehicles
Providing campus escorts
Responding to medical emergencies
Delivering emergency messages
Unlocking/securing campus property
Checking on the safety of personsEnforce traffic and parking regulations
Any other appropriate need or request

Run Hide Fight

Taken from the El Paso Community College Police Website:

An Active Shooter is defined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as "an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a conﬁned and populated area; in most cases, active shooters use ﬁrearm[s] and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims. Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly.

All students, staff, and faculty can take precautionary measures in the event of an active shooter situation. This video provides guidance to individuals on how they can prepare and respond should an active shooter situation occur.