Southeast Community College - Nebraska

Safety and Security information from the Student Services Division

Reporting criminal actions or other campus emergencies:

SCC students, visitors and employees should report suspected criminal activity or other emergencies at any SCC location to local law enforcement by dialing 911.

SCC staff work directly with local law enforcement agencies to monitor SCC locations and activities in all three communities.

At each SCC location, physical plant maintenance staff combine measures to increase safety and security with all maintenance work done on College buildings and grounds. At the Beatrice location, security officers provide assistance and support to employees, students and visitors.

Maintenance and security staff routinely inspect all facilities and respond to reports of safety and security hazards and concerns. While they do not have the authority to make arrests, security staff maintain a close working relationship with local law enforcement to ensure proper and effective handling of suspected criminal activity or emergencies at all SCC locations.

Medical Emergencies on Campus:

Beatrice call from campus phone:  911

Lincoln call from campus phone:   911

Milford call from campus phone:  “0” (zero) for campus operator.

Non-Emergency Contacts:

To report any safety or security hazards and concerns of a non-emergency nature...
Students, faculty and staff may contact physical plant staff or security personnel. 

Disclosure of Campus Security Policy & Campus Crime Statistics

In accordance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (20 U.S.C., section 1092), SCC provides information relating to crime statistics and policies governing security at SCC to prospective students and/or their parents or guardians, current students and employees. Anyone interested in accessing the SCC Crime Log information should contact the Dean of Student Services on his/her campus. Crime statistics for SCC locations, local jurisdictions, and other institutions nationwide can be found at www.ope.ed.gov/security.  Click the following link for more safety and security information.

Crime Statistics (reports and arrests)

* Violation occurred in Residence Hall and/or on campus
** Violation occurred within the local Police Reporting District adjacent to and/or accessible from SCC campuses; not on campus
*** Lincoln locations include: Lincoln campus, 8800 O Street; Continuing Education Center, 301 S. 68th Street Place; Entrepreneurship Center, 285 S. 68th Street Place; and Energy Square, 1111 O Street.

Firearms/Weapons Strictly Prohibited

Policy A-21: The possession, concealment or use of firearms, weapons, fireworks and explosive materials, or other dangerous instruments is prohibited in college-owned buildings, grounds, or vehicles, or at any location where a meeting, activity or athletics event is conducted, sponsored or sanctioned by the College.

Effective Jan. 1, 2007, Nebraska State Statute 28-1202 makes it unlawful to carry a concealed handgun into a meeting of the governing body of a political subdivision, or collegiate athletic event; school, school grounds, school-owned vehicle, or school-sponsored activity or athletic event.

These prohibitions apply to EVERYONE (employees, students, invitees, and visitors) and are enforceable EVERYWHERE (all College property and all College-related events.) *

Violations of these prohibitions will result in disciplinary and/or law enforcement action.

*Law enforcement officers on official business are exempt.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Southeast Community College policy absolutely prohibits the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs, controlled substances, and/or alcohol by students, employees and visitors on College property or at any College-related activity. SCC employees and students shall observe all state and federal laws and city ordinances governing the possession and use of alcoholic beverages, illicit drugs and controlled substances.

Staff, students or visitors suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on campus or at a College-related activity may be requested to leave or may be reported to law enforcement officials. SCC employees or students may also be asked to submit to drug/alcohol testing. 

Sex Offenses:

The College provides information and orientation to promote the awareness of sex offenses. Students should immediately report all sex offenses (e.g., rape, acquaintance rape, forcible/non-forcible sex) to local law enforcement officials.

For assistance in reporting sex offenses, students may contact the Dean of Student Services on each campus.

Assistance, information, and/or counseling is available through: 

Sex Offender Registry:

The Nebraska Sex Offender Registration Act requires convicted sex offenders to register with local law enforcement officials. Registry information regarding convicted offenders is published in local newspapers and also is available to the public at http://www.nsp.state.ne.us/sor/find.cfm on the Nebraska State Patrol’s Web site.

Should you have an interest in accessing registry information while on campus, computers are available in the Learning Resource Center at each SCC facility.  To report any persons, activities, or behaviors you deem to be suspicious or questionable, please contact the Dean of Student Services at your campus location.  

NOTICE: You are advised to immediately contact law enforcement by dialing 911 to report crimes, or if you feel a reasonable threat to your safety and security.

Video Monitoring:

SCC continues to install and enhance video monitoring at various locations within the College.

Other Services:

Each SCC location provides students with ongoing practical safety and security information. Orientation programs focus on prevention of sexual assault, theft and other potential risks associated with college life. Information on drug and/or alcohol abuse also is provided as part of the orientation process. For more information, contact the Dean of Student Services Office at your location.

Escort Services:

Any students or employees desiring to be escorted to their vehicle or SCC residence hall during the evening hours (6-10 p.m.) should contact: