Campus Safety

About The Department

Mission

BCCSD serves the Bethel College Campus community through education and enforcement of institutional policies to preserve and protect the physical welfare of students, staff, faculty, guests, and property of the Bethel College Campus.

Purpose

The purpose of the Bethel College Campus Safety Department is to ensure compliance with safety guidelines mandated by Bethel College Administration, Indiana State law, Mishawaka City ordinances, and the Occupational Safety and Hazards Administration; to identify and educate safety supervisors at all levels; to educate and effectively communicate to students, staff, faculty and guests the potential hazards and threats which exist on campus; to provide a safe and secure campus atmosphere in which everyone can study, work and visit through patrol rapid response, security technology and practical safety guidelines.

Motto

“Protection by His Hand; Service by His Example.”

Values

BCCSD is a service oriented department with the safety of people on campus and physical security of property as our highest priority. We recognize the sovereignty of God’s rule over man’s affairs and seek His wisdom and hand of protection as we work to protect the blessings He has bestowed upon this institution.

Law Enforcement Authority And Interagency Relationships

The officers of the Department of Campus Safety do NOT have full law enforcement authority but monitor all property owned or controlled by the College including streets contiguous and running through the campus and have been given authority by the president of the college to enforce campus rules and regulations.

The Department of Campus Safety maintains a close working relationship with the Mishawaka Police Department, county and state law enforcement agencies and appropriate elements of the criminal justice system. Crime related reports are routinely exchanged with the local police department and informal meetings are often held. Campus Safety and local police work together on investigations of criminal activity on and near Bethel College's campus.