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The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office, Sheriff's Department, and New Jersey State Police also serve as valuable resources to the Office of Campus Police Services when needed. To request an escort, call extension 2345 from any campus telephone or 609.771.2345 from your cell phone. Authority of the Office of Campus Police Services and Relationship with Other Law Enforcement Agencies The College also occupies several off-campus properties in Ewing Township. The Ewing Township Police Department monitors and responds to emergencies and criminal activity at these locations and shares pertinent information with the Office of Campus Police Services whenever appropriate. Campus Police Services is located within the College's Administration Division and reports to the Vice President for Administration. TCNJ's Office of Campus Police Services consists of a chief, captain, lieutenant, sergeants, detective bureau, patrol officers, Public safity telecommunicators, and security officers. Safety and Security in Campus Facilities Security and safety issues are given high priority in the design of new facilities. The Office of Campus Police Services, in an ongoing program, conducts security surveys of existing facilities, with findings and recommendations forwarded to the appropriate administrative areas for remedial action when necessary. Periodic assessments of campus lighting and emergency telephones are conducted and deficiencies promptly addressed by the appropriate All police officers are fully trained, commissioned, and armed in accordance with the state laws under which they are appointed. They have all powers of police and constables in criminal cases and offenses against the law throughout the state of New Jersey. Office of Campus Police Services maintains a close relationship and consults with the Ewing Township Police Department on matters of mutual concern. The Ewing Township Police Department and its officers also have full police authority on the campus. (Source: NJSA 18A:6-4.2 et seq.) administrative area. Crime Prevention Incidents occurring on campus are handled fully by the Office of Campus Police Services. This includes the duties of response, investigation, and subsequent prosecution of any criminal activities. General information and crime prevention materials are distributed to incoming students and their families during orientation. As part of our TCNJ community policing philosophy our officers partner with the Department of Residential Education 4

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