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Reporting Crimes and Emergencies e College of New Jersey's Office of Campus Police Services provides law enforcement and security services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. e community is encouraged to report all crimes whether actual, attempted, or suspected, and all emergency situations to the Office of Campus Police Services by calling 609.771.2345. It is important to know that a formal police report or investigation is not needed in order for a crime to be included in the crime statistics provided in this report. Campus security authorities are surveyed monthly for their input during the course of the year. Campus security authorities are represented by, but not limited to, the following offices: Vice President for Administration, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Human Resources, Vice President for Student Affairs, Residential Education and Housing, Disability Support Services, Student Health Services, Athletics, Alcohol and other Drug Education Program (ADEP), and Anti-Violence Initiatives (AVI). e data collected may be anonymously submitted, the Office of Campus Police Services does not collect victim information unless specifically authorized by the reporting person. Outdoor emergency telephones are installed on campus. ese telephones are clearly marked with blue lights and provide direct contact with the Office of Campus Police Services. In the event of a fire, police, or medical emergency, dial 911 from any campus telephone. Students are encouraged to program 609.771.2345 into the phone book in their cell phone so that they can easily contact the Office of Campus Police Services. Walking escorts are provided by security and police officers throughout the evening and early morning hours. 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 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 safety telecommunicators, and security officers. All police officers are fully trained, commissioned, and armed in accordance with the state laws under which they are appointed. ey 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. e Ewing Township Police Department and its officers also have full police authority on the campus. (Source: NJSA 18A:6-4.2 et seq.) 4

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