Safety and Security on Campus

Northeastern Junior College is committed to developing excellence in all of our students by instilling knowledge, advancing skills, and providing opportunities for educational transfer and to enter the workforce successfully. Keeping in this spirit, the Campus Safety Department was made in 2018 to meet the safety and physical well being needs of the College and to keep in compliance with Federal Law and standards. The Coordinator of Campus Safety works around all Northeastern campus buildings and leased grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment for our students to thrive. We are committed to honoring each person’s rights, striving for quality service, and showing respect for all individuals in addition to always acting with the highest integrity, while upholding the law.

• Provisions and efforts are made to protect individuals and to preserve property, by securing buildings, locking and supervising residence halls, and observing campus activities. Nothing can improve everyone’s safety and security better than for each individual to make prudent and reasonable choices and actions.  Do not prop doors open and then leave them unattended, ever.
• Take time to learn how to access emergency services and the proper steps to inform staff and the administration of incidents. Learn to be observant of what is going on around you (Situational Awareness) and always know at least two of the safest and quickest egress routes - wherever you are. Know the names and even addresses of buildings that you frequent.
• Always lock your vehicle and park your vehicle in a safe place. Never leave valuables in plain sight within a vehicle.
• If you are going to spend the night away from campus, for any reason, make sure someone (roommate, friend, parent, coach, etc.) knows where you will be and who you will be with.
• Report any concerns, observations, or unsafe or dangerous conditions or actions of others to Campus Safety by phone at 970-521-6683, or in person by stopping in the office, Walker Hall, Room 21 (South Side). Such awareness is your best protection against crime and accidents.
• Download the Northeastern Safety mobile app, “NJC Alert”, free of charge. Contact Campus Safety for additional information, training tools, and resources. Be sure to check your Access account information for the proper contact information for Emergency Notifications and check the Campus Safety pages on the website as well.

The Coordinator of Campus Safety is not a sworn Law Enforcement position and has no arrest authority. The Office of Campus Safety works closely with sworn law enforcement, public safety professionals, and community partners diligently to support a safe and secure environment for our students, visitors, faculty, and staff so that they may enjoy and succeed in a comfortable learning environment and to pursue their educational and personal goals. Here at Northeastern, our Campus Safety and Security Committee meets regularly to further meet the safety needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. Our Campus Safety and Security Committee is comprised of representatives from the Sterling Police Department, Sterling Fire Department, Colorado State Patrol, Logan County Office of Emergency Management, and representatives from around the campus who have a deep understanding of the students and grounds that comprise our College. 

In compliance with the Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990, Northeastern annually publishes the Annual Security Report (ASR), which includes crime statistics, explanations of campus security support, policies and procedures, and topics such as drug and alcohol-free campus, sexual assault prevention-response programs, and other resources. Notify Campus Safety and Security of any crimes that have been committed and always dial 911 for any immediate life safety threat, medical, or fire emergency.

Northeastern also keeps a Daily Crime Log and Fire Log.  A copy of the ASR is available for free, on request, and you may view the crime and fire logs at the Student Services Offices or at the Campus Safety and Security Office.

Please visit www.njc.edu/safety-and-security for more information.

NOTICE OF PROHIBITION AGAINST ENROLLMENT IN STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF RIOTING OFFENSES

Under Colorado law, no person shall be enrolled in a state-supported institution of higher education for a period of twelve months following the date of a guilty verdict, guilty plea, no contest plea, a deferred judgement, or sentence for inciting riot, arming rioters, or engaging in a riot.