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Campus Safety and Title IX

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At Barton Community College the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and visitors are of utmost importance. With the support of other departments, we have many people involved in keeping this campus safe and secure; however, a truly safe campus can only be achieved with the cooperation of all students, faculty, staff and visitors.

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Any student, college employee, or visitor who witnesses a crime or accident should contact the Barton Community College Campus Safety office. The Campus Safety office is located in the Technical Building, Room 154, or they can be reached by calling (620) 792-9217.

Campus Safety Personnel

Campus Safety Officers patrol the campus 24 hours a day and make periodic building checks as well as patrolling the housing facility area. Campus Safety Officers work closely with Facility Management and the Coordinator of Student Housing to try to maintain a tight key control.

The Facility Management Department maintains the College buildings and grounds with concern for safety and security. Facility Management employees inspects campus facilities regularly, promptly makes repairs affecting safety and security, and responds to reports of potential safety and security hazards such as broken windows, locks, and repairs or replaces malfunctioning lights.

The Campus Safety Department assists the Facility Management Department by reporting potential safety and security hazards. Students, faculty and staff also may call the Security or Facility Management Department to report safety and security hazards.