The Department of Public Safety, in partnership with Residence Life, Student Life, Counseling and Substance Abuse, Victim Services, Emergency Management, Community Relations, Health Services, and the Office of the Dean of Students, is proud to sponsor National Campus Safety Awareness Month throughout the month of September. This month long campaign is intended to raise awareness of particular issues affecting campuses throughout the nation. We have lined up numerous programs, demonstrations, and information sessions throughout the month to bring awareness to these issues and other aspects of campus safety.
For the first week of Campus Safety Awareness Month, we hope that you will be able to attend the events that have been lined up.
September 1st
Info/Registration Table
Representatives from Public Safety will be at the North Campus from 10am to 1pm and 3:30pm to 6pm to hand out safety information and register computers.
September 2nd
Kick-Off Party
Join us on George Street from 11am to 1pm as we kick-off National Campus Safety Awareness Month. This carnival themed event will feature great food and lots of fun. If you’re lucky, you may get a chance to dunk the Chief of Police in a dunk tank! Representatives from Public Safety, Residence Life, CASAS, Victim Services, Community Relations, and the Office of the Dean of Students will be presenting information on a variety of campus safety related topics.
Arrive Alive Driving Simulator
Take a seat behind the wheel of our driving simulator. Each student may select to experience a distracted driving or a drunk driving simulation. See how the effects of alcohol, or texting while driving, affect your ability to drive safely. The car will be on campus from 10am to 4pm in front of the Stern Center.
Info/Registration Table
Representatives from Public Safety will be at the North Campus from 5pm to 6:30pm to hand out safety information and register computers.
September 3rd
Computer Registration Table
Meet with Officer Washington in Addlestone Library to register your computer. This service will be available from 1pm to 4pm.
Breaking the Silence
Join the Office of Victim Services in Robert Scott Small room 248 from 5:30pm to 7pm. For more information on this even, please contact Charlane Dwight in the Office of Victim Services.
Look for weekly e-mails with updates as to what programs and activities are being offered in the coming weeks. Until then, please visit the National Campus Safety Awareness Month website for more information. You can also check out our full calendar of events at http://publicsafety.cofc.edu/pdf/NCSAM.docx
Take Care and Be Safe,
PSO Madeline M. Sloan
Crime Prevention Specialist
Department of Public Safety
Office of the President
89 St. Philip Street
Charleston, SC 29424
(843) 953-5609