Policy No.: 8005 Board Approved: September 22, 2009 Revised: January 19, 2021
Campus Police Department Policy The Board of Trustees for Hagerstown Community College authorizes the HCC Campus Police Department to create policies and procedures that adhere to the Maryland Police & Corrections Training Commission (MPCTC) standards and best practices in law enforcement. Background: On May 7 th , 2009 Chapter 0389, House Bill 361, was signed into law, which recognized the establishment of the Hagerstown Community College Police Force. The Board of Trustees supports the police department and recognizes the need for established polices and procedures to ensure safe policing. Hagerstown Community College Campus Police provide a valuable service to the campus community. The Board further recognizes the need for law enforcement to constantly assess and improve their practices and policies to ensure transparency and to maintain the trust of the people they serve. Purpose of the HCC Police Department The Hagerstown Community College Campus Police Department was created to serve the College community; safeguard life and property, enforce state and local laws and to preserve the peace and protect the rights of all citizens, on the campus. Members of the Campus Police are committed to the sanctity of life and respect the value of every human life. The Police Department will also support departments within the College to ensure a safe and secure campus community. Policies and Procedures: All policies and guidelines pertaining to the HCC Police Department will align with existing College policies, the standards set forth by MPCTC, all Federal Executive Orders pertaining to law enforcement and the Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights. The Hagerstown Community College Campus Police are authorized to create internal policies and procedures that meet and/or exceed the standards set for by MPCT and the Federal government. In addition to sound policies and procedures, the exercise of good judgment, and the application of common sense, together with the highest degree of cooperation by those entrusted with law enforcement, is essential to effective and successful operation of this department. Chain of Command Members of the HCC Campus Police/ Security and members of the Student Patrol are under the direct supervision of the Chief of Police, who reports to the Executive Director of Human Resources. Training All members of the Hagerstown Community College’s Police Department will be competently trained in the required knowledge, skills and abilities associated with the daily circumstances of police work before they are actively used in enforcement activities or are able to make arrests. Generally, initial training will take place in an academy or classroom setting and will meet the
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