Campus Safety & Security Alerts

By Ian MacEachen

05 March, 2012 - Theft (Burglary) from Student Rooms

Public Safety has received several reports of theft from student rooms on campus over the past few weeks. While the most often reported stolen item have been laptop computers; thefts of iPods, cell phones, cash and other items have been reported as well.

One common theme amongst these thefts has been that, in almost every case, the rooms that the items were stolen from were left unlocked! Public Safety is actively pursuing new information on these cases-if you have any information, please speak with a Public Safety Officer or utilize the anonymous tip-line on the website.

Please Remember To:

  • Securely lock your room (door & windows), office, vehicle, etc when you will be away - even if you will only be away for a few moments!
  • Report any suspicious persons or activities that you observe on campus to Public Safety immediately at x6687
  • When possible, store any valuables that you leave in your room in a lockable box, etc.

25 January, 2012 -Robbery/Assault in the Town of Sebago

As a result of a recent robbery/assault that occurred in the Town of Sebago (18 miles west of the SJC campus) on Saturday, January 21st, Public Safety wishes to remind the campus community of the following general safety tips when travelling in the local area:

  • When possible, stay on well-travelled roads to reach your destination-avoid “short-cuts” or routes that take you to remote areas.
  • Before you leave campus, let someone know where you are going, when you expect to return, etc.
  • Carry a cell phone with you when you travel.
  • If you experience an accident or other emergency and need assistance call 911 (this will connect you to the Maine State Police, who will be able to summon the closest agency to assist you).
  • Stay in your vehicle and keep the doors locked; when help arrives, roll your window down slightly and ask for ID (or verify the uniform of the officer, etc responding).

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office media release regarding this incident (to include a description of the assailant) can be viewed by going to their website (cumberlandso.org) and selecting "media releases" in the right column of the page; the specific entry is listed as "1-21-12 Sebago Robbery and Assault"

For more information, or assistance while on campus, please contact SJC Public Safety at extension 6687 (893-6687 from your cell phone).

26 January, 2011 - Theft from Student Vehicles - Campus Lots

Campus Security has received multiple reports of break-ins involving student vehicles over the past week; vehicles in the Ballfield lot, the Service lot, Cunneen, O'Connor and Feeney Hall lots have been entered and items have been taken.  The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office has been notified of, and is investigating each of these reports and Campus Security will be increasing patrols of campus lots.  Anyone who believes they may have information relevant to any of these cases is asked to contact Campus Security at ext. 6687 ro to submit such information via the anonymous tip feature on the web page.  

Campus Security reminds all members of the community to securely lock their rooms, offices and vehicles while they are away from them, even if only for a few moments, and urges all members of the community to immediately report any suspicious persons or activities that you may notice to Campus Security.