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Our Mission:

The High Point University Campus Police/Security is committed to a comprehensive approach in providing a safe and inclusive community where students, faculty, staff, and visitors may experience a sense of security and belonging. The High Point University Campus Police/Security is comprised of professionally trained police officers, security officers, telecommunicators, and support staff. Our primary focus is to prote...

Our Mission:

The High Point University Campus Police/Security is committed to a comprehensive approach in providing a safe and inclusive community where students, faculty, staff, and visitors may experience a sense of security and belonging. The High Point University Campus Police/Security is comprised of professionally trained police officers, security officers, telecommunicators, and support staff. Our primary focus is to protect and serve the campus community.

Contact Information
1911 N. Centennial High Point, NC
Emergency
(336) 841-9111
Department Open 24/7
Chief Debra C. Duncan
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Chief/Director of Campus Police & Security

If you’ve lost your passport card, please go to the Security Desk in R.G. Wanek Center (open 8:00am-11:00pm | Monday-Sunday) to receive a new one. Upon receiving your new passport card, $50.00 will be charged to your student account.

Please avoid the University Parkway Welcome Center Gate and utilize the Boundary Welcome Center Gate during business hours if you are parking in Lot A or B.

Make sure that you register all guests in iVisitor as it will expedite your guests being granted campus access through our welcome centers.

Access our campus map to find buildings, security call boxes, shuttle stops and more.

Toggle the Locations section to view buildings, traffic, and points of interests, which label each security call box on campus.

Integrated with TransLoc, the Transit section displays the shuttle routes and stops for the Gold, Purple, and Silver Line.

Security officers and dispatchers are well-vetted and trained to ensure the campus is served by the best team possible. Dispatchers receive calls for service, evaluate the requests and coordinate the response. Security officers respond, provide assistance, and investigate incidents. Security officers actively patrol the campus and investigate furtive behavior.

Security officers maintain continual professional development to ensure the department’s readiness. Examples of annual training include:

  • Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution
  • Customer Service
  • First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Fire Prevention and Response
  • Subject Control and Detention Techniques
  • Traffic Control and Parking Enforcement

Recent initiatives include:

  • Launching LiveSafe, HPU’s safety, and security mobile app
  • Equipping officers with body-worn cameras
  • Installing in-car video systems in all patrol vehicles
  • Ongoing video surveillance system additions throughout campus

 

POLICE OFFICERS

High Point University Campus Police are primarily responsible for implementing a community policing model to advance the strategic goals and priorities of the University. Officers are required: to work closely with individuals and groups within the University community for the purpose of maintaining an atmosphere that supports quality campus life and reduces crime-related risks and vulnerabilities on the campus; to conduct high visibility patrol of campus buildings, grounds, roadways, and parking facilities; to respond to calls for service; to enforce University policies and state laws; demonstrate excellent communication and decision making skills in the delivery of police services; to render services unrelated to enforcement, including, but not limited to building security and educational programming.

SECURITY OFFICERS

The University Campus Police/Security employs full and part-time security officers throughout the year. These individuals support the police department’s security function and require the wearing of a uniform. Responsibilities include: conducting high visibility foot patrols of buildings and grounds; controlling access to certain areas; intervening in suspicious circumstances; locking and unlocking facilities; responding to calls for service including fire and medical emergencies; observing and reporting conditions, such as equipment that is out of order, vandalism, fire hazards, and violations of state laws and university regulations (including parking regulations), that require the attention of other University officials, such as police officers and maintenance personnel; responding to alarms and initiating evacuation procedures; directing traffic; providing security escorts; and assisting individuals by providing directions and assisting stranded motorists who may have a dead battery, or locked their keys in their vehicle. Dayshifts and night shifts may be available, work hours are flexible and can vary according to department needs.

POLICE TELECOMMUNICATORS

Communications Officers handle all Police and Security telecommunications, including emergency 911, non-emergency calls, campus emergency phones, and radio calls. The Campus Police Communication Center is a 24-hour operation.

STUDENT PATROL

The High Point University Campus Police/Security offers part-time positions to students. Once hired, the student will then be trained in the Student Patrol Program. Specific requirements include:

  • Must be in good standing with the university and not be on academic probation.
  • Must not be on student disciplinary probation or have any pending charges. If you are placed on disciplinary probation or are charged criminally, you must notify your supervisor immediately. Failure to do so will result in automatic dismissal.
  • Must not have any felony or serious misdemeanor charges.

Interested in Applying – Filling out the interest form is the first step in being hired by the High Point University Campus Police/Security. High Point University has been and will continue to be committed to equality of employment opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, creed, veteran status, political affiliation, or sexual orientation. Members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.

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HPU Parking Regulations
  • The vehicle must be registered on my.highpoint.edu and bring the state registration to the desk at Wanek
  • There MUST be 2 decals on the vehicle that is registered.
  • One affixed on the front window inside near rear view mirror/ one affixed on the back of the vehicle. NOT TAPED but AFFIXED.
  • There are NO exceptions to the decal policy.
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