Safety & Security

Emergency Procedures

In the event of a campus-wide emergency, the Vice President for Academic Affairs will act with complete and full authority to implement a plan for coping with the emergency. In the absence of this Vice President, the Dean of Students will act as coordinator for emergency preparedness

Reporting an Emergency
Emergencies may be reported 487 SMOD (7663), by notifying the campus operator ("0" or 487 7011), or calling Campus Security 308-6505 (Cell) or 487-SAFE (7233) (Office). When reporting an emergency, state your name, location, and nature of the emergency.

Fire Emergencies
In the event of fire, pull the nearest alarm and immediately exit the building through the nearest exit. Go to the nearest telephone and call the Pineville Fire Department (442 4452), notify the Staff Member on Duty of your action (487 SMOD), and notify Campus Security at 308-6505 (Cell) or 487-SAFE (7233) (Office).

Residence hall evacuation plans are posted in each student room. Periodic safety drills will be conducted in each building in compliance with state law. Failure to evacuate a building or to comply with instructions during an evacuation will result in disciplinary action.

Emergency Evacuation Plan
In the event of an emergency requiring the evacuation of the campus, all personnel will be directed to the Houston Smith Activities and Religious Education Building of the First Baptist Church of Pineville. Once the order to evacuate is given, unless directed otherwise, all persons will proceed to the Activities Building located adjacent to the First Baptist Church on Main Street in Pineville.

Only the Director of Public Information for Louisiana College or his/her designee will be authorized to release information to various news media. Persons desiring information regarding emergency status should tune to KALB TV, KLAX TV, or local radio stations, KALB, KQID, KSYL, KRRV, KFAB, and KZMZ.

School Closing
Decisions regarding the suspension of classes will be made by the Administrative Council of the College and publicized by the Director of College Communications . In the event of inclement weather or an emergency necessitating the suspension of classes, students should tune to local radio stations for detailed information or call the College Operator ("O" or 487 7011).

Illness/Medical Emergencies
All medical emergencies should be reported immediately to the Coordinator of Health Services (487 7750). If the Coordinator of Health Services cannot be reached, call 487 SMOD. Only fully qualified persons should administer first aid. Only authorized persons (EMS) may transport individuals to area hospitals. Students are not to transport injured persons to medical facilities. All accidents must be reported promptly to the Safety and Security Department by calling 308-6505 (Cell) or 487-SAFE (7233)(Office).

Property Loss/Theft
Louisiana College is not responsible for personal property lost or stolen. Securing student personal items (i.e. dormitory, vehicle) is the sole responsibility of the owner. Personal items should be properly marked.

The loss or theft of personal items should be reported immediately to the Safety and Security Department by calling 308-6505 (Cell) or 487-SAFE (Office). Security personnel will assist in coordinating the investigation of property loss with local officials. All found property that is turned in to the Safety and Security Department is stored in the Safety and Security Department office. To claim found property items, individuals must present a valid Driver's License, Louisiana College photo ID card or a valid photo ID card from another source; military ID or another state photo ID card. Individuals must be able to accurately describe the property that was lost in order to claim that property.

NOTE: Property with little or no monetary value and properly considered to be a health hazard such as chemicals or food containers will be destroyed.