2024-2025 Student Handbook

Safety & Security

Campus security is provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  The Security Office is located on the first floor of Lincoln Hall (Room 100), phone 217-443-8888 or extension 8888 for on-campus phones.

The Safety and Security Office is responsible for taking the necessary steps in promoting and maintaining a safe environment for Danville Area Community College

  • Provide safety and security through parking and traffic enforcement and routine patrol.
  • Monitor and maintain security surveillance systems on campus.
  • Conduct safety drills.
  • Investigate incidents on campus and work with local law enforcement to resolve matters of criminal nature.
  • Investigate complaints from students and visitors of incidents occurring on campus and relay pertinent information through proper administration.
  • Work with alarm monitoring company and fire safety system providers to ensure system safety checks are current.
  • Provide safety escorts to students, faculty, staff, and visitors upon request.
  • Enforce Parking Rules and Regulations
  • Provide security for events on campus:
  • Provide customer service and assistance to staff, students, and visitors with vehicle problems: jump start cars; provide lock-out assistance; and assist with flat tires.

The Annual Security Report can be viewed online at https://dacc.edu/safety-security.  Students may also request a copy of the report through the Admissions Office, Financial Aid Office, or Security Office.