Our mission

Through professional service, proactive education, and positive engagement, the Office of Campus Safety is committed to promoting awareness and emergency preparedness, contributing to a resilient campus community.

In the event of an emergency or an impending weather event, official communications will be posted below.

  • Currently fully operational
    Eckerd College is fully operational at this time. In case of an emergency, an alert will be issued and information will be posted here.
In case of a life threatening emergency, call 911 then call Campus Safety, 727.864.8260.

Safety and security services

  • Our Campus Safety team of professional officers is on campus 24×7.
  • Our Threat Assessment Team is constantly at the ready to evaluate credible threats to individuals or the campus community. Representatives include the Director of Student Outreach & Support (SOS), the Director of Campus Safety, and the Director of Counseling Services. Each is trained in threat assessment and intervention.
  • Additional safety tips and services for Eckerd faculty, staff and students are available on our internal Campus Safety website.

Reporting an incident

Everyone is encouraged to report criminal incidents, accidents, and other emergencies promptly to the Office of Campus Safety, either by phone (727-864-8260) or in person at the main business office or the front gate.  Additionally, incidents can be reported to any uniformed officer.

For reports of theft, vandalism, lost property, or harassment, an online report can be filed. In all other circumstances, we encourage reports to be filed in person or via phone.