Department of Public Safety
Edison State Community College has been persistently safe—but crimes can occur anywhere and college campuses are not exempt. While on campus, individuals must be aware of personal safety along with the safety of personal belongings. Students, faculty,
staff and visitors are expected to conduct themselves as law-abiding members of the campus community.
Reporting an Incident
If you are a victim or if you witness a crime, you are encouraged to report the incident immediately. Depending upon the situation, please use one of the phone numbers on this page to contact an official. Please review the Emergency Procedures Manual for
details regarding procedures in the event of crisis situations. Click the cover to view the digital publication or click here for a downloadable PDF version. Daily crime logs and incident reports are available to view in the Department of Public Safety Office.
Rave Guardian App
To further ensure your safety, Edison State offers the Rave Guardian mobile app, a safety feature which turns your smartphone into a personal safety device. Download the free Rave Guardian safety app to check in with family, friends, campus security
or others you trust to help you stay safe both on and off campus. With the app you can:
- Call the Edison State Department of Public Safety You can use text tips, including photos, to contact campus security if you are in trouble or if you want to report something suspicious. To call security, simply press the Rave Guardian panic
button. It will provide an Edison State security officer with your name, location and any other pertinent information that you choose to include when setting up your account. This dramatically increases the odds that help will find you quickly.
NOTE Your personal information and location is accessible to Edison State Security ONLY if you actively signal for help.
- Set a Safety Timer Notify people you trust to check in on you if you are alone or in an unfamiliar place.
- Manage and Message Your Guardian Invite family, friends or others to be your Guardian, and communicate with them within the app as needed.
- Call local 911.
To download the Rave Guardian App, go to the App Store on iTunes or Google Play on your smartphone. After downloading, set up a Guardian account using your Edison State email address. For questions regarding the Rave Guardian app, contact the
Department of Public Safety.