Vernon College Police
Vernon College operates a fully sanctioned police department. The full-time team is comprised of a Chief of Campus Police, Police Sergeant, and two patrol officers. In addition, part-time police officers are utilized at the Vernon and Wichita Falls locations. Patrol Services are conducted at both the Vernon Campus, Century City Center and Skills Training Center. Students are encouraged to contact a Vernon College Police Officer with any safety concerns or problems. The Chief of Campus Police can be reached at ext. 2272.
Parking
Parking is provided for students, staff, and faculty. Parking decals are mandatory for Vernon College students who park anywhere on Vernon College property. However, if you park on Vernon College property, you do so at your own risk. Vernon College accepts no responsibility for damages occurring to an individual’s vehicle. For the general safety of the students, faculty, and visitors of Vernon College, the following regulations are established:
1. All student vehicles parked on Vernon campus property must display a valid Vernon College parking permit. The permit is to be mounted on the driver’s side rear window.
2. Unauthorized parking in areas marked “RESERVED” is prohibited.
3. Speed limit on campus is 10 MPH unless otherwise posted.
4. Parking is restricted to paved areas designated by vehicle marking lines. Vehicles must be parked so as not to extend over any marking line. Parking that blocks entranceways, loading docks or normal traffic flow is prohibited.
5. All posted traffic and parking signs must be observed.
6. Failure to abide by the above regulations will result in a ticket being issued or the violator’s vehicle being towed away at the violator’s expense. Additional violations may result in the violator being prohibited from operating any motor vehicle on the Vernon College campus.
Crime Awareness Statistics/Policy and Procedures
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998 and the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2002, Vernon College provides a full disclosure of the campus security report via its web site. Security policies and procedures as well as statistics for reported criminal activities for the previous three school years may be accessed at www.vernoncollege.edu or by contacting the Vernon College Police Office at (940) 552-6291 ext. 2272 or by writing Government Mandated Information, Office of Student Services, 4400 College Drive, Vernon, Texas 76384.
Campus Sex Crimes Prevention
In compliance with the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act (Section 1601 of “Public Law 106-386”) and the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act, all persons required to register as part of the State of Texas’ Sex Offender Registration Program are required to provide notice of their presence on campus to Student Services and the Chief of Police. Information on registered sex offenders can be obtained through the Texas Department of Public Safety Crimes Record Service at https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records