Campus Security

The personal safety and security of students, staff and visitors, and the protection of property are high priorities at North Idaho College.

This information is provided to you as part of North Idaho College’s commitment to safety and security on campus and in compliance with the Federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990.

Creating and maintaining a healthy and safe campus environment requires the cooperation and involvement of everyone. All students, faculty, staff and visitors must assume responsibility for their personal health and safety, and the security of their personal belongings. Our institution is safer than most places, but it’s not crime free. Crimes take place in our society at large, and the problem does not magically disappear at the edge of the NIC campus. Theft, assaults and other violations of the law do sometimes occur at North Idaho College. A truly safe campus can be achieved only through awareness, shared knowledge, and the cooperation of all students, faculty and staff.

The Student-Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act

Congress enacted The Student-Right-To- Know and Campus Security Act in 1990 as Public Law 101-542. It came about through the efforts of several families whose children were murdered on college campuses in the late 1980s. This law requires institutions of higher education which participate in federal programs to publish campus security information and crime statistics. At a minimum, this information is to include statistics for six crime categories for the three most recent calendar years, three arrest categories for the most recent years, and statements of security policies. The law was most recently amended in 2000 to require colleges in 2003 to notify the campus community as to where public "Meagan's Law" information about registered sex offenders on campus could be obtained.

Office of Campus Security

Campus Security is the administrative unit responsible for campus security, security policies and procedures, and campus security officers. Officers are professionally trained in public safety methods and provide proactive patrol of the campus on foot, by car, and bicycle. Their authority is limited to the geographical boundaries of NlC’s properties including land, structures, streets, and parking facilities.

NIC officers do not carry firearms, but are armed with OC (pepper) spray and a 26 Taser gun, which are non-lethal weapons. To carry these non-lethal weapons, officers complete training through the Coeur d'Alene Police Department, Spokane Police Academy, and/or by certified instructors with Campus Security. Even though security staff members are not sworn peace officers, they are authorized to make citizen’s arrests when necessary, as granted by Idaho Statute 19-604, and are responsible for enforcement of college rules and regulations, and applicable federal, state, city, and county laws and ordinances on college property.

Campus Security works closely with the Coeur d’Alene Police and Kootenai County Sheriff’s Departments to assist in safeguarding the campus community. City and county law enforcement officers patrol the public streets on campus and surrounding the campus.

Campus Security is a participating member of the Western Association of Campus Law Enforcement. In addition, Campus Security coordinates various safety and security programs and is responsible for preparation and distribution of the Annual Safety and Security Report.

NIC officers provide building and grounds security, 24 hours a day, seven days per week. Office hours are 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- Thursday, and 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday. Campus Security is located at Headwater Complex B, at 710 Military Drive. Phone (208) 769-3310.

Access to Campus Buildings

Access to campus buildings is provided by Campus Security or Nightwatch Staff who open the buildings at the beginning of each academic school day and close again at night. Exterior doors and most interior doors to the College are locked when offices and buildings are closed at 10 p.m., or when classes are not in session. Keys that are authorized and issued to faculty and staff are not to be duplicated, or provided to unauthorized employees, or students. Security staff make building checks throughout the night.