Security
About
Mission Statement
The mission of the Florida Tech Department of Security is to support the educational mission of the University by promoting safety, providing a variety of emergency services, and working in collaboration with the entire university and the community. The Department of Security will partner with students, faculty, staff, and visitors to provide a safe and secure learning environment. The goal is to deliver high-quality, professional, efficient, and consistent safety services to the campus and to proactively build and strengthen specialized partnerships that engage the community through education and awareness to reduce crime.
“Professionally and compassionately providing a safe learning environment.”
Core Values
Professionalism
Compassion
Integrity
Pride
Coordination with State and Local Emergency Service Providers
Florida Tech has a working agreement with the City of Melbourne that when emergency services are requested, or a determination is made that a need exists, the city of Melbourne will be the primary emergency service responder. This includes police, fire, and medical services. In the event additional services are needed, Brevard County and/or the State of Florida emergency services divisions will assist when requested by the City of Melbourne. Florida Tech endeavors to work with and support these local and state emergency providers by assisting when and where needed. This includes all investigations of criminal incidents occurring on or off campus when faculty, staff, or students may be involved.
Security Memberships
Florida Tech Department of Security is an active member of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). Also members of the, National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals (NACCOP).
Additional Information:
- Crime Awareness and Campus Security
- Disaster, Emergency & Evacuation Plan
- Parking
- Sexual Predator and Sexual Offender Notification
- Training