At Trenholm State Community College, we strive to ensure safety by taking a multifaceted, unprejudiced approach to recognizing, evaluating, and tackling potential risks to the people on our campus, as they are our greatest resource.

• Annual Security Report 2023
• Annual Security Report 2022
• Annual Security Report 2021
• Annual Security Report 2020

FIRE, POLICE, AMBULANCE
911

Alabama Bureau of Investigation
334-242-1142

Alabama State Troopers
334-274-0196

Drug Helpline
800-662-4357

Emergency Management Agency: Christina Thornton
334-625-2339

Domestic Violence Crisis Line
800-650-6522

One Place Family Justice Center
334-262-7278

Secret Service (Montgomery)
334-223-7601

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)—Campus Liaison
256-453-7848

Homeland Security
800-237-3239

Helpline (Alcohol and Substance Abuse)
800-762-3790

National Weather Service
256-890-8503

Crisis Line
334-263-0218

Family Sunshine Center
334-206-2100

Montgomery Police Department
334-625-2532

Montgomery County Health Department
334-293-6400

Montgomery County Sheriff
334-832-4980

National Hopeline Network (Suicide)
800-784-2433

Poison Control (Alabama)
800-462-0800

Montgomery Animal Control
334-409-0622

COSA (www.cosancadd.org)
334-262-1629

Standing Together Against Rape (STAR)
334-213-1227 or 888-908-7273

Campus Security

Trenholm Campus 334-604-9597
Patterson Site 334-604-8563
Library Tower 334-604-9579

When contacting Campus Security, provide the officer with the following information:

1. Your location (In case you are disconnected)
2. Your Name
3. Phone Number
4. Description of what is happening
5. Is anyone injured?
6. Physical description of offender
7. Is offender is armed?
8. If offender leaves – what direction?

Victim of Sexual Assault

In the event you or another person is the victim of sexual assault, it is important to remember details, follow procedures and notify the proper departments. The single most important thing a victim of rape or sexual assault can do is tell someone – the police, a friend, a medical professional, etc. Rape or sexual assault, whether by a stranger or someone you know, is a violation of your body, your trust and your right to choose. The following are recommended procedures to follow:

1. Do not shower, wash or change your clothes.
2. Do not brush your teeth.
3. Preserve any evidence such as clothing, used condoms, towels, tissue or other items which may be useful for investigation purposes.
4. If the incident occurs on campus, contact the Chief of Trenholm State Police at (334-202-0450).
5. Victims may also contact other college officials such as the Student Affairs or the Dean to get assistance in notifying appropriate law enforcement and medical personnel.
6. Seek medical attention immediately. Campus Security can assist in seeking medical attention. Also, local emergency medical services can be contacted by dialing 911.
7. Seek counseling to assist with mental and emotional trauma. Information concerning counseling services available through various agencies can be obtained at Student Affairs.G. Seek counseling to assist with mental and emotional trauma. Information concerning counseling services available through various agencies can be obtained at Student Affairs.
8. Family Sunshine Center is available for victims of sexual abuse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All services are free and confidential. Phone number: 334-263-0218 or 800-650-6522

Sexual Assault Violence Elimination Act
Victim Bill of Rights

1. 1. Complainants have the right to assistance by all faculty and staff in reporting allegations of harassment, abuse, physical violence, sexual violence or intimidation.
   2. Complainants have the right in choosing the manner in which the complaint is filed.
      1. The complainant may report the crime to law enforcement.
      2. The complainant may request a school disciplinary inquiry.
      3. The complainant may choose both options.
      4. The complainant may choose not to report the incident.
   3. Complainants have the right to confidentiality when reporting allegations of harassment, abuse, physical violence, sexual abuse or intimidation.
   4. Complainants have the right to a thorough and professional investigation that protects the rights of both the accused and the accuser.
   5. Complainants have the right to know that criminal sanctions include probation, fines,imprisonment or counseling.
   6. Victims have the right to know that school disciplinary sanctions include probation, suspension, expulsion, counseling, termination of employment and ban from college property.
   7. Complainants have the right to assistance in obtaining orders of protection, no contact orders and restraining orders concerning offenses that occur on campus, when requested and when probable cause exists.
   8. Complainants have the right to know that there will not be a monetary charge for filling criminal or school disciplinary complaints.
   9. Complainants have the right to a prompt, fair, and impartial investigation, conducted by properly trained individuals conducted by officials who receive annual training.
   10. Accusers and accused have the right to simultaneous written notification of outcome at each stage in the process.
   11. Accusers and the accused both have the right to appeal code of conduct decisions.
   12. Complainants have the right to assistance with accommodations regarding academic and work scheduling when requested and reasonably available; whether or not the offense was reported to law enforcement. The location of the offense does not affect this right.
   13. Trenholm State Community College will not allow any form of retaliation against a complainant for making an allegation of harassment, abuse, physical violence, or intimidation.

Trenholm State is an institution entrusted to provide a safe, secure, and healthy learning environment for visitors, students, faculty, and staff who work and study on campus. TrenCAST (Crisis Assessment and Support Team) helps to achieve this environment for all. TrenCAST helps students experiencing academic, social and crisis situations including mental health concerns find resources on- and off- campus to success. This program allows members of the college community to report their concern for students who may benefit from services available on- and off- campus.

TrenCAST is dedicated to the success of students by stepping in to connect students to relevant resources and outside agencies. The team may have to communicate with the reporting party to accurately assess the needs of the student. The team may reach out to the student to understand his/her needs and develop a plan of action for his/her success.

To achieve true success, Trenholm State Campus Police Department will maintain the confidence and respect of the campus community it serves. We have competent personnel who can accomplish this with a strong commitment on the part of all to perform their duties in an efficient, honest and professional manner and by exhibiting exemplary conduct to satisfy the college community’s expectations that Trenholm State Campus Police Department is an important advocate of campus community wellness.

The Trenholm State Campus Police Department is committed to protect, preserve, and safeguard the Constitutional and civil rights of all citizens through impartial and courteous law enforcement services.

In the event of inclement weather, mechanical or power failure, or other emergencies, students, faculty, and staff will be notified via the Trenholm Alert notification system’s email, text, and voice alerts and periodically updated on the College’s status of campus closings and openings during the duration of the situation.

When weather conditions prevent the opening of the College or cause a delayed opening of the College, every effort will be made to make announcements via Trenholm Alert, campus e-mail, on the Trenholm State Web site homepage and on the local radio and TV stations.

Note: Cancellation of day classes does not necessarily imply that evening classes will be canceled. The decision to suspend evening classes will be announced within a reasonable time.