Campus Safety
We are committed to a safe and secure environment for all students, employees and visitors.
In an EMERGENCY, call "911" immediately. In non-emergency situations, contact Safety and Security Services at 309-268-8300 to report an incident or safety hazard.
- Annual Security Report* (PDF)
- 2019 Attorney General Report (PDF)
- College Violence Prevention Committee (PDF)
- College Violence Prevention Plan (PDF)
- College Violence Prevention Policy (PDF)
*Includes college crime statistics
Sexual Misconduct
Learn more about preventing and responding to sexual misconduct and how you might be able to use confidential reporting.
Survivors start here Report a sexual misconduct incident online
Emergency Response
You should familiarize yourself with the Immediate Action Guide (PDF) which will help you make decisions in emergency situations.
The planning for emergencies is a constant and ever-evolving process. The latest information will always be available in the Emergency Response Planning (PDF), and you should check back periodically for updates.
You can download the HCC Emergency Information card (PDF) to find additional information and local on-campus and off-campus resources.
The College has established the Emergency Management Planning Committee (EMPC) to coordinate and facilitate the emergency planning for the College. In addition, the EMPC is responsible for overseeing the activities of the College Violence Prevention Committee and the Behavioral Intervention Team. See the EMPC policy (PDF) for more information.
Behavioral Intervention
The Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) is the College's required Threat Assessment Team. They can review information and conduct inquiries to help identify behaviors, and they will assist anyone who may be on a pathway to violence.
Emergency Text Alerts
Heartland Community College utilizes a system for sending important notifications. Opt in today!
This voluntary text messaging service can deliver two types of information:
- Emergency Alerts (HCC-ALERTS) – Notification of a serious concern affecting campus, including any campus closures due to severe weather
- Temporary Interferences (HCC-ACCESS) – Notification of an interference to campus access such as elevator repairs, blocked stairs, sidewalks and closed entries and parking areas
For Emergency Alerts
Text JOIN HCC-ALERTS to 31389
or
Scan the QR Code below and click SEND
Text LEAVE HCC-ALERTS to 31389 to opt out of the emergency text message service.
For Temporary Interferences
Text JOIN HCC-ACCESS to 31389
or
Scan the QR Code below and click SEND
Text LEAVE HCC-ACCESS to 31389 to opt out of the temporary interference text message service.
The system will reply with an acknowledgment that you have signed up to receive notifications!
HCC does not charge a fee for this service. Review your particular mobile device texting and data plan for service details specific to your account. Message and data rates may apply.
HCC will not share your mobile number or information with any other organization. Information gathered from HCC Alerts or HCC Access will not be used for marketing purposes.
To view the College’s policies on emergency messages, view the HCC Alerts Terms and Conditions, Clery Emergency Notification Policy (PDF) and the Timely Notice Policy (PDF).
For more information about the college's related policies and terms view our Information Privacy Policy (PDF), Appropriate Use Policy (PDF) and Information Security Policy (PDF).
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