campus security

University safety officers

Campus security refers to the personnel, systems, and measures protecting a college or university: Campus security escorted the protesters off the quad.

The term often specifically means the officers or department responsible for safety: Call campus security if you see anything suspicious.

Campus security may have limited police powers or function more like private guards, depending on the institution.

Opposites
jurisdiction/authority scope

campus securitymunicipal police

Local government law enforcement

city police · state police · federal law enforcement · FBI · county sheriff

threat vs. protection

campus securityactive shooter

Armed person attacking people

school shooter · trespasser · stalker · perpetrator · burglar

institutional control vs. openness

campus securitypublic access

Unrestricted community availability

Family

security, campus

Familiarity
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