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Official page of the AACC Department of Public Safety Public Safety officers patrol the campus via motor vehicle, bicycle and on foot.

The Anne Arundel Community College Department of Public Safety has primary responsibility for campus security and safety at Arnold, Arundel Mills, and Glen Burnie Town Center locations. The Department of Public Safety works closely with all members of the college community, as well as County Police, Fire Department, and local government agencies to ensure a safe and secure educational environment.

03/30/2026

On March 18, 2026, during Spring Break, the AACC Department of Public Safety & Police tested the emergency notification systems in the College buildings that are used to notify students, employees, and visitors during an actual emergency. The notifications include audible alarm, flashing strobe lights, voice messaging, and text messages scrolling on computer monitors. These tests are conducted to help ensure the continued safety of our college community. In the event of an actual emergency, you may be directed to:
- Evacuate a building
- Evacuate the campus
- Shelter in place at a designated Severe Weather Shelter Area
- Lockdown in place following the College’s Emergency Lockdown procedures

11/17/2025

Today Captain David Pressley received the Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce Community Safety Award. Well deserved Captain Pressley!

10/03/2025

Sgt. Steve Shepet just received an instructors award through the Maryland Police Training Commission. Steve does an excellent job of ensuring our employees are properly trained. Congratulations Steve!

09/23/2025

Help us welcome Ofc. Garfield Kelly to the department. Ofc. Kelly has many years of experience after coming to us from the University of Maryland PD.

07/16/2025

This week we celebrated our officers achievements. Help us in congratulating Sgt. Baublitz to Lieutenant, Cpl. Schiren to Sergeant, Ofc. Meyer to Corporal and Com Ofc I Tully to Com Officer II. These officers along with Sgt. Cochran and Sgt. Wallace and Sgt McGinnis were also awarded Training Achievement and Perfect Attendance awards. Thank you all for your dedication to the department and our college community!

06/18/2025

This month Lt. Gary Vernon is retiring. We will miss him! Wishing him well on the next journey of life.

06/04/2025

On May 30, 2025, at 10am, the AACC Facilities, Information Technology and Public Safety & Police departments tested the emergency notification system external siren/speaker located on the roof of the Library. This audible alert system is used to notify students, employees, and visitors that are outside on the Arnold campus during an actual emergency. These tests are conducted to help ensure the continued safety of our college community. In the event of an actual emergency, you may be directed to:
- Evacuate a building
- Evacuate the campus
- Shelter in place at a designated Severe Weather Shelter Area
- Lockdown in place following the College’s Emergency Lockdown procedures
Additional information can be found in the Emergency Response Guideline flipcharts, located in all campus classrooms, office suites, and building lobbies. For additional questions and concerns, contact the Department of Public Safety & Police at 410-777-2440.

03/24/2025

On March 17, 2025, the AACC Department of Public Safety & Police tested the emergency notification systems in the College buildings that are used to notify students, employees, and visitors during an actual emergency. The notifications include audible alarm, flashing strobe lights, voice messaging, and text messages scrolling on computer monitors. These tests are conducted to help ensure the continued safety of our college community. In the event of an actual emergency, you may be directed to:
- Evacuate a building
- Evacuate the campus
- Shelter in place at a designated Severe Weather Shelter Area
- Lockdown in place following the College’s Emergency Lockdown procedures

Additional information can be found in the Emergency Response Guideline flipcharts, located in all campus classrooms, office suites, and building lobbies. For additional questions and concerns, contact the Department of Public Safety & Police at 410-777-2440.

02/05/2025

Join us in welcoming our newest member. Officer Diggs was recently sworn in as a college police officer and brings with him years of experience.

02/04/2025

Our team that braved the icy waters and completed Plunge 2025.

12/04/2024

Today we celebrated one of our officers. PFC Ray Fields was honored at the Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce Community Safety Awards ceremony, for selfless dedication and outstanding performance. Congratulations PFC Fields!

10/21/2024

This past weekend we celebrated Fall with our annual pumpkin patch. Tim Tumelty (aka, The Drone Guy) provided a couple aerial views with a drone from his program here on campus.

We had a great turnout! This year’s success was possible with all the support from community members, facilities, adjunct professors, and of course public safety and police, who all worked together. Thank you all for your support! It was great to see all the smiling faces!

Address

101 College Pkwy
Arnold, MD
21012

Telephone

+14107771818

Website

https://www.aacc.edu/campus-safety/

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