Campus Security

Security Department

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Safety & Security Department at Al Akhawayn University are:

  • Protection of life and property
  • Prevention of crime
  • Providing service to members of the university while at the same time preserving an environment conducive to the pursuit of educational goals and personal growth.

It is our department’s endeavor to fulfill these responsibilities in a courteous, polite manner. We realize that as members the university security department we perform an important function for the university; we aim to reflect a favorable image of the university during our contact with the university community and general public. We further pledge to maintain a high standard of conduct and proficient performance in our duties through continuing education and in-service training.

Our policies and procedures are geared to ensure a safe environment for all Al Akhawayn community members. We strive to maintain open and clear communication with students while assisting the administration, faculty, and staff. As professionals we are friendly with students, faculty, and staff, while firm in maintaining adherence to regulations; cooperation is essential for attainment of our goals. By maintaining professionalism, reliability, concern, courtesy, and prompt response, we succeed.

Functions of the department

  • Provide personal safety for members of the university community and visitors.
  • Protection and security of university property.
  • Crime prevention and investigation.
  • Enforcement of university rules and regulations.
  • Provide security for designated functions.
  • Reporting hazardous and unsafe conditions regarding university property.
  • Security and protection of personal property of the members of the university and their guests.

Contact information

The security office is located in the ground level of Building 9. Security officers perform continuous 24-hour patrols through all campus buildings. A security officer will respond to every reported incident and a follow-up investigation will occur when necessary. We work in partnership with local authorities who are called whenever required.

>> Download the Emergency Procedures

>> Download the Emergency Response Plan

>> Download the Crime prevention tips

24 hour emergency phone numbers:

Off Campus (0535) 86 2222

On Campus x2222

Security & Safety Controller x2014

Security Operations Manager x2071

Security Supervisors x2222

Main Gate x2165

 

Briefly Noted

Hyung Joon Yoon, Assistant Professor of Human Resource Development at Al Akhawayn School of Humanities and Social Sciences, published an article in the Australian Career Practitioner magazine. Reference: Yoon, H. J. (2013, Winter). "Career development is to an…