MySLC

• Crime Prevention Tips
• Security Awareness Programs
• Personal Safety & Security
• Access to Residence Halls
• Safety & Security Team

• Always lock your bedroom, apartment, and/or exterior doors.
• Never leave any valuables out in the open and walk away from them, even if only for a few minutes.
• When walking at night, try to walk in groups or use the campus shuttle.
• When walking, plan your route in advance and know where to find emergency phones.
• Immediately report any suspicious persons or activity to Campus Safety.
• When not in your room, close and lock all windows, especially windows that can be easily reached from ground level.
• If you go inside your room and find evidence of a break-in, don't disturb or touch anything. Call Campus Safety immediately. 
• If you spot a burglar leaving your residence, don't try to stop them. Call security and the police immediately.
• Have your keys ready when returning to your car.

During orientation at the start of each academic year, the Campus Safety leads a mandatory Safety presentation to all new students. During this program, the Managers discuss Campus Safety and Fire Safety overview and programs. 

The Campus Safety Department consists of a AVP, Associate Directors, 1 Lieutenant, 4 sergeants, 6 corporals, 35 full and part Time Campus Safety Officers. 

AVP of Campus Safety

Jim Verdicchio, AVP of Campus Safety, has the primary responsibility for College safety and security. He works closely with all members of the College community and representatives of the local police and fire departments. Jim welcomes questions, suggestions, and ideas relating to safety and security. He can be reached at jverdicchio@sarahlawrence.edu or 914-323-6001

Security Officers

Campus Safety Officers are trained, certified, and registered in compliance with the New York State Security Act of 1992. The officers receive additional training by the College in various areas, including the use of AEDs, sexual crimes training, fire safety, Non Violent Crisis Intervention, OSHA and CPR/first aid. Officers must obey and enforce the laws and regulations of the Federal Government, New York State, the City of Yonkers, and Sarah Lawrence College. Campus Safety Officers do not have arrest powers above those of a private citizen. They do have the authority to ask persons on campus property for identification to determine whether those individuals have lawful business at Sarah Lawrence College. Campus Safety Officers also have the authority to issue parking tickets on campus. Parking tickets issued to students are billed to their college financial accounts. The College works closely with state and local police agencies/authorities, as appropriate.

Campus Safety Officers patrol the campus on foot and in vehicles throughout the day and night. In addition to their regular patrols, officers respond immediately to emergencies, escort students when the Student Shuttle is not running, open and close various facilities, patrol parking areas, issue parking tickets, control and respond to all burglar and fire alarms, and respond when students, faculty, or staff are locked out of dorms or offices.