Campus Safety and Security Reporting requires Rowan College at Burlington County to:

• Publish an annual report every year by October 1 that contains three years of campus crime statistics and certain campus security policy statements;
• Disclose crime statistics for the campus, public areas immediately adjacent to or running through the campus, and certain non-campus facilities and remote classrooms. The statistics must be gathered from campus police or security, local law enforcement, and other college officials who have "significant responsibility for student and campus activities;"
• Provide "timely warning" notices of those crimes that have occurred and pose an ongoing "threat to students and employees;"
• Disclose in a public crime log "any crime that occurred on campus, or within the patrol jurisdiction of the campus Public Safety Department and that which is reported to the campus Public Safety Department."

(There are additional requirements not listed above.)

To download the report, click here (PDF)

The Campus Emergencies Guide is produced by the Public Safety Department to help assist the RCBC community during various types of emergencies. This guide will cover campus emergencies, safety procedures, shelter-in-place, how to report incidents, and evacuation guides. These procedures should be followed in sequence unless conditions dictate otherwise.

Click here for information on RCBC Emergency Messages.

Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all members of the college community. The following information addresses questions about the College’s role and responsibilities regarding federal law enforcement agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

RCBC’s Role and Legal Obligations

As a public county college, RCBC complies with all applicable federal and state laws. The College does not proactively assist, participate in, or coordinate immigration enforcement activities. Any interaction with federal law enforcement agencies occurs only when legally required, such as in response to a valid judicial warrant, subpoena, or court order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Role of the Office of Public Safety

RCBC’s Office of Public Safety is a non-sworn campus safety department. Its primary mission is to protect the safety of students, employees, and visitors, and to safeguard college property.

Public Safety officers:

• Do not have the authority to enforce federal immigration law
• Do not inquire about immigration or citizenship status
• Do not conduct immigration-related investigations or arrests

Public Safety’s involvement with any external law enforcement agency is limited to lawful requests and is consistent with constitutional protections and college policy.

Student Privacy and Protections

RCBC is committed to protecting student privacy in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other applicable laws. Student education records and personally identifiable information are not disclosed to outside agencies without proper legal authorization.

Campus Communication

In the event of a situation that may impact campus operations or safety, RCBC will communicate promptly using established channels, including Send Word Now alerts, official College email, and the College website. Communications will be factual, timely, and designed to ensure transparency while respecting legal requirements and individual privacy.

Questions or Concerns

This page is intended to serve as a primary reference for questions regarding RCBC’s involvement with federal law enforcement. Individuals with additional concerns related to campus safety may contact the Office of Public Safety directly.

RCBC remains committed to fostering a safe and welcoming campus environment for all members of the community, consistent with the law and the College’s educational mission.

Purpose

The purpose of these regulations is to promote the safe and orderly movement of vehicles and pedestrians and to ensure the effective use of parking facilities at Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC).

Parking on RCBC property is a privilege granted by the college and is subject to compliance with all college rules, regulations, and posted signage.

Applicability

These regulations apply to:

• Students
• Employees
• Student employees
• Contractors and vendors
• Visitors
• Guests attending campus events

These regulations remain in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week, unless otherwise indicated by signage or direction from Public Safety personnel.

Authority

The RCBC Department of Public Safety is responsible for the administration and enforcement of all parking and traffic regulations on college property.

Public Safety personnel are authorized to:

• Issue parking citations
• Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic
• Immobilize vehicles when necessary
• Authorize the towing or removal of vehicles creating a hazard or violating regulations

Failure to comply with instructions from Public Safety personnel may result in enforcement action.

Parking Registration and Permits

RCBC requires students and employees to register vehicles through the college parking system or display a valid parking permit.

Vehicle registration or a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space in any particular lot or area.

Individuals may only register vehicles belonging to themselves or their immediate household.

Permit holders are responsible for any violations issued to vehicles registered in their name.

Permits may not be transferred or shared.

Parking Designations

Parking areas may be designated for specific user groups. Designations are indicated through signage, pavement markings, or permit requirements.

Designations may include:

• Student parking
• Employee parking
• Visitor parking
• Accessible parking
• Service and maintenance spaces
• Reserved spaces
• Event parking areas

Vehicles must only park in areas for which they are authorized.

Student Employee Parking

Student employees may be authorized to park in employee-designated parking areas only while actively performing their assigned work duties for the college and when such parking is necessary to support those duties.

When a student employee is attending classes, studying, participating in campus activities, or otherwise present on campus in a student capacity, they must park in student-designated parking areas.

Student employees may not use employee parking privileges for convenience or during times when they are acting in a student role rather than performing assigned job functions.

The Department of Public Safety reserves the authority to determine appropriate parking locations for student employees based on operational needs and may restrict or revoke such privileges if misused.

Proper Parking

Vehicles must be parked only within clearly marked parking spaces.

Parking is prohibited in the following locations:

• Fire lanes
• Accessible spaces without proper authorization
• Sidewalks or pedestrian pathways
• Landscaped areas or grass
• Roadways or travel lanes
• Areas marked “No Parking”
• Loading zones without authorization
• Reserved or service spaces without authorization

Vehicles must remain entirely within the boundaries of a marked parking space

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking spaces are reserved for vehicles displaying a valid state-issued accessible parking placard or license plate.

Improper use of accessible parking spaces may result in significant fines and potential towing.

Possession of a state-issued placard or plate does not exempt the vehicle from other RCBC parking regulations.

Visitor Parking

Visitors may park in designated visitor spaces or general parking areas unless otherwise indicated by signage.

Departments hosting visitors are encouraged to provide parking guidance in advance of the visit.

For large events, the college may designate specific lots or provide temporary parking instructions.

Enforcement

The RCBC Department of Public Safety enforces parking regulations through citations and other enforcement measures.

Violations may include, but are not limited to:

• Parking in an unauthorized area
• Parking without required registration or permit
• Parking in accessible spaces without proper authorization
• Parking outside designated spaces
• Blocking fire lanes or emergency access routes
• Parking in reserved spaces without authorization
• Failure to comply with posted signage

Vehicles that create safety hazards or interfere with campus operations may be towed or immobilized without prior notice.

Abandoned or Disabled Vehicles

Vehicles parked on RCBC property must be operational and properly registered with the state.

Disabled vehicles must be reported to the Department of Public Safety and removed within a reasonable time unless arrangements are made.

Vehicles left unattended for extended periods may be considered abandoned and subject to removal.

Appeals

Individuals who believe a citation was issued in error may submit an appeal through the college’s designated parking appeal process.

Appeals must be submitted within the time period indicated on the citation.

Failure to appeal within the required time period may result in the citation becoming final.

Decisions made through the appeal process are final.

Liability

Rowan College at Burlington County assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to vehicles or their contents while parked on college property.

This includes damage caused by:

• Theft
• Vandalism
• Weather
• Other vehicles

Individuals park at their own risk.

Compliance

Failure to comply with these regulations may result in:

• Parking citations
• Vehicle immobilization
• Vehicle towing
• Referral to the appropriate student or employee disciplinary process

Parking Safety Violations and Fines

Users of the college campus who fail to comply with parking and traffic regulations on college grounds are subject to the following fines:

1. Failure to display RCBC parking permit - $10
    
2. Parking Violations:
   first offense: $10
   second offense: $20
   third offense: $30
   fourth or more: $40 and/or towing and/or loss of parking privileges
    
3. Moving Violations:
   first offense: $25
   second offense: $40
   third offense: $75
    
4. Parking in handicapped areas without a NJ state handicap decal - $250 and/or towing and/or loss of parking privileges
    
5. A service charge for $10 will be added for violations

Failure to pay fines or file an appeal may result in freezing of student accounts. Students whose accounts are frozen may not register at any time in the future until the financial obligation is fulfilled. Fines may be paid to the Business Office. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Rowan College at Burlington County.

Appeal Process
To appeal a ticket, please complete this form. Appeals are only accepted online and are reviewed by the Appeals Committee.
The college reserves the right to revoke the motor vehicle privilege of anyone who continuously violates the motor vehicle regulations through action of the appropriate authority. The Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Success may refer cases involving students to the Student Conduct Committee for action.

Click here to fill out a Public Safety Department Incident Statement Form.

RCBC is devoted to creating a safety net to help prevent suicide and violence. The most effective ways to prevent suicide and violence are to know the warning signs, take them seriously and help the individual access the appropriate resources. The only real risk is in doing nothing. If you or someone you know is suffering and you want to know how to help, call a suicide prevention hotline for assistance:

For immediate assistance or case of emergency, call Public Safety or 9-11.

• 1 (800) SUICIDE (784-2433)
• 1 (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Off-Campus Resources

• Women's Referral Central: 1 (800) 322-8092
• Contact of Burlington County (24/7 Crisis Hotline): (856) 234-8888 &(866) 234-5006
• Crisis Intervention: (609) 261-8000
• Virtua Hospital of Burlington County: (609) 267-0700
• Providence House (Willingboro): (609) 871-7551
• Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline: 1 (800) 572-7233

Your RCBC ID opens activities and academic resources to you on our Mount Laurel and Mount Holly campuses. Your RCBC ID will help you: 

• Access Laurel Hall, the Science Building, TEC, the Health Sciences building, and Mount Holly’s building.
• Check out books at the library and use its resources like the computer lab. and study rooms.
• Rent textbooks at the bookstore.
• Work out at the RecWell.

Don’t wait to get your student ID. You can start the process from home.

Use the RemotePhoto app to take a photo from your own device.
 

• Log in to your BaronOne account.
• Open the Other Applications tile.
• Open the RemotePhoto app.
• Follow the instructions in the app to submit your photo.
• Once your photo is approved, pick up your ID from Public Safety in the Student Success Center within 48 hours. 

Students may replace a lost card for a $20 fee by visiting Public Safety on the Mount Laurel Campus during business hours.

Faculty, staff, and students must register their vehicles with RCBC’s Public Safety Department. Vehicles can be registered by visiting the Public Safety Department in Mount Laurel during business hours Monday through Friday and by phone appointment on Saturday. You must show your state registration and a valid driver’s license to receive your RCBC vehicle decal. All vehicles driven by students will not be permitted to park in staff areas. Failure to comply will result in a citation.

Should a student, faculty, or staff member need to temporarily park a vehicle on campus other than the vehicle registered with the RCBC Public Safety Department, the individual must immediately report to the Public Safety Department. A temporary parking pass will be issued for the necessary duration. Failure to comply will result in a citation.

Users of the college parking lots will be issued two parking decals at no expense. There will be a $10 charge for additional decals. Students must notify Public Safety when a vehicle should be deleted from the Public Safety records.

To obtain an ID card and parking permit, each student must be registered for classes, have paid all charges by the established deadlines, and have a valid photo ID, driver’s license, or passport.

Parking is restricted to designated lots. Students must park only in designated spaces. The Student Handbook contains complete parking rules and regulations.