Chesapeake College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Our Department of Public Safety provides professional support, campus patrols, and emergency response services at both the Wye Mills campus and the Cambridge Center. Here’s how you can reach us and what to know in case of an emergency.
About Public Safety
The Chesapeake College Department of Public Safety is dedicated to fostering a safe and secure campus environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Our certified officers are trained in emergency response, including CPR, AED, and Narcan administration, and are authorized by the State of Maryland to conduct criminal investigations and provide on-site assistance. Working closely with local law enforcement and emergency services, Public Safety officers offer campus patrols, immediate response to incidents, and a range of support services across both the Wye Mills and Cambridge Center campuses, ensuring the well-being of our college community at all times.
Emergency Prevention
Inclement Weather Closings
Announcements regarding morning cancellation will normally be provided by 6:15 a.m.
Announcements regarding evening cancellation will normally begin at 3:30 p.m.
In some cases, Chesapeake College courses are scheduled in public school facilities. When the public school system closes due to inclement weather, the college’s course must also be cancelled even though courses may be held at other sites. Public school announcements will also be made by the radio stations. Questions concerning school closings should be directed to the appropriate academic dean.
The college website and switchboard will provide closing information normally beginning at 6:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. as indicated above. In addition, the information will be provided on College social media accounts as well as on local television and radio stations. Follow @ChesCollAlerts on X for the most current information.
If no announcement of cancellation is made, all classes and activities will be held at the regularly scheduled time.
| Radio | Television |
|---|---|
| WBAL (1090 AM) Baltimore WCTR (1530 AM) Chestertown WKDI (840 AM) Denton WPOC (93.1 FM) Baltimore WAAI (100.9 FM) Easton WSCL (89.5 FM) Salisbury WCEI (96.7 FM) Easton WTDK (107.1 FM) Easton |
WMAR TV (Channel 2) Baltimore WBAL TV (Channel 11) Baltimore WJZ TV (Channel 13) Baltimore WBOC (Channel 16) Salisbury WJLA (Channel 7) Washington WBFF (Channel 45) Baltimore |
Emergency Alerts
In the event of a confirmed emergency response that presents a dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health and safety of students and staff, the campus community will be notified in a timely manner by members of the Crisis Management Team or by the appropriate emergency response agency. The campus community will be notified by using some or all of the following methods:
Chesapeake College has implemented the AlertAware app for campus-wide emergency notifications via mobile device. The AlertAware app is available for Android and iPhone users, and, once installed, will allow students and employees to receive timely push notifications regarding any emergency incidents impacting Chesapeake College. We highly encourage all students, faculty and staff to download and install this app to stay safe and informed. (Note that as of 3/31/25, AlertAware is replacing our former emergency notification app, Alertus.)To do so, please follow the instructions below.
- On an iPhone or Android mobile device, install the AlertAware app
- Open the app and click to allow notifications and critical alerts.
- On the sign in screen, select “Sign in with your organization.”
- Enter your Chesapeake College email address, then click “Chesapeake College”
- Continue to follow the prompts, using your Chesapeake College email address and login information (the same as your MyCampus login).
- Be sure to allow Push Notifications.
Report Emergency Feature
This is a ONE CLICK reporting feature. Simply click the icon describing the emergency, and the report will be made to the appropriate public safety team member instantly.
Report Incident Feature
- This feature is to allow you to report an incident to your administrative staff regarding a suspicious person, fire, etc.
(a.) For an emergency, 911 is ALWAYS the first step before using this feature - If you’d like to report an incident, click on that respective icon, type in text, take a picture (if applicable) – this will also geotag your location and send it to Campus Police receiving this information
- Press Report
APP FAQs:
- Do I have to have Location Services enabled on my phone to use the AlertAware Mobile App?
Although recommended to ensure your organization knows your location when initiating an Emergency or Incident Report, it is not necessary to enable Location Services to receive emergency alerts or initiate Emergency/Incident Reports. - When registering to receive mobile alerts on my AlertAware Mobile App, do I have to enter a mobile, work, or phone phone number?
Although recommended, you do not have to enter a phone number when registering to receive push notifications. However, if your organization uses the Emergency/Incident Report feature, having a phone number associated with the report can help ensure responders know how to reach you in case person-to-person voice communication is needed. - Will I be able to receive emergency notifications if my phone is silenced/locked?
Yes, if you have enabled Critical Alerts for the AlertAware Mobile App on your smart phone, any emergency alert your organization initiates that is identified as a Critical Alert will override your silenced device to help ensure you are aware of threats to your safety. - When I report an incident, where does my incident report go and who is monitoring this feature to help in the case of an emergency?
Incident and Emergency Reports are transmitted directly to Campus Police. Campus Police are immediately notified of an emergency or incident via both email and SMS text. Emergency and Incident Reports can activate localized or organization-wide emergency alerts to ensure all who are potentially in harm’s way are aware of threats to their safety and recommended response actions. - Does the AlertAware Mobile App have a two-way chat feature?
Yes. Any time an Emergency or Incident Report is initiated, the organization or the reporting individual can initiate a two-way chat between Campus Police and the reporting individual. - What is the Safety Contact button on my app?
The Safety Contact button on the AlertAware Mobile App is used to automatically initiate a voice call between the AlertAware Mobile App user and Campus Police. - When I receive an alert on the AlertAware Mobile App, there are various polling options from which to choose; can I change my poll response after it has been submitted?
Absolutely! We recognize that circumstances often change as an incident matures; therefore, you have the ability to change the poll response you submitted during the initial alert acknowledgement to reflect your current circumstances. - Can I determine whether the AlertAware Mobile App has access to my camera and/or image library?
Yes, AlertAware Mobile App users can set camera/library permissions at the device level for the AlertAware Mobile App.
Chesapeake College has the ability to send messages to every computer system that is activated on the network. The message(s) will reach computers in offices and classrooms if the computer is activated.
Building monitors will make announcements in every facility on the campus. Notifications will include a description of the event and what action(s) need to be taken. Students, staff and guests are permitted to have access to cell phones while on campus. At the Cambridge Center, Public Safety Officers will ensure faculty/staff have been notified and receive the necessary updates as deemed appropriate.
Displays continuous announcements regarding emergency situations.
Chesapeake College uses X to send emergency announcements. Students, parents, and employees can sign up to receive these messages by setting up an X Account and following @ChesCollAlerts.
In addition, messages are broadcast on other institutional social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram, and the College X account.
Email messages can be sent to students and employees advising them of an emergency situation.
Announcements regarding morning cancellation will normally be provided by 6:15 a.m.
Announcements regarding evening cancellation will normally begin at 3:30 p.m.
In some cases, Chesapeake College courses are scheduled in public school facilities. When the public school system closes due to inclement weather, the college’s course must also be cancelled even though courses may be held at other sites. Public school announcements will also be made by the radio stations. Questions concerning school closings should be directed to the appropriate academic dean.
The college website and switchboard will provide closing information normally beginning at 6:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. as indicated above. In addition, the information will be provided on College social media accounts as well as on local television and radio stations. Follow @ChesCollAlerts on X for the most current information.
If no announcement of cancellation is made, all classes and activities will be held at the regularly scheduled time.
| Radio | Television |
|---|---|
| WBAL (1090 AM) Baltimore WCTR (1530 AM) Chestertown WKDI (840 AM) Denton WPOC (93.1 FM) Baltimore WAAI (100.9 FM) Easton WSCL (89.5 FM) Salisbury WCEI (96.7 FM) Easton WTDK (107.1 FM) Easton |
WMAR TV (Channel 2) Baltimore WBAL TV (Channel 11) Baltimore WJZ TV (Channel 13) Baltimore WBOC (Channel 16) Salisbury WJLA (Channel 7) Washington WBFF (Channel 45) Baltimore |
Emergency & Evacuation Procedures
If an evacuation of any facility is necessary, building monitors, in conjunction with the public safety and maintenance staff will assist in evacuating the building in a safe and timely manner. The facility will remain evacuated until deemed safe by the appropriate emergency service agency investigating the incident.
In the event that the campus must be shut down, Public Safety Officers with the assistance of the maintenance department will block all entrances and exits of the campus as deemed appropriate.
In the event of an emergency/dangerous situation, the Department of Public Safety will confirm that the situation does exist. Members of the Crisis Management Team will be notified to alert the campus community of the situation and what action(s) need to be taken. Situation updates, if necessary, will be sent by members the Crisis Management Team.
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Public Safety
Public Safety Building
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.