Campus Services

Office of Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) at BRCC is comprised of the Campus Police Department and the Office of Environmental Health & Safety. BRCCDPS is committed to providing a safe and secure educational environment for the entire BRCC community. The Director of Public Safety is the administrator for both Departments and works with the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance to ensure that security is maintained at all BRCC locations. DPS works cooperatively to enforce laws and college policies, as well as inspect safety equipment, improve safety programs & working conditions on campus and ensuring compliance in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

The Baton Rouge Community College Police Department
BRCC’s Police Department is charged with the responsibility for on-campus security, safety, law enforcement, emergency services, picture IDs, traffic, and parking on campus. The department employs commissioned police officers, along with non-commissioned support staff and is located in the Bienvenue Building, which is commonly referred to as the Student Center. The department operates on a schedule that encompasses college operating hours and employs full-time, commissioned police officers, non-armed security officers along with non-commissioned support staff.

Police officers must successfully complete a certified police academy approved by the Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission. The training curriculum is mandated by P.O.S.T. and includes such topics as criminal law and procedures, patrol and investigation practices and techniques, firearms, first aid, and physical training. Security Officers complete training similar to the required training for all security officers in the State modified to address the expectations and duties on a campus. BRCC police officers provide a range of police services and constantly strive to increase professional growth and enhance law enforcement skills by providing an array of in-service training programs, refresher, or recertification courses annually.

Police Authority
BRCC police officers are vested with all of the powers, authority, and responsibilities granted to any police officer of the state while on property owned by the college, (including adjacent public streets) as set forth in Section 17:1805 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. The BRCC PD cooperates fully with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in cases which involve both on-campus and off-campus jurisdiction, or when the resources of another agency can be used to facilitate the resolution of an investigation.

Visitors on Campus
BRCC makes every effort to provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the college. All visitors are required to register with the BRCC Campus Police Department, located in the Bienvenue Building, also known as the Student Center, while on the campus of BRCC. Visitors on campus are expected to comply with rules and policies of the College, including traffic and parking regulations. No visitors, including children, are permitted in classrooms during regular class hours.

• EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 225.216.8888
• NON-EMERGENCIES: 225.216.8001
• EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM: SIGN UP FOR BRCC CAMPUS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM (BRCCCONNECT)

BRCC will immediately, without delay notify faculty, staff, students, and the BRCC Community when incidents pose an immediate or on-going threat to the health or safety of our constituents. All faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to sign up for BRCCCONNECT, -a multi-faceted network designed to provide instant information to the campus and community regarding emergency and weather- related situations. One or more of the following communication tools below will be used to notify students, faculty, staff, and visitors of emergency situations:

• BRCC Webpage Postings
• BRCCCONNECT
• Emergency Text Messaging
• Voice Messages
• Campus Email
• News Media
• BRCC’s Social Media outlets on: Facebook, Twitter, WordPress, etc.

Reporting Crimes or Emergencies
Anyone who is involved in an emergency, is the victim of a crime, or witnesses any criminal activity while on BRCC’s campus should notify BRCC’s Police Department as soon as possible by dialing (225) 216-8888, 6-8888 from any campus line or 911 on any Non-Contiguous College Property.

Emergency Buttons are also installed on all desk/office telephones at BRCC Campuses and Non-Contiguous locations. Additionally, if on-campus at BRCC Mid-City Campus or James M. Frazier Sr. Building, emergency communication tools are available, such as the emergency red phones, emergency call boxes, emergency buttons in Campus offices, or solar-powered outdoor call stations. All calls immediately contact Campus Police. No dialing is necessary.

If you cannot use any of these emergency devices, contact the BRCC Police Department by dialing 225.216.8888. (6-8888 from a campus line).

BRCC Acadian 225.359.9262 or utilize the emergency phones located in every classroom. To activate, push the button; all calls are immediately routed to the Dispatcher on duty. No dialing necessary.

All Other Non-Contiguous College Properties (BRCC Central /BRCC Jackson / BRCC New Roads/BRCC Port Allen /BRCC Ardendale): Dial 911 to reach local law enforcement.

Students can also personally notify any uniformed BRCC police officer patrolling on-campus, or any of the individuals BRCC has designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined under the Jeanne Clery Act. Off-campus crimes may be reported to local law enforcement or dial 911 for immediate assistance.

Crimes should be reported promptly to Baton Rouge Community College to ensure inclusion in annual crime statistics and to aid in providing timely warnings to the community when appropriate. Reports of crimes made to non-law-enforcement CSAs are forwarded to BRCC’s Department of Public Safety for appropriate action.

Anonymous Tips & Reporting
BRCC encourages the community to report crimes and suspicious activity promptly to maximize the safety of all BRCC constituents. Anonymous reporting allows you to report suspicious behavior and criminal activity. This is not to be used when you expect a police officer to contact you the same day or for an emergency: Dial 911 for emergencies. For non-emergencies, dial 225.216.8001.

Individuals who wish to file a report of criminal activity should note that while BRCC’s Police Department accepts reports made anonymously, BRCC Police are legally bound to investigate and take appropriate enforcement action on any criminal activity reported. All anonymous reports made in good faith regarding crimes occurring on campus or BRCC controlled property are included in the annual disclosure of crime statistics. Additionally, since all police reports are public records under state law, BRCC’s Police Department cannot hold reports of crime in confidence.

Sending personal information to us is not required; however, if you would like to be contacted about your concern, please complete the name, phone number, and email boxes prior to submitting this form, located in the anonymous tips section on-line on the Public Safety webpage. It is our policy not to trace the origin of an email sent via this form unless it is in the interest of public safety.

Providing false information or messages intending to threaten, terrify or harass could make you subject to fine, imprisonment or both (LRS 14:59 Criminal Mischief and or LRS 14:40.3 Cyber Stalking).

Encouragement of Prompt Reporting
It is the policy of Baton Rouge Community College that all crimes be promptly reported to campus police, campus security authorities, and/or other law enforcement agencies as appropriate. BRCC’s All-Hazards Emergency Response Plan provides information to aid in the rapid and accurate reporting of various incidents, such as important details to report and the location of all on-campus emergency phones. Additionally, this policy is reflected in the statements posted on various informational materials (including this document’s section on Reporting Crime or Emergencies, below), which encourage faculty, staff, and students to immediately report all suspicious activity to campus police.

Timely Warnings
It is the policy of BRCC and its Police Department to keep the campus community informed of serious incidents. Working in conjunction with other college departments, the Police Department will issue Crime Alerts in a timely manner to the campus community about crimes in and around the campus.

BRCC uses a variety of means to inform students and employees about campus security, crime prevention, and personal safety principles applicable on- or off-campus. When the department receives information that a violent crime against a person or an ongoing serious threat to property, a Crime Alert will be sent out via email and BRCCCONNECT, the Emergency Notification System for the campus. A Crime Alert will also be posted to the BRCC Department of Public Safety Website.

The Crime Alert will contain the following information:

• Type of incident.
• Time of the incident.
• Location of the incident.
• Description of the suspect(s).
• Summary of the incident.
• If possible, information that could help avoids a similar incident.

If a crime or serious incident is reported to a non-police campus administrator, that administrator should notify the BRCC Police Department of the incident. Working with the reporting administrator and other campus officials, the Police Department will decide whether to issue a Crime Alert.

Campus Parking Regulations
The Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) Traffic & Parking Regulations are published and enforced by the Department of Public Safety located in the Bienvenue Building (Student Center) at the Mid City campus. Our purpose is to facilitate orderly operation of motor vehicles and bicycles on campus and provide pedestrians an environment with minimal risks to their safety. Vehicles are to yield to pedestrians at all intersections and all other designated crosswalks on streets and driveways on the campus. BRCC is not responsible for theft or vandalism in campus lots. Employees, students, and visitors are urged to lock their vehicles at all times while parked on campus and acknowledge they are parking at their own risk while on the campus.

General Regulations
These regulations, signs, street, and curb markings indicate BRCC parking and traffic restrictions. It is not possible to mark all areas of BRCC property with signs where parking is prohibited. Consequently, unless an area is signed for parking or has street or curb marking indicating parking, parking at such a location is prohibited. Similarly, driving is prohibited on lawns, sidewalks, and grass areas; in construction areas; or where it will physically damage or destroy campus landscaping, create a safety hazard, interfere with the use of BRCC facilities, or hinder the free movement of traffic. Any questions regarding these regulations can be directed to the Department of Public Safety located in the Bienvenue Student Center or calling (225) 216-8001.

1. All students, employees, and visitors operating motor vehicles on campus must register to obtain a parking permit and obey the Traffic & Parking Regulations. Lack of knowledge or understanding of these regulations will not be accepted as a defense for violations. These regulations attempt to cover all instances of parking and traffic control in specific detail. Interpretation however of the intent of these regulations will be the responsibility of the Department of Public Safety. The final interpretation of these regulations rests with the Traffic Appeals Committee. Specific questions may be directed to the Department of Public Safety located in the Bienvenue Student Center or by calling (225) 216-8001.
2. A vehicle parked on campus must comply with all city ordinances and state laws relating to motor vehicles in order for the registered parking permit to be valid. Any individual receiving a parking permit from the BRCC Police Department (or the individual driving the vehicle if no permit is displayed) is held responsible for all violations by the specific vehicle. It is possible however that if the operator is not the registered owner when a violation is committed, both individuals may be held responsible.

Parking Permits
Motor Vehicle (Vehicle) is defined as a self-propelled wheeled means of transportation designed to carry one or more persons. Any employee, students, visitor, or vendor parking on campus must register their vehicles with the Department of Public Safety and display a valid, Baton Rouge Community College-issued vehicle parking permit. To register your vehicle the Department of Public Safety must be provided with your driver’s license, vehicle’s registration, and proof of current insurance.

1. “Hang-tags” or “Decals,” hereafter referred to as parking permits, are properly displayed when hung from the vehicle’s rearview mirror with the parking permit information facing the windshield (note that merely laying your parking permit on the dash is not considered proper display). The parking permit should be clearly visible and free of any obstruction (windshield stickers, sun-visors, etc.). Temporary parking permits must be obtained from BRCC Police located in the Bienvenue Student Center when a permit holder’s vehicle is unavailable, and he/she drives and parks another vehicle on campus. By the start of the first official day of classes for each term, a valid BRCC parking permit must be properly displayed in the vehicles of employees and students at all times while parking on campus. (When a permit holder’s vehicle is unavailable, and he/she drives and parks another vehicle on campus, the assigned parking permit must be transferred to the alternate vehicle. If the alternate vehicle will be used for an extended period of time, the alternate vehicle must be registered with BRCC campus police.)
2. Students must pay for their parking permit through the Bursar’s Office. The parking permit is $50/per semester (Fall & Spring) and $25 for the summer semester. The student must provide their ID-number, driver’s license, vehicle’s registration, and proof of current insurance to the Department of Public Safety, located in the Bienvenue Student Center. Once the information is verified a parking permit will be issued.
3. Faculty/Staff permits are available for employees and do not entitle friends or relatives of employees to park in staff spaces, even with a parking permit. Faculty/Staff parking permits need not be renewed unless worn or illegible. Employees are not charged for parking permits but their vehicles must be registered with BRCC Police to receive and maintain a parking permit.
4. All visitors must obtain a temporary parking permit from the Department of Public Safety, located in the Bienvenue Student Center. Fifteen-minute parking spaces are available in the Bienvenue Student Center lot for visitors to use while they obtain a temporary parking permit. Temporary Parking Permits are valid for designated visitor parking spaces and general parking lots only. Special arrangements are available for persons who are conducting business on BRCC’s campus over the course of several days.

Parking Permits become invalid under the following conditions:

1. Ownership of the vehicle is transferred to another person or entity.
2. The permit holders’ association with the College ends.
3. The time period for which the permit is issued expires.
4. The permit holder is issued another permit relating to the same vehicle.
5. The permit holder’s parking privileges are forfeited as a result of disciplinary sanctions.
6. The permit holder commits three (3) or more traffic or parking violation in an academic year.

Handicapped Parking Permits
All faculty, staff, and students at the College who possess a valid “handicapped placard” issued by the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles are eligible for and must obtain a distinguishable Handicapped Parking Permit from the College, as follows:

1. Complete a Baton Rouge Community College Vehicle Registration form; and
2. Present the registration card for the handicapped-parking placard that has been issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Click here for BRCC’s Campus Parking Regulations Policy

Federal Disclosure Requirements

Annual Security Report
Pursuant to the Student-Right-To-Know Act, Baton Rouge Community College’s Annual Security Report (ASR) provides statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred in on-campus buildings owned or controlled by Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC); and on public property within, immediately adjacent to, or accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning issues of campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.

Availability of BRCC’s Annual Security Report
BRCC’s annual security report is made available to students, faculty and staff and prospective students, faculty, and staff via the BRCC Police Department (BRCC PD) section of BRCC’s website. An electronic notice of the report’s release and availability is disseminated to current students, faculty, and staff members. The direct link to the report is: http://www.mybrcc.edu/public_safety/jeanneclery.php. If desired, a paper copy may be obtained by contacting Baton Rouge Community College’s Police Department at 225-216-8001, the Site Administrator at the other campuses, or by email at publicsafety@mybrcc.edu. The BRCC PD is responsible for preparing and distributing this report, which is compiled through a cooperative effort with other departments of the College and local law enforcement agencies. The Annual Security Report may be updated throughout the year and modified to reflect current employees of the institution, safety programs & campus resources, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and/or institutional polices as needed. We encourage members of the Baton Rouge Community College community to use this report as a guide for safe practices both on and off campus.

Sex Offender Statement
The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000 (CSCPA), signed into law October 28, 2000, amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act, and the Clery Act.

Any person required to register under a state sex offender registration program must notify the state regarding whether he/she is enrolled or works at an institution of higher education; identify each institution of higher education in that State at which the person is employed, carries on a vocation, or is a student; and alert the state of any change in enrollment or employment status. CSCPA is a federal law that provides for the tracking of convicted sex offenders enrolled at, or employed by, such institutions; it requires state law enforcement agencies to provide Baton Rouge Community College with a list of registered sex offenders who have indicated that they are enrolled, employed, or carrying on a vocation at the college.

The Louisiana State Police maintains the Louisiana Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry (SOCPR) for the State of Louisiana and is responsible for the enforcement of the applicable sections of law cited above. Information about any such registered individual affiliated with Baton Rouge Community College may be found at the public SOCPR website: www.lasocpr.lsp.org/socpr. In addition to the amendments previously mentioned, the CSCPA also amends the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) to clarify that nothing in FERPA can prohibit an educational institution from disclosing information provided to the institution concerning registered sex offenders.

Non-Discrimination Statement
Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. BRCC does not discriminate on the basis of gender in admission to or employment in its education programs or activities.

Identification Cards (IDs)
College Identification badges are issued to all faculty, staff, and students. ID services are available Monday-Thursday from 8am-6pm & 8am -5pm on Fridays and can be obtained from the Campus Police Department in the Bienvenue Student Center. For safety reasons, individuals on the campus may be required to present a current ID card upon request by personnel from the BRCCPD in the performance of their duties. Failure to follow instructions or comply with Campus Police personnel may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including a referral to the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and/or removal from campus. A $5.00 fee is assessed for replacing student ID cards; the fee is paid at the Bursars Office.

Lost and Found
The Campus Police Department is a repository for lost and found items. All items turned over to DPS employees are documented and inventoried for accurate return. Lost and Found services are located in the Bienvenue Student and available Monday-Thursday from 8am-6pm & 8am -5pm on Fridays.

The Environmental Health and Safety Department
The Environmental Health & Safety Office is responsible for implementing a safety plan which meets applicable federal, state, and local safety laws and codes, such for the principal purposes of establishing and maintaining safe and healthy conditions in our workplace.

Environmental Health & Safety Authority
The powers and duties of the Office of Environmental Safety at Baton Rouge Community College are found in L.R.S. 39:1543 under the Loss Prevention Unit.

Hazard, Incident, or Injury Reporting
Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) makes every effort to ensure the highest standard of safety for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors at the College. The management of BRCC is committed to serving our constituents by providing safe working conditions that promote a healthy environment.

A fundamental objective of the College is to implement a comprehensive safety plan that meets all federal, state, and local laws for our constituents. Therefore, employees, students, and visitors of the College must accept personal responsibility for their own safety and well-being by reporting hazardous conditions or incidents that pose an immediate or on-going threat to the health or safety of the College.

Therefore, employees and students must contribute to the elimination of potential hazards by adopting safe and efficient work practices. Employees must be knowledgeable of the standards that are applicable to their respective work area or job and abide by such standards. This is demonstrated through personal adherence to safety standards, participation in safety training, and attendance at safety meetings. Each employee is obligated to immediately report any potentially unsafe condition or work practice to the proper authority, and to take effective temporary action to minimize any risk to the employee, students, and to others.

Please report any unsafe behavior/conditions, urgent incidents, and/or severe injuries to the Office of Environmental Health and Safety located in the Governor’s Building, room # 235 at 225.216.8283 or 225.216.8187 BRCCPD can be reached at 225.216.8001 or 225.216.8888 for emergencies on campus. (6.8888 from any campus phone).

Emergency Preparedness Plan
Baton Rouge Community College has an extensive Emergency Preparedness Plan in place that includes procedures to ensure an immediate response to crisis situations. Our Emergency Preparedness Plan, which is also referred to the All Hazards Emergency Response Plan, provides detailed information on the College’s procedures in responding to various emergencies and incidents; a printed copy of the plan is posted in various locations throughout the College.

The goal of the All Hazards Emergency Response Plan at all BRCC locations is to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from any and all emergencies that could affect each location. At the direction of local law enforcement, emergency response/officials, and the BRCC Crisis Management Team, drills are conducted each year. All emergency equipment (call boxes, red phones, etc.) is tested and evaluated on a regular basis.

Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures

Initial Reporting
The Office of Environmental Safety and the BRCC Police Department actively monitor the campus for hazardous conditions. In the case of inclement weather or naturally occurring conditions that can develop into emergencies, the Office of Environmental Safety will monitor weather conditions to establish the safety of our students, employees, and visitors for all BRCC locations. In such cases, the Crisis Management Team is notified, and in consultation with other team members, recommendations to cancel classes and/or close the College or other safety measures may be considered to ensure the safety of our constituents.

The BRCC Police Department is responsible for emergencies or incidents reported that pose an immediate or on-going threat to the BRCC Community. Upon confirmation, incidents are assessed to determine if additional resources are needed, including the activation of BRCCCONNECT- BRCC’s Emergency Notification System used to notify constituents of the college in the event of an emergency. In such cases, the Crisis Management Team is immediately notified and will coordinate with BRCC Police, Media Relations, and other team members to determine the content of the emergency message. The message will be communicated by utilizing various or all College emergency notification tools available to disseminate the information to maximize safety of all constituents.

Additionally, students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to report emergencies and/or any incident that pose an immediate or on-going threat to the health or safety of BRCC’s students, faculty, staff, or visitors to the BRCC Police Department.

Emergency Response

1. Determination of Notification
   Taking into account the safety of the college community, BRCC’s Crisis Management Team will, without delay, take the following actions:

• Use the information reported to determine if the emergency is of significance to require notification to the campus and college community,
• Determine the content of any such notification and who should be notified, and
• Authorize the activation of the institution’s emergency notification systems and dissemination of the notification identified by the College.

The BRCC Police Department may decline to take any action or disseminate any information that, in their professional judgment, would compromise efforts to assist victims or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency.

2. Dissemination of Information
   BRCC will immediately, without delay, notify faculty, staff, students, and the BRCC Community when incidents pose an immediate or on-going threat to the health or safety of our constituents. One or more of the following communication tools below will be used to notify students, faculty, staff, and visitors of emergency situations:

• BRCC Webpage Postings
• BRCCCONNECT
• Emergency Text Messaging
• Voice Messages
• Campus Email
• News Media
• BRCC’s Social Media outlets on: Facebook, Twitter, etc.

3. Campus Evacuations
   If you are instructed to evacuate, you should leave the indicated location at once. Evacuation requires community members to exit a building or area and in some instances the campus.
   If the need exists to evacuate the campus or an area of campus, faculty, staff, students, and visitors will receive instructions (including what areas need to be evacuated & where you should assemble or relocate) from law enforcement personnel, members of BRCC’s Crisis Management Team, Campus Administrators, and/or first responders in the community working in concert with law enforcement agencies. If a decision to evacuate is made, Stay CALM! Listen carefully to instructions & follow procedures outlined below.
   
   Evacuation Procedures
   ​BRCC’s Police Department has primary responsibility for evacuating the campus facilities and grounds. When an evacuation of a building is ordered, the evacuation will be performed in an orderly and safe manner. All faculty and staff are to assemble in designated areas. Evacuation orders may be given for multiple purposes, therefore, please follow directions and procedures given to affect a safe and rapid evacuation by using the tips below:

• Become familiar with work areas.
• When the fire alarm is activated, prepare to evacuate immediately.
• Do not panic but walk quickly to the closest emergency exit.
• The last person out of a room should close the door.
• Do not use elevators.
• Walk in a single file on the right through corridors and stairwells.
• Avoid unnecessary talking and keep the lines moving.
• Individuals requiring assistance in evacuation should proceed to the stairwell entrance areas and wait for assistance.
• If smoke is encountered, drop to the floor and crawl along the wall to the nearest exit.
• When approaching a closed door, feel the door with the back of your hand; if cool, carefully open the door and, if safe, proceed with the evacuation.
• No one is allowed to return to the building unless authorized by the BRCC Police Department or other law enforcement personnel.

4. Crisis Management Team Members & Key Personnel
   The Crisis Management Team at BRCC is the group charged with executing the college’s emergency response and evacuation procedures in the event of an incident on campus and make appropriate recommendations to the Chancellor of the College (or designee) for action. Through this Plan, the College seeks to minimize risk and prevent the severity of such emergencies in an effort to ensure the safety of our students, employees and neighbors in the local community.
   
   The Crisis Management Team is led by the Chief of Police, and comprised of the Provost/Vice Chancellor for Workforce and Student Development; Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration; Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement/ Executive Director of the Foundation; Chief Information Officer; Executive Director of Facility Services; Director of Environmental Health & Safety; Dean of Students; and additional support staff as needed. The Chancellor of the College and Executive Director of Marketing and Public Relations will be centrally involved in each emergency response.
   
   Emergency Communications
   ​In the event of an emergency, BRCC will communicate vital information as quickly and efficiently as possible in a manner to provide the greatest safety for the college community. One or more of the following communication tools will be used to notify students, faculty, and staff:

• BRCC Webpage Postings
• BRCCCONNECT
• Emergency Text Messaging
• Voice Messages
• Campus Email
• News Media
• BRCC’s Social Media outlets on: Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Disabled Students/Employees/Visitors
Baton Rouge Community College adheres to Federal laws and standards regarding the availability of services to the disabled. The institution utilizes a variety of means to offer those with disabilities access to emergency resources and to ensure their inclusion in the institution’s emergency response and evacuation procedures. Some examples of how the college makes its emergency services available to the disabled include:

• Evacutrac stairwell evacuation systems are used for multi-floor buildings.
• Wheelchair-accessible and push-button emergency phones and call boxes.
• Readily accessible Automatic External Defibrillators (A.E.D.’s) are in Campus buildings.
• BRCCCONNECT Electronic Emergency Alerts (desk/mobile phone, PDA, text message, voice messages, etc.)
• Handicapped parking and access ramps.

Additionally, BRCC’s Office of Environmental Safety, members of Facility Services and Campus Administrators of each building will provide assistance to students, employees, and visitors of the college in the event of an evacuation, as necessary. The College complies with the National Fire

Protection Association fire protection standards and the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office inspects and enforces the fire protection regulations on Campus. The Fire Marshal visits BRCC locations at least once a year to conduct inspections. If corrections are needed, the Director of Environmental Health & Safety works in conjunction with members of Facility Services as a cooperative effort to correct any identified deficiencies.

Smoke-Free Campus
BRCC is a smoke-free Campus and complies with Louisiana Revised Statute Title 40 - Public Health and Safety 40:1293.3 that prohibits smoking on state property. BRCC provides a smoke-free environment and actively works to prevent the usage of tobacco products by employees, students, vendors, contractors, and guests at the College.