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Colby College - Health & Safety - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.24

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Quick Stats

Number of Public Safety Officers 6 full-time officers, 7 reserve officers
Crimes on Campus
  • Aggravated Assault: 0
  • Arson: 0
  • Burglary: 15
  • Murder/Manslaughter: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Sex Offenses: 2
  • Vehicle Theft: 0
Safety Services
  • Colby Check (property identification and marking)
  • Courtesy rides by security officers
  • Emergency safety advisories
  • Lost and found
  • Safety whistles
Health Services
  • After-hours care
  • Basic medical care
  • Counseling
  • Lab services
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Physical rehab services
  • Physicals
  • Referrals
  • Self-care medicines and supplies
  • STD testing
  • Travel health
  • Vaccinations
  • Women's health
Day Care Services? No

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

It’s a testament to how much Colby students trust security that everyone seems to feel completely safe on campus, even after the tragic murder of Dawn Rossignol in the fall of 2003. Colby’s isolated location is certainly a reason for this sense of safety. Also, campus security is very visible and well known. Most students can tell you the names and nicknames of at least one security officer, and it’s not uncommon for students to stop and chat with whichever officer is patrolling around outside dances. Students trust one another, so most feel comfortable leaving their books and bags in the library while they meet friends at a dining hall for dinner, and there are very few reports of stolen items. If you lose something, chances are you’ll either find it right where you left it or get a phone call from the person who found it.

Colby's health center is open during the week and offers free counseling services and many medical resources. It is the only college health center in Maine that is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, so everyone feels confident going there. The doctors and nurses are very accessible and approachable. Also, within 10 miles of campus are three of the best hospitals in Maine. It's a fact of college that you will probably get sick, but Colby students find solace in the wonderful health services provided by the College.

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Health & Safety at Colby College

JHenry

'14

International Studies and Government

4.6
A

Safe

Never personally felt unsafe on Colby's campus. There are very few cases of thievery and it's unnecessary to lock your doors unless you live in a party dorm (Dana, hillside, heights, etc). However, people do like to steal exit signs for some reason...

Apr 03, 2011

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dancetonite

'13

Philosophy

4.6
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Safety

Security officers are all very nice and welcoming. You can even call them for a ride if you don't want to walk in the rain, and they oftentimes will pick you up even though they know you don't really have trouble walking. They are on campus to help us, and I love that they are here instead of Waterville police.

Nov 08, 2010

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plmccelv

'13

Psychology

4.2
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Pretty Safe

Unless you live in a party dorm, it's not necessary to keep your room locked.

Nov 08, 2010

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Facts

Did You Know?

This is a tragic but important fact: In September 2003, a senior at Colby, Dawn Rossignol, was found dead about a mile from campus. Her death was ruled a homicide, and her killer, Edward Hackett, a parolee from a prison in Utah, has been tried, found guilty, and sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Security OfficeWhat's This?

Department of Security
Roberts 128
(207) 859-5530
www.colby.edu/campus_cs/security

Health CenterWhat's This?

Garrison-Foster Health Center
Garrison-Foster, second floor
(207) 859-4460
www.colby.edu/administration_cs/healthservices/
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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