Safety and Security
Contact Campus Security immediately in the event of an emergency (828) 327-7000.
CVCC Campus Security
The CVCC Safety and Security Office provides protection to faculty, staff, students, and college property. CVCC Security Officers are vested with full law enforcement powers and responsibilities accorded to police officers by the State of North Carolina. The officers are trained at state-approved police academies.
CVCC Security Officers are responsible for a full range of public safety services including investigation and reporting of all crimes committed on campus, responding to medical and fire emergencies, and enforcing state and local laws regarding the use of controlled substances, alcohol, and weapons.
The Safety and Security Office posts crime alerts on this page:
There is no crime alert at this time.
Please report any suspected crimes or thefts to CVCC Security by calling extension 711 from campus phones or by calling (828) 327-7000, ext. 711 from cell phones or off-campus phones. You may also report via email to [email protected] or in person in Student Service building, office 864.
Catawba Valley Community College complies with The Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Regulations [EDGAR Part 86].
Catawba Valley Community College Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (PDF)
Campus Hazing Transparency Report
Updated: December 2, 2025. Reporting Period July 1 2025 to December 2nd 2025.
Each institution must develop a Campus Hazing Transparency Report summarizing findings concerning any established or recognized student organization found to be in violation of an institution’s standards of conduct relating to hazing as defined by the institution in their hazing policies. The first Campus Hazing Transparency Report must be released by December 23, 2025, and should include data from July 1, 2025, through its date of release. After which, the Campus Hazing Transparency Report must be updated biannually, from the date on which the report was last published and ending on the date on which such an update is submitted.
| Name of
Organization
No Incidents to Report |
General Description of violation | Incident Date | Investigation initiate date | Investigation end date | Outcome letter date | Additional information |
The CVCC ASR can be located at the following link: https://cvcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2024-Catawba-Valley-Community-College-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. Please refer to the CVCC policy on hazing for other details. N C General Statutes 14-35 and 14-38 are state laws applicable to hazing, other charges may also apply.
In the event of an emergency requiring evacuation, please calmly proceed to the appointed evacuation point for your building and floor.
CVCC Building Evacuation Points
| Building | Evacuation Point |
| Alexander Center for Education | “The Rock” North of Building |
| Alexander Applied Technology Center | Backside of North West Parking Lot |
| Catawba Furniture Academy | North East, Gazebo Area |
| Executive Center | Light pole nearest to Benco Steel |
| Cosmetology | Mailbox Shelter to the side of Building 3065 |
| Cuyler A. Dunbar – First Level | Cuyler A. Dunbar Parking Lot at F1 Call Box |
| Cuyler A. Dunbar -Second Level | Cuyler A. Dunbar Parking Lot at F1 Call Box |
| Cuyler A. Dunbar-Third Level | Parking Lot Left of F1 Call Box |
| Cuyler A. Dunbar -Fourth Level | Parking Lot Left of F1 Call Box |
| Cuyler A. Dunbar -Fifth Level | Cuyler A. Dunbar Parking Lot at F1 Call Box |
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Dental Hygiene |
West Tarlton Complex Parking Lot towards West Wing Parking Lot at B1 Call Box |
| Earnhardt Regional Innovation Complex | Parking Lot in Front of Museum Entrance |
| East Wing/ Challenger/ Administrative Offices | Northeast side (front) of Robert E. Paap Building at tall light pole with call box |
| Engineering Technology | Northeast side (front) of Robert E. Paap Building at tall light pole with call box |
| Music Building | Northeast side (front) of Robert E. Paap Building at tall light pole with call box |
| Instructional Administration/Business Offices | Northeast side (front) of Robert E. Paap Building at tall light pole with call box |
| Maintenance/ Turf Grass | Gate at Main Entrance, off of Startown Rd. Entrance |
| Manufacturing Solution Center | Conover Station |
| Robert E. Paap Lower Level | Robert E. Paap Parking Lot at F2 Call Box |
| Robert E. Paap Upper Level | Northeast side (front) of Robert E. Paap Building at tall light pole with call box |
| Student Center | Tarlton Complex Parking Lot towards CAD at D2 |
| Student Services | Tarlton Complex Parking Lot towards CAD at D2 |
| Tarlton Complex | Tarlton Complex Parking Lot at B2 (South side of parking lot) |
| Vocational Shops/ Labs (Red Hall) | West Tarlton Complex Parking Lot towards West Wing Parking Lot at B1 Call Box |
| Welding | West Tarlton Complex Parking Lot towards West Wing Parking Lot at B1 Call Box |
| West Wing | West Wing Parking Lot at A-1/A-2 Call Box |
| Workforce Solutions Center | Near Pedestrian Bridge |
Revised 6/09/2026
Address Questions to: Clyde Deal
Chief of Security and Law Enforcement Education Email: [email protected]
Phone: 828-327-7000 Ext 4573
The Emergency Guidebook outlines procedures for campus safety and security issues.
Emergency Operations Plan covers emergency management activities in the event of a disaster or emergency.
CVCC Red Hawk Alert provides immediate notification for campus emergencies and inclement weather alerts.
InformaCast/Red Hawk Alert
The InformaCast/Red Hawk Alert is Catawba Valley Community College’s emergency alert system, which is used to send emergency messages within minutes of a critical incident affecting the campus community. The InformaCast/Red Hawk alert will also be used to notify you of campus closing due to weather or other issues that might arise. Students, faculty, and staff are automatically enrolled in the InformaCast/Red Hawk Alert system with the contact information registered with the college.
If you are a new employee or student and want to register your mobile device prior to the system updating with your contact information, from your mobile device you need to text #MNAlerts to (828) 392-7410.
Alerts sent via the InformaCast/Red Hawk Alert may also include other methods of notification that include:
- Email Messages
- Phone Calls
- Text Messages
- Messages via VoIP Phones
- External and Internal Speakers
- Digital Signs
- Social Media
The college will also perform periodic test of the Red Hawk Alert system.
What Initiates an Emergency Alert?
A broad range of situations could initiate emergency alerts. Once college officials confirm the existence of any significant emergency or dangerous situation that may potentially affect the health and/or safety of the campus community an emergency alert will be sent out.
Safety and Security: S.E.L.F. Active Shooter Response Training
Please take a moment to view the video as it explains the actions you should take and what you should expect to happen if you are on campus when a lock down situation occurs. If you have questions following the viewing of the video do not hesitate to contact the Office of Safety, Security and Health.
Personal Safety
- Follow the buddy system when possible.
- Trust your instincts – Call out someone’s name if you are scared.
- Do not carry large amounts of money.
- Avoid wearing baggy clothing when working around machinery.
- Enroll in safety classes.
- Turn on your emergency flashers, drive to a well-lit area, and wait for the officer’s siren, if you have doubts when being stopped by law enforcement.
- Change directions and go towards bright lights and other people, if you think you are being followed.
- Walk with confidence, avoid giving the impression that you would be an easy victim.
- Keep a safe distance from strangers.
- Plan ahead – know what you would do if attacked.
Vehicle Safety
- Lock your valuables in your trunk prior to arriving at your destination.
- Hide or always carry an extra key to your vehicle.
- Keep a half-tank of gas at all times.
- Know your vehicle license plate number and register your vehicle on campus.
- Make sure you lock your doors when you get in your vehicle and when you exit your vehicle.
- Keep a spare tire and check the air in it.
- Keep the following items in your vehicle:
- first aid kit,
- blanket,
- one-day supply of snack food,
- cell phone,
- jumper cables
- empty gas can,
- flashlight,
- battery-operated radio,
- fire extinguisher,
- water, and
- extra oil
Safety on Campus
- Contact the Campus Safety and Security Office to request someone to walk out with you after dark.
- Notify Security if you see or hear anything suspicious.
- Inform your parent(s)/spouse of your class schedule.
- Avoid leaving books, book-bags, or purses unattended.
- Notify Security if your vehicle will be left overnight on campus.
- Look underneath and inside your vehicle before getting in.
- Be familiar with the campus and buildings.
- Walk between buildings in groups, when possible.
- Stay alert.
Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) is committed to providing information to students, faculty and staff about relationship violence, sexual assault, and related issues. This training course will provide you with the information you may need if you are sexually assaulted or you witness such an assault.
Contacts
Clyde Deal, Chief of Security and Law Enforcement Education
Safety, Security & Health
828-327-7000 ext. 4573