Campus Safety
ECC Police
ECC’s police officers are trained and experienced experts at preventing crime and enforcing the law. They are highly visible on campus and easily accessible via phone. Contact the police if you witness something suspicious, if you witness/experience a crime, or need emergency assistance. Learn more about the ECC Police Department.
Emergency Management
Information on managing an emergency but not limited to emergency procedures, being prepared and resources.
Rave Alert - Emergency Notification System
Elgin Community College partners with Rave Mobile Safety to offer an emergency alert notification system called 'Rave Alert' to deliver reliable emergency text and email messages to employees and students any time there is an emergency or safety issue for the campus community.
No registration is required. You are automatically signed up if are an Elgin Community College faculty, administrator, staff, current student, or prospective student. Log in to your account at emergency.elgin.edu | Get instructions for Rave Alert.
Snow Removal and Unsafe Conditions
Maintenance crews work to remove snow as soon as possible. To report unsafe conditions on campus roads, in parking lots or on sidewalks, please call 847-697-1000 and press '0' to speak with an operator.
Firearms/Weapons Free Campus
All persons are prohibited from possessing firearms and/or weapons on property owned, leased or controlled by ECC, including those persons with a valid federal or state license to possess firearms or weapons, unless authorized by law or specifically exempted by federal or state law or ECC regulation. View firearms/weapons policy.