Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we are fully certified, sworn law enforcement officers. All members of the department are professionally trained and state of Missouri (POST) certified, with the same authority as any police officer within the state of Missouri.

By law, MCC police officers are commissioned law enforcement officers with the right to arrest, in accordance with the laws of the state, any person for violation of state law or applicable county or city ordinances when such violations occur on any MCC property.

The jurisdiction of the MCC police is primarily the campus and adjacent streets.

As state certified officers, we can write tickets and have the powers of arrest according to Missouri State Statutes.

Call MCC Police at 816.604.1200 to reach our 24/7, year-round emergency communications center. From a MCC phone, dial 1200.

If possible, always call MCCPD first. We are on-scene and better equipped to handle an emergency on campus than the local police department. Our emergency communications center will have little to no wait time to take your call.

For non-emergencies, call MCCPD at 816.604.1111 or email police@mcckc.edu.

First, sign up for MCC Notify Me (RAVE Alerts) and download the free RAVE Guardian mobile app to receive real-time notifications about campus emergencies and access to safety resources.

Additionally, always be aware of your surroundings and avoid isolated areas, especially at night. Use well-lit paths and travel in groups whenever possible. Familiarize yourself with the locations of campus police offices.

Lastly, keep your personal belongings secure and report any suspicious activities to campus police immediately.

Services provided by the police department include, but are not limited to:

• Investigating and preventing crimes in its jurisdiction
• Providing crime prevention programs
• Enforcing traffic laws
• Safety escorts
• Vehicle jump starts
• 24/7, year-round emergency communications center
• Maintaining crowd control for campus events
• Emergency notifications
• RAVE Guardian
• Free parking permits

The most common crime that occurs on campuses is theft.

You can avoid being a victim of this crime by not leaving valuables unattended at any time. Also, do not leave anything of value visible in your car and lock your office door/desk anytime you walk away.