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Campus Security and Safety

Located in a rural community, Otero College has one of the lowest campus crime rates in the state. Despite our low crime rate, the administration, faculty and staff at Otero take very seriously the safety and well-being of all who live, work and visit the campus. In addition to an on-campus security officer, the college works very closely with the local police and fire departments, who respond quickly and efficiently to all issues that arise on campus. The College has an active Safety Committee that works to continually search out and address safety concerns. The campus participates in annual safety training sessions and has monthly updates on safety precautions and procedures.

The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Report)

The college provides to all prospective students and Otero employees the Campus Security and Fire Safety Handbook including the most recent campus crime statistics. This is part of the Federal Law No.101-542, the Student Right-to-Know and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1999 (formerly the Campus Security Act of 1990).

This report includes crime rates and fire safety reports for the campus proper along with any building or property owned or controlled by an institution within the same contiguous geographic area of the institution.

Campus Security and Fire Safety Report

Macdonald Hall

Daily Crime Log

The Daily Crime Log is provided in accordance with the regulations set out under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act [20 USC 1092(f)]. The Daily Crime Log includes the date and time the crime was reported, the date and time the crime occurred, the location of the crime, the nature of the crime, and the disposition of the complaint, if known.

The Daily Crime Log for Otero College is accessible and available during regular business hours by contacting the Dean of Students in person at:

1802 Colorado Ave.
La Junta, CO 81050
McBride Room 132
Office: (719) 384-6859

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