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Established in October 2010, the MCC Police Department was created in response to national initiatives urging public colleges to develop dedicated law enforcement agencies. MCC Police enhances campus safey by providing rapid response, personalized campus services, and tailored security for educational environments. MCC Police is available 24 hours a day, seven days per week, including holidays.

For more information or to contact the department, call 531-622-2222.

MCC students and staff are encouraged to enroll and participate in the emergency text messaging alert system. Visit the MCC Emergency Notification System website.

Headquarters & Location

The MCC Police Headquarters is located at:

Building 34
Fort Omaha Campus
5300 N 30th Street
Omaha, NE 68111

Jurisdiction & Campuses

MCC Police has primary jurisdiction across all MCC properties within a four-county service area (Douglas, Dodge, Sarpy, and Washington). Sworn officers are regularly assigned to:

  • Elkhorn-Valley
  • Fort Omaha
  • South Omaha

Officers will be scheduled or respond to other MCC Locations as needed, ensuring safety coverage across all campus sites.

Law Enforcement Authority & Certification

  • MCC Police is a fully accredited law enforcement agency by the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice.
  • Law enforcement staff are:
    • Certified Nebraska law enforcement officers
    • Appointed Special Deputy State Sheriffs by the Governor of Nebraska, granting:
      • Extraterritorial jurisdiction
      • Statewide authority for crimes originating on MCC property
  • All officers receive annual state-mandated training and continuing education.

Public Safety Officers (PSOs)

  • Non-sworn, unarmed personnel
  • No arrest authority
  • Trained in:
    • Campus safety and security
    • Life safety response
    • Non-emergency incident handling

PSOs work in coordination with sworn officers to maintain security and assist the campus community.

MCC Police Dispatch Center

  • 24/7 operations, including weekends and holidays
  • Staffed by trained police communication dispatchers

Services include:

  • Emergency and non-emergency call handling
  • Dispatching officers and PSOs
  • Real-time radio communications
  • Monitoring security cameras, alarms, and fire detection systems
  • Incident documentation and situational awareness

To report an incident or request assistance: Call MCC Police Dispatch Center at: 531-622-2222

Crime Reporting & Compliance

  • MCC Police submits monthly Uniform Crime Reports to the Nebraska Crime Commission for FBI statistics.
  • All crimes, emergencies, or suspicious activity should be reported promptly.
  • Under Nebraska law, MCC Police reports are public records.

Crime Prevention & Services

The mission of MCC Police is to maintain a safe and secure environment in support of the College's educational goals.

Key services:

  • Enforce state laws and campus rules
  • Respond to medical emergencies
  • Investigate vehicle accidents
  • Provide safety escorts
  • Patrol and hazard checks
  • Vehicle assistance (jump starts, lockouts)
  • Community training and education
  • Wayfinding and public assistance

Active Shooter Response — Options To Consider

The video in the link below is produced by the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and is less than ten minutes in length. The CISA "Options for Consideration Active Shooter Training Video" demonstrates possible actions that individuals can take if confronted with an active shooter scenario. This instructive video reviews the choices of running, hiding, or as an option of last resort, fighting the shooter. The video also shows how to assist authorities once law enforcement arrives.

Emergency Preparedness and Situational Awareness Training

MCC Police offers free training for faculty and staff to discuss how we can increase survivability by empowering individuals to participate in their own survival. Extreme Violence is becoming more frequent and mainstream around the nation and world. Training consists of Awareness and Communication strategies and Response Options strategies.

Content includes:

  • Situational Awareness for recognizing pre-incident indicators before a crisis occurs.
  • The Survival Mindset: believing that you can take control and survive Extreme Violence.
  • Courses of action to take in an Extreme Violence situation like an Active Shooter, Knife Attack, Bomb Threat, rioting, or even vehicle attacks.
  • What to do when law enforcement teams arrive.

To Reach MCC Police

MCC Police Headquarters
Fort Omaha Campus,
5300 N. 30th St., Building 34,
Omaha, NE 68111