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Where is the Security and Safety office located?
How do I appeal a ticket?
Where is the Security & Safety Office located?
The Security and Safety Office is located in the basement of Elam Hall around the corner from the Nurse's Clinic.
What are the office hours for Security & Safety?
Monday thru Friday the office is open from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm. The office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays, but may be reached after office hours 24/7 by calling ext. 7600 or (615) 966-7600.
What is the phone number and/or extension of the Security & Safety office?
(615) 966-7600 or ext. 7600 from a campus landline phone.
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How do I appeal a ticket?
Tickets must be appealed on-line within 5 days of the date of violation. Go to myLipscomb, Select Student or Employee tab, select Banner self-service, Click on Vehicle Registration, Citations & Appeals, then Appeal a Citation. (Appeals can only be made after a ticket has been entered into the system. If the ticket was just written, you will need to wait until the ticket is entered to appeal your ticket.)
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How do I register my vehicle?
Vehicles must be registered on-line. Go to myLipscomb, Select Student or Employee tab, select Banner self-service, Click on Vehicle Registration. Once you have completed filling in your information, please come by the Security & Safety office to pick up your decal. Remember you will be asked for the make, model, color and year of your vehicle, as well as your license plate number.
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If I appeal a ticket, will I have to pay it?
When an appeal is submitted online, a decision will be made whether a parking or traffic violation must be paid. The appealer will be notified of a decision by e-mail.
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How much does a ticket cost?
A listing of fines for traffic violations can be found at Traffic & Parking Regulations and/or a booklet can be picked up in the Security and Safety office.
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Why is the amount of the ticket not printed on the ticket for all violations?
Fines for most violations are progressive, meaning that each time you get a ticket for the same violation, the amount of the fine increases. For example, if the fine for the first violation is $10.00, then the fine for a second ticket for the same violation is $20.00 (fine for 3rd violation is $40, fine for 4th violation is $80) and penalties continue to increase per violation.
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What do I need to do if I am driving a different vehicle for a few days?
If a student already has a vehicle permanently registered and brings a temporary vehicle on campus, that vehicle must have a temporary permit, which will be issued at no charge.
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If I am only a part time student or doing an internship off campus, do I still have to register my car?
Yes. Generally, registration of ALL vehicles is required (even for one day) to operate them on campus. Registration of motor vehicles is required for faculty, staff, and all students, including full-time, part-time, and graduate students. An individual is considered a student (24/7) when they are enrolled, regardless of the number of classes and individual is taking.
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If I live off campus, do I still have to register my car if I am only going to come to campus occasionally, but not driving my car to campus on a regular basis or to class?
Yes, if you drive a vehicle to campus (even for one day), registration of the vehicle is required.
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If all my classes are after hours in the evening, do I still have to register my car?
Yes. Registration of all vehicles is required to operate them on campus at any time of day or night.
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Where do I put the decal on my car?
The decal must be completely attached to the outside rear windshield in the lower left hand corner (driver’s side) of the vehicle. The only exception is with convertibles and soft top Jeeps. The decal should be attached to the rear driver’s side bumper.
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If I have recently purchased a new vehicle with a temporary drive-out tag, can I wait till the permanent tag arrives to register my vehicle?
No. When registering a vehicle with a temporary tag, use the 6 digit expiration date as your license plate number. The responsibility falls on the student to inform Security & Safety immediately of any changes. When the permanent tags are received, call, come by, or e-mail the Security and Safety office and the change in tag number will be made for you.
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Where can commuters (Day Students) park?
Commuters may park in any available student space, in any student lot on campus except the top level of the parking garage (Johnson Level).
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Where can I park if I can’t find a space in any of the on-campus parking lots?
If all of the main campus parking spaces are taken, students may park in the in lot behind Stokes Elementary (located on Belmont Blvd at Glen Echo Drive, just down from McFarland Science Building) or at the High School Football lot located at the corner of Caldwell and Lealand Lanes. The gates at the football field are locked at 10:00 pm each evening unless there is a special event and are opened by 6:00 am.
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What does "fines are progressive" mean?
Each time you get a ticket for the same violation, the fine for that ticket increases. For example, if fine for the first violation is $10.00, then the fine for a second ticket for the same violation is $20.00 (fine for 3rd violation is $40, fine for 4th violation is $80) and penalties continue to increase per violation.
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If I need to replace a lost ID card do I have to bring the money at the time I get the ID card?
No. If a card is lost, there is a $10 replacement fee which will be charged to the student account. The Security and Safety office does not accept any money. If your ID breaks, it will be replaced at no charge.
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Where can I pay for my tickets fines or vehicle registration fee?
All traffic fines and vehicle registration fees are charged to the individual’s account and will be reflected on the statement from the Business Office. All fees are payable in the Student Accounts office located in the Crisman Administration Building.
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Where is the Lost and Found department?
Security and Safety is responsible for the storage of Lost and Found items. You may check with the office during regular business hours to see if your item has been turned in to the department.
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How do I reserve a parking space for a guest speaker for my class?
Please email your request to Security and Safety at least 24 hours before you need the space(s). Be sure to include the name of the guest(s), the date needed, the time the space is needed, and the location.
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I have just been involved in a car accident on campus; how do I report it?
Metro will not come out to do an accident report on private property, unless there are injuries or an impaired driver. Security & Safety will fill out an incident report, and you will need to contact Metro at 862-8600 to fill out a report by phone. The Metro website also has a place for you to fill out an accident report once you have been assigned a report number by the police.
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I do not feel safe walking to my dorm; what am I supposed to do?
Take advantage of the "Bison Safety Walk" program, please call 966-7600 and tell an officer when you will be arriving, what type of car you are driving, and where you will be parking. An officer will be glad to escort you back to your dorm after you have parked or will help you find a space and then escort you back to your dorm. If you do not have a cell phone, please put your emergency flashers on and call from the front lobby of your dorm (ext. 7600 from any on campus phone) and an officer will meet you at your dorm to help you find a space and escort you back to your dorm.
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How do I schedule a classroom? Whom do I contact?
For evening and weekend classroom usage please go by or call the Campus Life office at 966-5690. The Campus Life office is located in the Student Center. The Campus Life office is also responsible for reserving Shamblin Theatre. For Ward Lecture Hall, please contact Marilyn Smith in the Music Department at 966-7620. For Collins Alumni Auditorium or Allen Arena please contact the Office of Event Management at 966-7070. For the SAC, please contact Emily Harris at 966-5860. For High School, Middle School, or Elementary school gyms or classrooms, please contact their main offices. (Elementary 966-1783; Middle School 966-1785; High School 966-1784). (Computers and projection equipment will require special arrangements with the Audiovisual Department for access. The Security and Safety officers do not have keys for the computer controls. Please contact Al Austelle at 966-5703 or Eddie Long at 966-6020.)
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