Campus Law Enforcement
The Campus Security Department of Sitting Bull College has uniformed officers employed by the college. The Sitting Bull College Campus Security Department has the primary responsibility for serving the safety and security needs of the campus community. All campus buildings and facilities are patrolled and inspected regularly to ensure a safe and comfortable academic environment where learning is the central focus. Campus Security is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The main security office is located on campus in the Student Center. Campus Security has the authority to request identification, issue parking citations, monitor campus traffic and sign complaints with Tribal Court and local Law Enforcement on behalf of Sitting Bull College.
No community can be completely risk-free in today’s society. Safety and security are everyone’s responsibility. Therefore, the collective efforts of students and staff in collaboration with Campus Security are necessary. Students, staff and visitors are partners in maintaining an environment that is safe and conducive to the learning process. Everyone is asked to be alert, security conscious, and involved. Students are required to abide by the Students Code of Conduct and all other policies and procedures.
Campus Security Officers
Contract Info:
Kellon Peniska
Cell phone: 701-455-1206
Office phone: 701-854-8005
Office location: Student Center
kellon.peniska@391774.com
Patrick Tapio
Cell phone: 701-455-0772
Office phone: 701-854-8010
Office location: Student Center
patrick.tapio@391774.com
Policy on Dorm/Apartment Security
Apartments are to be kept secured. Safety/Security deficiencies are immediately acted upon by Campus Security and maintenance.
Students are responsible for keeping their rooms locked when unoccupied and for keeping personal valuables and college equipment and furnishings secure at all times. They are also expected to keep all exterior doors and windows to the apartment secured during all non-open access hours and to report anything out of the ordinary to Campus Security.