Public Safety
Highline College Department of Public Safety serves and supports our campus community to ensure a safe and secure environment. Public Safety is committed to a positive social and educational process for our students. We will provide professional services that value and respect community diversity at Highline College through partnerships with students and employees.
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Department Services
Highline Public Safety officers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
24 Hour Phone Line: (206) 592-3218
Des Moines Police Department: (206) 878-3301
Anonymous Tip Line and Duty Cell: (206) 669-6884
Office Hours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Access to campus: 5:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Our staff members are professionally trained to provide a safe and secure environment for the students, faculty, staff, and visitors on our campus.
- All officers maintain current first aid certifications.
HC Alerts
HC Text Alerts will be sent straight to your mobile phone. Make sure you have your mobile number correct in CTClink, under your Personal Details.
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Services Beyond Patrolling
On-Campus Escorts
If at any time you would like a Highline Public Safety officer to escort you for any reason, contact the Highline Public Safety Office at (206) 592-3218.
Highline Public Safety officers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Lost and Found
Handling Lost and Found Items
Lost and found item(s) are turned into the Public Safety office (Building 6, Room 104) where they are be logged and stored for 60 days. Unclaimed items will be donated to the Highline Foundation, Women’s Program, Salvation Army or Goodwill.
Claiming Lost and Found Items
Come to the Highline Public Safety office to claim a lost item. A valid photo ID is required to claim lost item(s). If lost item(s) have not yet been turned in, fill out a Lost Property Report at the Highline Public Safety office with a description of the item(s) and contact information in case item(s) are turned in later.
Vehicle Assistance
Highline Public Safety is equipped to assist motorists in jump-starting vehicles and unlocking vehicle doors.
To request a vehicle assist, come the Public Safety office or call our office (206) 592-3218, with the specific location and description of the vehicle.
For vehicle jump start, please have the hood up to make it easier for an officer to locate your vehicle.
We do not assist in the changing of flat tires.Campus Map
