Department of Public Safety

The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of self-defense tactics and techniques. The R.A.D. course is taught by College of Charleston Public Safety Officers who have attended training and are certified by R.A.D. Systems as instructors.
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The Many Uniforms of Public Safety are pictured Below:

• Cylde the Cougar...............................Cpl. Edmond Dixon
• Left of Clyde the Cougar (gray shirt).....PSO Henry Richardson
• Bottom center (yellow bike uniform).....Sgt. Frederick Kohler
• Bottom right (firefighting gear)............Capt. David McDonough
• Right of Clyde the Cougar (blue shirt)...SSO Jack Adelman  

The College of Charleston campus is well protected

by our College of Charleston Public Safety Department for campus emergencies, crime prevention and for fire safety and prevention. 

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Personal Safety on Campus: Whistle Alert Video 

Please see Stay Safe for your own Safety on Campus and for "Run. Hide. Fight" surviving an Active Shooter Event