Safety and Security at NECI
New England Culinary Institute is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and secure campus environment where diverse social, cultural and academic values can thrive, creating an atmosphere conducive to living, learning and working. With the effective combination of security and safety policies, educational programs, timely reporting and communication of campus crime statistics, the institute can approach this ideal. Members of the campus community must realize that safety and security is a shared responsibility by the students, faculty and staff of New England Culinary Institute.
New England Culinary Institute has policies that address the crime awareness act, site safety and security, drug and alcohol use and abuse, sexual harassment and emergency response and evacuation procedures
Campus Security Policies and Crime Statistics
In accordance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, subsequent amendments, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (known as the Jeanne Clery Act), NECI provides crime report information for the preceding three years. View the report here. For further information or to request a printed copy please contact the registrar’s office at RegistrarREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@neci.edu.
Campus Fire Safety Report
The NECI Campus Fire Report is available here.
Emergency Numbers
| Fire/Police or Medical Emergency | 911 |
| Montpelier Police | 911 |
| Montpelier Fire Department | 911 |
| State Police | 802-229-9191 |
| Concentra Urgent Care | 802-223-7499 |
| Maintenance Emergency Pager | 802-479-6150 |
| Coordinator of Residence Life | 802-595-9367 |
| 802-310-3418 |
School Closings
Information will be made available to all students, faculty and staff through the Emergency Notification system utilized by the institute where you sign up to receive a text, email or voicemail message. All students, staff and faculty are required to participate in this system.
Safety tips
- Recognize and avoid potentially risky situations.
- Be aware of people and activities around you, report any suspicious behavior.
- Carry your ID card with you at all times.
- Be alert and walk purposefully as confidence deters attackers.
- Carry a personal alarm or be prepared to scream loudly, and run if threatened.
- Avoid lonely or gloomy places, especially at night—walk with a friend or stay with a crowd in well-lit areas.
- If someone follows you, go to a place where you know there will be other people.
- Trust your intuition and instincts. If something or someone makes you uneasy, avoid the person or leave.
- Have your car or room key in hand before you reach the door.
- When you’re socializing, play smart—one drink too many could make you vulnerable.
- Stay alert! Avoid talking on your cell or using electronic devices when walking.
- If you feel threatened, don't be afraid to make a "scene." Public embarrassment is the least concern when you are in a dangerous situation.
Additional Information
Further information about site safety and security may be obtained by contacting Eric Keck, Director of Student Services, at 802-225-3321.
