About the Department

Our Mission and Values

The Mission of Collin College Police Department is to encourage, engage, enforce, and empower:

The vision, mission, purpose, and core values of Collin College
To benefit the students, faculty, staff, and the communities where we serve.

In addition to the college’s core values, here are the core values that guide our work and interactions:

Learning
Service and Involvement
Creativity and Innovation
Academic Excellence
Dignity and Respect
Integrity
Encouragement
Engagement
Enforcement
Empowerment

How We Encourage

Provide a welcoming and secure environment to facilitate participation in college activities
Communicate positive methods to express rights and responsibilities
Enable collaboration within Collin College, with campus groups, and during community events

How We Engage

Provide a safe environment for students to learn, grow, and prepare to lead in their chosen vocations
Foster partnerships with other departments, agencies, and groups with a shared purpose
Practice proactive patrols as a visible deterrent to disorder or crime

How We Enforce

Administer the rule of law, keeping in mind the spirit of the law
Demonstrate professional community-oriented policing and problem-solving
Demonstrate servant leadership with restraint, patience, and humility

How We Empower

Teach protective measures for our community members
Prepare, train, drill, and practice for immediate emergency response
Provide mentors who give time, talent, and training to students, faculty, and staff

Accreditation

The Collin College Police Department (CCPD) is proud to be an accredited agency through the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). This accreditation reflects CCPD’s commitment to the highest professional standards in campus law enforcement and its dedication to protecting the students, faculty, staff, and visitors of Collin College.

IACLEA accreditation is awarded to agencies that meet 227 rigorous standards focused on public safety, risk reduction, and operational efficiency. As an accredited department, CCPD follows best practices to ensure transparency, accountability, and excellence in campus safety. IACLEA accreditation enhances accountability, promotes best practices in training and operations, supports continuous improvement, and helps reduce risk and liability through established standards.