Safety and security is a top priority at SOWELA Technical Community College. The goal of campus security is to provide a safe and secure environment that is conducive to learning and is consistent with the educational goals of this diverse institution, while building community partnerships that build trust, mutual respect, and cooperation.
Security Reports
- Annual Security Report 2022 (PDF)
- Campus Crime Statistics
- Power-Based Violence Reports
Services Provided
- Security alerts, emergency response, and notification
- Video surveillance
- Fire safety
- Parking passes
- Escort service
- Building access
- Transport
- Lost and found
To request the above services or to report suspicious activity, use the contact information below. In cases of emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
| Main Campus | (337) 274-9790 or (337) 794-0501 |
| Morgan Smith Site in Jennings | (337) 802-1059 or (337) 224-9076 |
| Oakdale Site | (318) 335-3944 |
| Lamar Salter Site in Leesville | (318) 794-7122 |
| Email: security@sowela.edu | |
On the main campus, the security office is located on the first floor of the Charleston Building.
The College’s Campus Safety and Security program includes a number of professional, educational, and preventative components.
- Armed security
- Vehicle and foot patrols
- Awareness and alertness
- Building inspectors
- Communication