Office of Public Safety

Welcome to Ringling College of Art and Design,

located in sunny Sarasota, Florida! 🌞

Public Safety cart parked outside Scott Plaza south main entrance gate

Ringling College resides on over 60 acres in the city of Sarasota, allowing easy access to many area attractions including beaches, fabulous local eateries, and many historic landmarks, while providing a wonderful opportunity for our students to explore the best of Florida's Suncoast.

The Ringling College Office of Public Safety promotes a culture of safety and security by providing assorted trainings and presentations throughout the year to the college community. The department also encourages everyone to be mindful of their surroundings and to report any suspicious and criminal activity through one of various available reporting methods.

Public Safety team photo, May 2022

The Ringling College Office of Public Safety continually strives for excellence in the execution and delivery of our public safety services in order to provide all members of the Ringling College community a safe environment to live, work and—most importantly—learn.

On behalf of the Ringling College Office of Public Safety, we look forward to welcoming you to our campus.

Jim Gilman portrait

Jim Gilman
Director of Public Safety

Robert Graham portrait

Robert Graham
Assistant Director of Public Safety

The RCAD Enterprise CarShare program allows qualified applicants to rent vehicles located on campus hourly or daily. Avaialble for personal use by students, faculty and staff.

  • Emergency: (941) 359‑7500 OR ext. 7500 from any campus phone
  • Non-Emergency: (941) 309‑4121

  • Emergency: DIAL 9-1-1
  • Non-Emergency: (941) 263‑6773

  • Emergency: DIAL 9-1-1
  • Non-Emergency: (941) 861‑5000

(941) 309‑4411

All currently-enrolled students may access the Student Support Program TELUS, which provides confidential counseling support on-demand 24/7/365 in your preferred language. Establish immediate and ongoing support with an Advisor via text, chat, or phone call.

You should contact the Office of Public Safety IMMEDIATELY when there is...

  1. Any occurrence of crime, whether confirmed or suspected;
  2. Any incident where a weapon is displayed, discovered, or implied;
  3. Any suspicious activity on or around campus;
  4. Any suspicious packages left on or around campus;
  5. Any injury, whether accidental or intentional;
  6. Any other hazards such as electrical, environmental, or other unsafe conditions on or around campus.

For ANY major emergency or life-threatening situation, CALL 9-1-1!

Report the lost Student ID to the Student Life Office as soon as possible.

For information on obtaining a replacement Student ID card, contact the Residence Life Office.

Contact Public Safety to file a Lost Item Report. Public Safety maintains an inventory of found property delivered to our office, located on the first floor of the Kimbrough building.

Contact a local taxi, livery, or ride-share (e.g.: Lyft, Uber, etc.) service.

Ringling College does not provide on-demand transportation to or from off-campus locations.

Between the hours of 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM: contact Residence Life at 941-309-4411.

Between the hours of 7:00 PM and 8:00 AM: contact Public Safety at 941-309-4121.

Follow the instructions given in the email you received. You have 10 days during which you may appeal a citation; also, if you pay your fine within 10 days you may receive a 20% discount.

There's an automated teller machine (ATM) located in the main lobby on the first floor of Goldstein Hall (the building containing the Mail Room and Residence Life Office).

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  📞 Emergency 🚨 (941) 359-7500
  📞 Non-emergency (941) 309-4121
  ✉️ publicsafety@ringling.edu