- EMERGENCY INFORMATION
- VEHICLE/PARKING INFORMATION
- PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
- DOCUMENTS & POLICIES
- ABOUT PUBLIC SAFETY
Welcome to Ringling College of Art and Design
Turning passion into profession.
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.
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.
Our campus 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.
On behalf of the Ringling College Office of Public Safety, welcome to our campus!
The New Ringling Safe app is now live!
- EMERGENCY CONTACTS Contact the Office of Public Safety
- MOBILE BLUELIGHT Alerts Public Safety of your location
- SAFETY TOOLBOX Safety resources—from accessing the Public Safety website to requesting a security transport or chatting with a Public Safety officer
- FRIEND WALK Share your real-time location with a friend as you walk home
- VIRTUAL WALK HOME Allows Public Safety to monitor your walk in real-time
- REPORT A TIP Find several options to report a crime to Public Safety
- CAMPUS RESOURCES Find our campus maps, emergency plans (for active shooter, bomb threat, severe weather, and more), and Ringling College’s Support Resources
- AND MORE
- Click to download now!
Jim Gilman
Director of Public Safety
Robert Graham
Assistant Director of Public Safety
The 2025 RCAD Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, also known as the Clery Report, includes statistics for the preceding three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, fire safety policies and statistics, and emergency notification procedures.
- 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) 309‑4000
- For medical inquiries: medical@ringling.edu
- For health insurance inquiries:
- For immunization questions: healthforms@ringling.edu
- (941) 893‑2855
- For counseling, psychiatry, or general inquiries: counseling@ringling.edu
(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.
- Download the free TELUS Health app for your smartphone (iPhone or Android).
- Dial 1 (866) 743‑7732 anywhere in the USA or Canada.
- Visit the website at https://myssp.app/us/home.
- SPARCC (Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center)
- (941) 365‑0208
- FPEDV (Florida Partnership to End Domestic Violence)
- 1 (800) 500‑1119
- HOPE Family Service
- (941) 755‑6805
- 211 Suncoast Cares
- DIAL 2-1-1, or
- TEXT your ZIP code to 898‑211, or
- CHAT with an operator at the Heart of Florida United Way
You should contact the Office of Public Safety IMMEDIATELY when there is...
- Any occurrence of crime, whether confirmed or suspected;
- Any incident where a weapon is displayed, discovered, or implied;
- Any suspicious activity on or around campus;
- Any suspicious packages left on or around campus;
- Any injury, whether accidental or intentional;
- 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!
The RCAD Enterprise CarShare program allows qualified applicants to rent vehicles located on campus hourly or daily. Available for personal use by students, faculty, and staff.
Report the lost Student ID to the Residence 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 or utilize the RCAD Enterprise Car Share Program
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.
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