Definitions.
S.C. Code Ann. § 59-116-10
in effectAs used in this chapter: (1) "Campus" means the grounds and buildings owned and occupied by a college or university for education purposes and streets and roads through and contiguous to the grounds. (2) "College or university" means a state chartered two or four-year private educational institution of higher learning located in this State. (3) "Campus police officer" means an employee of a college or university whose duties include the enforcement of the laws of this State; the preservation of public order; the protection of life and property; the prevention, detection, or investigation of crime; or a combination of those duties. It does not include personnel of a private company which provides security services on a contract basis for the institution concerned.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t59c116.phpFetched: 10/17/2026
