Campus Safety

Campus Safety Tips

Please take the time to consider the following safety tips when coming to and from campus:

Parking lots – When walking to your vehicle, have your keys ready in your hands.  This will reduce time searching your pockets and purses at your vehicle.  Report all suspicious activity when safe to do so.  If you are feeling unsafe, or need assistance, call campus Police Services for an escort.

Vehicles – If you must have items in your car, please put them in your trunk or out of view in a glove box or center console. Auto break-ins are a crime of opportunity, criminals break into cars when they see something they want. This might be something of little value to you, but it may have use to them. This includes loose change, books, backpacks, jackets, clothes, food, purses and of course laptops, and cell phones as well as any other item that may become useful to them. The damage to your car is typically more expensive than the lost item.

Digital devices – Avoid use of cell phones and headphones while walking. These devices are distracting, and often decrease your awareness of your surroundings.  If you must use headphones, try using only one earpiece instead of both.

Use the buddy system – Whenever possible, walk with a classmate, co-worker, or group when possible.  The saying “there’s safety in numbers” is particularly applicable walking  in the parking lots, pathways, and trail systems.

Have a plan – Whether out on a run or walking the scenic campus roadways and paths, taking personal responsibility for your safety means thinking about how you’ll respond if you’re put in a difficult situation.  Just because you feel safe since you’ve walked the same route dozens or even hundreds of times, doesn’t mean you should let your guard down.  Never place yourself in a position where you have no escape route.  If you feel unsafe, head towards populated areas and be prepared to yell out for help to get attention.  There’s a difference between feeling safe and being safe.  Having a plan helps you be safe!

Trust your instincts – If you sense that something is not right, report it. Report suspicious activities to District Police Services while on campus (510-215-4858, from your campus ShoreTel: x44858), and to local authorities when elsewhere.  Don’t be a victim! Help others avoid being victimized by encouraging them to report suspicious behavior. Call 911 if you have an emergency or 9-911 from campus phones.

Following these tips can help you stay safe. Use them as a guide of just a few of the many things you can do to take more personal responsibility for your safety while on campus.

Parking Permits

Parking in faculty/staff areas requires a valid employee permit.

Process for Spring 2024 only: Student semester parking permits are $48 and $3 for a daily permit. Both semester and daily permits can be obtained through Insite or MyCampusPermit.com. Staff and faculty will receive a 3-year physical permit by mail upon checkout. Employees will have the option to print a temporary permit under the “My Permits” tab for use until the physical permit arrives. Everyone will need to provide their vehicle License Plate Number, Make, Model, and Color of the vehicle. If you will be driving a different vehicle during the SPRING TERM, you will need to update your vehicle information HERE or call 1-800-700-4417 BEFORE parking on campus. Students can purchase a permit beginning January 1, 2024. Failure to obtain a valid virtual parking permit will result in a citation.

Become a Police Aide

Police aides assist in the daily duties of the campus police, like foot patrol, dispatch, issuing parking citations, providing escort to staff and students.

To become one, you must:

• Be a current CCC student, enrolled in six units or more with a C or better average;
• Possess the proper identification to be fingerprinted.
• Be able to clearly broadcast radio traffic;
• Have sound decision-making skills, especially in emergency situations.

What to do in an Emergency