Guidance for 4CD Employees: Possible Immigration Enforcement Actions on Campus
December 13, 2024
The Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) is committed to supporting every student, regardless of immigration status, in pursuing a quality education. This information is provided as a resource to help us support our students and one another as a community. Additional guidance will be shared as needed.
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Contact the Office of the President or the Chancellor
If you learn that an immigration officer is expected to enter, will enter, or has entered campus to conduct immigration enforcement.
- CCC – San Pablo Campus: (510) 215-4858
- DVC – Pleasant Hill Campus: (925) 969-2785
- DVC – San Ramon Campus: (925) 551-6212
- LMC – Pittsburg Campus: (925) 439-1505
- LMC – Brentwood Center: (925) 473-6919
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Contact Campus Police
If you encounter an immigration officer attempting to execute a federal immigration order or requesting information about a member of the campus community. They are equipped to address the situation while prioritizing the rights and safety of students and employees. Please use these phone numbers to reach campus police at your location.
- CCC – San Pablo Campus: (510) 215-4858
- DVC – Pleasant Hill Campus: (925) 969-2785
- DVC – San Ramon Campus: (925) 551-6212
- LMC – Pittsburg Campus: (925) 439-1505
- LMC – Brentwood Center: (925) 473-6919
- District Office: (925) 229-6898
Campus Police are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone in our community. They will not contact, detain, question, or arrest anyone solely based on suspected undocumented immigration status or inquire about an individual’s immigration status.
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Do not disclose or discuss personal information
Including a student’s or employee’s immigration status, unless required by state and federal law. Refer any requests for such personal information from immigration officers, even those with a warrant or court order, to the Office of the President or Chancellor. The designated authority will evaluate the relevant laws and verify the legality of any documentation to determine whether compliance with the request is required.
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Do not engage in physical confrontation or interference
Your safety and the safety of the students are the top priority. Avoid any actions that would escalate the situation. You may wish to say: “I am not here to stand in the way of any lawful enforcement. Our District procedures and state law require us to contact our Campus Police before proceeding further.”
Mental Health and Wellness Resources
Support Your Health and Wellness:
If you need to speak to someone to help manage your stress and/or anxiety, the colleges have free services to support health and wellness. Resources by colleges are provided at the following links:
Additional Information
- Legal Advisory 24-11-15:
California and its Community Colleges Remain Sanctuary Jurisdictions
Assembly Bill (AB) 21 and Senate Bill (SB) 54 prohibit state and local agencies from using resources to further certain federal immigration enforcement efforts. - 4CD Board Resolution 1-S Reaffirming Support of Contra Costa Community College District Students and Employees in Defense of Diversity and Inclusion in the Contra Costa Community College District
- 4CD Student Services Procedures 3026
Student Records and Directory Information
No student information shall be disclosed for immigration enforcement purposes without a court order, judicial warrant, or signed and dated written consent by the student or, if the student is a minor, the student’s parent or guardian. - Immigrant Legal Resource Center Red Cards
These Red Cards can help remind you to assert your rights and defend yourself in many situations, such as interactions with ICE agents. These cards are available in multiple languages and are free.