Personal Safety

Overview

Creating a safe campus environment is a shared responsibility. Students, employees, and visitors can help enhance campus safety by staying aware of their surroundings, securing personal belongings, and reporting suspicious or criminal activity.

Safety Tips

• Walk in well-lit areas and avoid traveling alone at night whenever possible

• Keep personal belongings secure and out of sight

• Lock vehicle doors and keep valuables out of view

• Have your keys ready when returning to your vehicle and check your surroundings before entering

• Familiarize yourself with the locations of campus emergency call boxes

• Avoid working or studying alone in campus buildings whenever possible

• Report suspicious behavior, safety concerns, or criminal activity to the Department of Community Safety or a college employee

Community Safety & Training

The Department of Community Safety provides timely information regarding criminal activity and safety concerns that may affect the District community. Safety alerts, notices, and educational resources are distributed through various communication channels to help keep students and employees informed.

The Department also provides training and preparedness programs, including active shooter response training, to support campus safety, awareness, and emergency readiness.

Personal Safety Handbook

For additional information, the District publishes an annual Personal Safety Handbook. The handbook provides information on security policies, emergency preparedness, and public safety.

• 2024-2025 Personal Safety Handbook
• 2023-2024 Personal Safety Handbook
• 2022-2023 Personal Safety Handbook
• 2020-2021 Personal Safety Handbook
• 2019-2020 Personal Safety Handbook
• 2018-2019 Personal Safety Handbook
• 2017-2018 Personal Safety Handbook
• 2016-2017 Personal Safety Handbook
• 2015-2016 Personal Safety Handbook
• 2014-2015 Personal Safety Handbook
• 2012-2013 Personal Safety Handbook
• 2011-2012 Personal Safety Handbook