On behalf of our University Police department, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Cal Poly Pomona places a high priority on the safety and security of the campus community. University Police strives to maintain a safe and secure living, learning and working environment that allows students, staff and faculty to thrive.
It is an exciting time for the department
as we are expanding our existing temporary facility and planning a new state-of-the-art
Parking and Transportation/University Police facility slated for completion
in 2005. We are also significantly increasing our sworn police force to address
the dynamic needs of our community due to growth in enrollment, student residents,
and new and expanded campus facilities.
The University Police Department is a student-centered organization with an
emphasis on building partnerships within the campus community to enhance safety
and provide value-driven services. While we are firmly dedicated and committed
to achieving our mission, we will continue to rely on all of you, our community
members, to be active partners in maintaining a safe campus.
I hope the annual security report will assist you in getting to know our campus,
department and services, and provide you with information and resources to
enhance your own safety and security. Please take a moment to review the information
contained herein. The report is in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure
of Campus Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. If you should have any questions
or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me or our staff at (909) 869-3070.
To request a print copy of this report, you mail send an e-mail request to
police@csupomona.edu, or call (909)
869-4139.
Gerald Lipson, PhD
Interim Chief of Police
Note: Michael Guerin was appointed Chief
of Police effective January 5, 2004
Cal Poly Pomona's mission is to advance learning and knowledge by linking theory and practice in all disciplines, and to prepare students for lifelong learning, leadership and careers in a changing multicultural world.
Our Mission:
We cultivate student learning and success through student-centered values
and actions.
Our Vision:
We support the university’s educational mission through comprehensive
programs and services that promote student learning and success while fostering
an inclusive and dynamic campus community. We partner with others to enroll
a talented and diverse student body, enhance student engagement and development,
promote the safety and general welfare of the university community, and prepare
students to be contributing members of society.
The California State Polytechnic Pomona University Police Department's mission is to provide a safe and secure environment for the University community. We will meet this challenge by: protecting life and property; upholding the law fairly; safeguarding individual rights; valuing cultural and ethnic diversity; and adhering to the core values of integrity, respect, and professionalism.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is one of 23 public universities in the California State University System. Located in the southeast region of Los Angeles County, Cal Poly Pomona is an urban campus in a unique rural setting. The second largest campus in area in the CSU system, the campus encompasses over 1,400 acres and has a diverse population of approximately 20,000 students, staff and faculty. Campus safety is a university priority. A professionally trained University police force, Residence Life professional staff, and members of the campus community actively participate in shared responsibilities and commitment to ensure that the safety and property of students, staff and faculty are protected.
The annual security report, Safety On Campus, “Your Right To Know”,
is released by October 1 of each year. The report is in compliance with state
and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act.
The report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported
crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property
owned or controlled by Cal Poly Pomona and on public property within, or immediately
adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report includes institutional
policies concerning campus security, such as the policies concerning alcohol
and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and
other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of the report by contacting University
Police at police@csupomona.edu,
or call (909) 869-4139.
The University Police Department is responsible for the preparation of the annual security report, including the compilation of all required crime statistics. The report is prepared by University Police Department in cooperation with University Housing Services, Foundation Housing Services (the Village), Judicial Affairs, Athletics, and local police agencies.
Crime statistics for public property adjacent to the University are provided by the City of Pomona Police Department and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Walnut Station. The University does not officially recognize any off campus fraternity or sorority houses, therefore crime statistics for addresses of known privately-owned fraternity houses are not included in the report. They may be obtained by contacting City of Pomona Police Department. Recognition of student organizations does not extend beyond the University, therefore incidents related to off-campus activities of student organizations are not reported. Statistics regarding campus disciplinary actions are collected from University Housing Services, Foundation Housing Services (the Village), Judicial Affairs, and the Athletic department.. Voluntary confidential and/or anonymous reports are also collected via a Crime Data Collection form. These forms are available at various locations on campus as described later in this report.
By October 1 of each year, all enrolled students and employees receive a postcard by mail regarding the content and availability of the annual security report. The postcard provides information regarding how to access the report via the Internet and how to request a printed copy of the report. Printed copies are available at University Police/Parking and Transportation Services in Building 91 on Red Gum Lane at University Drive. Prospective students and employees receive information regarding the availability and access to the report from Admissions and Human Resources, respectively. To request a print copy of this report, call (909) 869-3070.
University Police is dedicated to providing professional police services
to the campus and partnering with our community to support the academic mission
of the university. University Police is responsible for law enforcement, security
and emergency response. The department is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week, year-round. All campus telephones are connected to a 9-1-1 emergency
system, which is located in the 24-hour Communications Center. Staffed by
trained police dispatchers, the Communications Center provides telephone and
two-way radio contact for emergency personnel, and also serves as an after-hours
contact for students, faculty and staff. Fire and building alarms are monitored
in this center.
Reponding to over 10,000 calls for service annually, we are here to help.
University Police is located in Bldg 91 (Red Gum/University Dr.) and may be
reached by telephone: Emergency Dial 9-1-1. Non-emergency/business (909) 869-3070.
State University police officers are vested with the same powers and responsibilities
as other police officers within the State of California. Their authority is
granted through legislative action defined in the California Education and
Penal Codes. University police officers meet the California Peace Officer’s
Standards and Training Commission requirements, which are mandated for all
California law enforcement officers, and have full arrest authority. Officers
receive at least 24 weeks of formal basic training, 12 weeks of in-service
training, and participate in ongoing training designed to meet the needs of
the University community. All University police officers are trained in the
use of weapons and carry them on campus.
University Police is responsible for reporting and investigating all crimes
occurring on campus. Their jurisdiction covers all property owned and operated
by the university, including adjacent public streets and property.
In cases involving both on-campus and off-campus jurisdictions, or when the
resources of another agency can be used to facilitate the resolution of an
investigation, University Police cooperates fully with local and state law
enforcement agencies, including the City of Pomona Police Department, the
Los Angeles County Sheriff and Fire Department, and the California Highway
Patrol. University Police is responsible for reporting and investigating all
crimes, including Part 1 violent crimes, occurring on campus with the exception
of Homicide and Missing Persons. University Police shall liaison with the
outside agency to provide mutual assistance as requested and ensure that all
department procedures are followed and that appropriate emphasis and concern
is given to the case. Crimes committed in other jurisdictions are generally
reported to the police agency where the offenses occurred, although University
Police may assist in the investigation of such crimes.
In partnership with the Los Angeles County School District, a University Police
School Resource Officer (SRO) is assigned to International Polytechnic High
School (I-Poly), which is located on the campus. The SRO position is funded
by a U.S. Department of Justice COPS In Schools grant.
Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to report all crimes to University
Police . If you are the victim of a crime, observe a crime or suspicious activity,
or see a security problem, notify University Police immediately. For police,
fire, or medical emergencies, dial 9-1-1. For non-emergency or business calls,
dial ext. 3070 from campus phones or (909) 869-3070 from off-campus phones.
Emergency 9-1-1 calls made from a cell phone are routed to the California
Highway Patrol. The department recommends that campus community members program
the University Police phone number to reduce response time.
Many campus personnel are available to assist persons who may not wish to
contact the police. Crimes may be reported to administrators and/or student
services personnel. Such personnel include Deans, Directors, Judicial Affairs,
Housing administrators (including Resident Coordinators and Advisors), athletic
team coaches, and faculty and/or student advisors. The aforementioned employees
are required to report crime listed under the Clery Act to the University
Police Department. While reporting is strongly encouraged, professional and
pastoral counselors are not required to report under the law. University Police
works closely with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) staff to ensure
that clients are informed of procedures to report crimes by filing a police
report or on a confidential basis. Every attempt is made to encourage reporting
where the information is otherwise priviledged.
University Police will accept voluntary, anonymous and confidential reports of crimes listed under the Clery Act. Every attempt to substantiate facts will be made. Voluntary and confidential reports of crimes including sexual assault may be made by completing a Crime Data Collection Form. A victim/survivor or a person who has first hand knowledge of a crime may complete the form. Forms are available in University Police, Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health Services, University Housing Services, the Village, and The Re/Entry and WoMen's Resource Center.CENTER.
Members of the campus community may obtain sex offender information under California Megan's Law (Penal Code, 290 and 290.4) at the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD)-Walnut Station. The station is located at 21695 Valley Blvd Walnut, CA 91789. For hours of availability and information contact (909) 595-2264.