Parking and Transportation Services provide safety escorts during hours of darkness. Parking Community Service Officers (CSOs) escorts are available to walk or drive you to and/or from on-campus locations Monday - Thursday from 6:00-11:00 p.m. Call 869-3070 or extension 3070 from any campus phone to request an escort. Police officers may provide after-hours escorts as available. While the use of the escort service is encouraged to enhance personal safety, escorts are not to be requested as a means of transportation. Abuse of this service can impact response times for legitimate purposes. Walking with a friend or in groups and staying in well-lit, frequently-traveled areas will also enhance your safety while on campus.
The University makes every effort to ensure that the campus facilities and grounds are designed and maintained to promote safety. Particular attention is paid to the design and maintenance of facilities, landscaping and exterior lighting. The Facilities Planning and Management department maintains the University buildings and grounds. Campus facilities are inspected on a regular basis and repairs impacting safety and security are made promptly. A major lighting improvement project has significantly improved campus lighting. Campus groundskeepers are mindful of security and safety concerns, keeping vegetation controlled around lighting facilities and along campus walkways on a regular schedule. Strategies of crime prevention through environmental design are considered in the design and construction of new facilities. For more information, contact Facilities Planning and Management at (909) 869-3030.
The university has a well-defined campus Emergency Management Plan with several hundred trained faculty and staff members. There are 22 Emergency Operations Centers (E.O.C.) located throughout the campus with trained Building Marshals to assist in an emergency. Several teams and individuals have been recognized with the Governor's Safety Award for their contributions to the campus Emergency Plan. Training and emergency exercises are ongoing. A list of the Mini E.O.C.s appears in the campus information access directory. Volunteer participation is welcome. Campus emergency services information may be accessed on-line at http://www.csupomona.edu/~public_affairs/emergency/ Additional information and resources are available on the University Police web page at http://www.csupomona.edu/~police/emergency_services.htm, or contact the Emergency Services Coordinator at (909) 869-6981 or ext. 6981.
Information regarding emergency preparedness procedures may be accessed at http://www.csupomona.edu/~public_safety/pdfs/emerg_prep_bklt.pdf
Emergency telephones are located throughout the campus. All campus telephones are on the campus 9-1-1 system. Blue light emergency phones are located in the parking lot areas. Dial 9-1-1 for emergency access to University Police 24 hours a day/7 days year round.
Medic One, an ambulance service staffed by trained Emergency Medical Technicians, is housed in an on-campus facility. Medic One provides immediate response to requests for medical assistance and offers a discounted rate for students needing transport to an area hospital. When circumstances warrant, University Police will summon LA County Fire and ambulances staffed with paramedics to provide Advanced Life Support functions. In addition, University Police officers are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to respond to emergency health problems. Use a campus emergency phone or dial 9-1-1 from any phone to summon assistance. The University Police dispatcher will request emergency medical personnel to respond.
When circumstances warrant, Crime Alert Notices
are distributed to warn the university community of a crime or incident that
poses a possible threat to campus safety. When the nature of the crime warrants
public notification, crime bulletins are distributed throughout the campus.
Crime warnings may also be distributed to the CSU Chancellor's Office and/or
neighboring campuses and law enforcement agencies as appropriate. Crime warnings
may also be utilized to notify the community regarding crime trends to encourage
the use of additional security precautions.
After all facts are obtained, crime warnings are released within 24 hours
or as soon as reasonably possible.
The Cal Poly Pomona Bronco Express shuttle service operates five days a week providing transportation throughout the campus. Shuttle stops are indicated by campus signage along designated routes. Shuttle stops, routes and frequency/times are posted throughout the campus and are available at Parking and Transportation Services located in Building 91, the campus Visitor's Center, and the Rideshare office.
Locked your keys in your car? Need a battery jump? Call (909) 869-3070 or ext 3070 from any campus phone or blue phone.. Parking and Transportation Services can assist you with minor vehicle problems or contact roadside assistance. Please note that vehicle unlocks can not be performed on vehicles with power locks.
Operation Identification (or Operation ID) is free of charge and can effectively assist in reducing theft and increasing recovery of stolen property. University Police can conspicuously mark/engrave each item of personal property with a unique identifier, preferably your driver's license number. Marked property makes stolen items more difficult to sell, contributes to a higher rate of conviction for those apprehended, and increases the recovery rates. Community members should also inventory valuable items and keep the information in a safe place. To borrow engravers or request assistance, contact University Police at (909) 869-3070 or ext. 3070.
The University Police Department promotes proactive and problem-solving strategies
in addressing crime and safety issues on campus. Since 1997, the department
has been awarded over 1.2 dollars in grant funds primarily from the U.S. Department
of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office.
COPS In Schools
In partnership with the LA County Unified School District, a University Police
School Resource Officer (SRO) is assigned to International Polytechnic (I-Poly)
High School, which is located on the Cal Poly Pomona campus.
Volunteers In Police Services Program (VIPS)
The University Police department was awarded a U.S. Department of
Justice Community Development grant. The one-year grant of over $48,000 will
provide initial funding to implement a Volunteers in Police Services Program.
Engaging students, campus and community partners, the grant will allow the
department to expand the Community Service Officer (CSO), Volunteers in Police
and Police Service Internship programs, and support campus service learning
initiatives. For more information, contact Fred Henderson, Manager of Special Projects and Campus Outreach at (909) 869-3605.
In 2001, University Police was awarded a $395,000 Violence Against Women on Campus grant award from the Office of Justice Planning (OJP) Stop Violence Against Women Office to fund a two-year program to address sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking at Cal Poly Pomona. University Police received a $300,000 continuation grant to support the program. The Stop Violence Office provides sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking advocacy, education and awareness programs, and resources. Contact the Stop Violence Office at (909) 869-3102, or visit them at their new location in Building 1, Room 120.
Student Patrol Community Service Officers (CSOs) provide additional "eyes and ears" by performing patrols of the campus on bike, vehicle, and foot. CSOs also provide escorts, traffic control, report writing, fingerprinting/live scan service, and administrative support to increase officer patrol time in the field. Parking and Transportation CSOs also staff the Visitor's Booth and Sky Watch mobile unit. The Police Service Intern (PSI) and Volunteers in Police (VIP) programs afford students or employees the opportunity to gain valuable experience working in a police agency, while contributing to the safety of the community. Interns may earn academic credit. University Police was recently awarded a U.S. Department of Justice Community Development Grant to fund a Volunteers in Police Service Program to enhance student and community involvement. .For information on these programs, contact (909) 869-4139.
Training and programs are provided for Residence Life professional staff, department staff and faculty, for students in classes, and during Welcome Week for University Housing residents. University Police conducts annual training for all Resident and Community Advisors and provides ongoing training and educational programs quarterly. As circumstances arise, programs are provided to address specific crime trends and/or safety issues that impact various constituencies on campus. A Residence Hall Safety brochure is updated annually and distributed to all residents.
University police officers facilitate "Town Hall" meetings quarterly in University Housing and the Village."Town Hall" meetings provide a positive forum for residents and officers to address issues impacting crime and safety in the residence halls. University Police also conduct training and/or presentations upon request, and/or to address specific crime trends or incidents affecting residents.
University Police staff are available to conduct comprehensive office and/or building security and safety surveys. Campus community members and departments are strongly encouraged to contact University Police staff if installing and/or implementing alarm and access systems. To request a consultation, contact 909-869-6981.
University Police offers numerous programs to heighten awareness
and enhance campus safety. The goal of these programs is to: 1. Eliminate
or minimize criminal opportunities and 2. Encourage students/employees to
take responsibility for personal and community safety.
University police officers and civilian and Stop Violence Office staff and
peer educators provide workshops, presentations and security surveys upon
request. Programs are presented in University Housing, the Village, classrooms,
and department staff meetings on a ongoing basis (at least bi-weekly). Education
and awareness program topics include: Violence against women (sexual assault,
domestic violence, stalking), emergency preparedness, workplace violence,
sexual harassment, office safety and security, theft prevention, personal
safety, bomb threats, dealing with difficult people, hate crimes, self-defense
classes, community oriented policing, law enforcement careers. As crime prevention
is a community responsibility, we encourage active participation in prevention
programs. For information and/or to schedule a workshop or presentation for
your staff, club, or organization, please contact Univesity Police at (909)
869-3070, or click here for specific workshop
contact information.
The Poly Post and the PolyCentric provide information to the campus community on safety, crime prevention, emergency preparedness, and related issues. The Poly Post publishes the "Crime Blotter", which provides weekly crime summaries to increase awareness of incidents and current crime trends. Printed materials such as brochures, posters, and bookmarks on crime prevention and health and safety issues are available at University Police, Student Health Services, the Wellness Center, and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). These materials are also distributed at campus events. Brochures and other resources may also be accessed on-line via the University Police web page at http://www.csupomona.edu/~police
Members of the campus community are invited to participate in the University Police Ride-Along program. The program provides community members with an opportunity to meet University police officers, receive information on campus safety and experience a unique view of the University Police department and the campus.
The University Police Stop Violence Grant Office sponsors free self-defense classes. These classes teach effective self-defense techniques and provide information and resources. For more information, contact the Stop Violence Grant Office at (909) 869-3102.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers free, confidential counseling to Cal Poly Pomona students. Personal changes and pressures that often occur with the college experience can lead to stress, depression, anxiety, relationship problems or other feelings. CAPS is staffed by professional counselors and supervised graduate interns who can provide objective, non-judgmental support and guidance to students as they transition through these challenges. Student organizations that need our support in providing workshops, training, and in-services are encouraged to call us as well.
For first time appointments call CAPS to schedule a 30-minute intake evaluation appointment. CAPS is conveniently located in the Building 66 (Bronco Bookstore), Room 110, or call (909) 869-3220. You can access CAPS information on-line at www.csupomona.edu/~caps.
Student Health Services (SHS) is a fully staffed ambulatory care facility providing pre-paid basic services to students with illnesses, injuries or other health related issues. SHS operates much like a family medical clinic with emphasis on preventive medical and health education programs to help students stay healthy and fully productive in school. SHS is located in Building 46 on University Drive adjacent to Parking Lot J.
All Cal Poly Pomona students pay a mandatory quarterly health fee at the time of registration, prepaying for unlimited visits with licensed medical doctors and nurse practitioners on an outpatient basis. Students may call and make an appointment or may be seen on the same day for more urgent care. X-rays, basic lab work, orthopedic services, confidential and anonymous HIV testing, minor surgery, family planning and birth control information are available at no additional charge. Cal Poly Pomona SHS is accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. and meets the national standards for providing the highest quality of medical care available. For information and appointments: (909) 869-4000.
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification is offered through Student Health Services. Three to four courses are offered per academic quarter. For information, contact (909) 869-2888.
The Wellness Center is a Student Health Services' satellite facility located in Bldg. 35-1341 in the Bronco Student Center. The educational branch of Student Health Services, the Wellness Center provides education, counseling and referrals on alcohol and other drugs, stress management, nutrition and fitness and other health related issues. Students who are interested in peer education opportunities, contact
The objective of Students T.A.L.K. (Teaching, Awareness, Learning, Knowledge) is to involve students in the process of educating and raising the awareness of their peers in regard to sexual assault, sexual/gender harassment, health issues, communication and mediation skills, personal responsibility, and respecting the boundaries of others.Students may enroll in a course for academic credit. For information, call (909) 869-3206.
This committee meets quarterly to discuss, evaluate and recommend changes and improvements regarding campus safety issues.
The Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Council was established to proactively address issues related to the use/abuse of alcohol and other drugs and to implement the CSU Chancellor's Alcohol Committee Recommendations. The Council has broad faculty, staff, student and community representation. Council sub-committees include: Policy/Enforcement, Education/Training, Assessment, and Resources. AODAC activities to date include: revision of the university alcohol and other drugs policy, Billy's Block Party event, education and prevention programs, intervention and referral for treatment, and assessments of attitudes and behavior toward alcohol and other drugs. To get involved, contact Dave Johnson, AODAC Co-Chair, at (909) 869-3257.
Cal Poly Pomona has a well established Violence in the Workplace Committee to address and respond to incidents/potentail incidents of campus violence. The committee is chaired by the Director of Human Resource Services and has representation from key campus units/departments to ensure comprehensive response protocol. The committee advocates a proactive stragegy with activities centering on policy, education, prevention and response.
Safe Zone is a program that promotes the development of a community of allies to ensure a positive and supportive climate for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) students. Faculty, staff and administrators attend a training program and identify themselves as "safe zones", communicating a message of understanding, non-judgment and awareness of GLBT persons' needs and concerns. The allies' identification as a "safe zone" is symbolic of the willingness and commitment to foster an atmosphere of acceptance and assistance. For more information contact the Pride Center at 909-869-3064 or visit their web site at http://www.csupomona.edu/~pride_center/