All University Housing Services (UHS) and University Village residents receive copies of the regulations and policies in their respective communities. Policies on the possession and use of alcohol, dangerous weapons, and drugs are in compliance with all state and federal legislation. These policies are also available in the UHS and the University Village business offices. University representatives may enter the premises occupied by residents for emergency, health and safety, or maintenance purposes. Each resident is issued a key to his/her room or apartment. The key is not to be duplicated and/or loaned to another individual. UHS and University Village staff conduct regular safety meetings to ensure compliance with regulations and to update emergency procedures. Safety brochures are distributed to each resident. Regular preventative maintenance and safety checks are conducted in each room and apartment. Community/Resident Advisors sponsor safety-related programs on such subjects as self protection, sexual assault, crime prevention, alcohol and drug abuse, emergency preparedness. An engraver for identifying personal property is available at each hall desk in the residence halls. Please review the residence hall safety brochure for information and safety and prevention tips at http://www.csupomona.edu/~police/misc/residential_safety_9-14-04.pdf. For a print copy, contact University Housing Services at (909) 869-3307.
The University Village consists of single-gender apartments with 24-hour visitation. Students who wish to live on campus in the University Village must have 36 or more completed units or be 21 years of age. All Village apartments are equipped with deadbolt locks. Residents are responsible for ensuring that their apartments are secured and locked. Emergency telephones are located on the grounds which provide a direct link to University Police. The University Village maintains a reserved parking lot with gate access to prevent non-residents from parking there and utilizes video cameras to enhance safety and security.
University Housing Services and Village Professional Residence Coordinators and Resident/Community Advisors are live-in staff available to assist with any concern 24 hours a day. All staff receive thorough training on their respecitve duties and responsibilities, as well as a braod range of topics designed to enhance their ability to meet the needs of residents. Training also includes security policies, enforcement procedures and protocols, and emergency procedures. Throughout the year, staff participate in training seminars, lectures, workshops and exercises dealing with campus safety and security and emergency preparedness.
University Police student Patrol Community Service Officers (CSOs) provide additional "eyes and ears" and security presence at University Housing Services and the Village during late night hours. CSOs primarily monitor the parking lots (F-1, F-2, Village) and exterior of residence halls/Village apartments during night hours and watch out for any suspicious activity. CSOs carry and are trained in the use of a two-way radio, providing direct contact with the University Police dispatcher. Patrol CSOs wear a tan uniform with blue epulets, a blue polo shirt and/or jacket with University Police shoulder patches.
Off-campus housing includes apartments, individual homes and individual rooms in private homes. The university does not provide supervision or security for off-campus housing.