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Campus Security and Crime Awareness This document and statistics are published in accordance with Section 201 P.L. 101-542 as amended by P.L. 102-26 the ''CRIME AWARENESS AND CAMPUS SECURITY ACT OF 1990'' and its revisions.
POLICE SERVICES (20 U.S.C. 1092 C) It is the policy of the Marin Community College District Board of Trustees to protect the members of the college community and to protect the property of the Marin Community College District. Under the general direction of the Chief of Police, the Police Department shall insure that reasonable protection is provided by using methods that fit within and contribute to the educational philosophy and process of the Institution. The Marin Community College District Police provide 24-hour-a-day patrol protection to both the Kentfield and Indian Valley campuses, parking lots, and open space property owned by the District. The department adheres to the standards for selection and training of peace officers as established by the laws of the State of California and regulations adopted by the California Commission On Peace Officer Standards And Training (POST). All District Police Officers are vested with full law enforcement powers and responsibilities, identical to the local police or sheriff in your community. Officers are responsible for a full range of public safety services, including all crime reports, investigations, medical emergencies, fire emergencies, traffic accidents, enforcement of laws regulating use of alcoholic beverages on campuses, the use of controlled substances, weapons, disturbances, and all other incidents requiring police assistance. Police Department personnel prepare and submit incident reports to a county wide computer system, Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS), in which all law enforcement departments in the county have access. As a courtesy, we share information on arrests and serious crimes with the law enforcement agencies surrounding our campuses. The serial numbers of all vehicles and equipment stolen from the campuses are reported nationwide through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). The Police Department may employ parking enforcement officers whose training and authority extend only to matters pertaining to the illegal parking of motor vehicles. Parking enforcement officers are not peace officers. CRIME REPORTING PROCEDURES (20 U.S.C. 1092 A) Working together, security at the Marin Community College District Campuses is everybody's business. No community can be totally risk-free in today's society. Students, faculty, staff and visitors are partners in creating an atmosphere that is safe and conducive to learning. Anyone may report an emergency or any in-progress criminal act by calling 9-1-1, or police dispatch at 485-9696. Non-emergency police assistance can be obtained by calling 485-9455 on the Kentfield Campus, or 883-3179 on the Indian Valley Campus. CRIME PREVENTION (20 U.S.C. 1092 D/E) One of the essential ingredients of any successful crime prevention program is an informed public. It is the intent of the Marin Community College District Police Department to inform students and staff, in a timely manner, of any criminal activity or security problems that may pose a reasonable threat to their personal safety. Such information will normally be distributed through this brochure, through student publications, and/or through campus ''CRIME ALERT'' postings. Staff is informed through in-house memos or bulletins and/or regularly published newsletters. The Police Department provides pamphlets on various topics of Crime Prevention, which are available to all students, faculty and staff members. Topics include: Public Safety Services, General Crime Prevention, Operation I.D., Bicycle Safety and Security, and Sexual Assault Awareness. Other Crime Prevention training and programs are available on a request. Please contact the Police Department for more information. Finally, all effective crime prevention programs include some measure of people watching out for one another. All staff and students are asked to be ALERT, SECURITY CONSCIOUS, and INVOLVED. Immediately report all suspicious behavior to the police department. OFF CAMPUS CRIME (20 U.S.C. 1092 G) Local police departments have been requested to provide the Marin Community College Police Department with crime data for the areas surrounding the campuses and other facilities operated by the Marin Community College District. The Marin Community College District Police Department will notify students using those facilities when a security problem arises. HEALTH SERVICES First Aid, care and treatment for short-term medical concerns, and some immunizations and screening tests are available to currently registered students. A Health Center is located on both the Kentfield and the Indian Valley campuses. Additionally, the Health Center works in conjunction with the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross to provide training in Health Education, CPR and First Aid for all students, faculty and staff. The Health Center is staffed by a part-time physician, a registered nurse, and a health services technician. Their hours are: 8 AM to 4PM Monday through Friday on the Kentfield Campus. The Indian Valley Campus Health Center is staffed 9AM to 12PM Mondays, and 12PM to 3PM Thursdays during the Spring and Fall semesters only. For more information contact the Health Center at 485-9458. SAFETY COMMITTEE The Marin Community College District utilizes a safety committee to assist with identifying safety hazards and making recommendations to abate, eliminate, or correct these hazards. The committee is comprised of individuals from each union group, student associations, and management. Persons wishing to bring safety matters to the attention of the safety committee are encouraged to contact their student or union representative, or their supervisor. Anonymous complaints may be addressed to the Chief of Police.
Most campus buildings are open from 7AM to 11PM Monday through Friday, and for authorized use only on weekends and holidays. Individuals who need to be in campus buildings or areas, other than during regularly scheduled work hours, must obtain permission for that date and time from their department chairperson or supervisor, and notify the police department of their presence by calling 485-9455. Many campus buildings and rooms are protected by intrusion alarms. When the system is activated, access to these areas is controlled. Before entering alarmed areas at times other than during regular scheduled work hours, the police dispatcher should be advised by calling 415-485-9696, and providing requested information. It is the responsibility of those who use rooms, offices and areas to lock access doors, turn off lights, and close windows. Police and Maintenance personnel will check many areas of the campus during off hours, but the primary responsibility for security belongs with the user. ACCESS TO CAMPUS - KEYS (Board Policy 8.0012) Keys are provided to an individual staff member on a need-to-enter basis as determined by the appropriate supervisor. Lost keys must be reported immediately to one's supervisor and to Police and Maintenance. Keys should never be loaned to other staff members or students. Police personnel will confiscate any keys that have not been specifically issued to a particular individual. Duplication or unauthorized possession of college keys is a violation of California Penal Code Section 469, and is punishable as a misdemeanor. ACCESS TO CAMPUS - COLLEGE PROPERTY No college property may be removed from the campus without expressed written permission from the department chairperson or area supervisor. Unauthorized removal of college property is a violation of law and subject to prosecution. SUBSTANCE ABUSE (20 USC 1092 I) In accordance with Public Law 101-226 ''Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989”, the Board of Trustees of The Marin Community College District prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on District property or as part of any Marin Community College District sponsored or sanctioned activity. Any student or employee in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action up to, and including expulsion or termination from employment for violations of the standards of conduct. The possession, use and sale of alcoholic beverages by anyone on Marin Community College District controlled property is a misdemeanor as per California Business Code Section 25608 and a violation of the Standards of Student Conduct. The use, sale, or possession of any illegal drug is a violation of state law and any person found in violation may be subject to arrest by Federal, state, local, or campus law enforcement authorities. Criminal prosecution is separate from any administrative discipline that may be imposed by the Marin Community College Board of Trustees. CRIME STATISTICS (20 U.S.C. 1092F) Marin Community College District BOTH CAMPUSES
This document was published in accordance with Section 201 P.L. 101-542 as amended by P.L. 102-26; The "Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990" (Last update 4/2008....D. Kesecker #12)
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