CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY HAYWARD DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 25800 CARLOS BEE BLVD HAYWARD, CA 94542-3053 PH (510) 885-3791 FX (510) 885-3594 csuhdps@bay.csuhayward.edu

Your Right To Know
Campus Security Policies & Crime Statistics
Jeanne Clery Act Compliance
September 2001

A Message from the Director of Public Safety:

On behalf of the men and women of the California State University Hayward, Department of Public Safety, I am pleased to extend you an opportunity to partner with us in the shared process of enhancing and preserving the quality of life in our community. We are excited about the possibility of collaboratively working with you in this very important venture and have aligned our professional ideals in the Department of Public Safety Organizational Plan towards the attainment of this vision.

Antonio C. Alvarez

THE DEPARTMENT

VISION:

Members of the Department of Public Safety are committed to a vision of an Organization that significantly contributes to preserving the quality of life in our community by actively working to assure a safe and secure environment.

MISSION:

The mission of the California State University Hayward, Department of Public Safety is to maintain a safe and secure environment in which persons may live, work, and personally grow.

PHILOSOPHY:

Recognizing that the Department’s mission is best attained through community oriented policing and problem solving; employees are therefore jointly committed to nurturing collaborative partnerships with individuals, groups and departments in the responsibility of:
-Identification and resolution of safety and security concerns.
-Development of safety and security resources, and service initiatives.
-Delivery of efficient, effective and relevant safety/security services and training.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

The Department of Public Safety is a professionally trained police department established pursuant to Section 89560 of the Education Code to meet public safety requirements of the campus community. University Public Safety Officers are sworn police officers as established by Section 830.2(d) of the California Penal Code. They have the same responsibilities and powers of arrest as any other peace officer in the State of California. Our primary jurisdiction is the campus and a radius of one mile beyond campus borders. By a mutual assistance agreement, our Police Officers may also enforce Federal, State, and Local laws in the City of Hayward.

STAFFING:

Police Sergeants:
The primary responsibility of the Police Sergeant is to supervise the public safety functions at the Hayward and Contra Costa campuses. Sergeants are the department’s principal operations officers at the Hayward and Contra Costa Campuses. Police Sergeants are required to satisfy California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements, and attend a certified supervisory academy.

Police Officers:
Police Officers are responsible for conducting security patrols, documenting and investigating reports of criminal incidents, enforcement of local, State, and Federal laws pertaining to criminal activities, enforcement of local and State traffic regulations and promoting the safety of life and property on the University campus. Police Officers are the primary service providers at the Hayward and Contra Costa Campuses. Police Officers are required to satisfy California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements, and attend a POST certified Police Academy to receive basic training.

Police Dispatchers:
Communications personnel are technically trained, non-sworn members of the department who maintain constant radio communications with Public Safety field personnel. Like Police Officers, Public Safety Dispatchers are required to satisfy specific POST standards and complete a POST certified Dispatcher course. In addition, Public Safety Dispatchers provide the campus community with 24-hour telephone and walk-in service.

Community Service Officers:
Community Service Officers are non-sworn, uniformed members of the Department. Their primary responsibility is to help provide for the safety and security of people and property at the Contra Costa Campus. Secondarily, Community Service Officers promote safe and adequate facilities for the movement and parking of motor vehicles on campus, and are empowered to enforce State, local and campus parking regulations on campus.

Parking Officers:
Parking Officers are non-sworn personnel whose primary responsibility is to promote safe and adequate facilities for the movement and parking of motor vehicles on campus. Parking Officers are empowered to enforce State, local, and campus parking regulations on campus grounds. Theys are also responsible for the maintenance of various types of parking equipment, such as parking meters and parking permit dispenser machines. Parking Officers often assist Public Safety Officers in routine field duties and emergency situations, providing traffic control, crowd control, and other assistance as needed.

Community Service Interns:
Community Service Interns are student employees who perform a a wide variety of safety and security services as an experential aspect of their University education. Their duties include: safety escort services, staffing the University Information Booth, providing clerical support to Police Officers, Parking Officers and Dispatchers, performing building security checks, safety and security surveys of campus lighting and campus phones, and parking enforcement services. Their versatility, ability, and willingness to learn and accept new responsibilities, makes them truly one of our most valuable assets.
Administrative Personnel: Administrative personnel provide support to police and parking services through a variety of clerical duties. In addition, administrative personnel often provide direct assistance to Dispatchers, Parking Officers, and Public Safety Officers during emergencys.

SPECIAL SERVICES:
The Department of Public Safety offers a variety of services and programs to help promote the personal safety needs and the security of the community . These services are extended to all members and guests of our campus community. Some of our services are listed below:

Bicycle Patrol: The University Police Bicycle Patrol promotes the goals of COPPS, by making Police and Parking Officers more accessible to the University community. The Bicycle Patrol also provides high visibility in buildings and parking lots and serves to deter crime.

Crime Prevention Services: The Department of Public Safety offers a variety of crime prevention programs and services. All of these programs may be tailored to individual or group needs. Specially trained Public Safety personnel are available to Staff, Faculty, Students, Groups, or University visitors. Personal safety, property security, security surveys and information regarding crime statistics are only a few of the programs and services available.

Safety Escort Service: Safety escort services are available to Staff, Faculty, Students and University visitors. When you are ready to be escorted, simply give us a call and a Department member will safely escort you to your on-campus destination. Call us from any courtesy phone, office phone, payphone, or the conveniently located “Call Boxes”. (The Call Boxes have a blue flashing light above them so that they can be easily seen and located.) There is no need to walk alone, “Let Public Safety Be Your Escort”.

Vehicle Lockout: In the event that you accidentally lock your keys in your vehicle, Public Safety is available to contact your emergency road service provider. If you do not have emergency road service, or other help available to you, Public Safety personnel will attempt to gain entry into your vehicle, provided you are the registered owner of the vehicle.

Battery Failure: If your vehicle will not start due to battery failure, Public Safety is available to contact your emergency road service provider. If you do not have emergency road service, you may elect to borrow a set of jumper cables from the Public Safety office, or Public Safety personnel may respond to your location and provide vehicle jump services.

Found Property: The Department of Public Safety is designated as the official campus location for receiving and storage of found property. To inquire about an item you have lost on campus, please contact the Department either in person or by telephone.

Fingerprinting: The Department of Public Safety provides fingerprint services at a nominal fee between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

WHERE TO FIND US:

The Department of Public Safety is ready to respond to all requests for police services on campus, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our Hayward Campus office is located on the basement level of the Library Building, at the Library Loading Dock, Room 1063. (Directly across the street from the Warren Hall Administration Building.) This office may be contacted by calling extension 3791 from campus phones, or (510) 885-3791 from payphones and off campus phones.

Our Contra Costa Campus office is located in the main lobby of the Facilities Operation Building. This office may be contacted by calling extension 6737 from campus phones, or (925) 602-6737 from payphones and off campus phones.

INTERAGENCY COOPERATION:

The Department of Public Safety has established agreements with the Hayward Police Department (Hayward Campus) and Concord Police Department (Contra Costa Campus) for the interagency provision of routine and emergency public safety services to these campuses. Additionally, the California State University system operates a Critical Response Unit (CRU) that is composed of police officers from various campuses throughout the CSU System. Officers will respond in emergency situations that require additional staffing or specialized skills.

MONITORING OF OFF-CAMPUS CRIME STATISTICS:

All off-campus property owned by CSUH is monitored/patrolled by the agencies in which they reside. All relevant crime statistics for off-campus properties are forwarded to the Department of Public Safety.

REPORTING CRIMES AND EMERGENCIES:

The Department of Public Safety strongly encourages the reporting of all crimes. Your report may prevent someone else from becoming a victim. Reporting criminal incidents or emergencies and requests for police services, may be initiated by an in-person visit to our office or by a telephone call. For emergencies dial 9-1-1. For non-emergency services, dial 885-3791 or extension 3791. If calling from a Call Box, simply open the door and push the red button inside.

Emergencies: To report all police, fire, or medical emergencies on campus, dial 9-1-1. Prompt and accurate reporting of emergencies is essential for effective response by police and/or other emergency personnel. It is important to provide the following information:

1. Nature of the emergency
2. Exact location
3. Injuries or medical problems
4. Number of people involved
5. Description of involved parties and/or vehicles

Non Emergencies: Non-emergency incidents, general safety and security issues and police reports that do not require an emergency response, should be reported directly to the Department of Public Safety, using the non-emergency telephone number: (510) 885-3791 or extension 3791.

CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING OF CRIME:

The California State University, Hayward Department of Public Safety accepts reports of criminal activity in confidence. This particularly applies to crimes of sexual violence and allows the victim to report through a third party and/or remain anonymous. Such reports are held separate from the Department of Public Safety Records Section and are not included as crime statistics in this report but are included in the “unverified offenses reported” section of the Uniform Campus Crime Report.

The Department requests all campus officials with significant responsibility for student and campus activities to encourage their clients to report criminal violations on a voluntary formal or confidential basis for inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics. The request is sent to campus officials with significant responsibility for student and campus activities.

Confidential reports of criminal activity can be reported to the Department of Public Safety or any official with significant responsibility for student and campus activities. Reports can be forwarded to the Department of Public Safety by telephoning the Department at (510) 885-3791, or at csuhdps@bay.csuhayward.edu on the internet. A copy of the “Confidential Reporting Form” for this purpose is attached to this disclosure report.

COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION:

The Department of Public Safety endeavors to advise the University community of campus crime and crime related problems, in a timely manner. This is achieved through a number of methods, including, but not limited to, the following: “Pioneer” newspaper; University Newsletter, “The View”; University E-Mail, Mass Mail; “Personal Safety Committee”; Police Information Bulletins, posted in various locations on campus.

ACCESS TO BUILDINGS:

Access to campus buildings is restricted during non-business hours. Campus buildings are opened by University custodians on weekdays at approximately 7:00 a.m and are secured by the Department of Public Safety at approximately 11:00 p.m. On weekends, buildings are opened and closed by the Department of Public Safety for scheduled classes, events and by building pass only. It is the responsibility of each staff and faculty member on campus to ensure that all doors allowing access to their offices, rooms and other areas are secured at the conclusion of their work day. The Department of Public Safety will provide assistance as requested.

RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY:

California State University, Hayward offers a multi-story apartment complex, which provides on-campus housing for approximately 400 students. Security safeguards within the residence halls include restricted access, guest registration and external door prop alarm systems. Crime prevention programs include; orientation workshops, individual floor meetings, residential community-wide presentations, and educational programs.

All Residence Life staff members in the residence halls undergo comprehensive training each quarter for both prevention and response regarding safety and security issues. As part of their responsibility for campus security, both student and professional staff participate in lectures and seminars associated with topics such as substance abuse, prevention of sexual assault, and community security. Professional Residence Directors and student Resident Assistants, who are all members of the university Housing and Residential Life staff, live on campus and provide 24—hour staff coverage.

Student room doors should be locked at all times even when occupied. Residents with automobiles may park them in Lot C after purchasing a quarter or daily permit. Most importantly, residents are reminded to observe building security procedures and to notify Housing staff or the Department of Public Safety of any unfamiliar faces or unusual incidents within either the residence halls or apartments.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS:

The University does not recognize any off campus fraternity or sorority houses. Likewise, student organization recognition does not extend beyond the University, and student organizations are not recognized to engage in activity off-campus. Information regarding student organizations may be obtained at the office of Student Development Services Warren Hall 483, by telephoning (510) 885-3763, or by http://wwwsa.csuhayward.edu/ on the internet.

HATE CRIMES:

The University does not condone hate violence and is charged with ensuring that the rights guraenteed by State Law and the United State Constitution are safeguarded for all persons regardless of their ethnicity, race, national orgin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or political/religious beliefs. Hate violence as defined in the statute means “any act of physical intimidation or physical harrassment, physical force or physical violence, or the threat of physical force or physical violence, that is directed against any person or group of persons because of the ethnicity, race, national orgin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or political/religious beliefs of that person or group”. Hate incidents can be reported to the Department of Public Safety or Student Discipline Office.

SEXUAL ASSAULTS:

The Department of Public Safety realizes that the decision to report a rape or sexual assault can be a difficult one. We do, however, encourage the immediate reporting of these crimes. Victims may request the entire reporting process remain confidential. Public Safety Officers are trained to assist the victim of a rape or sexual assault throughout the entire reporting process, and will provide the victim with important “Victim Assistance” information. Public Safety Officers will work closely with the victim, should the victim decide to seek prosecution. A rape or sexual assault is a serious crime and the reporting of the incident may prevent another unsuspecting individual from becoming a victim. The University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) program will provide confidential on-campus counseling and support services to any student who has been the victim of a rape or sexual assault. CAPS can be reached at (510) 885-3690 or at extension 3690 from any on-campus courtesy phone or office phone.

If both the victim and the suspect are enrolled students of the University, University disciplinary action may also be sought. In this event, the accuser and the accused are entitled to have an advisor present during the disciplinary proceedings. If found to be in violation of the CSUH Code of Student Conduct, the offender may be placed on probation, suspended, expelled, and/or be excluded from the campus. The victim may request changes in academic and living arrangements, when such changes are reasonably available.

If you become a victim of a sexual assault on or off campus:

-Get to a safe place
-Contact the Department of Public Safety or local Police Department (if off campus)
-Contact somone you trust to be with you or ask the Police Dispatcher to do so for you
-Do Not shower, bath, douche, change or destroy your clothing
-Do Not clean or straigten up the area
-A Police Officer will arrange for forensic medical services as appropriate.
-A report will be accepted in confidence, or through a 3rd party, or as annonymous.

WORK PLACE SAFETY:

California State University, Hayward recognizes that workplace violence is a critical problem requiring strict attention and has therefore adopted a policy of no tolerance towards this problem and adopted the Work Place Safety and Security Plan, as the campus general plan to increase workplace safety and security. Consistent with this policy, acts or threats of physical violence, including intimidation, harassment, and or coercion, which involve or affect the University or which occur on property owned or operated by the Board of Trustees, will not be tolerated. Acts or threats of violence include conduct which is sufficiently severe, offensive, or intimidating to alter the employment conditions at the University or to create a hostile, abusive, or intimidating work environment for one or several employees. The University’s prohibition against threats and acts of violence applies to all persons involved in the University’s operation, including but not limited to the California State University, Hayward staff, faculty and students, contract and temporary workers, and anyone else on University property.

WEAPONS ON CAMPUS:
The unapproved possession, use, or sale of firearms, ammunition, fireworks, major or minor explosives, or any lethal weapon is forbidden and subject to criminal sanctions, as well as University discipline.

ALCOHOL and CONTROLLED DRUGS:

The University complies with all Federal, State and local laws that regulate the possession, use, and sale of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances. The following summary represents the “Drug and Alcohol Policy” of California State University, Hayward. While on University property, or at University sponsored events, the following are prohibited: distribution, possession, or use of any illegal drug or controlled substance; providing alcoholic beverages to individuals under 21 years of age; possession of alcoholic beverages by individuals under 21 years of age; illegal possession of an open container of alcohol; driving while intoxicated and public intoxication; drinking alcoholic beverages in an unlicensed public place or location not authorized by the University.

STUDENT CONDUCT:
The following is a summary of the acts prohibited by Executive Order 628 and Student Conduct Code of The California State University. The full text of the code is contained in Title V, Section 41301 of the California Code of Regulations and also in the appendix of the University Course Catalog. Each student is responsible for knowing and adhering to the code.

Summary of Conduct Prohibited by the Code.

-Cheating or plagiarism
-Forgery, alteration or misuse of campus documents, records, or identification or furnishing false
information to the university
-Misrepresentation of oneself as an agent of a campus
-Obstruction or disruption or the campus educational process or university function
-Actual or threatened physical abuse of any member of the campus community or his or her family members
-Theft of, or non-accidental damage to campus property or property of another person.
-Unauthorized entry into, unauthorized use of, or misuse of campus property
-Sale or knowing possession of dangerous drugs, restricted dangerous drugs, or narcotics as those terms are used in California statutes
-Possession or use of explosives, dangerous chemicals, or deadly weapons on campus property or at a campus function
-Engaging in lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior on campus property or at a campus function
-Abusive behavior directed toward, or hazing of a member of the campus community
-Soliciting or assisting another to do any act which would violate this code of regulations
-Violation of any order of a campus president, notice of which had been given prior to such violation and during the academic term in which the violation occurs, either by publication in the campus newspaper, or by posting on an official bulletin board designated for this purpose.

Any student of a campus may be expelled, suspended, placed on probation, or given a lesser sanction for violations of the code which occur on University premises, or at off-campus functions or programs sponsored by the University.

CRIME PREVENTION EDUCATION:

As a part of the University’s educational mission, the Department of Public Safety is dedicated to teaching members of the University community how to reduce their risk of becoming a victim of crime. The University’s Crime Prevention Program is based upon the dual concepts of eliminating or minimizing criminal opportunities, whenever possible, and encouraging the community to share in the responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. Classes are provided at no charge and are scheduled to meet the needs of the community. For information on how to schedule a presentation on the following topics please telephone the Department of Public Safety at (510) 885-3791.

Workplace Safety and Security:

California State University, Hayward provides training, instruction and information for all University employees regarding workplace safety and security. Training includes information on the California State University, Hayward Workplace Safety and Security Policy and Plan including measures for reporting any violent acts or threats of violence; Recognition of workplace security hazards, including the risk factors associated with the three types of workplace violence; Measures to prevent workplace violence, including procedures for reporting workplace security hazards or threats to managers and supervisors; Ways to defuse hostile or threatening situation; Measures to summon others for assistance: Employee routes of escape; Notification to public safety when a criminal act may have occurred; Emergency medical care provided in the event of any violent act upon a University employee and Post-event trauma counseling for those employees desiring such assistance; and information regarding workplace security hazards unique to their job assignments, to the extent that such information was not already covered in other training.

Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS)

: Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving, (COPPS) is a philosophy of policing adopted by the Department of Public Safety which unites law enforcement with the community by creating partnerships. Supported by personnel and equipment funding grants from the U.S. Department of Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, the Department of Public Safety initiatives are coordinated by a Police Officer who acts as a resource to the Department and Community in promoting the philosophy and principles of COPPS. The COPPS Officer provides leadership, training and assistance to the department's staff and university community in an effort to implement community policing.
Alcohol and Drug Awareness:

A presentation exploring the effects of alcohol and drugs on the human mind and body, the symptoms of alcohol and drug dependency, and the laws relating to alcohol and drug use.

Personal Safety Workshops:

A program of common sense techniques that will reduce your risk of becoming a victim of crime, at home, in your office, or out in the community. This program can be tailored to meet the specific needs of individuals, groups, or organizations.

Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.):

The Department of Public Safety offers a program of self-defense for women called “Rape Aggression Defense” (R.A.D.). R.A.D. was specifically designed for women, using techniques which are easy to learn and remember. This course combines awareness, avoidance, and risk reduction techniques, with hands-on basic physical defense techniques, to make it one of the most comprehensive courses of its kind.

JEANNE CLERY/CAMPUS SECURITY ACT:

California State University, Hayward endeavors to provide a safe and orderly campus environment conducive to the successful pursuit of educational accomplishments. In accordance with this goal, the Department of Public Safety embraces the philosophy of “The Jeanne Clery/Campus Security Act” and has published this disclosure report.

As required by the Act, the Department of Public Safety collects crime statistics from local police agencies, by providing the addresses of off campus housing or off campus property either owned, or controlled by the university, or public property immediately adjacent to campus. All local police agencies, where CSUH property is located or is nearby, provide automated statistics for the property and a radius around the property requested.

In October of every year, a postcard is mailed to all enrolled students, faculty and staff providing information regarding this disclosure report. Copies of the report may be obtained at the Department of Public Safety, Library Building 1063, by calling 510-885-3791, or at http://wwwsa.csuhayward.edu/~dpsweb on the internet. Similarly, all prospective students, prosepective employees, and visitors may obtain a copy of this disclosure report at the Department of Public Safety, Library Building 1063, by calling 510-885-3791, or at http://wwwsa.csuhayward.edu/~dpsweb on the internet.

Written campus policies relating to campus safety and security may be viewed at the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs, Warren Hall 959, by telephoning (510) 885-3646, or at http://wwwsa.csuhayward.edu/ on the internet.

Information about the Jeanne Clery - Campus Security Act, may be obtained by accessing “Security on Campus Inc” at http://www.soconline.org/ on the internet.

RESOURCES:

Offices That Can Assist You With Campus-Related Issues, Concerns or Questions.

If your problem remains unresolved after contacting the offices or people listed above, contact the Dean, Executive Director, Director or Assistant Vice President in the department or unit



OFFENSE STATISTICS 1998 - 2000
HAYWARD CAMPUS

Police Reported Offenses

*Includes Residence Halls

Non-Police Reported Offenses

Special Category Arrests & Referrals

Note: The crime statistics contained within are based on reports from individuals or groups and are presented here regardless of whether or not the reports were subsequently determined to be factual or unfounded. For information about these statistics or safety at CSUH, please contact the Department of Public Safety at (510) 885-3791.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
HAYWARD CAMPUS
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd
Library Building 1063
Hayward, Ca 94542-3053
PH (510) 885-3791 FX (510) 885-3594
csuhdps@bay.csuhayward.edu

“Your Safety Is Our Business”

OFFENSE STATISTICS 1998 - 2000

CONTRA COSTA CAMPUS

Police Reported Offenses

*No Residence Halls

Non-Police Reported Offenses

Special Category Arrests & Referrals

Note: The crime statistics contained within are based on reports from individuals or groups and are presented here regardless of whether or not the reports were subsequently determined to be factual or unfounded. For information about these statistics or safety at CSUH, please contact the Department of Public Safety at (510) 885-3791.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
CONTRA COSTA CAMPUS
4700 Ygnacio Valley Road
Plant Operations Building 181
Concord, CA 94521
PH (925) 602-6737 FX (925) 602-6752

“Your Safety Is Our Business”