Campus Police Regulations - Campus Police / Safety and Security Services (CPS)
(510) 659-6111 (Fremont)
(510) 742-2311 (Newark)

Reporting and Response Systems

The Procedures Manual contains the rules and regulations that govern the conduct of Campus Police Services (CPS) personnel and enforcement procedure of the Ohlone Community College District. It is the responsibility of the Chief of the Campus Police Services to maintain the Procedures Manual and communicate additions and deletions to employees.

An operational Memorandum of Understanding with the Fremont Police Department and Newark Police Department - which includes records, patrol, investigative, communications, and incarceration support - is maintained at the CPS Office. The Fremont Police or Newark Police will be called for assistance in any instance where a major crime has been committed or for an auto accident in which there are visible injuries or complaint of pain and the complaining party is transported to the hospital via ambulance.

Location, Hours, Telephone, and other Contact Information. Emergency Information.

Security of Facilities

Unauthorized persons are not allowed into buildings which are secured for evenings, weekends, and holidays. If an individual wants entry into a building, CPS personnel must first check that person's identification (unless the person is known). An entry is then made in the activity log, stating the building, time, date, and person allowed into that building.

CPS Office personnel have the authority to request Facilities staff to respond to situations that present a threat to the public safety and/or liability of the District.

Authority for Law Enforcement

Campus Police Officers are granted authority to act as Police Officers by 830.32(a) of the Penal Code and 72330 of the Education Code. Campus Security Officers act as non-sworn officers only and do not have police powers. They take crime reports and reports of minor auto accidents, write parking citations, patrol the campus (on foot and in vehicles), and observe and report any unusual conditions or circumstances.

All officers working on campus (sworn and non-sworn) are required by law to attend the 832.2 P.C. School Peace Officers course or School Security Guard Course as required by the Peace Officer Standards and Training and the Department of Consumer Affairs.

Sufficient equipment, along with Post-trained and non-Post-trained personnel, shall be maintained to accomplish the CPS' assigned responsibility of seven-day-a-week coverage of facilities owned, operated, or under the control of the Ohlone Community College District.

Crime Prevention and Safety Education, Crime and Arrest Records

See Crime Prevention Tips and Safety Brochures and Crime at Ohlone.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policies

In accordance with Public Law 101-226 "Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989," the Board of Trustees of Ohlone Community College District prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by any person on District property.

Any student or employee in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action up to, and including expulsion from the District or termination from employment for violations of the standards of conduct. The decision to take disciplinary action in any instance rests with the Board of Trustees after consideration of the recommendation of the President/Superintendent of the Ohlone Community College District.

The possession, use, and sale of alcoholic beverages by anyone on Ohlone Community College District controlled property is a misdemeanor as per California Business Code 25608 (community college) 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 security authorities. Criminal prosecution is separate from any administrative discipline that may be imposed by the Ohlone Community College District.