Public Safety
The Public Safety Department oversees safety and security issues at CCA's campuses and residence halls. Additional services and policies for the students collegewide are described in detail in the official CCA Student Handbook, which covers such additional topics as
- the college's escort program
- identification card processing
- lost and found
- response to emergencies
- incidents involving injuries or criminal activities
Public Safety offers the following services and programs.
Photo ID Requirement
All students must wear a current CCA photo identification card at all times when on campus. A current CCA photo ID card is required to enter the San Francisco campus.
All student ID issues (including updating stickers) are handled Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Public Safety offices on either campus.
The first photo ID card is free to new students; replacement cards cost $5. Chains and lanyards for photo ID cards can be obtained at both Public Safety offices.
Students must obtain a sticker to validate their photo ID card for each semester of enrollment. Validation stickers can be obtained at the Public Safety desk in Hooper Graduate Building on the SF campus with proof of current enrollment and a completed student ID acknowledgment form.
Bicycle Safety Supplies
Public Safety sells bicycle locks, lights, helmets, and vests at discounted prices, courtesy of the Bicycle-Friendly Berkeley Coalition.
CPR and First Aid Classes
Public Safety offers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification classes to the college community.
Crime Prevention Programs
Public Safety offers the following crime prevention programs to encourage and enable members of the college community to take responsibility for their own security. More information can be obtained from the Public Safety office.
Safety Presentations: Speakers are available to give presentations regarding domestic violence, sexual assault, crime prevention, identity theft, personal safety, injury prevention, ergonomics, workplace violence, emergency preparedness, and other topics.
Crime Alert Notices: When circumstances warrant, the department releases bulletins to alert the college community to special crime-related conditions.
Resource Materials: Brochures and other printed materials about safety, crime prevention, emergency preparedness, alcohol or drug abuse, and public transportation are available in the Public Safety office.
Safety and Security Week: Public Safety organizes a week-long program twice a year involving more than forty organizations, designed to promote awareness of safety and security issues through workshops and public education.
Security Surveys: The Public Safety Department will conduct a building safety and security survey upon request.
Emergency Response
Public Safety maintains the college's emergency response plan, emergency supplies, and communication equipment.
Medical Assistance
All Public Safety officers are certified in first aid, CPR, and AED, and several are also certified EMTs or First Responders.
Reporting
Public Safety documents on-campus incidents, injuries, and criminal activities with reports that can be used for insurance claims or other legal purposes. The offices can also assist members of the college community in completing and submitting police reports.
Special Events Coverage
Many special events are conducted at the college that requires additional Public Safety services. Students should contact the Public Safety Department at least two week prior to an event if additional coverage is needed.
