REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Board Policy
DRAFT BP 7600
CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS
The District shall employ campus public safety officers, who shall provide services as
security guards or patrol persons on or about the campus(es) owned or operated by the
District. Their duties include, but are not limited to protecting persons or property,
preventing the theft of District property, and reporting any unlawful activity to the District
and local law enforcement.
The President/Superintendent shall establish procedures as necessary for administration of
campus security.
Campus public safety officers shall meet all applicable requirements set out in Education
Code section 72330.5.
Reference: Education Code section 72330.5
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REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Administrative Procedure
DRAFT AP 7600
CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS
The Public Safety Department and local law enforcement cooperate during any mutual
investigations, arrest, and prosecutions or disciplinary proceedings. Public Safety
Department personnel attend regular meetings with local law enforcement agencies to
exchange ideas and discuss any issues of concern for the District.
Public Safety Department personnel shall cooperate with local law enforcement pursuant
to any agreements entered into by the District in accordance with law and District policy
and procedures.
Every campus security officer employed or continuing in employment shall meet the
applicable requirements set out in Education Code Section 72330.5.
Public Safety Department officers do not possess arrest power as they are not sworn peace
officers. The Department of Public Safety refers criminal incidents to the local law
enforcement agency with jurisdiction. Public Safety Department officers have non-sworn
peace officer duties, including but not limited to the authority to ask persons for
identification and to determine whether individuals have lawful business at College of the
Redwoods. The Public Safety Department has authority under the laws of Citizens Arrest
(Penal Codes 834 and 837) and the College Board of Trustees to provide safety for persons
and property on campus, respond to emergency situations, assist in medical emergencies
and other related safety needs, as well as enforce campus parking regulations.
Public Safety Department officers perform security, surveillance, and emergency medical
duties to promote a safe environment for District students and employees. Public Safety
Department officers patrol campus grounds and facilities, preserve order, and cooperate
with local law enforcement as needed.
For more information on the Public Safety Department and local law enforcement, see
Board Policy 3520 and Administrative Procedure 3520.
Reference: Education Code section 72330
Approved:NEW