MILLS COLLEGE
Department of Public Safety &
Transportation
Public Safety Contacts
Security Gatehouse
or
Admin Office
- 24 hours -
RAVE
Emergency
Alert
Notification
CPM 113
Mon-Fri
9:00AM-5:00PM
Public Safety
General Inquiries
Emergency Contacts
With the help of
local authorities and
community partners,
Mills College
Department of
Public Safety has
maintained one of
the safest campus’ in
the San Francisco
Bay Area.
In an emergency, always call 911 first!
For direct Emergency Services
cell phone users dial:
Public Safety Partners
On Campus
• Residence Life
• Counseling and Psychological Services
• Information Technology
• Campus Facilities
Local Emergency
& Transit
Authorities
• Oakland Police Department
• Oakland Fire Department
• FBI Joint Liaison Task Force (JTTF)
• AC Transit
Community
Emergency
Services
• American Red Cross
• Citizens of Oakland Respond to Emergencies
(CORE)
• California Rescue Dog Association (CARDA)
WHO is The Department of Public Safety?
We are a 24/7 staff
of officers and
administrators
committed to the
protection of life and
property, and the
preservation of
peace, order and
diversity.
Office of Public Safety & Transportation
The Department of Public Safety administrative staff
oversees security operations and the issuing of campus
permits & AC Transit passes.
Location: CPM 113-115
Office Phone: (510) 430-2103
Business Hours:
Monday through Friday,
9:00AM-1:00PM & 2:00PM-5:00PM
STAFF
ADMINISTRATIVE
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N. Robinson
DIRECTOR
D. Bernardo
ADMIN. SERGEANT
C. Anderson
ADMIN. ASSISTANT
Security Officers
OFFICERS
SERGEANTS
Our Public Safety Officers represent Mills’ own proprietary
security organization, providing 24-hour security on
campus.
About the Department:
Public Services & Safety
Services
Hours
Providers
Gate Security & Campus Patrols
24/7
Security Gatehouse
Crime Reporting & Investigations
24/7
Security Gatehouse
Administrative Office
Access Requests & Campus
Escorts
24/7
Security Gatehouse
Campus Parking & Pet Permits
Mon-Fri
9AM -5PM
Administrative Office
Lost & Found
Mon-Fri
9AM -5PM
Security Gatehouse
Administrative Office
Emergency Response & First Aid
24/7
Security Gatehouse
About the Department: Transportation
Services
Hours
Providers
AC Transit EasyPass
Distribution
24/7
Administrative Office
Friendly Cab Vouchers
24/7
Security Gatehouse
Parking Enforcement & Appeals
24/7
Administrative Office
Mills Shuttle Bus
Sun-Sat
Administrative Office
Vehicle Assists
(Jumps & Towing)
*See Schedule*
24/7
Security Gatehouse
Crime Reporting & Investigations
To report suspicious activity, incidents or emergencies:
 On-Campus (CSA), dial
ex.
from any campus phone
or
 Off-Campus, Call 911 or, in the City of Oakland,
cell user may call
or complete a
Citizen Crime Report online
Crime Reporting & Investigations:
On-Campus
The Department of Public Safety takes campus investigations very
seriously. Community members are encouraged to report suspicious
and/or criminal activity to the Security Gatehouse…
Observe & RETAIN
incident details
RECOUNT all activities and
involved parties to Public Safety
Complete REPORT with
campus security or CSA
Crime Reporting & Investigations:
Off-Campus
In the event of an off-campus emergency…
• Notify authorities in your local jurisdiction, or jurisdiction of incident
• Campus adjacent jurisdictions include:
Crime Reporting & Investigations:
Community Safety Notifications
Public Safety
Oakland Office of
Emergency Services
(OES)
Nixle: Law
Enforcement Alerts
Neighborhood
Resources
• Public Crime & Fire Logs
• Mills Emergency Notification & Alert Webpage
• Emergency response coordination
• Public Advisory Messages
• Public Advisory Messages (Crime Watch, Amber & Traffic
Alerts and Event Notifications)
• Megan’s Law
• Next Door: Community Forum
• Crime Reports: Local incident updates
• Maxwell Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council
Campus Parking Permits
Students using personal motorized vehicles (car or motorcycle) on
campus must now purchase permits via the Public Safety Student
E-Market.
 $50 per permit if registered and pre-paid via Student E-Market
 $60 per permit if paid for in person at the Department of Public
Safety (CPM 113)
Students must bring the following items to collect their vehicle
permit…
E-MARKET PURCHASE RECEIPT
MILLS ID OR PROOF OF CAMPUS BANNER#
CURRENT VEHICLE REGISTRATION
Campus Pet Permits & Animal Control
To ensure the safety of all inhabitants, the Department of
Public Safety holds pet owners to the following guidelines:
ALL pets must be registered
with the Department of Public
Safety. Registered owners must
carry PET PERMIT at ALL
TIMES. Permits are available at
the rate of $50 per animal.
Current LICENSE &
RABIES VACCINATION
are required to register
animals (fish exempt)
Mills College is an ONLEASH campus. Pets
should be under the control
of owners at ALL TIMES.
SERVICE ANIMAL &
ESA owners may submit
certification and/or physician
endorsed documentation to
register without fees.
Lost & Found
Lost & Found services are available during regular
business hours in CPM 113. These services include:
 Tracking & Recovery
 Weekly cross-campus inventory pick-ups
 90-day storage for lost items
 Operation ID – Engraving Services
 Device tracking information:
FIND ME
FIND MY APPLE
WHERE’s MY DROID
Emergency Response & First Aid
Department of
Public Safety
Oakland Police
Department
Building Safety
Coordinators
Oakland Fire
Department
Kaiser Clinic
Paramedics Plus
American Red Cross
C.O.R.E.
Exercises & Drills
The Great ShakeOut
Transportation: Mills Shuttle, AC Transit
EasyPasses & Friendly Cab Vouchers
SERVICE
REQUEST &
INFORMATION
MILLS
SHUTTLE
EASYPASS
FRIENDLY
CAB
VOUCHER
(510) 430-2103
#DPSMILLS
CPM 113
(510) 536-3000
SECURITY
GATEHOUSE
SERVICE
FEES/BILLING
NO COST to
students
Pre-paid in
campus fees
STANDARD
RATES APPLY3
SERVICE
AVAILABILITY
SUN-SAT
*SEE SCHEDULE*
SERVICE
LOCATIONS
Berkeley
Oakland
*SEE SCHEDULE*
Greater Bay
Area2
24-7
Greater Bay
Area
SUN-SAT
Parking Enforcement & Appeals
ALL vehicles must display
valid campus parking permit
or risk citation/towing.
CITATION payments
APPEAL decisions are
FINAL.
Secondary
attempts to appeal will
not be recognized.
double 14-days after issue
date. Appeals must be sent
during this period.
Watch lot SIGNAGE for
reserved parking spaces and
Commuter/Residential
designated lots
APPEALS may be submitted
ALL individuals entering
in the event of discrepancy or
error. Community Service may
be granted for minor offenses.
campus after 10:00PM
must show picture ID
Vehicle Assists (Jumps & Towing)
The Department of Public Safety offers basic vehicle assistance
to community members 24-hours a day* To request a vehicle
assist, dial the Security Gatehouse at
VEHICLE
JUMPSTARTS
TOW REQUESTS
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW DO I REQUEST AN ESCORT?
Escorts are provided during evening hours to students, faculty, and staff ONLY. Dial the Security Gatehouse
at (510) 430-5555. Provide your name, location and destination to have an officer dispatched.
Note: Escorts maybe denied in the event of an emergency or other officer assigned task(s). Priority will be given
to ADA community members.
WHERE CAN I PARK MY CAR?
Standard DOT signage and curb marking restrictions apply to all vehicles parked on campus. Parking lots are
designated by permit type and may be located on our campus map.
WHAT IS THE MILLS SHUTTLE? WHERE DOES IT GO?
The Mills Shuttle is a courtesy transportation service, running seven days a week (during the academic year)
between Mills College and UC Berkeley (Sproul Plaza). Riders must show valid Mills ID before boarding.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS?
Please refer to your student handbook for evacuation procedures, earthquake and disaster resources.
Regularly scheduled preparedness exercises include:
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Residence Hall Fire Drills
Great Shake Out Earthquake & Evacuation Drill | October 15, 2015
Red Cross Blood Drives & Preparedness Tabling |October 15, 2015
Red Cross Disaster Shelter Training | October-December 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
WHERE CAN I FIND TRANSIT INFORMATION?
The San Francisco Bay Area is one of our nations most commuter friendly regions! For more
information on transit options visit:
 511.org
 ACTransit.org & BART.org
WHAT TYPE OF OFF-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE?
Students traveling off-campus will find an array of activities from festivals and horseback riding
to theme nights at local clubs. For more information, search your local city/county recreation
pages for upcoming events and activities:
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City of Oakland Parks & Recreation| Organized activities in City of Oakland
City of Berkeley Parks & Recreation| Organized activities in City of Berkeley
City of San Francisco Parks & Recreation| Organized activities in San Francisco
FunCheap SF | SF Bay Area Weekly Events & Discounts Board
Courtesy AC Transit bus rides within the East Bay. Local transit rates apply for use of Clipper card
reloadable fare pay on other transit systems.
2 Standard AC Transit rates apply outside of East Bay and on other transit systems.
3 Friendly Cab rates will vary. Fares may be billed to student or prearranged department accounts.
Want more information…
Security Gatehouse: (510) 430-5555 or ex. 5555
Administrative Office: (510) 430-2103
Safety@mills.edu
Mills.edu/student_services/safety_and_transportation
#DPSMills