Crime Prevention & Crime Reporting

Crime Prevention

Crime Prevention is student and employee awareness of their environment and a true collaboration between law enforcement and the public. It is the willingness to look out for one another and to report suspicious activities immediately to the San Joaquin Delta College Police Department. Students and employees must be aware of their surroundings and develop a perception of what seems out of place, or out of the ordinary. Do not take chances, what may appear harmless could be serious. Fortunately, the right attitude, actions and awareness can help protect you and your belongings.

Education

One of the essential ingredients of any successful crime prevention program is an informed public. It is the intent of San Joaquin Delta College Police Department to inform students and staff, in a timely manner, of any criminal activity or security problems which may pose a reasonable threat to their physical safety. Such information will regularly be published and distributed to students, faculty and staff through several campus publications, in house memos or bulletins and electronic mail. Another critical element of a campus safety program is education. The Police Department, in conjunction with the Student Activities Office and the Department of Counseling, sponsor programs of various topics. The Police Department's Crime Prevention Officer is available to speak at public events regarding crime prevention, or other topics as requested.

Safety Presentations

The San Joaquin Delta College Police Department provides informative Safety Presentations to all members of the Delta College community. The presentations range in time from 30 minutes to 80 minutes and can be modified to address a specific topic. Some of the most popular presentations we have done are "Surviving an Active Shooter Event", "Police Department Services", "Crime Prevention and Awareness", and "Identity Theft". Presentations are conducted year round upon request.

Crime Reporting

The San Joaquin Delta College Police Department prides itself on being community oriented in its crime prevention strategies. The most beneficial way of preventing crime is through the tips and watchful eye of an informed public. The following is how to report a crime on campus:

1. Call the Police Department by using an Emergency Blue Phone or any campus phone and dial 911 or 5000 or call 954-5000 by cellular phone or off campus phone.
2. Provide the dispatcher with what happened, where did it happen, and when did it happen
3. Provide the dispatcher with suspect information and description
4. Advise if a weapon was used or displayed
5. Location of the suspect or direction of flight
6. Advise if the suspect drove a car or bicycle or was on foot
7. Advise if there are any injuries
8. Stay on the phone until the dispatcher ends the call

It is extremely important that you give the dispatcher as much information as possible. The Dispatcher relays all of your information to the Police Officers who are "out in the field" responding to your call. It is imperative for the safety of the officers that you put as much detail into your report as possible, so they know exactly what they are responding to. Your assistance is always appreciated. The information that you provide assists in keeping San Joaquin Delta College a beautiful and safe environment for all.