Message from the Chief of Police
On behalf of the men and women of the University Police Department, welcome to California State University, Fullerton. At Cal State Fullerton, the safety and well being of our students, faculty, staff and visitors is our foremost concern. The University Police Department is staffed with highly professional employees who are dedicated to serving the needs of the campus community.
The achievements of the members of the University Police Department have been tremendous. In November 2001 we received recognition from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) as an accredited agency. This award was given to our police department for having fully demonstrated commitment to law enforcement excellence by living up to a body of established professional standards and exemplifying the best practices in the conduct of its responsibilities. The award is given for three years and our department was reaccredited in 2004 and 2007. In 2007 the CSU Fullerton Police Department was also recognized as a Flagship Agency by CALEA, for having continually demonstrated excellence.
The University Police Department strives to promote and maintain a campus conducive to academic achievement. A truly safe campus can only be achieved through the cooperation of the entire campus community. With your help and participation and our commitment, I am confident that the time you spend with us will be safe and productive.
It is our hope that this Website offers you the information necessary to assist you in making intelligent, informed decisions. We have tried to provide you with information that can be a resource to you and aid you in becoming partners with us in preventing crime on our campus.
The policy and statistical information is made available to you in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, formerly the Student Right to Know Act of 1990. If you have any questions, please contact our office at (714) 278-4308 during business hours or (714) 278- 2515 after business hours.
Sincerely,
Judi King
Chief of Police
University Police Authority and Jurisdiction
Campus safety and security is the responsibility of the CSU Fullerton University Police Department. The University Police Department is located in T-1200 at Gymnasium Drive and State College Boulevard. The Department is staffed by 24 sworn officers, 9 non-sworn support employees and 25 part time Student Assistants (Community Service Officers). University Police Officers are vested with the same peace officer powers of arrest as other police officers within the State of California. Their authority is granted through legislative action defined in the California Education and Penal Codes. Their primary jurisdiction covers all property owned and operated by the University, including adjacent public streets and property within a one-mile radius of the campus. In some instances their police powers extend statewide.
University Police Officers are armed with firearms. They conduct foot, vehicular and bicycle patrols on campus and in the Student Housing 24 hours a day. University Police Officers also work very closely with the Fullerton Police Department on the main campus and the Irvine Police Department on the Irvine campus and other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. All offenses committed on CSU Fullerton property are investigated by the University Police Department. Upon request of the University Police Department, through agreement, Fullerton Police, Irvine Police and/or the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will provide assistance in the investigation of major criminal cases deemed beyond the resources available to the University Police. University Police Officers also work very closely with other law enforcement agencies to assist them with incidents involving campus community members that may occur off campus.
University Police Department Mission Statement
Our Mission is to provide a safe and secure environment for our University Community, to ensure a crime-free environment with a commitment to professional service, active crime prevention and proactive patrols.
Reporting of Crime
The University Police Department provides an around the clock daily patrol operation to protect and render aid to the University community. All laws and codes of the State of California are enforced on the campus, including regulations established to administer the campus community. Potential criminal actions or any emergencies should be reported immediately to the University Police Department by calling 911. Upon receipt of the call, University Police officers will be dispatched immediately to the site of the complaint and they have the authority to make arrests, if necessary. To file a non-emergency police report, call (714) 278-2515 or report in person at the University Police Department, T-1200.
University Police provides patrol operations to protect and render aid at the CSUF Irvine campus during business hours and when classes are in session. During these hours or when classes are in session all potential criminal actions or any emergencies should be reported immediately to the University Police Department by calling 911. Upon receipt of the call, a University Police officer will be dispatched immediately to the site of the complaint and they have the authority to make arrests, if necessary. All non-emergency police reports can be made in person at the University Police Department sub-station in the Irvine campus building or by call (714) 278-2515. At the CSUF Irvine campus after hours, if a crime or emergency occurs, call Irvine Police Department at (949)724-7200 or the Irvine Police Front Gate station at (949) 654-7863.
University Police does not provide security or police services at the following off- campus satellite locations, Garden Grove Center or Grand Central Arts Center. At these locations all reports should be made to the local police agency for any emergencies, crimes, or incidents.
If a crime or emergency occurs at the Garden Grove Center, call Garden Grove Police Department at (714)741-5003.
If a crime or emergency occurs at the Grand Central Arts Center, call Santa Ana Police Department at (714)245-8665.
Dispatchers are available 24 hours to answer your call at all of the Police Departments listed above. The police dispatcher will ask for details about the description of the individuals involved starting with suspects or suspicious persons including sex, race, age, height, weight, hair, eyes, complexion, scars, weapon, and, from the top down, outer clothing to inner clothing of the suspects or subjects. When police are notified quickly of a crime in progress the chances of apprehending a suspect are greatly increased.
All University Police case or incident reports involving students are forwarded to the Judicial Affairs Office for review and potential action. University Police Investigators will investigate all police cases when it is deemed appropriate and any additional information will be forwarded to Judicial Affairs.
If assistance or special units are required from Fullerton Police Department, Fullerton Fire Department, Irvine Police Department, Orange County Sheriffs Department, or Orange County Fire Department, University Police dispatch will contact the appropriate unit. If a sexual assault or rape should occur, the University Police officer on scene will offer the victim a wide variety of services. Anaheim Medical Center and Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) nurse are available to assist a victim 24 hours a day.
Each school year brings with it some different and unique crime problems. When these incidents occur, University Police on occasion will post timely warning notices describing recent crime trends or dangerous incidents. It is our policy to post these notices on the exterior doors of all campus buildings to provide our community with information about the incident and crime prevention recommendations. Once all the information is received, these notices will typically be posted within 24 hours.
Reporting Criminal Offenses to CSUF Other Than to University Police
Students are encouraged to report any problems with the campus environment to the University Police, but we encourage reporting anywhere on campus you feel comfortable such as the Dean of Student Affairs and staff or any campus administrators. The University Police maintains an anonymous crime tip line at 714 278-3423. Counselors for Counseling and Psychological Services, the Director and Residence Advisors for Housing, the physicians, nurses and counselors at the Student Health and Counseling Center, the counselors at the Woman's Center and Dean of Students Office are trained to assist and support victims and witnesses in notifying appropriate law enforcement authorities regarding such crimes, if requested by the victim or witness. Such reports will be included in the Annual Security Report and aid in the timely warning notices to the campus community when suitable.
Investigation of Crime
University Police Officers are responsible for investigating crimes, issuing traffic citations and responding to medical and fire emergencies and traffic accidents, as well as other incidents that require police assistance. University Police officers are vested with full law enforcement and arrest powers and responsibilities identical to local police or sheriff departments in the community. Officers meet training requirements mandated by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training, as well as training designed to meet the needs of a university. As State Peace Officers, our police authority extends throughout the state, including concurrent jurisdiction with the Fullerton Police Department.
The Annual Security Report is prepared by the University Police Department in cooperation with Housing, Judicial Affairs, Student Health and Counseling Center and information provided by local police agencies. To comply with the federal law, the University Police Department collects, crime statistics from local police agencies, by providing the addresses of off campus housing, or off-campus property either owned or controlled by the university, or public property immediately adjacent to campus. All local police agencies, where CSUF property is located provide automated statistics for the property and a radius around the property requested. The full text of this report can be located on our website at http://police.fullerton.edu. CSUF Home page at http://www.fullerton.edu/ is linked to this report under the Annual Security Report title. Copies of the report may also be obtained at University Police located at State College Blvd. and Gym Drive. The mailing address is 800 N. State College Blvd. Fullerton, CA. 92834-6806 or by calling (714) 278-2515. All Campus security authorities have an obligation to forward to University police information on offenses reported to them for inclusion in the report. Campus security authorities include not only University police, but also employees in the health center, women's center, athletic coaches, resident advisors in Housing, student activity coordinators and faculty advisors.
The University Police Department interfaces continually with local police agencies for the monitoring and recording of criminal activity including any that may have occurred at off-campus locations but are related to the CSU Fullerton community. This includes any criminal activity in which students engaged at off campus locations of student organizations officially recognized by CSUF, including student organizations with off- campus housing facilities. Information may be given to the Judicial Affairs Office for appropriate action involving students. University Police obtains and publishes annual criminal statistics from other police agencies for off-campus locations for student organizations including off-campus housing facilities.
The University Police Department works closely with Counseling and Psychological Services. We work as a team in dealing with sensitive situations, and we refer persons to the Counseling Center on a regular basis. Both police officers and counselors have received training on threat assessments and the counselors consistently encourage their clients to report crimes to University Police to prevent future crimes. Counseling sessions are considered privileged and the holder of the privilege is the client. Crime information can be forwarded anonymously at the request of the client. The counselors do not disclose information to the Police Department without consent of the client, unless there is an immediate threat to safety. Any reporting of statistics to comply with this act is done by reporting numbers and not names so the information provided by clients is confidential.
Crime statistics appear at the end of this document.
Notification to the Campus Community
In addition to publishing an annual security report, The University Police Department informs the campus community about campus crime in a number of ways, including the following:
Daily Crime Log – This log records by the date the crime was reported, any crime that occurred on campus or within the patrol jurisdiction of the University Police Department. This log notes the nature, date, time and general location of each crime and the disposition of the complaint, if known. The log is available upon request at the University Police Department’s Records Section at T-1200.
Media Log – A media log is distributed to entities on campus and a listing of crimes on campus is published in the Daily Titan student newspaper. The University Police Department also works in partnership with the Daily Titan to publish information related to crime and campus safety issues.
Timely Warnings – In the event that a situation arises, either on or off campus, that in the judgment of the Chief of University Police, constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide Crime Alert Bulletin will be issued. The bulletin will be issued through the campus email system to students, faculty and staff. It will also be issued through the Daily Titan. Depending on the circumstances of the crime, especially in all situations that could pose an immediate threat to the community and individuals, copies of the Crime Alert Bulletin will be posted in the residence halls, in the Titan Student Union and on doorways to any buildings where individuals could be impacted by the Alert. In some instances, a copy of the bulletin will also be posted on the University Police Department’s website.
The University Police Department works closely with the Dean of Students Office, Environmental Health and Instructional Safety and Human Resources in an effort to educate students, residents and employees in crime awareness and crime prevention.
Crime Prevention and Drug Free Schools Information Programs
The University has established programs that serve to raise the level of safety awareness on the campus community. These programs include:
New Employee Orientation (Monthly)
New Student Orientation Program (Each Semester)
Resident Advisors Training Program (Each Semester)
Residence Hall Watch Program (Monthly)
Sexual Assault Prevention (Each semester through Women’s Center)
Personal safety awareness (Each semester through Student Housing)
Alcohol and drug abuse programs (Each semester by the Student Health & Counseling Center)
Theft prevention (Each semester by University Police Department)
Workplace violence training (ongoing by University Police and Environmental Health & Instructional safety)
Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.)
Campus Watch Program (ongoing)
To Have a Crime prevention presentation for your group or for more information on R.A.D. contact the Community Services Office at (714) 278-3423.
Residents of the university residence halls are provided information on campus safety and security through various means. First, they are given a packet of materials at the time of occupancy that includes (1) regulations and policies on security concerns and procedures for minimizing danger, and (2) a wall calendar containing instructions on what to do in an emergency, or in situations where there is suspicious activity, theft, solicitation, telephone abuse or sexual assault. All residents must attend a mandatory meeting conducted by hall administrators to review and discuss this information. In addition, each resident adviser holds another meeting with those students living in his/ her floor or area to further clarify and inform residents of security issues and procedures.
Residents of the university residence halls also are informed, through the same methods and procedures as described above of ways to prevent various crimes. In addition to those referred to above, students are informed of the law and policies regarding alcohol and drug abuse in California and Cal State Fullerton. Furthermore, they are educated on how to prevent alcohol and drug abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, rape, acquaintance rape and other sexual offenses. The campus fraternities and sororities recognized by the University are required to undergo training for members on risk management, party protocol, laws and policies, substance abuse and other health issues, as well as sex and sexual assault policies and procedures. The Dean of Students Office has assigned a full- time professional staff member to serve as adviser and educator to these organizations. In some of these workshops, city and university police serve as trainers and presenters. Individual fraternities and sororities also conduct workshops and training sessions for their members using their own resources.
University Police Services
The University Police Department also provides enhanced services to assist in crime prevention. Some of these services include:
Emergency telephones at various campus locations
Escort services for students, faculty and staff
Lighting surveys for building, area and parking lots
Operation ID engraving
Loan A Bike Program
9-1-1 capability from all university phones
The University Police Department provides escort services for students, faculty and staff who must walk alone to their cars, or to other areas of the campus. An escort can be arranged by calling (714) 278-2515.
Campus Facilities
The Cal State Fullerton campus is a public facility. Campus buildings and facilities are accessible to members of the campus community, guests and visitors, Monday through Friday from 6:00am until 10:00pm and as certain special events dictate. All campus buildings will be secured between the hours of 10:00pm and 6:00am and on weekends when not in use and can be accessed by campus issued keys and department approval.
The CSUF Irvine campus is a public facility located within a private company owned area. The Campus building and facilities comprise 11 acres and are accessible to members of the campus community, guests and visitors, Monday through Thursday from 7:30am until 10:30pm and Friday from 7:30am until 3:00pm unless special events dictate. The campus building will be secured between the hours of 10:30pm and 7:30am and on weekends when not in use. Emergencies may necessitate changes or alterations to any posted schedules.
Parking lots, pedestrian walkways and building exteriors on both campuses are well lighted. The University Police Department conducts regular surveys throughout the campuses and necessary repair reports are sent to Physical Plant.
Campus shrubbery, trees and other vegetation are trimmed and maintained on a regular basis with special attention given to walkways. Physical Plant encourages prompt reporting by the campus community (ext. 3494) of any defective building equipment or unsafe facilities problems for repair.
No perimeter security is provided at the Cobb Residence Halls. Residents are encouraged to keep their apartment and bedrooms doors locked at all times. All keys and card keys are for residents’ use only and are not to be loaned or duplicated.
Sexual Assault Policy
Cal State Fullerton does not tolerate sexual assault against females or males, whether committed by a stranger or by an acquaintance. The university attempts to protect members of the campus community, including visitors, from sexual assaults and offers any student, faculty or staff member who survives a sexual assault that occurs within the context of the university community the support necessary to enable them to continue to pursue their academic or career goals.
Sex crimes, including but not limited to sexual assaults and rapes, represent violations of criminal and civil law, and constitute serious breaches of student or employee conduct as well. All parties should explicitly agree to any sexual activity. Verbal communications of non-consent, non-verbal acts of resistance or rejection, or mental impairment of the victim due to any cause including the victim's use of alcohol or drugs may constitute lack of consent. The use of alcohol or drugs will not be accepted as an explanation for the actions of any individual charged with a violation of this Policy.
Any individual who has been sexually assaulted, including date or acquaintance rape, is strongly encouraged to report the incident to the University Police, the local police (if off-campus), university officials, faculty or staff members as well as with any civil authorities that an individual deems appropriate. Staff members of Counseling and Psychological Services, Housing Office, Student Health and Counseling Center, Woman's Center and Dean of Students Office are trained to assist and support victims in notifying appropriate law enforcement authorities regarding such crimes, if requested by the victim.
Definitions:
For the purposes of this Policy, "sexual assault" is defined as any sexual act perpetrated upon a person without their consent, where the assailant uses physical force, threat, coercion or intimidation to overpower or control the victim; where the victim fears that they or another person will be injured or otherwise harmed if they does not submit; where the victim is prevented from resisting due to the influence of alcohol or other drugs; or where consent is otherwise not freely given. A sexual act includes, but is not limited to, actual or attempted intercourse, sexual touching, fondling, and groping.
Sexual assault is classified as "rape" when vaginal, anal or oral intercourse takes place without consent. This includes penetration by a foreign object.
Any individual who survives a sexual assault is appropriately referred to as a "survivor" and is so identified throughout this Policy.
A "professional counselor" is an individual whose official responsibilities include providing mental health counseling to members of the institution's community and who is functioning within the scope of their license or certification.
Response to Reports of Sexual Assault
The University is committed to creating a campus environment that both promotes and assists in prompt reporting of sexual assault, and to providing compassionate support services for survivors.
Students who are the victims of campus-related sexual assault are entitled to certain rights. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following:
The survivor has the right to have their claims treated seriously and to be treated with dignity. The survivor has the right to be informed of their options with regard to notifying law enforcement authorities and to be assisted in notifying such authorities if they so choose. Because the university recognizes that a sexual assault is more than an assault on an individual’s body, but is also an attack on the individual’s dignity and sense of self, the university is committed to insuring that the decision to take action against the accused rests solely with the survivor. There may be circumstances, however, depending upon the status of the alleged assailant and the seriousness of the offense, in which the university must take action to protect the survivor or the campus community. Federal law requires that the university provide the campus community with timely notice of certain reported crimes and/or acts the institution believes represent a threat to members of the campus community.
The survivor has the right to be free from undue coercion of any kind from university’s personnel. Such coercion includes but is not limited to pressuring the survivor to report, not to report, or to under report a sexual assault; suggesting that the survivor somehow contributed to or assumed the risk of being sexually assaulted; or suggesting that the survivor or the university would incur unwanted publicity or humiliation by reporting the sexual assault.
Student survivors may choose to change university housing and academic arrangements, if such changes are reasonably available, without financial or academic penalty. For assistance in exploring options for a change in academic situations, contact should be made with the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in their College. For assistance in exploring options for a change in on-campus living environments, contact should be made with the Director of Housing and Residential Life.
Reporting the Assault
Individuals who have been raped or sexually assaulted should try to preserve all physical evidence. They should not wash, use the toilet, or change clothing, if doing so can be avoided. If oral contact took place, one should not smoke, eat, drink, or brush one's teeth. If one changes clothes, all clothing worn at the time of the attack should be placed in a paper bag, not plastic. Medical attention should be sought as soon as possible to assess any physical injuries, prevent sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy, and collect important evidence in the event legal action is taken.
The nature of sexual assault, particularly when perpetrated by an acquaintance, makes it difficult for many survivors to report their experience. For this reason, the Women’s Center has been designed as the primary place where individuals may seek assistance in complete confidentiality.
Students who believe that they are victims of a sexual assault should contact at least one of the following university offices.
Women’s Center
University Police Department
Counseling and Psychological Services
Student Health and Counseling Center
Dean of Students Office
University faculty, staff members or campus visitors who believe they are victims of a sexual assault should contact at least one of the following university officials:
Women’s Center
University Police Department
Human Resources Department
Survivors may receive confidential assistance from any professional counselor located on or associated with the university or staff within the Student Health and Counseling Center with whom conversations are privileged.
On and Off Campus Resources for Victims of Sexual Offenses
On Campus:
CSUF Counseling & Psychological Services
(714) 278-3040
CSUF Student Health & Counseling Center
(714) 278-2800
CSUF Dean of Students Office
(714) 278-3211
CSUF Women’s Center
(714) 278-3928
Off Campus:
CSP Rape Hotline
(714) 957-2737
Rape Treatment Center
(310) 319-4503
Victims Witness Program
(714) 773-4575
University Disciplinary Procedures
Students may choose to pursue the allegation through the university’s disciplinary process. During an initial consultation with the survivor, the Associate Dean of Students, Judicial Affairs, will clarify the disciplinary process and explain the options available to the survivor, as well as review the incident. Crisis counselors or other support persons are welcome and encouraged to accompany the survivor.
The university will proceed with a disciplinary action when it appears that the university’s prohibition against any form of sexual abuse may have been violated. Individuals charged with sexual assault may be disciplined by the university as well as prosecuted under California's criminal statutes. Whether or not a criminal prosecution occurs, the university retains the right to proceed with a disciplinary action at any time, and the university need not await the disposition of any such criminal prosecution. Disciplinary actions will be handled in accordance with established California State University policies or provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements.
The university is committed to providing judicial and disciplinary processes that are sensitive, supportive, expedient and respectful of the individual rights of all involved. Both the survivor and the accused are entitled to have others present during the campus disciplinary proceeding, and both will be informed of the outcome of the proceedings.
Any of the sanctions listed below may be applied by the university against students found responsible for sexual assault or complicity in sexual assault. The type and number of sanctions applied will depend on the severity of the offense. Possible sanctions include but are not limited to:
Expulsion from the university.
Suspension from the university for a specified time.
Disciplinary Probation for a specified time.
Psychological counseling and/or assessment.
Performance of community service.
Revocation of residence hall contract.
Prohibition against contacting the survivor.
A student may be suspended immediately for an interim period pending a hearing whenever the university president determines that such action is required to protect lives or property and ensure the maintenance of order.
Student organizations found to condone, promote, or be involved in activities which lead to sexual assault may have their university recognition withdrawn. Other possible sanctions include but are not limited to:
Informing the organization’s national or regional office about the activity.
Disbanding of the local chapter by the national organization.
Prohibiting participation in campus activities, events, and programs.
Requiring some or all members to conduct relevant community service and/ or participate in sexual assault awareness programs.
Loss of all university privileges (use of equipment, meeting rooms, advertising space, on-campus fund raising).
The Dean of Students will make a recommendation concerning sanctions to the Vice President for Student Affairs. The Vice President will then inform the student organization, in writing, of the sanction(s) imposed. The Vice President may suspend any student organization's charter, pending a full review.
Sanctions up to and including dismissal from employment may be imposed on employees, following the utilization of established California State University policies and provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Legal Options
Reporting a sexual assault or attempted sexual assault to the university’s Police Department does not mean that the survivor must press charges. However, it does begin the legal process should the decision to prosecute be made at a later date. The sooner an assault is reported, the more likely valuable evidence can be collected.
Survivors can consult an attorney about initiating a suit in civil court for damages against the assailant. The purpose of a civil suit is to compensate the survivor for the wrong done to them. A civil action may be brought against the assailant regardless of whether criminal charges are pursued.
University Counseling and Educational Resources
Programs to promote the awareness of and prevention of rape, acquaintance rape and other sex offenses are conducted by the university’s Police Department, Women’s Center staff, Housing and Residential Life staff, and the Dean of Students Office for the Greek system and other student clubs and organizations.
Staff members of Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health and Counseling Center, Woman’s Center and Dean of Students Office are trained to assist and support victims of sexual offenses in the procedures for notifying appropriate law enforcement authorities regarding such assaults, if requested by the survivor.
All university residence hall students receive information on safety and security. Included in that information is a list of campus and off campus community resources, including the Orange County Sexual Assault Hotline. The counselors of the Counseling and Psychological Services office and the medical, nursing and psychiatric staff of the Student Health and Counseling Center also have information regarding off-campus counseling resources for survivors of sexual offenses.
R.A.D. (The Rape Aggression Defense System) is a program of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques. It is a comprehensive course for a woman that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a marital arts program. Our courses are taught by certified R.A.D. instructors and provide you with a workbook/reference manual. This manual outlines the entire physical defense program for reference and continuous personal growth. The R.A.D. System of Physical Defense is currently being taught at many colleges and universities. The growing, widespread acceptance of this system is primarily due to the ease, simplicity and effectiveness of our tactics, solid research, and unique teaching methodology. For more information on R.A.D., click here.
Statistical Reporting
The University's Police Department will collect and provide statistics on reported sexual assaults as required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. All personally identifying information will be removed from statistical reports.
Training on the procedures that guarantee anonymous, confidential reporting to University Police encourages the professional counselors located on or associated with the university, and staff within the Student Health and Counseling Center with whom conversations are privileged to inform survivors of the ability to report crimes anonymously. Any such reporting is voluntary and on a confidential basis for inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics. All other university personnel are required to notify the university's Police Department upon receipt of a report of sexual assault for Clery Act reporting purposes.
Survivor Confidentiality
University officials will make every effort to ensure the confidentiality of survivors, and all members of the university community are urged to treat knowledge of an individual’s status as a survivor of sexual assault/abuse in a confidential manner.
The University Police Department will issue a written CRIME ALERT BULLETIN to the campus community as soon as possible. Only those details of the assault that are essential to the health and safety of the campus community shall be released. THE PROTECTION OF THE IDENTITY OF THE VICTIM will be of the highest priority.
Convicted Sexual Offender Registration Laws
Effective October 28, 2002, Penal Code 290.1 was expanded and requires sexual offenders to register with the University Police. Convicted sexual offenders are required to register under Section 290 if they are residing on the university campus; enrolled as a student of the university; employed by the university, either full-time or part-time (includes paid employees or volunteers); or working or carrying on a vocation at the university (e.g. contractors) for more than 14 days or for an aggregate period exceeding 30 days in a calendar year (including paid workers as well as volunteers).
Persons listed above must register with the University Police within five working days of commencing enrollment or employment with the University. Registrants are also required to notify the university police with five working days of ceasing to be enrolled or employed, or ceasing to carry on a vocation at the University.
Public information regarding sex offenders in California may be obtained by viewing the Department of Justice Online Megan's Law Web Site. You can also obtain information by contacting the Orange County Sheriff’s Department at one of the following offices:
Santa Ana Main Office (714) 647-7040
Aliso Viejo Office (949) 425-1880 (refers to Megan's Law Site)
San Clemente Office (949) 361-8372 (refers to Megan's Law Site)
Stanton Office (714) 373-8741
In the City of Placentia you may view the Megan’s Law CD-Rom at the Placentia Police Department by calling 714 993-8164
In the City of Brea you may view the Megan’s Law CD-Rom at the Brea Police Department by calling 714 990-7625
The University’s Alcohol and Drug Policy
The University’s policy on the possession, use and sale of alcoholic beverages is contained in the Presidential Directives, which are reprinted in the Student Handbook. In order to promote a drug-free learning environment, information on the negative effects of various drugs and alcohol, as well as federal laws and campus policies are printed in the class schedule, which is published each semester (Drug Free Schools Information). This statement also contains a list of campus and community resources designed to assist students encountering drug and alcohol abuse problems.
Excessive use of alcohol and other drugs is a serious health problem in itself, but alcohol and drug abuse can also contribute to a host of other physical and mental health problems such as unwanted pregnancy, violent behavior, HIV infection and other sexually transmitted diseases and psychological depression.
Consumption of alcohol on campus is limited to certain approved events and locations. Underage consumption or possession of alcohol is a violation of state law. Violators are subject to criminal arrest and citation. The university recognizes that alcohol or drug dependency is an illness and a health problem. Information, assessment and referral services are available on campus to assist students in finding alternatives to substance abuse, while promoting a healthy lifestyle and the ability to cope with problems as they arise.
The Drug Free Schools Information contained in the Class Schedule clearly describes the laws and policies pertaining to illegal drug possession, use and sales.
As described in the prevention programs section, residents of the university residence halls and members of the Greek letter organizations are provided written rules and policies about drug and alcohol abuse as well as information on required attendance at educational meetings and training workshops. The Student Health and Counseling Center provides an ongoing health education program on alcohol and drug abuse. The Center’s health educator maintains an active outreach program involving presentations to student clubs and organizations, residence halls, fraternity and sororities, and classes.
The University Police Department enforces all federal and state laws, as well as the University's zero-tolerance policy, for the use and sale of illegal drugs. Violators are subject to university discipline, criminal prosecution and removal from University housing. Students engaging in the sale of illegal drugs will be expelled. Students found in violation of University alcohol, drug, and weapons policies may be subject to academic probation, suspension or expulsion. Parents or guardians may be notified about any disciplinary violation involving alcohol or a controlled substance which has been committed by a student who is under the age of 21.
Employees in violation of the university alcohol and drug policies may be subject to corrective action or dismissal or be required to participate fully in an approved counseling or rehabilitation program. Applicable legal sanctions under local, State and Federal law for the unlawful possession of distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol range from probation, diversion imprisonment in the county jail for less than year, to imprisonment in State prison. A police officer can take the license from any driver suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs who refuses to take a blood alcohol test.
Possession Of A Firearm On Campus Is Strictly Prohibited
Violators will be arrested and prosecuted for felony violation under section 626.9 of the California Penal Code, which is punishable by 2-4 years in state prison.
To report an emergency:
Give your name, telephone number, and location
Give clear and accurate information
Be prepared to supply suspect and vehicle description, and direction of travel
DON’T HANG UP! Follow the instructions of the dispatcher
Other Important Phone Numbers:
24-Hour Emergency Line.............................911
From pay phones and student housing phones.........911
From campus phones.................................911
Off-Campus 24-Emergency......................(714) 278-2515
Non-Emergency......................................2515
Off-Campus Phones............................(714) 278-2515
Request an escort from campus phones...............2515
Parking information from campus phones.............3082
Other Important Phone Numbers:
CSUF Counseling & Psychological Services.....(714) 278-3040
CSUF Student Health & Counseling Center......(714) 278-2800
CSUF Dean of Students Office.................(714) 278-3211
CSUF Women’s Center..........................(714) 278-3928
CSP Rape Hotline.............................(714) 957-2737
Rape Treatment Center........................(310) 319-4503
Victims Witness Program......................(714) 773-4575
Local Transportation Phone Numbers:
Amtrak Railway...............................(800) 872-7245
Metrolink....................................(800) 371-5465
Orange County Transit District (Bus).........(714) 636-7433
Yellow Cab...................................(714) 535-2211
First Aid – When the Student Health Center is closed (weekends, or after regular working hours during the week) assistance with emergency medical problems can be obtained by calling 911. Police Officers are trained in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Requests for paramedics and ambulance service may always be obtained by calling 911.
Fires – In the event of a fire, contact the University Police Department immediately by calling 911 and advise the dispatcher of the location and nature of the fire. False alarms are a danger to all. Please help in deterring false alarms.
Vehicle Problems – Calls for assistance can be made from any public, on-campus or emergency phones. University Police can assist in locating emergency repair services, or in jump-starting a car.
Emergency Messages – When such messages are considered critical in nature, all efforts to contact the student involved are made by the University Police Department. Please keep your emergency notification information up to date.
Fingerprints (Live Scan) – The University Police Department provides a fingerprinting service to the campus community. For more information on this service or for hours, call (714) 278-4308 or click here.
Escort Service – The University Police Department provides escort service across campus, to personal vehicles, or to on campus residence. If for any reason a student, faculty or staff member doesn't feel comfortable or safe walking to their destination, please call 278-2515 for an escort.
Some Crime Prevention Tips:
Thefts occur everywhere even on campuses. Watch your property and be observant of persons around you, especially studying in the library and when in food service areas.
Lock your vehicle don’t leave valuables inside and in plain sight.
Avoid walking alone especially during late hours.
Report suspicious situations such as persons loitering in parking and unoccupied areas.
Don’t assist strangers call police if some one needs help. We will be glad to help them.
Park legally and drive safety. Citations are issued to those who do not comply with campus regulations and traffic laws.
Should you become a victim, or to report emergencies:
Report the incident as soon as possible if you saw who did it, note a description of the person, automobile, which way they went, etc.
When phoning the police, tell us where you are and wait there until an officer arrives (if it is safe to do so).
Crime prevention programs and materials are directed to the residents and staff to increase mutual understanding and cooperation.
Copies of this document maybe obtained from Public Safety Building T-1200 or Dean of Student Services Office TSU 235.
Click here for campus crime statistics.
Graduation Rates
Under the Federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, institutions of higher education are required to disclose information to prospective and current students about institution graduation rates for first-time freshmen. The California State University draws its first-time freshmen from the top one- third of California's high school graduates. Since 1960, the CSU has awarded more than 1.2 million baccalaureate degrees in hundreds of program areas. More than any other senior institution in California, the CSU has maintained access for students who need to juggle academic life with work and family obligations. The rate of graduation will vary depending upon the needs of the individual student to balance work, school and family priorities. Information specific to California State University, Fullerton graduation rates can be found at the Institutional Research and Analytical Studies link listed below.
Identity Theft Information
How can I protect myself from identity theft?
The first step to prevent identity theft is awareness of how and when you use your personal information. By keeping close tabs on your personal information, you can reduce your chances of becoming an identity theft victim.
Memorize your Social Security number and passwords. Don't record your password on papers you carry with you.
Don't use your date of birth as your password.
Shred pre-approved credit applications and other financial documents before discarding them.
Order credit reports every year from each of the major credit reporting agencies and thoroughly review them for accuracy.
Never give personal or financial information over the phone or Internet unless you initiated the contact.
Don't carry your Social Security card or birth certificate with you
Report lost or stolen credit cards immediately.
Check your monthly credit card and bank statements for unusual activity.
Use a firewall program on your computer, especially if you leave your computer connected to the Internet 24 hours a day.
Do not download files sent to you by strangers or click on hyperlinks from people you don't know.
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the nation, and students may be particularly
vulnerable to this crime. Learn how to protect yourself and your future from identity theft by going to www.ed.gov/misused.