Mills College is located in beat 28. These statistics were acquired from the Oakland Police Department uniform crime report for the year of 1999. Security Policies and Procedures Mills College does not currently request information from employee or student applicants concerning their involvement in criminal offenses, except in the case of applicants for public safety officer positions. Students and employees have access to all campus facilities. The Mills College Department of Public Safety staff is composed of 12 full time and 5 part time officers.
All officers are uniformed and unarmed.
They have arrest powers identical to those of a private citizen, as provided in the California Penal Code, Section 834. Public safety officers conduct foot, bicycle and vehicle patrols of the campus and residence halls and staff the Richard's Gate entrance 24 hours a day. The Mills College Public Safety Officers enforce California state laws, Oakland city ordinances and College policies. The Mills College Department of Public Safety maintains a close working relationship with local law enforcement and emergency response agencies in responding to campus emergencies and exchange crime-related information. Potential criminal actions and other emergencies on campus can be reported directly by any student, faculty or staff member to the Department of Public Safety by dialing extension 2124.