The University Police Department will often provide preventive patrols and assist those agencies with incidents in areas near campus. Crime Prevention Programs Among the other components of campus safety and crime prevention are lighting, landscaping, and personal awareness. There has been a significant effort recently to improve lighting in several areas of campus. University Police and the Facilities Management staff are open to suggestions for additional lighting improvements. The grounds crews, although understaffed, do a great job of keeping shrubbery next to buildings and pathways well trimmed, eliminating potential areas of concealment.
Awareness is the most critical factor in the personal safety equation.
If your attention to surroundings is compromised by intoxication, fatigue, or preoccupation, you operate at a disadvantage and have a greater potential for being victimized. The University Police Department offers several crime prevention programs and services to assist you. Campus Safety and Crime Information Brochures are available in the University Police lobby which provide information about many safety related and crime prevention issues. In spite of the pastoral appearance and friendly atmosphere of Chico and its surroundings, the campus is not a haven from crime. As incidents occur which may pose a threat to other students and employees, the University Police Department will disseminate this information to the community through newspapers, television, radio, and other means.