In 1980, pursuant to Education Code 72330, the Governing Board of the San Francisco Community College District established the San Francisco Community College District Police Department. Under the Command of Chief De Girolamo over two Sergeants, twenty six Sworn Peace Officers and two dozen Campus Control Aides the police department provides a complete range of Law Enforcement and Security Services for this large urban Community College District. Yet many other services are available for the college community. The officers employed by the Community College District must graduate from a POST Certified academy and also attend continuing training in law enforcement and other appropriate topics. Community College Police Officers are granted full time peace officer arrest authority pursuant to Penal Code Section 830.32 and Education Code Section 72330.
Arrest authority extends to any place within the State of California.
Crime Prevention Crime Prevention is student and employee awareness of their environment. It is the willingness to look out for one another and to report suspicious activities immediately to the Campus Police. 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.