As the primary law enforcement agency on university property, the University Police Department is responsible for all aspects of public safety. Officers have the authority to arrest individuals pursuant to California Penal Code Section 836. Criminal complaints and other investigations will be handled by police personnel from inception to completion. When appropriate, criminal investigations will be referred to the Monterey County District Attorney's office for prosecution. The complete, accurate, and prompt reporting of all crimes to the University Police Department is essential for successful investigation and prosecution.
Prompt action can prevent the perpetrator from committing additional crimes.
The University Police Department will make timely warning reports to members of the campus community regarding criminal activity in certain circumstances. The criminal activity must be serious in nature and likely to pose an ongoing threat to the safety of students and employees. The decision to make a timely warning report will be made by the Chief of Police. A police officer will respond to your location, or if you wish, contact you by phone. In addition we urge pastoral and professional counselors of the Personal Growth and Counseling Center to inform the persons they are counseling of these procedures for reporting crime on a voluntary, confidential basis.