The District Police Department provides police patrols and services whenever classes are in session as well as holidays and weekends.  The San Jose/Evergreen District Police Officers are vested with full law enforcement powers and responsibilities, identical to the local police or sheriff in your home community.  The officers are trained at the local police academy and receive additional training in first aid, firearms, defensive tactics, legal updates, evidence gathering, traffic investigations, etc.

Assistance and Safety Escorts

The District Police will provide you with assistance in unlocking your vehicle, providing vehicle jump starts, or summoning a tow truck or locksmith to assist you.  We cannot attempt to open vehicles that have electric locks.  We will also assist family members in contacting students who are in class if there is a serious family emergency.

There is an escort service available.  Escorts can be reached by calling the District Police office.  Times can be arranged in advance so that the escorts can meet students at their class. 

Crime Prevention

The District Police Department provides a number of services to help educate the campus community in how to avoid being a victim of a crime.  Printed information is available at the District Police Department offices on both campuses on various topics free of charge. An attempt is made to stock the most current publications.  However, if a campus user has knowledge of a particular publication not in stock that could benefit a substantial campus audience, an attempt will be made to obtain the item upon request.  The police personnel are always available to answer questions and make suggestions regarding campus security issues. 

Each person must take steps to avoid being a victim.  Remember to keep your car locked and to put valuables in the trunk or take them with you, do not leave valuables in lockers, and always walk in a group or with an escort at night.  If you are the victim of a crime, do not tamper with the crime scene and do not delay in calling the police.  The sooner the police are called the better our chance of solving the crime.  If you happen to see something suspicious, do not hesitate to call the police with a description of the persons, their vehicle and what they are doing.  This may save a fellow student or staff member from suffering the frustration associated with being a victim.  Remember it is a team effort.  The police are here to serve and assist you, and we need your help to maintain a safe campus that is conducive to learning.

Personal Safety

The San Jose/Evergreen Community College District strives to maintain a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors to pursue educational objectives.  However, a truly safe and secure campus can only be achieved with thorough cooperation of all members of our college community.

The College District is strongly committed to educational environment free of sexual assault.  The College District will vigorously prosecute and discipline person identified as responsible for sexual assaults.  In addition to criminal prosecution, the College may impose discipline against students, student organizations, or College faculty or staff identified as committing or participating in sexual assaults. College discipline includes: expulsion from College; suspension for a specific time period; or probation for a specific time period.

Discipline proceedings involving students will be processed through the office of Dean of Students.  Discipline proceedings involving faculty or staff members will be processed through the District Human Resources office.  Both the accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have other present during a campus disciplinary proceeding.  Both the accuser and the accused shall be informed of the outcome of any campus proceeding alleging a sexual assault.

Megan's Law

Public information regarding sex offenders in California may be obtained by viewing the Megan’s Law CD-ROM at the Santa Clara Sheriff’s Department and/or the San Jose Police Department.

Student Health Services

Health services are available to students at each college during the below hours.

San Jose City College Health Services:
Room 308A	Telephone  408 288-3724
HOURS:
Monday through Friday	8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Monday through Thursday	6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Evergreen Valley College Student Health Services:
Room L 103	Telephone 408 270-6480
HOURS:
Monday through Friday:	8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday:	6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.