Campus Safety Plan

Campus Safety Plan 2026

Availability, Location, and Methods to Summon Law Enforcement Assistance

Turlock Campus

The Stanislaus State University Police Department (UPD) provides 24-hour law enforcement throughout the year, including all holidays. UPD strongly encourages students, staff, faculty, and visitors to immediately report any crimes to University Police or the appropriate police agency where the crime occurred when they have been the victim of a crime or have witnessed criminal actions. All members of the campus community are encouraged to contact appropriate law enforcement agencies on the victim’s behalf when the victim of a crime elects to or is unable to make such a report. Bystander intervention is a powerful concept that is highly valued at Stanislaus State.

University Police Department

Campus Services Building (off of Mercer Way on the north side of campus)
One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382

• Emergency Phone: Call 911 or Police Dispatch 24 hours (209) 667-3911
• Emergency Blue Light Phones on Campus: Press the call button to reach Police Dispatch
• Phone: Police Business Line M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (209) 667-3114

City of Turlock Police Department

244 North Broadway, Turlock, CA 95382

• Emergency Phone: Call 911
• Phone: Police Business Line M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (209) 668-5550

Stockton Campus

The Stockton Police Department has primary jurisdiction for the safety and security of the Stockton Campus. In addition, private security is provided for the Stockton Campus community members during normal working hours. The entire Stockton Campus community is strongly encouraged to report all known or suspected incidents of criminal activity on campus to the Stockton Police Department as soon as possible. Confidential crime reporting can be made when the victim of the crime elects or is unable to make such a report.

City of Stockton Police Department

22 E. Market Street, Stockton, CA 95202

• Emergency Phone: Call 911
• Phone: (209) 937-8377

Security Services - Securitas Security

3115 W. March Lane, Suite 125, Stockton, CA 95219

• Emergency Blue Light Phones on Campus: Press the call button to reach Securitas Security
• Phone: Security guard providing vehicle patrols (209) 715-0740
• Phone: Security guard providing foot patrols (209) 401-6931
• Phone: Business Line (209) 473-7892
• Phone: University Crime Reporting (209) 667-3911

Emergency Alert Hotline

The Emergency Alert Hotline 1-877-STAN-411 (1-877-782-6411) for both campuses is a recorded message with information related to immediate emergencies that may be happening on either campus. The message may contain information related to building closures, employee/work status information, or campus closures.

Enforcement and Arrest Authority

Peace Officers of Stanislaus State have state-wide police authority and jurisdiction per CA Penal Code Sec. 830.2 and CA Education Code Sec. 89560, and are vested with law enforcement powers and responsibilities, identical to the local police or sheriff departments in your home community.

Crime Reporting

The campus community (in both Turlock and Stockton) is strongly encouraged to report all known or suspected incidents of criminal activity on campus to law enforcement as soon as possible. You may report in-person or by telephone. Report any crime in progress or other emergency, including incidents of civil disturbance or violence on campus. When calling the police, be ready to tell the dispatcher:

• What happened
• Who was involved
• Any injuries
• Description of the suspect
• Were any weapons involved
• Last known direction of travel of the suspect
• Where the victim is located

Stay on the line until the dispatcher lets you go; there may be more information they need from you after dispatching police units. Follow the instructions of the dispatcher.

Untrained and unequipped persons should NOT attempt to apprehend or interfere with a criminal except in the case of self-protection. Rather than try to apprehend the suspect, try to get the best description possible. Note the suspect's height, weight, sex, race, age, clothing, method and direction of travel. If the suspect is in a motor vehicle try to note the license plate, make, model, and color.

Special Safeguards For Facilities or Activities

Security of and Access to Campus Facilities

All campus facilities are key or keycard accessed; most are open daily for scheduled campus community use. Key card access is specific for approved buildings/rooms and tied to an active employee or student issued ID card. The University’s Housing and Residential Life Village (RLV) Complex is gated and accessible by key card for the gates and resident rooms; access control is provided by Housing staff. Entrance gates to RLV remain locked 24/7 and key cards are needed to access the premises unless access is gained through the RLV Housing Office where reception staff typically greet and check in entering visitors. Campus key control and distribution is a function of the University’s Facilities Services Department. To provide for the security of campus facilities, the University Police Department enforces CA Educational Code Sec. 89031 and University Housing Policies. Campus facility access may be revoked per CA Penal Code Sec. 626.

Non-monitored security cameras are located in various buildings throughout the Turlock Campus, and at strategic exterior locations at both campuses. UPD has access to review camera footage for investigative purposes when necessary.

UPD conducts routine security foot patrols throughout the day and night at the Turlock campus, 24/7.

Securitas Security officers provide foot patrols at the Stockton campus throughout the business day, and vehicle patrols 24/7.

Campus buildings are locked after business/program hours.

Security Considerations Used in Maintenance of Campus Facilities

Regular inspections and security surveys of campus indoor/outdoor lighting, shrubbery and walkways are conducted by UPD and also the Hazard Assessment Response Team in support of the Stan State Workplace Violence Prevention Plan. The University participates in crime prevention through environmental design concepts for planning and improvements on campus.

At the Turlock campus, door plates were added to the exterior locking mechanisms of doors to prevent break-ins by “jimmying” a door open.

Landscape trees at the Stockton Campus were requested by UPD to be pruned back because they were blocking camera views to the front door of Acacia Building.

UPD organizes a “Night Walk” on the Turlock Campus with Safety & Risk Management staff, Facilities staff, and Student Union representatives, who provide input of safety measures needed on campus after daylight which includes lighting and landscape concerns.

In addition to UPD and campus residents reporting lighting or any other potential hazards on the Turlock campus, a CPFM management staff member walks the campus during the early morning and late evenings to identify any issues.

Door-locking schedules are constantly monitored by the CPFM Lock Shop, and UPD partners are very good at reporting any lock-scheduling concerns for correction. These matters are addressed 24/7 via phone call to CPFM management and the Locksmith.

Safety Concern Reporting

Safety concerns at the Turlock campus may be reported by contacting UPD for emergency or urgent matters. Building, facility, walkway, or landscaping safety concerns may be reported for correction to CPFM at facilities_services@csustan.edu or by calling (209) 667-3211.

Safety concerns at the Stockton campus may be reported by contacting the Stockton Police Department for emergency or urgent matters. Building, facility, walkway, or landscaping safety concerns may be reported for correction to University staff at stockton@csustan.edu or by calling (209) 513-9400.

Safety concerns may also be reported to the University’s Safety & Risk Management Department by filling out an online form found on the main Safety & Risk Management web page.

Safety concerns are discussed during monthly public campus safety committee meetings and during monthly meetings held by CPFM with management, supervisors, and employees. All legitimate concerns or maintenance needs are addressed through CPFM work orders at the Turlock campus, and through Grupe Huber Company for the Stockton campus.

Fire Safety

University Police officers respond to activations or calls for service on the Turlock Campus.

Cosco Fire Monitoring Services will notify UPD, Turlock Fire, and Facilities Management 24/7 of any fire alarm activity on the Turlock campus. The campus operates on a single integrated fire alarm system, so even minor incidents—such as burnt microwaved popcorn in a dorm room late at night triggering a smoke detector would result in an automatic call to Facilities Management. Dorms have fire sprinklers. Many Turlock campus buildings, such as Naraghi Hall of Science and the Child Development Center, also have fire sprinklers. Cosco conducts routine testing of fire smoke control systems.

When an alarm is activated, Turlock Fire and Campus UPD coordinate the initial response. They will determine whether the building can be cleared on-site or if CPFM needs to be dispatched for further evaluation.

Stockton Fire Department responds to activations or calls for service on the Stockton campus.

Fire drills are conducted each semester for all buildings by emergency management personnel with the Safety & Risk Management department, within the Division of Business & Finance. The campus community follows the Emergency Procedures posted throughout University buildings located in classrooms and conference rooms on both campuses. Stockton campus’ Acacia Building has a Building Emergency Action Plan that outlines fire safety procedures.

Special Event Safety Planning

University Police collaborates with the campus Event Planning team to determine logistics for all events on the Turlock campus, and Stockton campus as requested, providing support for the following:

• UPD staffing needs for security of events, having an officer assigned specifically to an event.
• UPD establishes an Operational Order for events such as Commencement, Warrior Day, Investitures, demonstrations, or other events or concerts on campus. UPD reaches out to other agencies if needed for additional staffing, including CSC Security (Contracted Safety Personnel) out of Fresno, CA to assist with larger events.
• The “Quad Squad” was recently established on the Stan State campus in alignment with the CSU Systemwide “Time, Place, and Manner” policy in preparation to assist with large events, protests, or demonstrations.
• Parking concerns, reserved lots, etc.

Actions Taken in the Preceding 18 Months to Increase Safety

Safety & Risk Management

• Routinely sent out email notifications to inform the campus community of anticipated adverse weather conditions.
• Facilitated campus safety committee meetings.
• Created On-campus Bike and Scooter safety program.
• Coordinated annual free flu vaccination clinics for the campus community each Fall season.
• Multiple campus communications were provided and web pages frequently updated to inform about overall respiratory virus activity and wastewater viral activity in California, COVID-19 vaccines and testing, and locations where to receive medical assistance.
• COVID-19 notifications have been provided to campus community through an automated notification system to prevent disease transmission, through the middle of January 2025.
• The department shared information with the campus community, prospective students and parents about safety programs on-campus at the Warrior Expo and Warrior Welcome events.
• Safety & Risk Management led a functional exercise response drill on December 6, 2024, at the Student Health Center that involved use of a situation cell to mimic communications with the Stanislaus County Public Health Department and other external agencies and campus departments, activation of the Student Health Center's Emergency Response Plan and other internal procedures, and included participation from an external evaluator.
• Coordinates and runs the Building Marshal & Monitor program with approximately 100 campus community members who are trained to assist during campus building evacuations.
• Safety & Risk Management coordinated free on-campus Incident Command System training for Stanislaus State Emergency Operations Center staff in partnership with Stanislaus County Office of Emergency Services, including:
  • ICS/EOC Interface (G191)
  • Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS 300)
  • Advanced ICS: Command and General Staff - Complex Incidents (ICS 400)
  • EOC Management & Operations (G775)
  • EOC Section Overview/Management (G611M)
  • EOC Section Overview/Planning (G611P)
  • EOC Section Overview/Logistics (G611L)
  • EOC Section Overview/Operations (G611O)
  • EOC Section Overview/Finance & Administration (G611F)

Student Affairs

The Dean of Students Office (part of Student Affairs) coordinated outreach and education on the CSU systemwide Time, Place, and Manner policy, training students, staff, and faculty. Printed materials were distributed to ensure free-speech protections and campus safety. A team of select campus professionals were trained to monitor free-speech events to work in partnership with law enforcement officers.

University Police

University Police Department presented Active Threat Training and Situational awareness Training open to the entire campus community at the start of the fall semester and have provided additional department specific trainings across campus on request. The department shared information with the campus community, prospective students and parents about safety assistance on-campus at the Warrior Expo and Warrior Welcome events.

Planned Changes in Safety Precautions During The Next 24 Months

University Police, Safety & Risk Management, Office of Information Technology, and Capital Planning & Facilities Management

• Installation of an enclosed bicycle parking structure with card access and video surveillance to promote alternative modes of transportation and reduce the chance of bike theft.
• Installation of outdoor security cameras at University Circle, the Quad, and the Amphitheater to deter crime.
• Installation of two new blue lights, one at the Student Health Center and one at the Warrior Arena, that incorporate 360 video surveillance for added outdoor visibility.

Student Affairs

Student Affairs will increase educational outreach, including alcohol and other drugs, hazing, Title IX, and freedom of expression activities.

University Police

UPD was awarded a CalOES grant specific to the MSR building for safety and security. These measures will include enhancing cameras in the area along with additional access readers and lockdown devices. University Police will continue to offer both open and department-specific Active Threat and Situational Awareness training sessions each semester.

California State University, Stanislaus Statistical Report 2025

The report is a separate and distinct report from the Annual Security Report (ASR) required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act). The ASR can be found online at Clery Safety Reports webpage.

Records Of On-Campus Crime (CA Education Code 67380(a)(1)(A))

California State University campuses are required by California Education Code 67380(a)(1)(A) to compile records of all occurrences reported to campus police, campus security personnel, or campus safety authorities of, and arrests for, crimes that are committed on campus and that involve violence, hate violence, theft, destruction of property, illegal drugs, or alcohol intoxication, and to make this information available within two business days if requested by students, prospective students, employees, or the media. If you wish to request crime information, please contact: UPD dispatch at 667-3911 or by e-mail to public_safety@csustan.edu. You may also request a copy in person at the University Police Department by completing a request form.

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