- Where is the SFCCD Police
Department located?
- What are the SFCCD Police
Department's hours?
- Are you the real police?
- I'm a guest on campus, where should I park?
- I received a parking ticket, what should I do?
- Can you sign off on a fix-it-ticket?
- I'm an instructor and need to get into the building/classroom, can you unlock the doors?
- My car battery is dead, can you
help?
- I locked my keys in the car, what should I do?
- What is your chain of command?
- Where do I get a parking permit?
- I made a police report with
San Francisco Police Department (SFPD). Do I need to make a
report with the San Francisco Community College District Police
Department (SFCCDPD?
- Can I go on a ride-along?
- I have a complaint about the
SFCCD Police or a specific police officer. What should I do?
Q: Where is the SFCCD
Police Department located?
A: Visit our contact section.
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Q: What are the SFCCD
Police Department's hours?
A: The main police station at Ocean Campus (50 Phelan/C119) is open 24/7. Hours at district campuses may
vary. There are police officer on the Ocean Campus 24 hours a
day 365 days a year. You can
contacts us at anytime.
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Q: Are you the real
police?
A: Yes, we are police officers. Our primary
jurisdiction is the San Francisco Community College District and
adjacent streets and sidewalks. The SFCCD PD's arrest
authority extends to any place within the State of California.
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.
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Q: I'm a guest on campus, where should I park?
A: If you don’t have a red one-day parking pass or other type of permit, guest parking is available in the lower reservoir parking lot located on Phelan Ave. You may purchase an all-day parking permit for $2. If you have a red one-day parking pass, please ensure that it is filled out with the proper date, time, location, and vehicle
info, and prominently display it on your dashboard. You can
visit our parking information page
for more about parking.
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Q: I Received a parking ticket, what should I do?
Section 40202 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) mandates that law enforcement officers cannot “conceal, modify, nullify, or destroy” a parking citation after it has been issued. Tickets issued on Community College District property are processed through the
San Francisco Department of Parking and Traffic(DPT).
Instructions on how to protest or pay the ticket are contained on
the reverse of the ticket. To avoid further tickets please
review our parking information page.
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Q: Can you sign off on a fix-it-ticket?
A: As state peace officers, SFCCDPD police officers have the
authority to sign off on a “fix-it” ticket. You must
have the violation corrected and have the ticket in your possession. (Non-sworn security officers and student officers do not have the authority to sign-off “fix-it” tickets).
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Q: I'm an instructor and need to get into the building/classroom, can you unlock the doors?
A: SFCCPD officers will only allow persons into a building by prior
arrangement with the Buildings and Grounds department, Dean, or
other Administrator.
To use a building or facility contact Building and Grounds at (415)
239-3546.
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Q: My car battery is dead,
can you help?
A: You may contact your road-side assistance company for help. If
you are on or near the campus call SFCCD Police at (415) 239-3200. Visit services page for more information.
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Q: I locked my keys in the car, what should I do?
A: You may contact your road-side assistance company for help.
If you are on or near the campus call SFCCD Police at (415)
239-3200. With some vehicles, campus police officers may be able to assist you in gaining entry. With many newer models, however, this may not be possible. If assisted by campus police, the department and the district entails no liability for any damage that may be caused by assisting in vehicle entry.
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Q: What is your chain of command?
A: The department has a paramilitary chain of command.
Sergeants are in charge of each watch and administration. The
department head is the Chief of Police. The Chief reports to the Vice-Chancellor of Finance and Administration.
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Q: Where do I get a parking permit?
A: If you're a student, permits can be purchased online via the
Registration
Center. For more information call the Student Bank (415) 239-3345 .
If you're a faculty or staff member parking permits can be obtained at the Campus Police Office located in Cloud Hall Room
C119 or C120. Be sure to have your vehicle information and proper identification with you. Also one day parking permits are available at the Campus Police Office.
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Q: I filed a police report with
the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD). Do I need to file a report
with the San Francisco Community College District Police
Department (SFCCDPD)?
A: Only one report is required to be made, either with SFPD or SFCCPD. Both
SFPD and SFCCDPD reports get entered into the same database at the Hall Of Justice. However if you have filled a report with SFPD and you want to let us know about the incident
contact us and give the SFPD case
number.
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Q: Can I go on a ride-along?
A: Yes you can. Call (415) 239-3200 and ask to speak with a Sergeant
or the Chief to schedule a date.
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Q: I have a complaint
about the SFCCD Police or a specific police officer. What should I do?
A: During most weekdays, there is a police supervisor on duty until the campuses close. If you wish to talk to a supervisor, you may contact them at (415) 239-3200. You may also file a written complaint, which goes to the Chief of Police for investigation. A copy of this blank form may be obtained at any police station. Instructions for completion and routing are on the form.
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