Safety: Procedures, Trainings & Education

It is well recognized that the prevention of crime provides the best measure of protection. Therefore, the GCCPD operates as a pro-active crime prevention team that works closely with the members of the community to make GCC a safer place to work and learn.

The Department provides and/or collaborates in presentations on topics such as personal safety, vehicle and residential security, office and equipment security, and sexual assault prevention. Brochures and literature on crime prevention and personal safety are available the department's office in Sierra Madre 153.

In order to increase the level of crime awareness and campus safety at GCC, incidents of criminal activity within the campus community are publicized in many ways:

Distribution of the GCCPD Annual Report and Crime Statistics; maintenance of an ongoing Daily Crime Log; dissemination of Community Crime Alert Bulletins.

In the last few years, GCC has experienced growth in the programs that target safety and security. For example, lighting has been improved at many locations around the campus (e.g., parking lots). It is anticipated that as the population of GCC increases, so will the personnel, support services, and programs designated for safety and security on the campus. With a daily population of about 6,000 students, faculty, staff, and visitors, GCC is comparable to a small city. There are no walls surrounding GCC, which means that there is open access to the campus.

The sharing of information through Community Crime Alerts and newsletters helps to create a better-informed citizen. However, like all other communities, members must take an active role in ensuring their own safety and security by exercising common sense. Part of this responsibility is to stay informed; lock vehicles and offices; and report the presence of unknown or suspicious persons to the GCCPD. You must do your part to prevent victimization. GCC is like your home neighborhood; crime prevention, personal safety, and property security are jointly held responsibilities of the police and the community.

Glendale Community College District
Drug Abuse and Alcohol Prevention Program (DAAPP)

The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Regulations (Education Department General Administrative Regulations [EDGAR]) specifies that no institution of higher education shall be eligible to receive funds or any other form of financial assistance under any Federal program, including participation in any federally funded or guaranteed student loan program, unless the institution certifies to the Secretary that the institution has adopted and has implemented a program to prevent the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students and employees. In response, the Glendale Community College District has adopted and implemented program and policies to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees.

The Glendale Community College District (Verdugo, Garfield and PDC Campus) is committed to providing a drug free environment. The institutions also prohibit the use of tobacco products and electronic delivery devices on campus or at college/district sponsored events (Administrative Regulation 3570). Any type of drug use, including alcohol, is dangerous and potentially life threatening.  Drugs and alcohol adversely affect the body, mind and behavior. The effects vary from person to person and from usage to usage. Even low doses of drugs and alcohol can impair judgment and coordination. If you use drugs or alcohol, you risk overdose, accidents, dependence, ill health, as well as legal, financial and personal problems. The federal laws against drugs are divided into two categories: possession and distribution. The penalties are severe depending upon the type of drug, quantity of the drug, and any prior offense.  Simple possession of controlled substances will earn: civil fines up to $10,000 per violation, jail sentence and denial of Federal benefits.  Manufacture, sale or distribution of all scheduled drugs: prison sentence or a FELONY. (See GCC Catalog of Classes). State laws vary and may be more severe.

District Policy Administrative Regulation 5500 Standards of Student Conduct – States that use, possession, or distribution of narcotics, other legally controlled substances, or alcoholic beverages is prohibited except as expressly permitted by law and GCC regulations. Presence on campus or at a college-sponsored function while under the influence of narcotics, other legally controlled substances, or alcoholic beverages is prohibited except as expressly permitted by law and GCC regulations. A student may be suspended or expelled for violation of this policy.

More on the Drug Abuse and Alcohol Prevention Program

The Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act (VAWA) is an amendment to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This amendment requires colleges that receive federal financial aid funding to include the crimes of dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking in their annual security report, provide additional rights, services and information to victims of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking, as well as offer primary and ongoing prevention and awareness programming and campaigns.

Glendale Community College District policy prohibits the crimes of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.

Videos and resources for Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Awareness

The City of Glendale Fire Department in coordination with the Glendale College Police Department offers CERT - Community Emergency Response Team classes. These classes are available to Glendale Community College employees. CERT course content includes disaster preparedness, fire suppression, medical operations, light search and rescue, disaster psychology, disaster simulation, terrorism, and team organization. Contact the College Police Department for additional information.

CSA's training info and videos.