Emergency Preparedness Resources
Active Assailant Incident
1. Call 9-1-1 for a police response. Provide the dispatcher with all available information regarding
the threat.
2. Notify the Public Safety Department immediately at (650) 738-7000. Provide the dispatcher with all available information
regarding the threat.
3. Assess the situation. If it is safer to remain in the classroom/office, then stay
put and lock or barricade doors. Do not open doors unless instructed to do so by staff
or authorized personnel. Emergency responders may enter the room using a master key
or by providing positive identification.
4. The campus may be placed on a heightened security or lockdown/barricade status.
Remain quiet until more can be learned about the situation.
5. Calmly and quietly review emergency evacuation procedures to prepare for possible
evacuation. Remain in classroom/office unless notified by the appropriate authorities.
2016 Public Safety Services Study
The Board of Trustees has directed staff to look at best practices in public safety with the goal of maintaining safe campuses. A committee consisting of District Staff, College and student representatives has been formed to help guide our research process and coordinate opportunities for discussion and participation by all.
Read more about the 2016 Public Safety Services Study