San Diego Community College District Police Department
We are the largest community college police department in the state of California, authorized by Penal Code section 830.32 and Education Code section 72330. Our law enforcement authority extends to any place in the state for the purpose of performing our primary duty and is identical to that of municipal and county law enforcement officers. Officers receive the same basic and ongoing training as city and county peace officers throughout the state, plus additional training to meet the unique needs of a campus environment.
The department handles all patrol, investigation, crime prevention education, emergency preparedness and related law enforcement duties for the college district and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The SDCCD Police coordinate with the City of San Diego Police Department, operating under a mutual aid agreement in the campus areas and surrounding communities.
The mission of the San Diego Community College District Police Department is to maintain peace and order and a safe learning environment throughout our District.
We are committed to providing high quality police services that are responsive to the diverse needs of our students, faculty, staff and visitors. We are equally committed to providing these services for residents and businesses of the communities in which District facilities are located.
Our Department will contribute to safety and security by enforcing all laws, by developing partnerships to prevent, reduce or eliminate problems in the college community. We will provide police services that are fair, unbiased, judicious and respectful of the dignity and constitutional rights of all individuals.
