“The safety and well being of all students, faculty, staff and visitors on the Sacramento State campus is our primary concern."


Chief Dan Davis,

Sacramento State Department of Public Safety

Campus Police: (916) 278-6851

Sacramento State Public Safety Links:

University Police

 

Contacting University Police Staff

Hornet Night Shuttle


Violent and Sexual Assault Victim Assistance

 

Sacramento State's Sexual Misconduct Policy

 

Related Links to Public Safety Alert Bulletins

 

About Sac State Police

 

 

Bicycle patrol

The mission of the Sacramento State Police Department is to protect life and property. Our officers strive to promote and maintain a campus environment that allows for the academic development and uninterrupted interaction between all members of the campus community.

Campus Safety Information

• Public Safety provides law enforcement services for the university community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


• Sacramento State’s police officers are fully certified, sworn police officers vested with full police powers.


• Officers patrol on foot, bicycle, and patrol car.


• There are more than 130 blue-lighted emergency phones installed on campus.


• University Police provides escort services to those who request it. Night escort services are available from sundown to sunup. You may arrange for this service by calling the main police number (916) 278-6851.


• The Hornet Night Shuttle runs Monday through Thursday from dusk until 11 p.m. Shuttle dispatchers can be reached at (916) 278-7260.

  • Safety Communications

  • Information on crimes committed on campus are available on the University Police website http://www.csus.edu/aba/police/index.html

  • Bulletins are posted in locations across campus and on campus digital signs
  • Police e-mail Alert Bulletins may notify students, faculty and staff of  some crimes campus.

  • The e-mail alerts are an additional communications tool. to the information provided on the University Police website and the bulletins that are posted in locations across
  • campus.

    ENS, Emergency Notification System, may be used to alert the campus community via e-mail, office phones, and the University web site and text messages if there is a dangerous situation that threatens life or property.

 

Sacramento State is currently implementing plans to:

  • > Enhance security with additional video cameras

  • > Test an audio warning system

  • > Add additional emergency telephones in public areas.

  • > Add  lighting to strategic areas.

 

Safety tips:

  • > Program the University Police number into your cell phone: (916) 278-6851.

  • > Walk in groups or pairs when you are out at night.

  • > Consider carrying a flashlight, whistle, or a cellular telephone when you go out.

  • > Pepper spray is permitted on campus in containers less than 2.5 ounces.

  • > Learn the location of the nearest emergency “blue” phones on your walking routes through the campus.

  • >Report any occurrence of inappropriate behavior, suspicious activity, or criminal acts to the University Police immediately. Delays in reporting only slow the investigation and lessen the chance of an arrest. Report such activity to University Police at (916) 278-6851.

  • > Always be aware of your surroundings, and always know where you are. Watch for suspicious people or vehicles, and go to a place of safety if approached by a suspicious person or vehicle.

  • > If you are on campus regularly at night, use the police escort service or vary the path you take.

  • >Use the panic button to activate your car alarm if you feel threatened near your vehicle.
  • Never be afraid to make noise if you are attacked; yell, scream, and try to attract attention. The last thing an attacker wants is to have someone notice the attack.

If you have concerns, contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs at (916) 278-6060 or University Police at (916) 278-6851.

 

Recent Report Information
Alert Bulletin Number Incident Type Date Occurred Date Reported Date Alert Bulletin Posted Forensic Sketch Counseling Offered Additional Information
10-08 Sexual Battery Sept 13 3:45 p.m. Sept. 13 4:45 p.m.

Sept. 13

5:30 p.m.

 Yes Yes

A female student said she was assaulted Sept. 13 while studying on a bench near Capistrano Hall. She said a man sat down next to her and "very briefly groped her" through her clothes while hugging her.


http://www.csus.edu/aba/police/Documents/alert/alert_1008.pdf
N/A Rape Oct.18 Oct.18   No.  Suspect Arrested. Yes

A female student said she was raped by an acquaintance at the American River Courtyard residence hall Oct. 18. Police arrested an 18-year-old student in the case; however, the District Attorney's Office declined to prosecute.

No Bulletin Alert because suspect was arrested

 
10-09

Kidnapping

Sexual Battery

Oct. 21

8:30 p.m.

Oct. 22

2:30 p.m.

Oct. 22

7:45 p.m.

*Updated*

Oct. 24

   Yes

A female student reported she was kidnapped by three men in a van and sexually assaulted in the Sacramento State Residence Hall parking lot about 8:30 p.m. Oct. 21.

http://www.csus.edu/aba/police/Documents/alert/alert_1009.pdf
10-10 Sexual Battery

Nov. 08

11:50 a.m.

Nov. 08

12:05 p.m.

Nov. 08

1:45 p.m.

 Yes Yes

A female student said she was groped by a passing man as she was walking near the library about noon Nov. 8.

http://www.csus.edu/aba/police/Documents/alert/alert_1010.pdf
10-11 Sexual Battery

Nov. 15

7:00 p.m.

Nov. 15

8:30 p.m.

Nov.16

3:00 p.m.

 No.  Victim could provide only a basic description Yes

A woman reported to police that she was walking to her car in Parking Structure I when a man grabbed her from behind and assaulted her.

http://www.csus.edu/aba/police/Documents/alert/alert_1011.pdf
10-13 Sexual Battery

Nov. 15

8:30 p.m.

Nov. 22

5:45 p.m.

Nov. 24

9:00

 No.  Victim could provide only a basic description Yes A woman was walking to her vehicle in Parking Structure I when a man approached her, touched her chest through her clothing and fled when she pepper-sprayed his face, Christian said.http://www.csus.edu/aba/police/Documents/alert/alert_1013.pdf
10-14 Sexual Assault 12-10 Dec 10
11pm		 Dec 11, 2010   Yes

A female student  reported she was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance in the American River Courtyard residence hall between midnight and
2 a.m. on December 12, 2010. According to the report alcohol was involved in the incident. The suspect in this case is also a Sacramento State student. The District Attorney's office declined to prosecute.

 

Police protocols and privacy concerns prevent Sacramento State  from providing many details of recent reported assault cases, we can share that there is no evidence to indicate that any of the incidents are related. When Public Safety was  notified of each incident, officers responded immediately with police investigations, alert bulletins posted online and on buildings, and counseling services for victims.