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Purpose & Function

Purpose

The Police and Campus Safety Advisory Committee is the primary advisory group that promotes effective communication and collaboration between constituent groups and Police and Campus Safety to maintain a positive campus relationship with regard to public safety issues. The Police and Campus Safety Advisory Committee makes recommendations related to district policies governing campus public safety services.

Advisory committee recommendations may relate to the following subject matter areas: budgets and fund allocations, governance, and public safety policies and practices related to body and dash cameras, classroom response practices, complaints, investigations, crisis response, detention, discipline, firearms, uniforms and attire, use of force, welfare checks, and other related subjects deemed appropriate by the governing board or the advisory committee.

The goals of this Committee include:

  • Establishing and supporting guidelines for effective community-oriented policing that is reflective of Mt. SAC’s campus culture.
  • Assisting the Police and Campus Safety Department with campus campaigns on emerging issues related to campus community, safety, and security.
  • Making recommendations regarding ongoing training for campus constituents on managing campus safety concerns.
  • Reviewing and making recommendations regarding Police and Campus Safety policies, procedures, and training.

Function

  1. Review and make recommendations on campus procedures and practices that impact Police and Campus Safety operations.
  2. Review Police and Campus Safety policies and procedures related to use of force and complaints and recommend possible policy and/or procedure changes.
  3. Review and make recommendations regarding Board Policies and Administrative Procedures related to campus safety and security.
  4. Develop surveys of the campus climate related to Police and Campus Safety and other public safety services.
  5. Provide input for the Mt. SAC 2035 Education and Facilities Comprehensive Plan related to safety and security issues and needs.
  6. Advise on the transition to a POST-certified police department.