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General Student Conduct Policies
Policies
established by the Palomar College Community
College District, and enforced by the Campus
Police Department, have been established for the
safety, security of the campus environment. While
there are a number of campus life related
policies, this site will focus on personal safety
& security policies.
Student Discipline
Students may be expelled and/or suspended for
engaging in or otherwise committing criminal acts
on campus or at campus-oriented events. As
mandated by federal and state law, victims of
violent crime (to include sexual assault) are to
be advised & informed when information
regarding disciplinary action so taken by Palomar
College is included in a students record. Victims
are to be notified within a period of three (3)
days, of the results of any disciplinary action
and/or any pending appeals. Both the accuser and
the accused maintain the right to have
representatives and/or persons on their behalf, available
at any proceedings regarding any such case. In all cases, the
victim is required to maintain the results of the
disciplinary action and any appeals
confidential.
Victim and Sexual Assault Policy
The Palomar Community College District, in conjunction
with the campus police department, will in no way
tolerate any criminal acts or acts of sexual assault or battery on
campus. The campus police department will
investigate any and all allegations of sexual
assault, and will initiate criminal and/or legal
action against persons found responsible for any
act determined to be sexual assault or battery. Disciplinary
action by the college may be taken with or without
the consent or cooperation of the victim. Both
the accuser and the accused maintain the right to
have representatives and/or persons on their
behalf, available at any proceedings regarding any
such case.
If you are a victim of
sexual assault or battery, report the incident to
the campus police department (on-campus), a local
police department (off-campus), or a faculty or
staff member as soon as practicable. Victims
should call any law enforcement agency by dialing
911. Every effort should be made to preserve
physical evidence of the assault. Such evidence
might include not showering after the incident, a
voluntary medical exam, and not disposing of any
clothing worn at the time of the event. Referral
to crisis counseling and legal assistance is
available through the campus police
department.
With the victims consent,
the campus police department will conduct a
criminal investigation of any reported sexual
assault. If necessary, disciplinary action may be
levied against a specific student, student
organizations, and/or college faculty or staff
determined to be responsible for sexual
assault. Both the accuser and the accused
maintain the right to be made aware of the outcome
of any such proceedings.
If you are a Victim of
Sexual Assault (on or off campus)
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Not shower, bathe or douche (if female),
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Seek
emotional support from a campus or local
rape crisis center |
Rape/Sexual Assault
Support Links
Women's
Resource Center
1963 Apple Street
Oceanside, California 92054
760-757-3500 (24 Hour Hotline)EYE Counseling and Crisis Services
200 North Ash, Suite 110
Escondido, CA 92027
760-747-6281 (24 Hour Hotline) Center for Community Solutions &
Services
2467 E Street
San Diego, CA 92102
1-888-272-1767 (24 Hour Hotline)
Campus Police Department -
Student Code
Student Code Link Click
here
If you are in need of immediate police
or medical
assistance, locate the nearest phone or have a
nearby person dial 911.
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