Campus Police Department - Timely Warning Notices

November 23, 2011

Updated information from Interim Chief of Police Anthony Cruz

Update:  11/23/2011 @ 11:30 am – Yesterday afternoon (11/22/2011), the Palomar College Police Department received a report of a sexual assault (non-rape) at approximately 2:18 pm, at the modular building in Parking Lot 2, on the San Marcos Campus.  A female student was sexually assaulted by an unknown male subject, who is still at-large.  A coordinated investigation between the San Diego Sheriff’s Department and the Palomar College Police Department is ongoing.

Future updates will be posted at the Police Department website: www.palomar.edu/police.

Please remember that it is important for all students, faculty, and staff to take precautions when on campus.

• Avoid isolated or dark areas, including empty classrooms, and use sidewalks

• Be aware of your surroundings

• Walk with friends or classmates

• Keep your car doors locked at all times

• If you feel you are being followed or are not comfortable with your safety, go to a populated area and contact the College police at 760-744-1150, ext. 2289.

Escorts are available through the Palomar College Police Department; call 760-744-1150, ext. 2289, should you wish an escort.  For further information on safe practices on campus, please see the Palomar College Police Department website at http://www.palomar.edu/police/index.htm

November 22, 2011

November 22, 2011
Interim Chief Anthony C. Cruz
Palomar College Police Department

Dear Colleagues,

The Palomar College Police Department received a report of a sexual assault.   The incident occurred on November 22, 2011, at approximately 2:18 p.m. on the stairwell of the modular building in Parking Lot 2 on the San Marcos Campus.  The victim is a student. The suspect is currently at-large.

No other details of the incident are available at this time.  The Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident in conjunction with the Palomar College Police Department.

We will keep you informed as further information is available.

It is important for all students, faculty, and staff to take precautions when on campus.

Please remember to:

• Avoid isolated or dark areas, including empty classrooms, and use sidewalks

• Be aware of your surroundings

• Walk with friends or classmates

• Keep your car doors locked at all times

• If you feel you are being followed or are not comfortable with your safety, go to a populated area and contact the college police at 760-744-1150, ext. 2289.

Escorts continue to be available through the Palomar College Police Department; call them at 760-744-1150, ext. 2289, should you wish an escort.  For further information on safe practices on campus, please see the Palomar College Police Department website at http://www.palomar.edu/police/index.htm

November 17, 2009

Interim Chief Anthony Cruz

Palomar College Police Department

      The Palomar College Police Department is currently investigating a series of toilet paper dispenser fires which have occurred on both the San Marcos Campus, and the Escondido Educational Center.   These fires occurred on:

 Wednesday 11/11/09 @ 1:42 p.m.                    in the NO Buildings Men’s Restroom, San Marcos

Wednesday 11/11/09 @ 5:03 p.m.                    in the 100 Men’s Restroom, Escondido

Thursday 11/12/09 @ 1:30  p.m.                       in the P Buildings Men’s Restroom, San Marcos

Monday 11/16/09 @ 4:45 p.m.                         in the 100 Men’s Restroom, Escondido

Monday 11/16/09 @ 5:25 p.m.                         in the 500 Men’s Restroom, Escondido

     All the fires have occurred in restrooms at this time.  Students, Staff, and Faculty should be vigilant of any suspicious activity in and around all restroom areas.  Detailed information such as descriptions of suspicious persons and exact locations should be reported immediately to the Police Department.

760-744-1150, Ext 2289

March 24, 2008

The Palomar College Police Department has received several reports of property thefts from students as well as locker burglaries.  The Police Department would like to issue a warning to students to protect themselves against theft by offering the following suggestions:

    Do not leave items unattended in classrooms or in general population areas on Campus. 

    Check work areas before leaving them to make sure you have not left anything behind.

    Make sure to use a lock and secure the lock when using the locker rooms.

    When using an outside locker make sure to secure the lock prior to leaving the area.

    Do not leave items of value or money laying out where others can see them.

    Be aware of your surroundings.

We would also like to remind the community to:

    Make sure to lock your vehicle when parking on Campus.

    Make sure not to leave items of value or money laying out in visible areas inside your vehicle. 

The Palomar College Police Department urges anyone who observes suspicious circumstances to contact the Campus Police at extension 2289.

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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