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Campus Police Department - Timely Warning Notices
 

April 7, 2008

SUBJECT:        CAMPUS COMMUNITY ALERT UPDATE

As of 3:15 p.m. today, Palomar College Police Department confirmed Thai Thanh Dang, who was suspected of making a threat to college campuses in the San Diego area, has been taken into custody and booked into Sacramento County Jail with no bail.

Thank you for your patience and attention during this Campus Community Alert.

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April 4, 2008
 

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department has informed all college police departments in San Diego County about a threat to college campuses in the San Diego area. The subject shown in the photo above was released from the Sacramento County Jail, on March 26, 2008, and information has been obtained that he has stated he is going to commit a shooting on a college campus in the San Diego area.

The Palomar College Police Department has increased foot and vehicle patrols and is coordinating with other colleges, universities, and with other law enforcement agencies. If the subject or his vehicle is seen on Ca mpus, immediately notify Campus Police at (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2289.  The subject should be considered dangerous and should not be approached.

Thomas B. Plotts

Chief of Police
 
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 medical assistance, locate the nearest phone or have a nearby person dial 911.

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