2026 Campus Safety Plan

Availability and Location of Law Enforcement Assistance

The Cal Poly Pomona (CPP) University Police Department (UPD) is located at 3801 W. Temple Ave. Building 109, Pomona, California and provides police services 24 hours a day to our campus community. UPD dispatch can be reached directly 24 hours a day by phone at (909) 869-3070, by dialing 911 from any campus landline, or by utilizing a blue light emergency call station.

Enforcement and Arrest Authority

UPD officers possess the same authority under the law as municipal and county law enforcement officers per Penal Code section 830.2, including arrest authority. Further, the California State
University Trustees have vested UPD officers with the authority and responsibility to enforce all applicable local and state laws on University property and those areas immediately contiguous to the
Cal Poly Pomona campus in accordance with Education Code section 89560.

Crime Reporting

The campus community is strongly encouraged to report all known or suspected criminal activity on campus to UPD as soon as possible. When calling UPD always:

• Give your name, telephone number, and location.
• Give clear and accurate information.
• Be prepared to provide suspect description, vehicle description, and direction of travel if applicable.
• Do not hang up! Follow the dispatcher’s instructions and stay on the line if it is safe to do so.

 By Telephone Contact:

•  For emergencies, dial 9-1-1 (Police, Fire, Medical)
• If using a cell phone on campus in an emergency, dial (909) 869-3070.
  • 9-1-1 calls made on campus from cell phones are routed to the California Highway Patrol. We strongly encourage campus community members to program the CPP UPD number into cell phones to reduce response time.
  • Non-Emergency After Hours: (909) 869-3070
  • Anonymous Crime Tips: (909) 869-3399

In-Person Contact:

UPD is located in building 109 on the corner of Cypress Lane and Oak Lane adjacent to Parking Structure 1. The UPD lobby is open to visitors M-F from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Security of and Access to Campus Facilities

UPD is responsible for promoting a safe and secure environment, and for the protection of all on-campus properties and facilities owned, operated, controlled, or administered by the University. To provide for the security of campus facilities, UPD provides patrol services and enforces applicable laws and policies. Most campus buildings and facilities are open to the campus community and the public during the day and evening hours when classes are in session. When the University is officially closed (e.g., observed holidays), buildings are locked and may only be accessed by faculty, staff, and students with proper authorization. All campus facilities have key and/or security card access. Facilities Management is responsible for key control and distribution. The Division of Information Technology (IT) manages alarm and card access control.

Access to on-campus student housing facilities is restricted to residents, their approved and escorted guests and authorized members of the campus community. Entry to residence halls and suites is managed through key and/or access card systems, depending on the facility. University Housing Services (UHS) manages door access for the Traditional Residence Halls, the Phase 1 Residential Suites, and the Phase 2 Residential Suites. The Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Student Housing staff are responsible for the management of residential keys for University Village residents.

Cal Poly Pomona utilizes video security cameras to deter crime, assist in identifying and investigating crime, and to aid in the apprehension and prosecution of offenders. Video cameras are located throughout the campus and may be monitored by UPD or accessed for real-time use. 

Security Considerations Used in Maintenance of Campus Facilities

Security considerations are a priority in the maintenance of campus facilities. Campus facilities and grounds are designed and maintained to promote safety and prevent crime, with regular inspections conducted. Grounds staff keep vegetation controlled around lighting and along campus walkways and roadways on a regular schedule. To enhance security, dark areas on campus are regularly assessed, and LED and motion-activated lights are added where needed to improve visibility in less-frequented walkways and parking areas. UPD student assistants typically conduct Code Blue Phone checks once per semester, while UPD also performs routine preventative maintenance on the campus alarm and access systems. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles are incorporated into new construction, planning, and campus improvements.

Facilities Management responds to facilities emergencies and reports of potential safety and security hazards (e.g., broken windows, inoperable locks, lighting problems, downed trees). To report a potential hazard, contact Facilities Management during business hours at (909) 869-3030. After hours, contact UPD at the non-emergency number (909) 869-3070.

Fire Safety

Most campus buildings, including student residential facilities, are protected by fire sprinklers and/or smoke and heat alarm systems. Facilities Management has a preventative maintenance program that includes fire alarm and systems testing. Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises (CPPE) and Associated Students, Incorporated (ASI) buildings are also tested by contracted vendors. The Annual Fire Safety Report provides information regarding fire safety, fire safety systems and fire statistics in on campus student residential facilities. The report may be accessed on the website.

Student residents receive fire safety and evacuation information throughout the year.
Evacuation drills are conducted bi-annually involving all University Housing Services student residential buildings and CPPE student housing facilities. All student housing professional staff and student resident advisors receive training in evacuation policies and procedures. An annual mock evacuation drill is conducted with all housing staff. An annual campuswide evacuation drill is scheduled in coordination with the Great California Shakeout in October.

• Incorporated a Force Option Simulator (FOS) training program for UPD officers and the campus community, providing a safe, realistic environment for officers to enhance decision-making and de-escalation skills and strengthening community relations by promoting transparency and fostering a better understanding of police work.
• Emergency Management developed and conducted a full-scale exercise in September 2024 involving CO, CSUDH, CSULA, LA County, the FBI, and CalOES, centered on a targeted mass-violence scenario.
• UPD expanded the bike patrol team to include Public Safety Specialists (PSS), enhancing visibility and community engagement.
• Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) completed 15 workplace violence prevention program site assessments. Workplace violence site assessments are systematic evaluations that identify risks by reviewing physical security measures, organizational policies, employee training, and workplace culture. This proactive, holistic approach helps Cal Poly Pomona strengthen safety measures, reduce vulnerabilities, and create a more secure environment for employees and visitors.
• Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) implemented a License Plate Recognition (LPR) system across student parking lots, deploying mobile license plate readers to improve parking operations, deter criminal activity, and support law enforcement investigations.
• The Event Assistance Team was created to support implementation of the Interim CSU Time, Place, and Manner Policy. This team advises event organizers, assists in planning and coordination, and provides on-site support when additional campus resources are needed. Their work ensures events uphold free speech rights, comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and promotes a safe, inclusive, and respectful campus environment.
• Associated Students Inc. (ASI) launched new signage and educational materials reinforcing the restriction of all electronic scooters, bikes, hoverboards, and other battery-powered micromobility devices inside the BSC and BRIC due to increased fire and explosion risks.
• University Housing Services (UHS) partnered with UPD to promote bicycle and scooter security through education on proper storage and registration practices to prevent theft.
• UHS installed Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in all UHS residential buildings in partnership with EH&S.
• In accordance with California Balcony Inspection Law SB 721, a qualified inspector completed comprehensive assessments of all University Housing Services (UHS) residential suite balconies. Balconies identified as needing repair have been temporarily closed, with repair work scheduled to begin soon in coordination with Cal Poly Pomona Facilities Planning and Management (FPM).
• Lockable Narcan boxes, containing medication used to reverse or mitigate the effects of opioid overdose, have been installed in each UHS residential building to ensure emergency accessibility. All UHS Resident Advisors completed opioid prevention training facilitated by the Care Center.
• CPP Enterprises (CPPE) conducted a comprehensive assessment of all CPPE workspaces to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities and any locations where unauthorized persons could potentially gain access. Based on the results of this assessment, all entry access points have been reduced to a single controlled entrance during normal business hours.
• CPPE implemented contracted nightly security guard services in coordination with UPD, providing routine rounds at University Village and Kellogg West Hotel to strengthen deterrence and response.

• UPD plans to implement and train public safety personnel on the use of personal defense options to enhance response capabilities.
• EH&S will continue to conduct workplace violence prevention program site assessments.
• • The University will be installing new campus safety measures designed to prevent unauthorized vehicle access and to help keep our community safe.
• • Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) plans to develop micromobility safety education materials to improve user awareness, risk identification, and safe operating behaviors.
• • Associated Students Inc. (ASI) plans to complete a feasibility study for the design and construction of state-of-the-art micromobility parking areas outside the BSC and BRIC.
• • UHS anticipates the completion of all UHS residential suite balcony repairs with balconies to be fully reopened to residents upon project completion.

California Education Code 67380(a)(1)(A)

California State University campuses are required by California Education Code 67380(a)(1)(A) to compile records of all occurrences reported to campus police, campus security personnel, or campus safety authorities of, and arrests for, crimes that are committed on campus and that involve violence, hate violence, theft, destruction of property, illegal drugs, or alcohol intoxication and to make this information available within two business days if requested by students, prospective students, employees, or the media. If you wish to request crime information, please contact clery@cpp.edu.

2026 Campus Safety Plan (PDF)