Pierce College students should have the campus police number saved on their phones. It is a simple yet effective way to increase the safety and security of people on campus. By being prepared with this critical information, students can feel more confident and at ease knowing that help is just a phone call away.
According to a statement from Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Issac Jorge, several emergencies occur weekly at Pierce. However, he could not provide a precise count as it tends to fluctuate.
These emergencies can range from medical incidents to traffic collisions on and off campus and other unforeseen circumstances within the campus vicinity. Jorge also shared examples of past incidents where the Sheriff’s Department was called and outlined how each case was handled.
“We get calls daily, from small things to big things,” Jorge said. “When it’s an emergency, we go, we assess the situation, and we get the resources needed, and we resolve it to a conclusion.”
It is recommended that students dial the on-campus Pierce Sheriff’s Office directly at 818-719-6450. This will ensure that the call is immediately directed to the sheriff’s office without delay. In contrast, dialing 911 will route the call to CHP, which will then be redirected to the Pierce sheriff’s office, wasting time.
The Pierce Sheriff’s Station is located on Campus on the right side next to the South Gym and it is open 24 hours a day.
“If there’s an emergency, you believe you’re in danger, give us a call immediately, take cover, try to hide, or whatever you need to do to keep yourself safe, but give us a call, stay on the line so we can get as much information as we can from you,” Jorge said.
Pierce students must proactively prepare for unforeseen emergencies and have the campus police number readily accessible on their mobile devices.
