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Campus Emergencies

In case of emergency

An emergency is defined as any situation where an immediate threat to life or property exists and immediate action or assistance is needed.

If an emergency occurs, take the following actions:

  • Remain calm.
  • If you are not in a safe area, move to an area that is safe.
  • Report the situation to police. Remain on the line or be available to answer questions and provide other critical information.
    • If the condition is life-threatening, dial 9-1-1 (or 9-9-1-1 from office phones).
    • If there are no telephones immediately available and it is safe to do so, send someone to notify the police.

In all other cases, dial the police non-emergency number:

Campus Police Department phone numbers:

Diablo Valley College (925) 685-1230 ext: 2338
(From your cell phone please dial 925-680-7000)

San Ramon Campus (925) 866-1822 ext: 5120

District Office (925) 685-1230 ext: 2338

 

Office business hours:

For office hours, please visit: District Police Services


After business hours:

To make reports after normal business hours, please contact the appropriate police department dispatch center  below:


      Diablo Valley College (925) 288-4600
   
      District Office (925) 372-3440
   
      San Ramon Valley Campus (925) 646-2441

When calling, provide the dispatcher with your name, telephone call-back number, and location (including  campus, building, and room number). Provide the dispatcher with:
   

  • Nature of the incident
  • Description and names (if known) of any involved person
  • Last known direction of travel (when appropriate)


Remain on the line. Do not hang up until instructed to do so by the dispatcher.

Refer to Event-Specific Guidelines for additional actions.

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