Campus Security

Clery Act Compliance

Please view the links below to view the current Safety Report.

Crime Statistics  Report for 2008-2010 

Timely Warning Notifications:

• Outdoor Alert Systems - Mega phones/Loud Speakers
• Mobile Alert System - Cell Phones/Radios
• E-Mail Alert System

Crime Prevention Programs:

• Personal Safety Awareness - reminds people to be more aware of their surroundings, people, escape routes, emergency call phone locations, safe path of travel.  Personal escorts by security with carts or on foot.  Report any unusual events or suspicious people by calling (949) 480-4117.
• Residential Life and Security Officers - instructs community members on basic safety protocol to follow in securing their personal items, locking Res Hall and Room doors.  Not to leave personal items unattended in classrooms, gymnasiums, dining hall or outside areas.
• Video cameras inside buildings in public areas and outside coverage of parking lots, roadways and building entrances.  (24 hour recording to monitor suspicious activity)  Cameras are monitored at Main Gate and Security Command Post.
• Code Blue Phones located in all Campus Parking Lots for reporting emergencies.
• Students, Staff, Vendors are required to obtain a parking permit for their vehicle.  All visitors are monitored at the gate. Name and license plate number recorded prior to entry.
• Security performs roving patrols throughout the campus with emphasis on the populated areas at specific times of day.
• Card key system for all locks on campus - access is determined by the need of the individual to enter a specific area.   
• Diamond system emergency lock down procedures allows immediate lockdown of all exterior doors on campus when there is an emergency situation that posses an immediate danger or threat to the community.

Crime Prevention Tips:  (Suggestions to remove the potential of a crime being committed)

• Protect your Property

1. Keep your room door locked
2. do not leave valuables lying open in your room or car
3. keep serial numbers and brand names of all valuable property.

• Protect yourself

1. Always keep your room locked when you are in it
2. Make sure you know a person before admitting them into your room - be careful when you walk at night
3. Stay on lighted walkways and use Security Escort Services if you need them
4. Always report any suspicious people or circumstances.

• Report any incidents immediately - stalking, sexual assault, verbal or physical assault are very serious crimes and should be reported immediately. (Campus Security - 949-480-4100/4117 or 949-322-2134).

Automatic Electronic Defibrillators - Campus has AEDs at the Recreation Center (Gym), Main Gate, and Security Control Center. All security officers are AED/First Aid Certified.

Emergency Procedures for Fire/Earthquake/Medical/Active Shooter on Campus -  Detail instructions are  posted on door in each Res Hall Room and on Soka.edu. (Specific details and training can be obtained from Res Hall Staff or Director of Environmental, Health, Safety, Security, Transportation and Events).

Incident Log - Daily Security reports provided each day to the Provost, Deans, VP and the Director of Environmental, Health, Safety, Security, Transportation and Events. (Incidents are posted in log maintained by Director of EH&S, Security, Transportation & Events - This information is available upon request).

For further information concerning Campus Safety/Security Programs/Policies contact the Director of Environmental Health, Safety, Security, Transportation and Events at (949) 480-4094.