Safety is a top priority and we are committed to do our best to ensure the safety and security of the campus community.
All crime victims and witnesses should immediately report any crime to Soka Campus Security 949-480-4117 and/or the Orange County Sheriff’s Department 949-425-1800.
Campus Security maintains a strong working relationship with state and local police agencies, including the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
Campus Security at Soka University of America consists of full-time and part-time staff members. Soka Campus Security uses a variety of crime suppression and prevention methods including foot patrol and electric vehicular patrol to monitor university activities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
All Officers at SUA have Guard Registration with the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. Guards have training in CPR, First-Aid, and Automatic External Defibrillators (AED). Officers are also trained in the administration of Oleoresin Capsicum (Pepper Spray) and Narcan (Naloxone). Campus Security Officers undergo continuous education and training to upgrade their skills.
Campus Security is responsible for security and emergency response protocols at the SUA campus. Campus Security also provides support services tailored to meet the needs of the SUA community, including high visibility patrols to prevent and detect crime, responding to suspicious activity and crime reports, as well as respond to medical emergencies, fire and intrusion alarms, parking enforcement, and enforcement of college rules and regulations.
Campus Security is primarily responsible for handling all emergency calls and crimes in progress. Ultimately, the main jurisdiction for investigating crimes on the SUA campus lies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Campus Security assists in investigating non-violent property crimes that occur at the university. The patrol jurisdiction of security officers is limited to buildings or properties owned or controlled by Soka University.
Campus Security utilizes timely warning notification systems such as an emergency notification system (SUA Alerts), outdoor alert systems (megaphones and loudspeakers), mobile alert systems through cellphones and radios, and email alert systems.
Campus Security reminds people to be more aware of their surroundings, people, escape routes, emergency call phone (Code Blue) locations, and safe path of travel. Personal security escorts are available with carts or on foot.
Residential Life instructs the campus community members on basic safety protocol to follow in securing their personal items including locking residence hall and room doors.
There are video cameras inside buildings in public areas and outside for coverage of parking lots, roadways, and building entrances. Video cameras provide 24-hour recording to monitor suspicious activity. Cameras are monitored at the main gate, security command post, and the director of security's office.
There are Code Blue phones located in all campus parking lots for reporting emergencies.
Students, staff, faculty, and some vendors are required to obtain a parking permit for their vehicles. All visitors are monitored at the gate. Name and license plate numbers of guests are recorded prior to entry.
There is a 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 lockdown procedures allow immediate lockdown of all exterior doors on campus when there is an emergency situation that poses an immediate danger or threat to the campus community.
Campus has AEDs at the recreation center, main gate, security control center, the Performing Arts Center, among many other locations on campus. View all campus AED locations by visiting our Community Crisis Information page. All campus security officers have training in CPR, First-Aid, and Automatic External Defibrillators (AED).
Detailed instructions are posted on the door in each residence hall room. Specific details and training can be obtained from residence hall staff or the director of security/safety/transportation/events.
Daily security reports are provided each day to the provost, deans, VPs and the director of security/safety/transportation/events. Incidents are posted in a log maintained by the director of security/safety/transportation/events. This information is available upon request.
Keep you room door locked; do not leave valuables lying open in your room or car; keep serial numbers and brand names of all valuable property.
Always keep your room locked when you are in it; make sure you know a person before admitting them into your room; stay on lighted walkways and use public safety escort services when you need them; always report any suspicious people or circumstances.
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act of 1998, the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report that is prepared by the office of public safety in cooperation with residential life, student life, and human resources, along with information provided by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and various other law enforcement agencies, is now available.