Numerous efforts are made to inform members of the College community in a timely manner about campus crime and crime-related problems. These efforts include Daily Logs and Observation Reports. These logs and reports are distributed by officers to senior administrators and members of the College community. Copies may be requested from the Director of Environmental Health and Safety.

Each year, in compliance with federal law, Art Center prepares an annual report that discloses campus crime and certain security policies. The crime statistics are compiled using reports made to campus security, deans and other campus officials. A copy of the crime statistics is filed with the U.S. Department of Education and is available at their website at ope.ed.gov/security and as part of this publication.

Campus Safety and Health Alerts-Email updates and posted bulletins help keep the campus population informed of security issues and possible dangerous situations that have arisen, such as dangerous wildlife observed on campus.

To report a crime, unusual situation or event at Hillside Campus during business hours, contact a Campus Safety officer immediately. Campus Safety personnel are on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you cannot locate an officer, you can contact Campus Safety by calling 626.396.2299, by dialing x2299 from an on-campus phone or by using one of the emergency phones located in the hallways. You can also contact the reception desk in the Student Gallery either in person or by phone at 626.396.2299.

To report a crime at South Campus, please contact an officer, faculty or staff member. If you cannot locate any of these persons, use one of the blue emergency phones in the hallways or contact security by phone at 626.396.4211.

Most crimes can be prevented. At Art Center, crime prevention is a partnership between the College and you. You can prevent crime by making safe behavior part of your lifestyle.

The College offers many services to help you stay safe:

1. Campus Safety Escort Program is available in the evenings.
2. Emergency phones, many marked by a blue light, are located throughout each campus and provide a direct link to Campus Safety in an emergency.
3. Campus Safety educates the campus community about preventing crime before it happens.
4. Campus Safety officers enforce school regulations and policies on campus and in the surrounding areas.
5. Campus Safety compiles crime statistics, conducts security surveys and inspects campus grounds to identify and address future security and safety needs.

The federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act was enacted in 2000. The law requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the College community as to where law enforcement agency information concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained. It also requires offenders, already required by state law to register in a state, to provide notice to each institution of higher education in that state at which the person is employed, carries on a vocation or is a student.

In California, convicted sex offenders must register with their local law enforcement agencies. Commonly called Megan's Law, this law allows the public to access the registry at local law enforcement offices. It also authorizes local law enforcement to notify the public about high-risk and serious sex offenders who reside in, are employed in or frequent the community. Information about the sex offender registry may be accessed online at meganslaw.ca.gov.

Art Center prepares a report each year in compliance with federal law that discloses campus crime and certain security policies. The crime statistics are compiled using reports made to Campus Safety, the Pasadena Police Department, deans and other College officials. A copy of the crime statistics is filed with the U.S. Department of Education and is available online at ope.ed.gov/security.

The Annual Security Report is published annually in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998. If you are unable to access the online report, you may obtain a copy by contacting the Director of Environmental Health and Safety.