Timely Notification
Outside agencies should notify SJCPD when conducting law enforcement activity on college property.
Interagency Coordination
The San Jacinto College Police Department (SJCPD) values strong, professional partnerships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Effective communication and coordination among law enforcement partners help promote officer safety, community safety, operational awareness, and a unified response to incidents occurring on College property.
While SJCPD encourages all law enforcement agencies to coordinate and collaborate with the Department regarding law enforcement activity on San Jacinto College property, we recognize that circumstances may arise in which advance coordination is not always possible.
Coordination expectations
When an outside law enforcement agency is conducting activity on College property, SJCPD encourages timely communication and coordination whenever reasonably possible. This should include:
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Agency Identification
Identify the agency involved and the lead officer, supervisor, or other primary point of contact. -
SJC Police Department
Coordinate with the appropriate SJCPD supervisor or command representative. -
Information Sharing
Share appropriate and relevant information necessary to support officer safety, operational awareness, and an effective response. -
Jurisdictional Responsibilities
Clarify agency roles, responsibilities, and operational considerations when appropriate. -
Disposition and Follow-Up
Communicate relevant information regarding the disposition or outcome of the matter when appropriate.
Planned Operations
For planned operations occurring on College property, coordination with SJCPD should
occur in advance whenever reasonably possible. Early communication allows agencies
to address operational considerations, campus access, officer safety, jurisdictional
responsibilities, and other factors that may affect the successful completion of the
operation.
Emergency and Rapidly Evolving Situations
During emergencies or rapidly evolving situations, the immediate priority remains
the protection of life and pubLic safety. When advance notification is not practical,
SJCPD should be notified as soon as circumstances reasonably permit.
Our commitment
These expectations are intended to promote effective interagency coordination while
respecting the lawful authority, jurisdiction, policies, and responsibilities of each
agency involved.
SJCPD remains committed to working collaboratively with our law enforcement partners
to achieve safe, professional, coordinated, and successful outcomes on San Jacinto
College property.
