The purpose of a Timely Warning is to aid in the prevention of similar crimes by alerting the community about the incident so they may make informed decisions about their personal safety.

The Campus Police & Safety Department encourages the prompt reporting of crimes, which will aid in capturing suspects and identifying necessary safety measures, such as issuing Timely Warnings. 

A Timely Warning is intended to inform the campus community regarding a crime that occurred on Pasadena City College controlled property, and is considered by the institution to represent an ongoing or continuing threat to students and employees.

Incidents that may trigger a Timely Warning:

  1. Criminal Offenses
    Criminal Homicide: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, manslaughter by negligence
    Sexual Assault: rape, fondling, incest, statutory rape
    Robbery
    Aggravated Assault
    Burglary
    Motor Vehicle Theft
    Arson
  2. Hate Crimes (any of the above mentioned offenses, and any incidents of)
    Larceny-theft
    Simple Assault
    Intimidation
    Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
  3. Hazing
  4. VAWA Offenses
    Domestic Violence
    Dating Violence
    Stalking

If you are the victim of or witness to a crime, please report it immediately to Pasadena City College Campus Police & Safety at (626) 585-7484. Provide the location where the incident occurred and a description of the perpetrator(s) to the best of your ability. Delays in reporting crimes to Campus Police can hinder apprehension of suspects.

The following safety information is offered to reduce the possibility of experiencing a crime, improve opportunities to receive prompt assistance, and to increase everyone’s ability to be an informed bystander or witness:

  • Travel in pairs or with trusted companions, especially at night or in remote areas.
  • If someone is intoxicated or incapacitated call for a taxi or other care service, and make sure a trusted friend safely accompanies the incapacitated friend to their door.
  • Report suspicious persons or activity immediately to Campus Police & Safety.
  • Be a good witness. Describe exactly what you observed with as many details as possible.
  • Give complete descriptions such as sex, race, age, height, weight, hair color, clothing, tattoos, and scars. Try to get a license plate if a vehicle is involved.
  • Get a Ride: If you work, study or take classes at night, you don’t have to walk to your car alone. Campus Police & Safety can provide escorts to your vehicle on campus.
  • Blue light emergency phones are located throughout campus. The phones are connected to Campus Police & Safety’s 24-hour communications center and identify the phone location even if the caller is unable to talk. The phones can be used to request an escort, report suspicious activity, and to report crimes.

Emergency Notification

The purpose of an Emergency Notification is to immediately notify the campus community of a confirmed significant emergency or dangerous situation occurring on or near the campus that poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of the students and employees.

 An “immediate” threat includes an imminent or impending threat, such as an approaching fire, earthquake, gas leak, or outbreak of a serious illness, and may occur on campus or in the local neighborhood. PCC uses the Rave Alert system for these notifications. Rave Alert is a mass notification system, including email and text alerts. Students are automatically enrolled in this service for email notifications, but may register their cellphone number to receive text messages in addition to email notifications. Students may also choose to opt out. Faculty and staff are encouraged to enroll.