Police Services
Locked out of your car? Want an escort around campus to feel safer? Read below to learn about our College Police Department’s services that may be useful in times of need.
Medical Services
College Police are trained personnel in administering first aid, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and using automated external defibrillator (AED). In medical emergencies or crises, we can provide medical services to anyone on campus or the surrounding area. Afterwards, we may contact fire and emergency medical services for assistance.
Front Counter Services
The Front Counter of the Police Department is open during normal business hours of 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. We can assist you by:
- Providing parking information
- Paying or appealing parking citations
- Providing instructions on navigating the campus
- Accepting lost and found property items
See the Parking Services page to learn more about our virtual parking permits and online citation appeal process. Persons can fill out a counter report detailing the loss or theft of minor property items. Front Counter staff members can be reached by calling (619) 216-6611.
Police Escort Services
Security escort services are available on District property, throughout campus, and for walking accompaniment to and from parking lots.
To request a security escort, please contact Police Dispatch at (619) 482-6380 . Availability may vary, as officers and personnel may be responding to other assignments at the time of the request. Calling in advance is recommended to help minimize wait times.
Victim's Services
The College Police Department provides a number of services to support victims of crimes and can tap into the resources of allied agencies and make referrals. Services include:
- Providing restraining order information and enforcement
- Referrals to domestic violence shelters
- Assistance with obtaining mental health care
- Working with other college departments to provide accommodations and college-related services
- Providing resources and intervention for drug and alcohol abuse cases
Victims can also find more resources, such as reporting Title IX violations, on the Title IX & Campus SaVE Act page.
Vehicle Services
The Police Department employs Campus Service Officers and Public Safety Assistants who can assist you if your vehicle battery needs a jump start or if you lock your keys in your vehicle. Call Police Dispatch at (619) 482-6380 to request these services.
Prescription Drug Drop Box
The Southwestern College Police Department has partnered with the City of Chula Vista to provide a prescription drug drop box for our front lobby area. Old or expired prescription medication can be dropped off in the box for safe and responsible disposal.
Lost & Found
Found property is stored at the Southwestern College Police Department, building 22 in Lot C. Other Departments throughout the College may keep lost items for a short period of time in hopes the owner returns to retrieve the item. If the owner does not return for the item, the item will be turned over to the College Police Department for processing. The property is logged, labeled, and every attempt is made to return the item(s) to the lawful owner. All property will be kept for 90 days. If the owner does not claim the item, it will be disposed of in accordance to District policies.
Lose something?Contact us in person or by phone to report lost items and we'll contact you if it
comes in: The following information will be needed: Name |
Claiming an ItemIf you contact our Lost and Found department and we have your property, we will need the following information in order to release the item to you: Name |
Lost Property at a Higher Education Center (HEC)Found property in Higher Education Centers is kept for 90 days and can be claimed
at each campus’ front counter. After 90 days, the items will be sent to the SWCPD
to be disposed of in accordance to District policies. For lost items at a HEC campus,
contact the HEC by phone at: |
Found PropertyThe SWCPD will accept found property Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on holidays. Items Accepted into Lost and Found For health and safety reasons, the Police Department will not accept the following Items:
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