SDSU Police Department
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Crime Alerts, Parking & Traffic Bulletins, and important Announcements
- Fall 2008 Safety Message
- Travel Alert
- Campus Community Crime Alerts
- Media Bulletin
- Parking & Traffic Bulletins
- Miscellaneous Information
Fall 2008 Safety Message
The San Diego State University Police Department would like to welcome everyone to the Fall 2008 Semester. This can be a hectic, yet exciting time of year. We would like to offer a few safety reminders to ensure everyone enjoys a safe return to the semester.
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Remember to lock your car and secure all valuables out of sight.
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Do not leave items of value i.e. iPods, laptops, purses, textbooks or cell phones unattended.
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Pay attention to your surroundings, avoid distractions. Effective July 2008 hands free cell phone devices are mandatory when operating a motor vehicle.
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Help us secure the university community, immediately report any suspicious activity to the University Police Department (When in doubt call).
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Use the “buddy system” look out for each other. Safety escorts are available dusk to dawn to and from any campus location. To use this service call 619-594-6659.
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Our 24 hour Police phone number is 619-594-1991. Please program this number into your cell phone. We also encourage you to program our phone number in all your university phones.
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The University Police Department is housed in the Public Safety Building located on the corner of 55th Street and Remington Road, across the street from the Aztec Recreation Center. Our lobby is open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The police department is operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Parking Office and Key Issue Office are housed in the Public Safety Building. Please note their telephone numbers, Parking Office: 594-6671, and Key Issue: 594-1992.
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In the event of an emergency, Dial 911 from any campus phone and you will be connected to one of our police dispatchers. The University also has hundreds of "blue light" emergency duress phones located throughout the campus, which may be used to access emergency services.
We take pride in delivering superior law enforcement services to the campus community and look forward to a successful and productive academic year!
Please visit our website at www.police.sdsu.edu for further information about the
Department, community alerts, recruitment and statistics.
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Campus Community Crime Alerts
SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
From: John L. Browning, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Crime Alert 
RE: Sexual Assault
This bulletin is posted to advise you of an incident that concerns the safety of the university community. Please take all necessary precautions.
On Thursday, September 18, 2008, in the early morning hours, a sexual assault was reported to the police department. The incident occurred in the 5500 block of Hardy Avenue.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:
The suspect is described as an African-American male in his early twenties, about 5'10" tall, and weighing about 160 to 170 pounds.
Anyone with information or questions should contact:
- The SDSU Police Department at 619-594-1991
- Or Detective Jacobsen at 619-594-1984 and reference case number 08-1649.
You can remain anonymous and even provide information via e-mail by sending your tips to <police@mail.sdsu.edu>.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
From: John L. Browning, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Crime Alert
RE: Sexual Assault
This bulletin is posted to advise you of an incident that concerns the safety of the university community. Please take all necessary precautions.
On Thursday, September 18, 2008 in the early morning hours a female victim was sexually assaulted in the area of 5700 Hardy Ave. The suspect is described as a white male adult. Details about the crime are limited and the investigation is ongoing by the San Diego State Police Department.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:
- White male adult.
Anyone with information or questions should contact:
- The SDSU Police Department at 619-594-1991
- Or Detective Jacobsen at 619-594-1984 and reference case number 08-1645.
You can remain anonymous and even provide information via e-mail by sending your tips to <police@mail.sdsu.edu>.
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AUGUST 31, 2008
From: John L. Browning, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Crime Alert
RE: Armed Robbery
This bulletin is posted to advise you of an incident that concerns the safety of the university community. Please take all necessary precautions.
On August 31, 2008 at about 11:30 p.m., three people walking together along the 5100 block of Brockbank Place were confronted by two males with a black handgun. The suspects took the victim's property and ran northbound from that location. The victims were not injured.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:
The first suspect was described as an African-American male, 6'1" tall, wearing a dark hoodie sweatshirt, blue jeans, a black baseball cap, and carrying a black semi-automatic handgun.
The second suspect was only described as a male.
Anyone with information or questions should contact:
- The SDSU Police Department at 619-594-1991
- Or Detective Jacobsen at 619-594-1984
You can remain anonymous and even provide information via e-mail by sending your tips to <police@mail.sdsu.edu>.
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AUGUST 23, 2008
From: John L. Browning, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Crime Alert
RE: Sexual Assault
This bulletin is posted to advise you of an incident that concerns the safety of the university community. Please take all necessary precautions.
On August 23, 2008 at about 6:30 a.m., an unknown black male suspect followed an elderly female victim into the elevator at the SDSU MTS Transit Center after both had exited the eastbound trolley. The suspect grabbed the female below her buttocks while in the elevator and grabbed her buttocks as they exited the elevator on the street level. The unknown suspect is still outstanding at this time.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:
Black male, mid-twenties to early thirties, wearing a black t-shirt, blue denim shorts, and brown slip-on shoes.
Anyone with information or questions should contact:
- The SDSU Police Department at 619-594-1991
- Or Detective Jacobsen at 619-594-1984 and reference case number 08-1419.
You can remain anonymous and even provide information via e-mail by sending your tips to <police@mail.sdsu.edu>.
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aUGUST 21, 2008
From: John L. Browning, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Crime Alert
RE: Attempt Kidnapping/Armed Robbery
This bulletin is posted to advise you of an incident that concerns the safety of the university community. Please take all necessary precautions.
On 08-20-2008 at approximately 10:13 PM, a female SDSU student walking near the intersection of Curry Drive and Catoctin Street was approached by an African-American male armed with a silver handgun. Frightened, the victim dropped her purse. The suspect then ordered the victim to get into a dark red Lexus sedan parked nearby. When she refused, the suspect grabbed her purse, entered the Lexus, and left the area. The victim was not injured during the incident.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:
The suspect is described as an African-American male, 5 feet 10 inches tall, wearing a white “hoodie” (hooded sweatshirt) with quarter sized polka dot designs.
The suspect vehicle is a dark red 4-door Lexus sedan with a partial license plate of “GLY.” The vehicle was last seen traveling south on Catoctin Street.
Anyone with information or questions should contact:
- The SDSU Police Department at 619-594-1991
- Or Detective Jacobsen at 619-594-1984 and reference case number 08-1385.
You can remain anonymous and even provide information via e-mail by sending your tips to <police@mail.sdsu.edu>.
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AUGUST 21, 2008
From: John L. Browning, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Crime Alert
RE: Sexual Battery
This bulletin is posted to advise you of an incident that concerns the safety of the university community. Please take all necessary precautions.
On 8-20-2008 at around 4:08 PM, three Hispanic males, possibly juveniles, approached a female from behind on bicycles. As the female walked across the Aztec Center footbridge, one of the males rode past the female and touched her on the buttocks. The three males rode south off of the footbridge toward Montezuma Road.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:
The suspect(s) are described as Hispanic males, possibly seventeen years old, riding bicycles. The subject who touched the female was wearing a black hat and had long wavy black hair.
Anyone with information or questions should contact:
- The SDSU Police Department at 619-594-1991
- Or Detective Jacobsen at 619-594-1984 and reference case number 08-1384.
You can remain anonymous and even provide information via e-mail by sending your tips to <police@mail.sdsu.edu>.
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JULY 14, 2008
From: John L. Browning, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Crime Alert
RE: Impersonation of a Police Officer
This bulletin is posted to advise you of an incident that concerns the safety of the university community. Please take all necessary precautions.
Pontiac Street at College Avenue & 63rd Street at Arosa Street
On Sunday, July 13th, 2008 at about 3:30 a.m., an SDSU student and a friend were walking in the area of Pontiac Street and College Avenue. A male in a silver or light blue van approached them and asked if they had been drinking, and told them to get in his van. The male stated he was a "Federal Agent" and showed them his uniform and a gun in a holster. They refused a ride. The male followed them to their residence on 63rd Street.
At about 4:00 a.m., another female non-SDSU student was approached on 63rd and Arosa Street by a male in a tan mini-van who shined a light on her. He asked her if she had been drinking and told her he would give her a ride home instead of arresting her. The female student got into the vehicle and was driven home. The male suspect kept her identification.
The SDSU Police Department advises all members of our community not to accept rides from strangers. If in doubt as to the identity of someone claiming to be a police officer, either dial 911 and have the agency confirm, or request a supervisor to respond.
Students are advised to walk with friends whenever possible. If traveling on campus, utilize the student escort service.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:
Hispanic or tanned complexion male wearing a navy blue uniform with gold badge, spiked hair; 5'-7" to 5'-9" in height and in his 30's. He may possibly be armed with an unknown handgun. Last seen driving a mini-van described as silver or light blue in color.
Anyone with information or questions should contact:
- The SDSU Police Department at 619-594-1991
- Or Detective Jacobsen at 619-594-1984 and reference case number 08-1196.
You can remain anonymous and even provide information via e-mail by sending your tips to <police@mail.sdsu.edu>. Case #08-1196.
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Media Bulletin
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Parking & Traffic Bulletins
- Facilities Planning & Management Bulletins
- SDSU Parking and Traffic Information for the 2007-2008 year
- Parking and Traffic Tips, Frequently Asked Questions
- Parking & Traffic Tips for Students
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Miscellaneous Information
- Travel Alert (Updated April 14, 2008)
- Emergency Preparedness Bulletins (Emergency Preparedness Web site)
- Personal Safety Awareness
- Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D)
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September 19, 2008
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