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Safety and Emergency Services
Safety and Emergency Services is available 24 hours a day to receive calls and dispatch emergency services. For emergencies and non emergencies dial (510) 466-7236 or ext. 7236 from a campus phone.
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
In life-or-death situations (a person has stopped breathing, is bleeding profusely, or is in immediate danger), or in case of severe illness or an accident requiring medical assistance, students are advised to:
1. dial 9-911 from a campus phone, or 911 from any available phone. The county emergency response team will be activated and send an ambulance, the fire department, and police.
2. The next step is to dial ext. 7236 from a campus phone; or (510) 466-7236 from any available phone. Safety Services will respond to the emergency and notify the campus nurse. If required, Safety Services will contact emergency response services (i.e., ambulance, fire, police, etc.).
In cases of illness or an accident that is serious but not life threatening, dial ext. 7236 from a campus phone; or (510) 466-7236 from any available phone. Safety Services will respond and notify the campus nurse and/or call 911, if necessary.
SUMMARY
On January 1, 2021, the Peralta Community College District will undertake a unique and transformative approach to security services on the District’s four campuses, including Laney College, Merritt College, Berkeley City College, the College of Alameda and associated sites, and the District Administrative Center. Under the leadership of the Governing Board and Chancellor, the District will contract with community-based security services firms, with an emphasis on de-escalation tactics and mental health services. The community-based security firms are Community Ready Corps and Zulu Community Protection. Additionally, Marina Security Services will be hired to provide Dispatching services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days per year. A-1 Protective Services will provide traditional private security services as part of the overall security ecosystem. These vendors will replace the services currently provided by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.
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