The Butte College Police Department is dedicated to the people, traditions and diversity of our College. In order to protect life and property, prevent crime and reduce the fear of crime, we will provide service with understanding, response with compassion, performance with integrity and law enforcement with vision.
Emergency: For an emergency or a crime in process, please call 911.
Non-Emergency:
Phone: (530) 895-2351 or 2677 (COPS) from campus phones
Email: campuspolice@berxwedan.net
Casey Carlson, Chief
Phone: (530) 895-2351 OR 2677 (COPS) from campus phones
Email: carlsonca@berxwedan.net
For additional information on Chief Carlson, click here.
Douglas Sloan, Sergeant
Phone: (530) 895-2351 OR 2677 (COPS) from campus phones
Email: sloando@berxwedan.net
Board Policy 3540- Sexual and Other Assaults on Campus
Board Policy 3515-Reporting Crimes
Clery Act, Safety and Security on Campus
For more information about the Clery Act: http://www.clerycenter.org/the-clery-act
Security Camera Access Control Operating Guidelines 2023
ABOUT YOUR COLLEGE POLICE DEPARTMENT- The College Police Officers have peace officer authority pursuant to Penal Code 830.32 and Education Code 72330. The College Police Department is responsible for law enforcement and all emergency responses on campus. The College Police Department is also responsible for providing support services tailored to meet the needs of the campus community. Our department strives to provide a sensitive measured approach to all situations requiring police assistance, while still maintaining the autonomy of the College.
Butte College maintains 4 off-campus centers. Three are located in the City of Chico and the other is in the City of Orland. The Butte College Police Department provides primary law enforcement and emergency response coverage for the Chico Center, Skyway Center and the Cosmetology and Barbering Center.
Emergency response for the Glenn County Center is provided by the Orland police department. Any criminal activity or any other emergencies occurring at the Glenn County Center should immediately be reported to the local police department and center staff. The Butte College Police department will respond to behavioral, disruption or cold crimes at the Glenn County Center, but does not maintain a patrol presence at this location.
No college can be risk free in this society. We encourage all Butte College members to work together in cooperation to create an atmosphere that is safe and conducive to learning. All campus members are encouraged to immediately report any suspicious or unlawful activity on campus to the College Police Department. You can contact the College Police Department 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call us from any of our Emergency Phones (RED PHONES) on the main campus. Simply open the phone and push the button. The phone will automatically ring College Police. You can also call 911 or 530-895-2351.
Crime Prevention- Your efforts will greatly add to, or detract, from our ability to keep criminal activity at the lowest possible level on campus.
Some do's and don'ts that should be followed:
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To Report Crime
- Emergencies: Call 911
- Non-Emergencies:
Automobile Accident Report (PDF)
If you wish to contest a parking citation issued on our campus, submit a written request within 21 days of the issued date of your citation to the City of Chico, P.O. Box 3449, Chico, California 95927-3449. Indicate the reason(s) you feel the citation was issued in error. Include any copies of documents related to the appeal. The City of Chico will review the appeal and respond directly to you. If you have further questions on the process or you want to check on the status of your citation, you may call their information line at (800) 828-3551.
Pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2080-2080.9, all found property turned into the Police Department is kept for 90 days. After 90 days if the owner cannot be located the property may be destroyed or donated. To inquire about lost or found property, contact the Butte College Police Department at (530) 895-2351. Due to health safety and storage concerns, the following items will not be stored as Lost and Found: any container of perishable food or beverage, clothing(other than Jackets, sweatshirts or like items in good condition).
Depending on availability, College Police may assist in lock-outs and jump starts of your vehicle. Officers will ask for owner verification and will require you to sign a liability waiver form.
We encourage carpooling as alternative transportation. Carpools receive preferential parking in parking lots 1, 3, and 4. If you are carpooling, a current Butte College carpool decal is required and you must register with the Butte College Police Department each semester. Click here to complete the application prior to registering in person. Registration is available on the main campus or at the Chico Center.
Preferential parking for electric vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles are available on the main campus. Register for an alternative fuel vehicle permit at the Butte College Facilities Department. Click here to complete the application ahead prior to registering in person. Please bring a copy of your vehicle registration as verification. Permit is not required for electric vehicle parking. For more information, please call Butte College Police Department at 530-895-2351.
Monday - Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Holidays - Closed
District employees in need of contacting College Police between these hours will need to first call extension 2351 from an on campus telephone or 530-895-2351 from off campus. If there is no answer, then you will need to call the Elite Universal Security Dispatch Center at (888) 948-4774. They will dispatch an officer as required.
In addition, anyone requiring entrance or exit from the campus when the gates are closed will need to meet with College Police or Elite Security (after having made contact with them) at the main Durham-Pentz gate during these hours. This will be the only gate that will be unlocked after hours.
The following driving safety tips are always recommended: