1. New International Student Orientation Fall 2019
Safety Concerns
New International Student Orientation
Fall 2019

2. On Campus Safety Safe Campus – Campus Security Report
Crimes of Opportunity
Campus Safety and Security – Building 200, Room 203
Lost and Found
Smoke-Free campus – parking lots only

3. On Campus Safety
Escort Service

4. Important Phone Numbers
Chabot College Campus Safety and Security
Emergency
Non Emergency –
On Duty Officer –

5. On Campus Safety
Emergency Call Boxes

6. Important Phone Numbers
Life threatening Emergencies – 911
Call from land line if possible, cell phone calls may be directed to the California Highway Patrol (CHP)
“What county are you in?”
Alameda –, Hayward, Castro Valley, San Leandro, Oakland…
Contra Costa – San Ramon, Danville…

7. Police Phone Numbers
BART Police –

8. Emergency Alert System
Sign into CLASS-Web
Click on “Personal Information” tab
Click on “update Emergency Text-Authorized Cell Phone Number”
Enter your cell phone number and click “Submit”

9. Parking on Campus
Purchase a semester permit on Class Web $40 (need License # of car, make and model)
Daily permits – $3 day sold in parking lots
Limited parking spaces in beginning of semester
Permits must be visible to avoid a ticket
Parking violations - $35! (speeding $100)

10. Parking on Campus Observe speed limit – 10 mph!
Speeding violation - $100
Do not park in spaces marked “Staff”, “President” or Handicapped (blue) spaces.

11. Parking on Campus

12. Daily Parking Machines

13. Car Safety Never leave valuables in sight
Always lock your doors and close windows
At night, park in well lit areas
If you think you are being followed, drive to the nearest Police station or well lit and populated areas like a grocery store or gas station
Do not talk on the cell or text while driving – illegal in California

14. Alcohol Drunk Driving – Serious Offense
Legal age to drink alcohol in USA = 21 years
Do not drive if you have drunk alcohol
BAC = .08%
Call a taxi, Uber or Lyft, or have a designated driver
Drunk Driving – Serious Offense
$10,000 Fine
4 days to 6 months in jail
Can affect visa status

15. Personal Safety Always be aware of your surroundings
Have confident, “purposeful” walk
If you go out at night, it is safer to go accompanied by a friend
Avoid high crime areas, especially at night
Do not carry large amounts of cash - $100 maximum
Learn to say “no”

16. Home Safety Always lock your door and windows in your apartment/home
Do not admit to being alone on the phone
Do not open the door to strangers – use a peep hole and always ask “who is it?” and ask for ID before opening the door

17. Interacting with Police
At home, OK to ask for ID – badge
In car, drive to safe, well lighted place, stay in automobile with hands on steering wheel. Do NOT leave car
Remain calm and polite
Do not offer a “bribe”. Not done in USA

18. Active Shooter Run if safe, leave belongings behind
Barricade the door and Hide, remain quiet
Fight for life as a last resort
Hayward P.D. 5 – 7 minutes to respond to campus

19. Earthquakes

20. 1906 Earthquake - SF

21. Loma Prieta

22. Earthquake Safety Duck under a sturdy object like a desk or bed
Avoid windows, filing cabinets, bookcases, and heavy objects that could shatter or fall
Stay under cover until the shaking stops, then evacuate the building
Use the stairs, do not use the elevator
In the event of a major earthquake, turn off gas

23. Disaster Prevention
Register your local address at your nearest Embassy or Consulate in the USA
Should be prepared in the event of a major emergency to be self-sufficient for 3 days (72 hours)

24. Emergency Kit Have an Emergency Kit in your home and car
Kits should include items like:
water
medication
first aid kit
flashlight
battery powered radio
whistle
food
manual can opener
personal hygiene items, and
copies of passport, I-20, medical insurance and other important documents
Visit for a complete list of recommended Emergency Kit items

25. Sexual Assault/ Rape
Think about the level of intimacy you want in a relationship and clearly state your limits
You must get affirmative consent for sex
Everyone has the right to say “no” to sex at any time
Consent cannot be give is someone is asleep or incapacitated by drugs or alcohol
If sex isn’t consensual, it is RAPE!
Don’t leave your drink unattended at any time
Be aware of your surroundings at all time
At a party, go with a group of friends and watch out for each other
Don’t be isolated with someone you don’t know or trust

26. Campus Fire Drills Emergency Procedures and map in each classroom
Once a semester – practice
Evacuate to parking lots, away from buildings
Take all personal belongings with you
Wait for “all clear” from Campus Safety Officer or Administrator