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It is a policy of the Board of Trustees for the San Bernardino Community College District to protect members of the entire college community and the property of the District. In accordance with this policy, the District maintains a Police Department 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The officers are sworn and duly Commissioned Police Officers of the State of California as defined in section 830.32 of the Penal Code and 72330 of the California Education Code and authority extends to anywhere within the state.- FOR NON-EMERGENCIES: Contact the District Police Department at (909) 384-8667. (For example, this would be the number to call in order to locate or turn in lost articles or to relay concerns for personal safety on campus.)
- TO REPORT ANY CRIMINAL ACTION OR A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY: Contact the District Police Department at (909) 384-4491 or use any of the emergency telephones located in campus buildings to connect directly to the District Police Department.
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San Bernardino Valley College is required by the United States Department of Education to post and/or publish crime statistics. Crime statistics are available in the District Police Office.
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| Substance Abuse |
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The San Bernardino Community College District strives to maintain a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances as defined in the Controlled Substances Act. Students, employees and visitors are subject to applicable legal sanctions under local, state or federal law for the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol. Disciplinary action may be imposed on a student for misconduct for the following infractions while attending college classes or college-sponsored events: - The use, sale or possession of illegal drugs.
- The presence on campus of anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- The use or possession of alcoholic beverages on college property or at any college-sponsored event.
Federal Penalties and Sanctions for Illegal Possession of a Controlled Substance 21 U.S.C. 844 (a) - 1st conviction: Up to 1 year imprisonment and fined at least $1,000 but not more than $100,000, or both.
- After 1 prior drug conviction: At least 15 days in prison, not to exceed 2 years and fined at least $2,500 but not more than $250,000, or both.
- After 2 or more prior drug convictions: At least 90 days in prison, not to exceed 3 years and fined at least $5,000 but not more than $250,000, or both.
Special sentencing provisions for possession of crack cocaine:
Mandatory at least 5 years in prison, not to exceed 20 years and fined up to $250,000, or both.
- first conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds 5 grams.
- second crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds 3 grams.
- third or subsequent crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds 1 gram.
21 U.S.C.§ 853 (a) (2) and §881 (a) (7)
Forfeiture of personal and real property used to possess or to facilitate possession of a controlled substance if that offense is punishable by more than 1year imprisonment. (See special sentencing provisions re: crack.)
21 U.S.C. §881 (a) (4)
Forfeiture of vehicles, boats, aircraft or any other conveyance used to transport or conceal a controlled substance.
21 U.S.C.§844 a
Civil fine of up to $10,000 (pending adoption of final regulations).
21 U.S.C.§ 853 a
Denial of Federal benefits, such as student loans, grants, contracts, and professional and commercial licenses, up to 1 year for first offense, up to 5 years for second and subsequent offenses.
18 U.S.C.§ 922 (g)
Ineligible to receive or purchase a firearm. |
| Miscellaneous |
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| Revocation of certain Federal licenses and benefits, e.g. pilot licenses, public housing tenancy, etc., are vested within the authorities of individual Federal agencies. NOTE: These are only Federal penalties and sanctions. Additional State penalties and sanctions may apply. |
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