Campus Safety
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- Compliance and Ordinances
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Campus safety operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The department's primary responsibility is to ensure the safety and protection of students, employees and visitors on district premises, as well as to safeguard district property. For further information on Citrus College rules and regulations, please call our office at (626) 914-8611.
Located at the main entrance of the college campus, at the intersection of Citrus Avenue and Foothill Boulevard/Campus Drive, the campus safety office provides visitors with campus maps, parking information and other safety assistance.
PARKING PERMITS for STUDENTS by TERM
WINTER 2026 SESSION PARKING
- Parking permits available to purchase online: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025
- Date required for winter session on-campus parking: MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026
- Winter permits are $34
- CCPG eligible student parking is $30
Students may purchase the current semester parking permits online via the iParq website. However, prior to purchasing a student permit, thoroughly read the student parking permit information for more details.
PARKING AT A GLANCE
ONE DAY PERMITS – $5
One day parking permits can be purchased at the automated pay station machines located
throughout campus. They are located in parking lots S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S8 and S9.
METERED PARKING – 25¢ per 15 minutes (maximum 30 minutes), coins only
Short-term metered parking spaces are available in the S1 and E6 lots. Expired meter parking will be cited.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PERMITS
Review further, in-depth information about permits, such as obtaining permits (daily and long term), permit fees, types of permits and
more.
CITATIONS AND THE APPEAL PROCESS
Campus safety at Citrus College receives its authority to enforce traffic and parking regulations from the California Penal Code, the California Vehicle Code and provisions established by the Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees.
Traffic rules and regulations were adopted by the Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees to facilitate vehicular movement and parking, while providing for the safety of all persons using the campus.
The regulations are enforced on the Citrus College campus, per AP 6750, pursuant to Section 21113 of the California Vehicle Code.
CITATION APPEALS OVERVIEW
In accordance with California Vehicle Code 40215, any person who feels that a citation was unjustified may contest the parking citation
by filing a citation appeal online via the iParq website.
Per California Vehicle Code 40215, all persons receiving a citation have the right to appeal within 21 calendar days from the issuance of a notice of parking citation. Appeals which are submitted past the legally allowed 21 calendar days after the violation date will not be considered.
Ignoring a citation will result in immediate legal action in the form of the citation being forwarded to a collections agency, subsequently incurring additional penalty fees.
Furthermore, per California law, disregarding the citation will result in a lien being placed on the vehicle registration with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Vehicle registration will be contingent upon compliance.
CITATION APPEAL PROCESS
The three-step process is noted below.
Within 21 calendar days of issuance of a citation, file an appeal online via the iParq website.
After the appeal form is received, the administrator will review the appeal. A decision will be made to uphold or dismiss the citation, and you will be notified via email. The administrator will make a determination as to its outcome by rendering one of the following decisions.
- The citation will be dismissed. You will receive notification via email from campus safety confirming the dismissal of your parking citation.
- The citation was determined to be valid and payment must be submitted in full. You will receive notification from campus safety, typically within 10 business days, notifying you of the decision and advising you that the citation must be paid or appealed through the next step.
If your initial appeal is denied, you may set an appointment to meet with the administrative reviewer. The hearing must be requested within 10 days from the notification of the decision regarding the initial appeal by contacting campus safety at (626) 914-8611.
Individuals whose citations are upheld, a second level-hearing of appeal with an administrative reviewer may be requested. This appointment must be made within 10 days of receiving notification by contacting campus safety at (626) 914-8611.
This will be your opportunity to meet with the administrative reviewer and state the nature of your appeal. The administrative reviewer is a third-party person who is not employed within the department.
During this time, you may submit any additional documentation or information pertaining to your case. If you cannot be present on the appointment date, your initial appeal will be forwarded to the administrative reviewer. The administrative reviewer will review your case, the evidence provided and make a decision to either uphold or dismiss the citation.
Campus safety will provide the administrative reviewer with all relevant information associated with your case. Information provided may contain the following items:
- copy of the citation you were issued.
- photographs of the violation.
- all evidence you submitted online for the initial appeal.
- investigation results that were conducted associated with your citation.
- correspondence and notices that were sent to you by campus safety.
The administrative reviewer will review all information and listen to your explanation as to why you feel the parking citation should be dismissed. The administrative reviewer will end the hearing once he/she has enough information to render a decision. The administrative reviewer will render one of the following decisions.
- The parking citation is upheld; citation must be paid in full or appealed through the next step.
- The citation is dismissed; no fees are due.
You will then receive correspondence from campus safety regarding their decision. If resolution cannot be reached at this level, the third level of appeal is an option for all appellants.
If you are not satisfied with the decision of the administrative review, you may file a civil claim against Citrus College and further contest the parking citation by appeal through the
West Covina Courthouse
1427 West Covina Pkwy
West Covina, CA 91790
You cannot appeal a parking citation if you have not first obtained the results from your initial appeal and administrative reviewer appeal. Both must be completed before you can appeal the parking citation.
To file for an appeal, you must do so in person at the West Covina Courthouse (Los Angeles County Superior Court - East District), which has jurisdiction over all traffic violations on the Citrus College campus.
CRIME LOG AND STATISTICS
DAILY CRIME LOG
CRIME STATISTICS
Our Commitment to Your Safety
The information above is provided as part of Citrus College's ongoing commitment to
campus safety and security. Citrus College serves over 10,000 students each primary
term across credit, continuing education, noncredit and community education programs.
This document is published in compliance with the district's Campus Safety Annual
Security Report and in accordance with 20 USC 1092(f) and 34 CFR 668.46, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
Disclaimer: Information disclosed regarding incident reports, occurrences and classifications may have subsequently changed throughout the course of the investigation. Criminal classifications referencing sections of the California Penal Code (PC) may differ from those from responding law enforcement agencies. Citrus College Department of Campus Safety reserves the right to amend this document at any time.
CLERY ACT: WHAT IS IT?
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) mandates that colleges and universities must issue timely warnings about crimes that pose a threat to the safety of students and employees, while also clearly communicating their campus security policies.
Institutions are required to collect and report crime data to the campus community, as well as submit this information to the U.S. Department of Education.
This act ensures that students and their families receive accurate and timely information about campus safety, enabling them to make informed and confident decisions.
For more information on the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act policy, view the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office website.
ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires institutions of higher education to publish and disseminate an "annual security report" (ASR) by October 1 of each year.
The ASR contains crime statistics for the previous three years, detailed information about campus safety policies and procedures and programs for crime prevention and emergency preparedness. The ASR also includes details on campus security, law enforcement authority, alcohol and drug use and the prevention of and response to dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
Annual Security Report 2025 [9.7 MB PDF]
TIMELY WARNINGS, CAMPUS CRIME ALERTS
In accordance with the "timely warning" provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act of 1998, these warnings and campus crime alerts aim to raise awareness. It is the institution's responsibility to inform the campus community about any conditions that may arise.
There has been a rising trend in bicycle and scooter thefts on campus. Since this is an unusual occurrence, this crime alert is intended to inform the campus community and help prevent further thefts.
The stolen bicycles and scooters shared a common factor: they were all secured with minimal protection, either a cable lock or a chain. These locks could be easily cut with wire cutters or similar tools.
If you ride a bicycle or scooter to campus, we strongly recommend that you avoid using a cable lock. Instead, opt for a more secure locking mechanism to fasten your bicycle to a bike rack. According to Project 529 (formerly known as National Bike Registry), a strong and reliable U-lock is the best choice for ensuring your bike's safety.
Additional Suggestions
- Register your bicycle with your local police department or online at Project 529
- Keep a copy of the bicycle/scooter serial number and receipt of purchase.
- Note the bicycle's/scooter's color, make and model.
- Use one or more U-Locks to secure your bicycle/scooter to a bicycle rack at all times.
- Periodically check on your bicycle/scooter between classes.
- Do not leave your bicycle/scooter on campus overnight.
- Do not use cable locks or chains as they can easily be cut; use a U-Lock instead.
- Do not leave your bicycle/scooter unsecured and unattended, even for a short moment.
We strongly encourage all members of the Citrus College community to contact the department of campus safety immediately if they observe any unusual or suspicious activity on campus, particularly near the bicycle racks. You can report such incidents by calling campus safety at (626) 914-8611, or by using the text-a-tip feature in the Citrus Guardian mobile app. Additionally, you can send pictures to campus safety through the app.
While campus safety and the Glendora Police Department work together to apprehend the individuals responsible for the thefts, we appreciate your vigilance and support in this collective effort to make our campus community safer for everyone!
On Friday, September 6, 2024, at approximately 6 p.m., the Azusa Police Department (AzPD) responded to a call regarding a female who was assaulted in her vehicle.
AzPD officers learned the crime started at Citrus College when the suspect entered the female victim's vehicle without permission and forced her to drive him to APU's parking lot off Alosta Avenue.
Out of fear, the victim complied and drove him to APU. Upon arrival, she asked him to get out of the vehicle, and the suspect physically assaulted her. The victim was able to escape, and law enforcement was contacted. The suspect fled the area on foot but was apprehended by AzPD officers after attempting to hide under a vehicle.
Prior to his arrest, he also attempted to assault the responding officers.
While there is no ongoing active threat to the campus community, the case remains open and is under investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the above-described incident is urged to call the Azusa Police Department Detective Bureau at (626) 812-3200 or Citrus College Campus Safety at (626) 914-8611.
ARREST INFORMATION
Suspect: Chima Njoku (a.k.a. Jake Crawford); he is not affiliated with Citrus College
Charges: PC 207(a) - Kidnapping, PC 236 - False Imprisonment, PC 664/261(a)(2) - Attempted
Rape by Means of Force or Violence, and PC 696 - Resisting an Officer by Use of Force
or Violence
We strongly urge all members of the Citrus College community to contact any of the following agencies immediately upon witnessing any unusual or suspicious activity:
- Citrus College Campus Safety (626) 914-8611
- Glendora Police Department (626) 914-8250
- Azusa Police Department (626) 812-3200
- APU Campus Safety (626) 815-3898
or - 911
We appreciate your assistance, support and cooperation in this collective effort to make our campus and community safer for everyone.
STOP CAMPUS HAZING ACT, CAMPUS HAZING TRANSPARENCY
The Stop Campus Hazing Act (SCHA) requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) to report hazing incidents. Specifically, commencing October 1, 2026, and each year thereafter, the act will require each IHE to include hazing statistics in its annual security report (ASR). These statistics would be derived from incidents that were reported to campus security authorities or local police agencies the year prior.
Moreover, effective December 23, 2025, each IHE must maintain and publish a semi-annual "campus hazing transparency report," which summarizes findings pertaining to any student organization found to be in violation of an institution's standards of conduct relating to hazing (i.e. hazing violation).
Below, you will find the college's most recent campus hazing transparency report.
- Campus Hazing Transparency Report · December 23, 2025
Citrus College Department of Campus Safety Mission Statement: The mission of Citrus College Campus Safety is to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors while on property owned and operated by the college or involved in college-sponsored programs and activities, and to protect the property and facilities of the district, its students, employees and visitors.
Citrus College has an excellent safety record. Crimes on the campus are few and violent crimes are almost nonexistent.