Safety & Police

 

Message from the Chief of Police

On behalf of the men and women of the Riverside Community College District Police Department, welcome to the District Police Department website. Through collaborative efforts and partnerships, the Riverside Community College District Police Department protects the life, property, and constitutional rights of our, students, faculty and staff with compassion and respect to ensure a safe and secure community in which to, learn, teach and work.   

The District police department members are highly trained and highly motivated to deliver professional police, public safety, and parking services to every member of our diverse campus community. In order to provide efficient and effective service to our communities at the Riverside City Campus, Moreno Valley Campus, Norco Campus, and the Ben Clark Training Center, and Centennial Plaza, the District Police Department is fully committed to building and maintaining meaningful partnerships within the campuses; throughout the adjoining neighborhoods, and with all relevant local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

The Riverside Community College District Police Department is a POST certified full-service police agency operating in compliance with all state standards under California Penal Code §13522. Police officers are authorized by Penal Code §830.32 and Education Code §72330, with law enforcement authority that extends to any place in the state while performing our primary duty and is identical to the authority of municipal and county law enforcement officers. Officers receive the same basic and ongoing training as city and county peace officers, plus additional training to meet the unique needs of a campus environment.

The District Police Department provides services 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The Department coordinates with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and the Riverside Police Department, operating under a memorandum of understanding agreement in the campus areas and surrounding communities.

As a member of the campus community, you are a pivotal component in ensuring that our neighborhoods remain safe.

Sincerely,

Mark DiMaggio
Chief of Police

 

Our Commitment to Campus Safety

The RCCD Police Department is staffed by highly trained professionals who provide full-service policing, public safety, and parking services to our diverse campus communities. Our team serves the:

• • • Riverside City Campus
    • Moreno Valley Campus
    • Norco Campus
    • Ben Clark Training Center
    • Centennial Plaza
    • Various off site locations

We believe in building strong, meaningful partnerships across our campuses, in surrounding neighborhoods, and with our surrounding public safety agencies.

Professional Standards and Training

We are a POST-certified law enforcement agency operating under California Penal Code §13522. Our officers are authorized under Penal Code §830.32 and Education Code §72330, granting them statewide law enforcement authority while performing their duties—equivalent to that of municipal and county officers.

In addition to standard police training, our officers receive ongoing and specialized instruction to address the unique needs of our academic environment.

24/7 Service and Local Collaboration

The RCCD Police Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We work closely with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and the Riverside Police Department through formal agreements to coordinate safety efforts on and around our campuses.

Your Role in Campus Safety

Safety is a shared responsibility. As a valued member of our campus community, your involvement is key to maintaining a secure and welcoming environment for all.

For Emergencies contact 9-1-1 and for Non-Emergencies contact 951-222-8171

If you have any questions, please contact our office.

Moreno Valley College
16130 Lasselle Street, PSC 1
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
Parking: 951-571-6190
Administration: 951-222-8502

Norco College
2001 Third Street, College Safety & Police
Norco, CA 92860
Parking: 951-372-7088
Administration: 951-222-8502

Riverside City College
4800 Magnolia Avenue, Lovekin Complex 3
Riverside, CA 92506
Parking: 951-222-8520
Administration: 951-222-8502