Security

The staff offers the following services:

• Campus Watch program including Electronic Watch Tour System
• Emergency Response (Planning, Preparedness, Response and Recovery)
• Lost or found property
• Parking on campus (Registration and Enforcement)
• Lock out services and Badging after 4:00pm and during weekends and public holidays
• Escort Service for students upon request.
• Electronic watch tour patrols by officers 24x7.

The office maintains a professional liaison between Atherton Police Dept, Atherton Civic League, Menlo Park Fire Dept. and Office of Emergency Services (San Mateo County).

Campus Watch Program

The campus watch program, based on the concept of neighborhood watch programs, is a concerted effort to inform the Menlo College community of measures that can be taken to provide a safer and more secure environment. The aim of the program is for each member of the community to act as an extension of the Office of Security by serving as an observer and reporter. Campus Watch calls upon members of the Menlo community to step forward and assist in building a safer campus and community for all.

What you as a member of the Menlo College Community should look for:

• Someone screaming or shouting for help
• Someone looking into windows and parked cars
• Unusual noises
• Property being taken out of student rooms or classrooms that are closed.
• Cars, vans or trucks moving slowly with no apparent destination or without lights when lack of daylight dictates
• Anyone being forced into a vehicle
• A stranger sitting in a car for extended periods of time or talking to a child
• Abandoned vehicles
• Anything "unusual" for the area you are in

Security and Crime Reporting Information

Reporting Timeframe

Campus Crime Statistics are recorded by calendar year. Menlo's crime statistics for calendar years 2006, 2007 and 2008 are available here.

Timely Warning

Timely warnings are distributed to members of the Menlo College (and Menlo School) communities whenever a crime or other substantial threat is believed to be present. This information will be disseminated by means of email and campus bulletins on notice boards. The Security Office maintains a close working relationship with the Atherton Police Dept and information sharing is conducted on a regular basis, as needed, to maintain to the extent possible a safe environment for the Menlo College and Menlo School communities.

Daily Crime Log

A Daily Crime Log is maintained by the Security Office and is available during regular business hours. The crime log contains reported crimes on or near the campus of Menlo College and is available within one business day of the incident. In cases where disclosure of certain elements of the incident would jeopardize an investigation, these elements will be withheld. The crime log will contain the following:

• Nature of the complaint
• Date of the complaint
• Time of the complaint
• General location of the complaint
• Disposition of the complaint

Vehicle Information

Parking spaces at Menlo College are at a premium. In order for there to be adequate parking for those associated with the College, everyone must adhere to the rules and regulations, use the lots assigned and use them properly.

Vehicle Security

All vehicles brought to Menlo College are susceptible to theft and/or vandalism. It is for this reason that we require adherence to vehicle rules and regulations. Parking lots are lighted and patrolled by a Security Officer, but the following are suggestions to keep persons and property as safe as is reasonably possible:

• Make sure your vehicle is secured. Doors locked, windows rolled up, alarm activated if available.
• Vehicle registered with the Security Office.
• If going to your vehicle late at night, do not walk alone. It is recommended that you walk with friends or call the Security Office at (650) 400-5837 for a walking escort.

Vehicle Registration

All vehicles owned by and or operated by Menlo College students, faculty and staff must be registered yearly with the College by filling out a registration form online before proceeding to the Security Office with the required documents to pick up decals. Failure to do so will not absolve the owner and/or operator from fines incurred from illegal parking.