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University Police

The University Police Department is committed to preserving a safe environment for everyone, whether you are a student, faculty, staff member, resident, or visiting campus.

The mission of the CSU Monterey Bay Police Department is to protect life and property with a commitment to professionalism and community cooperation.

Helpful Services from CSUMB University Police

  • Vehicle jumpstarts, available 24/7 for free for any vehicle on CSUMB property
  • Blue light phones, for reporting fire, medical emergencies, accidents, crimes in progress, or suspicious activity
  • Free classes in Rape Aggression Defense Systems self-defense as well as CPR & AED
  • Animal control services 
  • Livescan fingerprinting services
  • Lost and found
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Report a Crime

If you are a victim of crime or a witness to a crime, report it to the University Police Department in person or by calling 831-655-0268 as soon as possible. You can also send us an anonymous tip.

Send an anonymous tip
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Night Walk Service

The Night Walk Service provides walking escorts between main campus locations, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to anyone who would like to use it. Call 831-655-0268 to request a Night Walk.

The CSUMB University Police Bike Patrol talk with a civilian on campus while standing with their bikes.

Bike Patrol

If you would like UPD Bike Patrol Officers to attend an event or provide info on bike safety and laws, contact us. You may also register your bike for theft prevention and recovery purposes.

Register Your Bike
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Citizen Complaints

If you believe a member of UPD has mistreated you, violated your rights, or been unprofessional, you can file a complaint in person, in writing or to Daniel Andrada at 831-582-3624/dandrada@csumb.edu.

Citizen Complaint Investigation Form

Emergency Information, Prevention, and Reporting

Emergency Management

We coordinate emergency planning, training, response, and recovery efforts during earthquakes, wildfires, floods, tsunamis, civil unrest, and other major disasters.

Emergency information
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OTTERalerts

OTTERalert is CSUMB’s emergency alert system. It delivers emergency alerts via email, text, desktop notification, and an outdoor speaker system to all members of the CSUMB community.

Confirm enrollment and view OTTERalerts
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Contact the University Police Department

In an emergency, CALL 9-1-1. Officers are available 24/7. Call (831) 655-0268 for non-emergency situations.

The University Police Department is located at 100 Campus Center, Valley Hall Suite F, Seaside, CA, 93955. Our public counter is open Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. when CSUMB is open.

Yvonne Gordon

Interim Chief of Police/Associate Vice President for Public Safety