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�鶹Ӱ�� buildings serving academic, administrative and support functions will be accessible by ID card access or key only. We encourage all students, faculty and staff to always carry their �鶹Ӱ�� ID while on campus to access buildings.

Yes. Restrictions apply to residence halls and after hours.

Yes, during the buildings’ designated open periods.

Claremont Colleges faculty who are scheduled to teach in Pomona buildings will get access.

Each student is given a student ID card that will open all card-keyed residence hall doors.

Authorized �鶹Ӱ�� employees may submit a to Facilities to review requests regarding adjustments to access of buildings.

Please submit a so Facilities can assist you.

Access and exit of Alexander Hall will continue through the north entrance, where there will be safety officers to ensure access is limited to Alexander Hall staff and individuals with appointments in the building.

Later this year, access to Alexander Hall will be directed to the west entrance facing College Avenue. A more accessible Alexander Hall entrance design is underway and will involve installing an information/welcome desk. We expect this project will be completed by the end of the 2024 calendar year.

The College will be strengthening the overall security presence on campus by adding five dedicated campus safety staff: one sergeant and four officers. This will help promote a safer environment for students, faculty and staff. By having staff specially dedicated to Pomona, members of our community will get to know the officers. There will be opportunities this fall to meet these new staff members of our community.

These officers will be able to respond to campus emergencies of all types and will be integrated into the College’s emergency plans and protocols. They will be trained in areas such as de-escalation, mental health crisis intervention and cultural competency.

The officers will report to TCCS Campus Safety. By being dedicated to Pomona, the officers will work only on Pomona’s campus, making it easier for members of our community to get to know the officers.

These officers will be trained in areas such as de-escalation, mental health crisis intervention and cultural competency.

These officers will be able to respond to campus emergencies of all types and will be integrated into the College’s emergency plans and protocols.

The officers will monitor all areas of �鶹Ӱ��’s campus.

Encampments on �鶹Ӱ��’s campus violate College policy and are unlawful.

Encampments on �鶹Ӱ��’s campus violate College policy and are unlawful. They also take over space that rightfully belongs to the entire community and can pose a potential danger to those within them, whether from their construction or by creating a target for counter-protesters.

Consistent with established College policy, students, staff and faculty must identify themselves, if requested to do so by college officials or security personnel, including law enforcement officers. Those who fail to do so may be subject to sanctions, which may include internal disciplinary process, and citation, detention and arrest by law enforcement agents.

In responding to the establishment of an encampment or other similarly disruptive activity, the College will first provide direction to involved parties to stop these prohibited activities. Should the behaviors persist, notice of consequences associated with the continued disruptive activities will be provided, and the individuals involved will have a final opportunity to leave. Should those involved still refuse to conform to the College’s instructions and our policies, further action will be taken, which may include internal disciplinary process and citation, and ultimately detention and arrest by law enforcement. Consistent with our emergency response protocols, �鶹Ӱ�� leadership retains the right to involve law enforcement personnel when internal measures fail.

Be aware that non-Pomona affiliates engaged in an encampment or other similarly disruptive activity are in violation of the law and therefore subject to prosecution

Claremont Colleges students, staff and faculty who join an encampment must identify themselves, if requested to do so by College officials or security personnel, including law enforcement officers. 

It is important for our community to understand that our campus safety staff are here to work with our community and respond to emergency situations. They are not law enforcement officers and have limited powers and authority.

Because the Claremont Colleges do not have sworn police as part of our campus staff, we necessarily rely on local law enforcement for support and aid when the safety of our community and the exercise of our academic mission require it.

While we recognize that calling police raises concerns for many in our community, the structure of our campus safety system requires that we have this option at our disposal.

We will continue to support the right to protest in ways that are consistent with the Claremont Colleges demonstration policy.

During the spring 2024 semester, significant damages and vandalism occurred on Marston Quad and nearby campus areas related to the unfortunate events of the spring semester. The cleanup efforts of our Pomona staff were substantial after protesters left the encampment in mid-May.

There were costly damages due to vandalism, hours of cleanup labor as well as expensive equipment replacement and repair costs.

Staff labor and materials were needed for days during and after the encampment to remove graffiti from Bridges Auditorium, Smith Campus Center, Alexander Hall, the President’s House, Stover Walk Memorial, Marston Quad lawn and various sidewalks around the Quad.

It was an extensive process to disassemble and remove the materials from the encampment used to create and fortify layered barricades. Structural damage to the graduation structure also required special expertise and additional time to remediate. The encampment itself was replete with fire safety hazards, dangerous equipment and debris.

We cannot allow a repeat of this kind of destruction or danger on our campus.

A partial list of the site materials discovered:

• white rental fencing was removed from the Quad and used to create an outer barrier wall
• three large metal and seven medium barricades stolen from Harvey Mudd created an additional internal barricade
• 10-15 pieces of the stage (300+ pounds each) were dismantled and used to create additional barricades
• the seven-piece “wall” previously located at the SCC encampment was used to create a barricade
• certain barricades were zip-tied together at multiple points to connect them, and ropes were used to tie pallets to the barricades
• all barricades were covered with 1-2 mil. plastic to create a barrier and block views inside
• other materials assembled included 30-40 wooden pallets, wooden benches, bed frames and various pieces of dorm furniture
• several cubic yards of debris including wood, metal, clothing and plastic were removed from the encampment