Security
Meet Peralta’s new security teams
Over the summer, the board of trustees approved multi-year contracts for two new security companies to operate across the district.
A CoA counselor was told to cancel an unvetted “class” – then promoted a nearly identical one
The counselor distributed a flyer to students which advertises an off-campus training through a company that solicits a $50 fee and social security numbers from attendees.
Peralta seeks proposals for new security vendors
The district says it will work with up to four new firms to deliver “community-based” safety and security services, in line with its new Holistic Safety and Wellness Plan.
Peralta community members now have access to new safety and security app
New security app will help address safety concerns from students
Interview and security updates with Peralta’s Interim Executive Director of Public Safety Abdul Pridgen
Prigden speaks with The Citizen about his experience as a long-time police officer and a new proposal to form a Peralta-led police force through a “hybrid model”.
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Gilkerson quells Pell grant fears during federal freeze: “This executive order does NOT impact your financial aid”
A White House memo mandating a freeze on all federal grants left students nationwide concerned about their financial aid.
New hybrid safety model proposed for Peralta Community College District
Peralta safety director suggests employing ‘sworn and non-sworn’ personnel
Breaking: PCCD appoints former San Leandro police chief to Interim Executive Director of Public Safety
Abdul Pridgen will lead the district’s community-based safety program
VC of General Services retires
New security survey, search for PCCD General Counsel, and more announced today
Sunshine Week 2024: Spotlighting public records
A multi-year investigation into public records related to campus security, public funds, and more
Over the summer, Bay Area medical centers and clinics Stanford Medical and Kaiser Permanente paused gender affirming surgeries for youth under 19 years old. Now, parents of transgender kids are facing some new, hard decisions. Some are even making plans to leave the Bay Area, which is known for its vibrant queer community.
The board reviewed survey data results on food and housing insecurity among California community college students and approved multiple facilities projects at the meeting.
The counselor distributed a flyer to students which advertises an off-campus training through a company that solicits a $50 fee and social security numbers from attendees.
“Our Transformation Plan asks us to unify as a district while honoring the strengths of each college,” Gilkerson wrote. “It asks us to design systems that are student-ready, not ones that wait for students to become institution-ready.”
