City College has seen an increase in student drug violations compared to previous years, according to the Clery Report released in 2010.
The data reflect cases of possession that came to light in 2009. Marijuana and methamphetamine were the most common illegal substances found on campus, with a total of 13 reports of drug possession in 2009. This, compared to the eight reports of drug possession in 2008, suggests a rise in either possession or reports by campus police.
Valerie Cox, captain for the Los Rios Community College Police, agreed there is indeed an uptick in students being “busted” for possession of drugs on campus. However, the reported data does not necessarily reflect the number of students who participate in drug-related activity.
According to Cox, there are myriad reasons for the increase in reported drug possession and she was reluctant to speculate.
“Everyone wants to try to tie it to some sort of increased level of crime,” said Cox. “I don’t think you can pinpoint it to one criteria.”
She explained that there is increased police presence at City College as a result of filling in vacancies that opened up through retirement. Extra campus patrol could be attributed to higher cases of drug possession being reported.
“The police department is at almost 100 percent staffed, which is something that hasn’t happened for us in quite a while,” Cox said. “We’re very excited about additional resources.”
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She explained that the LRCCDPD employs 27 full-time sworn police officers, four police sergeants, three police captains, a support staff of 40-50 security officers and eight dispatchers. All of these employees are stretched across the multiple Los Rios campuses and outreach centers.
“Typically the mindset if you come to school is you want to get your work done.,” said Mitchell Faust, an English and liberal arts major. “You don’t come to school to get high or take drugs. Maybe once school is over.”
Some students hold a less sympathetic view of students who get busted for drug possession.
“If you’re going to be a druggie and use drugs,” said Naureen Khan, sociology major, “don’t be stupid enough to get caught.”
However, some students are less than thrilled by the extra presence of campus police.
“Some people just aren’t comfortable with cops,” said Khan, who believes that their presence could cause tension.
