Our Mission & Core Objectives
Our Mission
The mission of the California College and University Police and Public Safety Chiefs’ Association (CCUPPCA) is to enhance public safety and security at California’s colleges, universities, and K–12 campuses by coordinating programs, fostering strategic partnerships, promoting best practices, and supporting proactive strategies that ensures safe and resilient learning environments.
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Member Institutions
The California Community Colleges
The California private colleges and universities
OUR OBJECTIVES
Represent California Campus Public Safety Institutions
Represent the interests of campus police/public safety departments serving California’s colleges, universities, and K–12 institutions.
Work Collaboratively with Elected Leaders and State Agencies
Collaborate and engage with California’s legislative, executive, and judicial branches to share and receive important updates, identify and address safety and emerging threats impacting colleges, universities, and K-12 schools, advocate for or against proposed legislation affecting public safety and educational institutions and build strong and sustain support for campus police/public safety departments statewide.
Promote Best Practices and Standards
Advance the administration of campus police/public safety, including the development of best practices of life safety, campus law enforcement, security, and public safety programs.
Cutting-Edge Training and Educational Programs
Interface with various partners to develop and deliver innovative reports, educational resources, training programs, conferences, symposiums, and expert panels specifically designed to address the evolving needs of California’s colleges, universities, and K-12 police/public safety departments.
Networking and Information Sharing
Facilitate effective communication and information sharing among California colleges, universities, and K-12 campuses regarding current events, best practices, strategies, and available resources.
Supporting Member Institutions During Times Crisis
Coordinate and mobilize support for California colleges, universities, and K-12 schools affected by a crisis or other significant events.
Campus Community Building Initiatives
Promote community engagement strategies aimed at building trust, fostering mutual respect, and enhancing transparency between campus police/public safety departments and the campus communities they serve.
Awards and Recognition Program
Identify, recognize, and highlight the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of personnel in California’s colleges, universities, and K–12 institutions
Statutory Compliance
Assist members in complying with certain state statutory requirements, including the triennial Clery Act audits conducted by the California State Auditor, as mandated by Section 67382 of the California Education Code.