Campus Safety strives to provide a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors that is supportive of education and the daily operations of campus facilities.
If You Have An Emergency Dial 9-1-1. Then contact Campus Safety Office:
Campus Safety Office: (360) 417-6559, or dial 6559 from any campus phone.
Submit PC Cares ReportDaily Crime & Fire Log
Campus Safety Staff
- Get to Know Campus Safety
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Marty Martinez
Director of Emergency Management and Campus Public Safety
Cori Lukens
Campus Safety Officer
Aaron Weekes
Security Guard 1
Campus Safety Resources
- Campus Safety Office
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The Campus Safety office is located in the central part of campus, in the Pirate Union Building (P.U.B), room J-25. Campus Safety has a non-commissioned security force who patrol the campus on motorized vehicles and foot.
Campus Safety is not authorized to make arrests, and therefore, we maintain an active relationship with state and local law enforcement agencies. When the need arises, the college will contact the Port Angeles Police Department for assistance.
Our other areas of responsibility include:
- Parking
- Lost & Found
- Security Escorts from Campus Buildings to your Vehicle (by request)
- Disabled Vehicle Services (battery jumps, lost keys, etc.)
- Building/Office Access
- Campus Parking
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Peninsula College is devoted to providing a sustainable parking solution.
Recent changes to the parking lot reflect this devotion with the addition of catch basins for water runoff, an improved storm drainage/collection system and water collection islands added throughout the parking lot. Some of these changes have resulted in a more crowded parking area and it has also reduced the overall number of spaces available for parking. To counteract this loss of spaces Peninsula College has chosen to promote more efficient means of transportation with the addition of 20 carpool spaces for students and faculty.
Parking Hang Tags:
All students and employees of Peninsula College that use the college parking areas are required to display a Peninsula College issued hang tag. Hangtags are available from the Campus Safety Office J-25 located in the PUB, and at Pirate Central located in the clocktower.
Carpool Parking:
In support of environmental sustainability efforts, Peninsula College offers a carpool program to reduce the number of single-occupant vehicular trips to the main campus. A carpool is a group of three or more individuals who travel in one vehicle to the main campus. For more information regarding carpool as well as how to signup please refer to our Carpool Parking Policy
Vistor Parking Pass:
For visitors of Peninsula College, Please fill out this parking pass and place it on the dash of your vehicle, making it visible to our Campus Safety Officers.
We ask that you do not park in any designated spaces for faculty, staff, or fire lanes. If you have questions or need assistance from Campus Safety, please call (360) 417-6559. - Campus Closures/Late Starts
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Peninsula College will be open on all scheduled work days unless, in the judgment of the College President, or a designated administrator, it is determined that maintaining the work schedule would constitute a real and present danger to the safety and welfare of the college employee, or conditions make it impossible to continue the regular work day (Board Policy 265).
Campus Closure or Late Start:
The College President or designee may declare a “Closure” or “Late Start”
- It is determined that maintaining the class schedule would constitute a real and present danger to safety and welfare.
- If weather conditions are severe enough to prevent a substantial number of commuting students, faculty and staff from arriving at campus.
- If weather conditions make it impossible to continue the regular work day.
For your safety and the safety of others, during a College closure classes will be canceled and College Operations will be suspended for the duration of the closure. Buildings will remain locked and on limited emergency power.
Notifications of Campus Closure/Late Starts:
- Homepage of Peninsula College website
- Peninsula Facebook
- PC Alerts (Registered students are automatically opted in to the emergency notification system each quarter.)
- Phone Message on College's Main Phone Line
- Local Media
Extension Sites:
Due to differing geographical and weather conditions, our extension sites may close or remain open independently from the main campus announcement. This decision will be made by the College President or designee. Extension sites include Forks, Port Townsend, CRTC, and the Lincoln Center sites. Extension site closures notifications will be communicated the same way as the main campus.
Snow Priorities:
Main Campus: Snow will be cleared in a prioritized manner. Emergency access routes, primary pedestrian routes, vehicular drives and parking lots are the first priority. These areas will be addressed simultaneously, expanding pathways as conditions allow. Special attention will be paid to ADA access; these areas are maintained on a continual basis and have first priority. The parking areas South and West of building M (Keegan Hall) and building K (AHECDC) are nonessential and will be second priority. Minimal use walks and roads are not priority and may be cleared last or not at all.
Nonessential/Second Priority Areas: For all conditions, secondary priority areas will be blocked off until first priority areas are clear and safe for travel. Signs will be placed to direct traffic to alternate routes in these areas:
- Access Road Around Campus
- Gravel Parking Areas located South & West of Keegan Hall, Building M
- Main Entrance Stairs; First and Second Landing; Quad Stairs East of Library, Building B
- Amphitheater & Stairs East of Keegan Hall, Building M
- Student ID Cards
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Peninsula College provides free digital ID cards to students who wish to have one. The ID can be used for admission to student activities and sports events, accessing free ridership on Clallam Transit's Strait Shot and Hurricane Ridge routes, as well as free access to our fitness center, and discounts at participating merchants.
Get Your PC Student ID:
Fill out our Student ID Request Form and watch for an email. It may take 1-2 business days. Save your digital ID on your smart phone. If you do not have a smartphone, please contact studentservices@pencol.edu.
- Sign-Up for PC Alerts
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Registered students are automatically opted in to the emergency notification system each quarter.
Be prepared for the unexpected! Opt-in to PC Alerts and receive up-to-the-minute information via phone, e-mail, and/or text in the event of an unforeseen emergency, such as a possible college closures.
- Drug Free Campus & The Drug-Free Schools & Communities Act (DFSCA)
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Peninsula College is committed to provide an environment that is free of alcohol and drug abuse. Therefore, the College prohibits the use, possession, delivery, sale or being observably under the influence of any drug as defined by RCW 69.41 or any other controlled substance, including marijuana, under RCW 69.50, except as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. Also, the College limits the use of alcohol and tobacco on Peninsula College owned or leased facilities.
The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) of 1989 - also known as the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act - requires institutions of higher education to establish policies that address unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol and illicit drugs for faculty, staff and students. Peninsula College faculty, staff and students are also subject to federal and Washington state laws.
The College is required, through the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act (DFSCA), to produce a biennial review of their alcohol and other drug programs and policies. The purpose of this report is to determine program effectiveness and consistency of policy enforcement for students and employees of the college to identify and implement necessary changes. Peninsula College is working to perform a review every two years.
The DFSCA requires the establishment of a drug and alcohol prevention program, which includes the notification below. All members of the Peninsula College Community are encouraged to review the notification and information on the linked pages. This information is also distributed, at a minimum, on an annual basis to faculty, staff and students. - Naloxone (Narcan) & Fentanyl Test Strips
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Call 9-1-1 and then Campus Safety if you find someone you suspect is having an overdose.
The products below are provided free of charge by Peninsula College in compliance with HB 2112 (2023-24). Please only take what you need as supplies are limited. If the naloxone or fentanyl test strips have run out, please contact Campus Safety at (360 )417-6559 or campussafety@pencol.edu.
Naloxone: Naloxone is a medicine that temporarily stops the effect of opioids. This helps a person start to breathe again and wake up from an opioid overdose. Naloxone (the generic name) is also sold under the brand names Narcan®. You should always contact 9-1-1 if you suspect someone is overdosing.
Fentanyl Test Strips: Test strips can tell you if your drugs contain fentanyl but not how much fentanyl there is or how strong it is.
Campus Locations for Naloxone & Fentanyl Test Strips:
- Exterior of J Building, Pirate Union Building/PUB, on the north/east side of the building
- J-25 Campus Safety Office , Pirate Union Building/PUB
Reporting an Accident, Incident, Harassment or Crime
- Submit PC Cares Report
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Please use the PC Cares Report form to provide as much detail as possible about an accident, illness, incident, behavior concern, or crime you are reporting.
If you are not sure what report type to submit, please select "C.A.R.E Team" and our C.A.R.E. (Concern, Assess, Respond, Evaluate) Team will review your report in a timely manner and will make sure it gets to the correct person. This information is private and you, the reporter, may remain anonymous.
If you have any questions about this form, please contact Trisha Haggerty at (360) 417-6201 or thaggerty@pencol.edu.
Learn more about the Peninsula College Student Conduct Code and Anti-harassment & Nondiscrimination policies and procedures:
PC Student Conduct CodePC Anti-harassment & Nondiscrimination
- C.A.R.E. Team & Additional Resources
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C.A.R.E. Team | Concern. Assess. Respond. Evaluate.
If you or someone you know is experiencing an emergency call 9-1-1.
The Peninsula College C.A.R.E. Team connects students, faculty and staff with resources to help them be successful and safe. For obtain additional information or training from the Peninsula College C.A.R.E. Team, please submit a PC Cares Report with your suggestions.
Contact C.A.R.E. Team: pccares@pencol.edu
Emergency Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Call or text 9-8-8. Visit 988 Lifeline to learn more.
Trained counselors will listen, provide support, and connect you to resources if necessary.On Campus Mental Health Counseling Services:
Free, short-term counseling when classes are in session; available to help students adjust to, cope with, and succeed in college. To schedule an appointment, please call (360) 417-6524.Peninsula College Counseling Services
Peninsula College Wraparound Services:
Wraparound services are community agencies that collaborate with Peninsula College to help connect students with resources. Students can meet with agency representatives from local organizations in person at Peninsula College, Port Angeles.Peninsula College Wraparound Services
Emergency Funding for Peninsula College Students:
Is a financial situation impacting your ability to do well in college?Pirate Pantry/Port Angeles Food Bank:
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Local Emergency & Crisis Support Resources
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Olympic Medical Center Emergency Services: Call 9-1-1
OMC Emergency Room: 939 Caroline St., Port Angeles, WA 98362Healthy Families of Clallam County 24-hour Crisis Line: (360) 452-4357
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm, (360) 452-3811 for non-emergencies; Otherwise use the 24-hour Crisis Line
Services and assistance for domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and victims of crime.Salish Regional 24-hr Crisis Line: (888) 910-0416
Serving Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap CountiesPeninsula Behavioral Health in Port Angeles: (360) 457-0431 or 24/7 Crisis Support at (888) 910-0416
Services and assistance for crisis intervention, children and family services, counseling, etc.Peninsula Behavioral Health Crisis Support
Olympic Peninsula Community Clinic: (360) 457-4431
Mental health assessment, counseling services for low-income and un-insured.Olympic Peninsula Community Clinic
National Alliance on Mental Illness—Clallam County Chapter: (360) 452-5244
Support, education, awareness, advocacy, and research for those impacted by mental health disorders.
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National Suicide, Domestic Violence & Crisis Support Resources
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8225, 24 Hours a Day
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24-hour Web Chat
National Domestic Violence 24-hour Hotline: (800) 799-7233, Text to 88788 or Crisis Text line at Text 741741 (CONNECT)
National Domestic Violence 24-hour Web Chat
Crisis Text Line: 24-hour text support for any type of crisis via trained crisis counselor
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- Stop Sexual Harassment
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Peninsula College recognizes its responsibilities for investigation, resolution, implementation of corrective measures, and monitoring the education environment and workplace to stop, remediate, and prevent discrimination, including sexual harassment.
Sexual harassment is conduct that:
- Is sexual in nature,
- Is unwelcome, and
- Denies or interferes with education, employment, or access to college programs and activities.
Sexual harassment can take different forms. The conduct can be carried out by college employees, students, or visitors. Any gender can be victims of sexual harassment. The harasser and the victim can be of the same gender.
Sexual harassment also includes conduct that is criminal in nature, such as rape, sexual assault, dating violence, and sexually motivated stalking, bullying, or cyberbullying. The conduct can occur in any college program, event, or activity, on or off campus. The conduct can be physical, verbal, or nonverbal. When unwelcome sexual conduct is serious enough or pervasive enough, it becomes sexual harassment.
Sexual Harassment may include:
- Pressure for dates
- Sexual phone calls, voice messages, texts, or emails
- Making sexual propositions
- Requests for sex in exchange for higher grades or favorable employment decisions
- Leering, ogling, or staring
- Touching of a sexual nature
- Touching oneself sexually in front of others
- Telling sexual or dirty jokes
- Spreading sexual rumors
How can I take action?
- Don’t ignore it. Pay attention to cues, comments, instincts, and experiences. Address unwanted contact immediately.
- Say no. Tell the person that the conduct is unwanted. Tell them to stop it.
- Report it and/or tell someone. If you are a student, tell a teacher, a counselor, a college administrator, or the Human Resource Director. If you are an employee, tell your supervisor, a union representative, a college administrator, or the Human Resource Director. They will advise you of the college process.
Which college official is designated to coordinate compliance with federal laws concerning sexual harassment?
The Director for Human Resources has oversight of the College’ s compliance with Title IX, the federal regulation that prohibits sexual harassment. The Human Resource Office is in the “C” Building and the Human Resource Director’s phone number is (360) 417-6212.
Where can I get help?
The Peninsula College C.A.R.E. Team connects students, faculty and staff with resources to help them be successful and safe. Are you or is someone you know struggling with life, isolating themselves socially, or experiencing a decline in work or academic performance? Submit a private PC Cares Report to get connected to resources. The C.A.R.E. Team is here to help.
Questions? Please feel free to contact the C.A.R.E. Team at pccares@pencol.edu.
Peninsula College Student Services provides professional, confidential, no-cost crisis counseling services to students. To schedule an appointment call (360) 417-6340 or stop by Pirate Central in the Student Services, Building D.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program provides professional, confidential, and no-cost services to college employees. Their toll-free number is (877) 313-4455.
Does the College have an official procedure?
Yes. The College has an official policy and procedure. It is outlined in WAC 132A-350-015 and WAC 132A-350-020. You may also receive a printed copy from the Title IX Coordinator.
Who should report?
Any person who believes that he or she has been the subject of discrimination or sexual harassment may file a complaint.
How does the College respond to a complaint?
The College takes any complaint about discrimination or sexual harassment very seriously and will investigate the complaint in a prompt, thorough, and impartial manner. The purpose of the investigation is to determine whether the discrimination or sexual harassment/violence occurred. The College respects the rights of both the complainant and the person(s) addressed in the complaint.
Depending on the facts of the situation, the College may proceed with actions consistent with its due process procedures, Office of Civil Rights guidance, personnel policies, collective bargaining agreements, and Student Rights and Responsibilities Code. While an investigation is under way and/or as part of its resolution, the College may takes steps to prevent the person(s) addressed in the complaint from contact with the complainant. If the behavior may be criminal, you have the right to file a criminal complaint. This will not delay the College in doing its own work to resolve the complaint promptly and equitably.
What about retaliation?
The College prohibits any form of retaliation against a complainant, a respondent, or a witness. Any allegation of retaliation will result in an immediate investigation and appropriate action to stop the retaliation.
What are some examples of retaliation?
Retaliation is any adverse action taken because you complained or a person thinks you complained. For example:
- Lowering your grade
- Poor performance rating
- Changing work duties or assignments
- Exclusion from meetings
- Not being called on in class
- Change of work scheduled
- Being threatened
Suppose drugs or alcohol are involved?
Sometimes people are afraid to complain about sexual harassment or violence because drugs or alcohol were involved. The College’s highest priority is your safety and the safety of everyone on campus. The use of alcohol or drugs never makes the victim at fault for sexual violence.
Do I have avenues off campus to file a complaint?
Yes, you can file sex discrimination complaints with:
Washington State Human Rights Commission
Crime Statistics & Emergency Management
- Campus Crime Statistics/Jeanne Clery Disclosure
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Peninsula College strives to provide a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors that is supportive of education and the daily operations of campus facilities. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, you can view three years of the most currently available safety and security related statistical data.
The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus.
Marty Martinez, Director of Emergency Management & Campus Public Safety
(360) 417-6559
This Peninsula College 2023-2024 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act of Campus Security and Campus Crime Statistics Act (“Clery Act”), and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Peninsula College; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the College property. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. The Peninsula College Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available below.
Peninsula College ASFSR 2024–25
For full details and descriptions, please visit the Department of Education's Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool. This analysis cutting tool was designed to provide rapid customized reports for public inquiries relating to campus crime and fire data. The data are drawn from the OPE Campus Safety and Security Statistics website database to which crime statistics and fire statistics (as of the 2010 data collection) are submitted annually, via a web-based data collection, by all postsecondary institutions that receive Title IV funding (i.e., those that participate in federal student aid programs). This data collection is required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act.
A paper copy of the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) can be obtained at one of three locations at Peninsula College's Port Angeles campus: Pirate Central (Building D), Campus Safety (Building J), or at Human Resources (Building C). Copies of the ASFSR are also available at the front desk of both Peninsula College's Port Townsend campus and Peninsula College's Forks campus.
- Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
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The purpose of Peninsula College Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) is to clarify the actions, roles, and responsibilities that are to be taken by individuals and departments in the event of a crisis or emergency situation that has a major impact on the College community.