About the Los Rios District Police Department
The Los Rios District Police Department is dedicated to crime prevention, the protection of life and property, and the preservation of peace and order. We are committed to promoting a safe, secure environment that facilitates academic achievement and personal enrichment.
The Los Rios Police Department is staffed by dedicated, professional, and community service oriented employees. We are committed to protecting the safety and security of all students, staff, visitors, and property as well as providing accurate and timely information about the security environment of the college and our surrounding community.
Mission Statement
The Los Rios District Police Department is dedicated to crime prevention, the protection of life and property, and the preservation of peace and order. We are committed to promoting a safe, secure environment that facilitates academic achievement and personal enrichment.
The Los Rios Police Department is staffed by dedicated, professional, and community service oriented employees. We are committed to protecting the safety and security of all students, staff, visitors, and property as well as providing accurate and timely information about the security environment of the college and our surrounding community.
About the Los Rios Community College District Police Employees
The Los Rios Police Department is staffed with sworn and armed police officers, college safety officers, campus security officers, dispatchers, clerks, and student assistants.
Officers use foot, bike and vehicle patrols to serve the campus population and maintain high visibility on the campus.
The Los Rios Police Department provides protection and security to all four main campuses as well as their outreach centers.
The main campuses are American River College, Cosumnes River College. Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College. Our outreach centers consist of the El Dorado, Natomas, Rancho Cordova, Ethan Way, and Davis Centers. We also respond to the District Office, Facilities Maintenance, and any other areas where our students and staff require service that is within our juristiction.
For Police service that is outside our juristiction, please contact your local law enforcement agency.
Values Statement
We of the Los Rios District Police Department recognize our contribution to the quality of life and a safe environment in our community through the provision of professional law enforcement services. We will meet the challenge of providing these services by basing our thoughts and actions on the following shared values:
- Service To Our Community
We value the opportunity to provide service in a manner that is fair, courteous, responsive and efficient. An attitude of respect for and the protection of, the worth, dignity and rights of all is the foundation of our law enforcement agency.
- Integrity
We value candor, honesty, and ethical behavior in members of our department. We are committed to uphold our positions of trust by maintaining the highest ethical standards as set forth in the Code of Professional Conduct for California Peace Officers and the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
- Responsibility and Accountability
We value the need for effective use of our resources and to provide a spirit of openness in communication with our community. We will be responsible for our actions, willing to admit our mistakes and ensure that our behavior earns the support and trust of all segments of the public.
- Professionalism
We value professionalism by having a clear sense of commitment, perspective and direction. Professionalism is developed by creating an environment that encourages teamwork, innovation, and constant evaluation of ourselves. A professional attitude is dedicated to quality, timeliness and excellence in our service to the college community.
- Pride and Satisfaction in our Profession
We believe our work to be a source of enjoyment and satisfaction. We are proud of our accomplishments as an integral part of the college community. We enjoy what we have chosen; to serve the law enforcement profession with the Los Rios District Police Department.