Jan. 8 – 2:25 p.m.

Campus Security was contacted by a City College staff member who reported that one of her car tires had been punctured. After examination, it was determined that it was done with a knife. The staff member suspects that someone intentionally punctured her tire. She was asked by Security to contact the Santa Barbara Police Department to file a report.

Jan. 21- 2:25 p.m.

A man trying to enroll for classes angrily came into the Student Services Building and began disturbing several staffers by showing aggressive behavior. Security was called and made contact with him. The man refused to leave and even threatened to kill a security officer. SBPD soon arrived and made contact with the man, taking him to the station. The head of security signed a citizen’s arrest for the man.

Jan. 28

A man wrote an alarming statement in his writing assessment, saying that he wasn’t afraid of anyone and that everyone should fear him. The man was not a student and was not enrolled for any classes. Staff was concerned and contacted Security. Security has tried to make contact with the man but he has not responded.

Jan. 28 – 11:45 a.m.

A student, later diagnosed with mental health problems, was talking to himself and started shouting in the Bookstore. He was asked to leave by security. The same student was also standing by the checkout counter at the library for about 15 minutes, talking to himself. Security contacted the Santa Barbara Police Department who took him to Cottage Hospital. The student was dropped from his classes because of his inability to function in a learning environment.

Feb. 4 – 2:20 p.m.

A woman saw a man sitting by a computer in the Cafeteria, looking at pictures of children wearing swimsuits and underwear on different websites. The woman approached the man and told him that what he was looking at was inappropriate.

The man took all of his belongings and left. When Security checked the history of the computer to try and identify the suspect, they found that it was logged onto a female student’s computer and was most likely left logged in when the man approached the computer to use it.

Jan. 25 – 3:45 p.m.

Santa Barbara Police Department contacted City College Security saying that they had received information that a City College student was attempting to commit suicide. SBPD contacted City College to help locate the student.

City College advises students and staff to come to Health Services, located on the bottom floor of the Student Services Building, for help with depression or anxiety. Several nurses and curators are there to listen and help.

If anyone has information regarding this incident please contact Campus Security at 730-4200 or Santa Barbara Police Department (911).

Campus Security encourages students to be aware of their surroundings, stay in a group, and have a cell phone ready for use in case of emergencies. For a Security escort, call the Security Office at 730-4200.