Full Notification

On Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at approximately 11:07 a.m. the Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) District Police Department was contacted by an SRJC staff member who just witnessed a male subject with his genitalia exposed. The male was seen standing by a tree near the southwest exterior side of Garcia Hall. SRJC District Police officers were patrolling on foot near this area and were able to respond quickly but the subject had left the area. After an extensive search officers did not locate the male subject. It was later discovered the male was seen earlier in the day in the area of the Counseling Department on the second floor of the Bertolini Student Center; prior to the incident near Garcia Hall.

The description of the subject is:
• Male, approximately 40 years of age
• Dark tanned skin tone
• 5 foot 6 inches, medium build
• Last seen wearing a dark beanie style hat, a black SRJC hockey windbreaker, and long silver athletic shorts.

The investigation is ongoing and the District Police are asking anyone who was in the area around the time who may have witnessed anything suspicious or who has any information to come forward by contacting our dispatch center at (707)527-1000. At this time it is unknown whether the male subject was urinating in public or exposing himself for other reasons.

The SRJC District Police is committed to the safety to all those in our community and will be actively patrolling. Please do your part in being safe on campus by doing the following

• If you are on the campus late, ask someone you trust, a colleague or friend, to walk or drive you to your vehicle.
• If you have any concerns and must walk alone, call the District Police for a uniformed safety escort to walk you to your vehicle, class, office, or other area on campus. (707) 527-1000.
• Stay in well-lit, well-populated areas and park your car in well-lit, well-traveled areas of the parking lots.
• Be aware of your environment. Don’t be afraid to look over your shoulders. It’s not rude to maintain a safe distance between yourself and others.
• Be aware of the locations of the nearest emergency phone stations and program the phone number for District Police into your cell phone; (707)527-1000.
• Send the message that you are calm, confident, and know where you are going.
• Carry your keys in your hand. You will be able to get into your car faster and the keys may be used as a weapon if necessary.
• Avoid blind corners. Take wide turns so that you have room to react to what’s ahead.
• Walk with confidence.
• Check your backseats before getting into your car.
• Always to lock your vehicle and roll up your windows.
• If you see someone loitering around your car as you approach, STOP!, turn around, walk away and watch them from a distance.

The District Police are also asking everyone to be aware of their surroundings while on campus and to immediately report any suspicious persons or activities to (707) 527-1000. IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING! We all must work together in keeping our community safe.