Web Team – Public Safety /public-safety Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:28:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Southeast Campus 2/11/2026 /public-safety/2026/02/12/southeast-campus-2-11-2026/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:16:01 +0000 /public-safety/?p=1777 Content warning:This message includes information about a reported crime. We recognize this can be alarming. If you would like support in relation to this report,oryou are feeling triggered about violence in your own life, please consider the resourceslisted in this message.

Attention: safety alert

Dear PCC Community,
This Alert is notification of an ongoing safety concern at PCC Southeast campus. It is believed to present a potential ongoing safety concern to the PCC community.

Safety alert #SA.26-0070
  • DESCRIPTION OF SAFETY CONCERN: Campus Public Safety has received multiple reports of concerning behavior involving an individual who has repeatedly followed and approached students in areas immediately adjacent to campus. The behavior has included unwanted contact, unsolicited sexual comments, and attempts to corner individuals near bus stops. A new incident was reported this evening involving similar conduct. Community members are encouraged to remain aware of their surroundings, avoid isolated areas when possible, and report any suspicious or concerning behavior to Public Safety immediately.
  • WHEN: Most recent incident reported at approximately 6pm on 2/11/2026
  • SUSPECT: Black adult male wearing a black jacket, black pants, tan boots, and a green baseball style hat
  • WHERE: PCC Southeast Campus, bus stop at 82nd/Division
  • OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION: Nothing at this time

Safety tips and resources

  • If you have been assaulted or see an assault in progress, try to stay calm and go to a safe location. Call 911 and if safe to do so, Public Safety emergency at 971 722 4444 for help. Do not attempt to apprehend any suspects or perpetrators of crime. Your personal safety and the safety of others around you should be your first concern.
  • Stay aware, use caution and vigilance and Trust your Instincts. If you feel something is wrong or not quite right, contact Public Safety for assistance. Program our number into your phone for quick access: 971 722 4444. We’re here to help!
  • Parked at PCC? Call 971 722 4902 to ask for an escort to your vehicle while on PCC property, especially encouraged after dark.
  • Be a good witness: If you can and it’s safe to, observe as many details as possible to help investigations. Notice your perception of the assailant’s gender, race, age, height, hair color, clothing, tattoos or scars. If a vehicle is involved take note of the color, make and model and its license plate if possible.
  • If you are at PCC and need help, a Blue Light Emergency Phone can connect you right to Public Safety.
  • The Department of Public Safety provides crime prevention training upon request. To request a session, please contact publsafe@pcc.edu.

Report information about the incident

If you have information that might help in this investigation, please contact Public Safety at 971 722 4444. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to immediately report any crimes or suspicious activity.

PCC student support resources

PCC employee support resources

  • Employee Assistance Programprovides free and confidential services to eligible employees, their spouses or domestic partners, family members living in the household, and dependents up to 26 years old regardless of location.

Support resources outside of PCC

  • Crime Victims’ Hotline: 1 866 689 HELP(1 866 689 4357)
  • : The CVC program was created to assist victims of violent crime with expenses associated with the crime. This includes domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, robbery, assault, homicide, or other compensable crime resulting in a physical or psychological injury. The mission of the CVC program is to ease the financial impact of these crimes on victims, survivors, and their families.

Experiencing a mental health crisis?

  • National Help:988is a suicide & crisis lifeline, call or text 988 or chat988lifeline.org
  • ForVeteransupport: Dial 988 and then press 1, text 838255, or chat online at
  • Your county’s crisis line is:
    • Clackamas County: 503 655 8585
    • Columbia County: 800 294 5211
    • Multnomah County: 503 988 4888 or 1 800 716 9769
    • Washington County: 503 291 9111 (se habla español) / TDD: 1 800 735 2900
    • Yamhill County: 800 560 5535

If you have any non-emergency questions regarding this Timely Warning, please contactClery@pcc.edu[opens in new window][

]]> Southeast Campus 2/2/2026 /public-safety/2026/02/03/southeast-campus-2-2-2026/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:11:19 +0000 /public-safety/?p=1763 Trigger warning: This message includes information about a reported crime. We recognize this can be alarming. If you would like support in relation to this report, or you are feeling triggered about violence in your own life, please consider the resources listed in this message.

Timely warning – stalking & fondling

Dear PCC Community,

This Timely Warning is notification of a Stalking & Fondling incident that occurred at a SE Campus bus stop on 2/2/2026 at 4:00PM and is believed to present a potential ongoing safety concern.

Timely Warnings are sent when certain crimes are reported on or near PCC property, in compliance withthe Clery Act. Timely Warnings provide information about college safety situations, and inform college community members of safety precautions to support personal safety, raise awareness, and to help prevent crime.

TW.26-0048
  • REPORTED OFFENSE:Stalking & Fondling
  • WHEN: 2/2/2026 at 4:00PM
  • SUSPECT:Black adult male wearing a black puffy jacket
  • DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT:On the above mentioned time and date ˿Ƶ Department of Public Safety received a report of a fondling and stalking incident near Southeast Campus. The reporting party stated that an unknown male approached her, touched her inappropriately, and pushed her before leaving the area after being confronted.
  • WHERE:Bus stop at 82nd Ave & SE Division St. across the street from campus
  • OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:None at this time.

Safety tips and resources

  • If you have been assaulted or see an assault in progress, try to stay calm and go to a safe location. Call911and if safe to do so, Public Safety emergency at971 722 4444for help. Do not attempt to apprehend any suspects or perpetrators of crime. Your personal safety and the safety of others around you should be your first concern.
  • Stay aware, use caution and vigilance and Trust your Instincts.If you feel something is wrong or not quite right, contact Public Safety for assistance. Program our number into your phone for quick access:971 722 4444.We’re here to help!
  • Parked at PCC? Call971 722 4902to ask for anescortto your vehicle while on PCC property, especially encouraged after dark.
  • Be a good witness: If you can and it’s safe to, observe as many details as possible to help investigations. Notice your perception of the assailant’s gender, race, age, height, hair color, clothing, tattoos or scars. If a vehicle is involved take note of the color, make and model and its license plate if possible.
  • If you are at PCC and need help, aBlue Light Emergency Phonecan connect you right to Public Safety.
  • The Department of Public Safety provides crime prevention trainingupon request. To request a session, please contactpublsafe@pcc.edu [opens in new window].

Report information about the incident

If you have information that might help in this investigation, please contactPublic Safety at 971 722 4444. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to immediately report any crimes or suspicious activity.

PCC student support resources

PCC employee support resources

  • Employee Assistance Programprovides free and confidential services to eligible employees, their spouses or domestic partners, family members living in the household, and dependents up to 26 years old regardless of location.

Support resources outside of PCC

  • Crime Victims’ Hotline: 1 866 689 HELP(1 866 689 4357)
  • : The CVC program was created to assist victims of violent crime with expenses associated with the crime. This includes domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, robbery, assault, homicide, or other compensable crime resulting in a physical or psychological injury. The mission of the CVC program is to ease the financial impact of these crimes on victims, survivors, and their families.

Experiencing a mental health crisis?

  • National Help:988is a suicide & crisis lifeline, call or text 988 or chat988lifeline.org
  • ForVeteransupport: Dial 988 and then press 1, text 838255, or chat online at
  • Your county’s crisis line is:
    • Clackamas County: 503 655 8585
    • Columbia County: 800 294 5211
    • Multnomah County: 503 988 4888 or 1 800 716 9769
    • Washington County: 503 291 9111 (se habla español) / TDD: 1 800 735 2900
    • Yamhill County: 800 560 5535

If you have any non-emergency questions regarding this Timely Warning, please contactClery@pcc.edu [opens in new window].

]]> Southeast Campus 1/28/2026 /public-safety/2026/02/03/southeast-campus-1-28-2026/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:08:09 +0000 /public-safety/?p=1760 Trigger warning: This message includes information about a reported crime. We recognize this can be alarming. If you would like support in relation to this report, oryou are feeling triggered about violence in your own life, please consider the resources listed in this message.

Timely warning – stalking

Dear PCC Community,

This Timely Warning is a notification of a Stalking incident that occurred at the SE Campus on 1/28/2026 and is believed to present a potential ongoing safety concern.

Timely Warnings are sent when certain crimes are reported on or near PCC property, in compliance withthe Clery Act. Timely Warnings provide information about college safety situations, and inform college community members of safety precautions to support personal safety, raise awareness, and to help prevent crime.

TW-26.0040
  • REPORTED OFFENSE:Stalking
  • WHEN: 1/28/2026
  • SUBJECT:Black adult male wearing a black puffy jacket, all black clothing, and a hat.
  • DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT:The victim reported being followed by the subject to a bus stop immediately next to campus, where the subject approached her and made a sexual comment, asking, “Do you want to get with me?” The victim also reported a similar interaction the previous day, during which the subject followed the victim and the victim’s friend to the same bus stop and cornered them.
  • WHERE:SE Campus at the bus stop on SE Division and 82nd Ave.
  • OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:None at this time.

Safety tips and resources

  • If you have been assaulted or see an assault in progress, try to stay calm and go to a safe location. Call911and if safe to do so, Public Safety emergency at971 722 4444for help. Do not attempt to apprehend any suspects or perpetrators of crime. Your personal safety and the safety of others around you should be your first concern.
  • Stay aware, use caution and vigilance and Trust your Instincts.If you feel something is wrong or not quite right, contact Public Safety for assistance. Program our number into your phone for quick access:971 722 4444.We’re here to help!
  • Parked at PCC? Call971 722 4902to ask for anescortto your vehicle while on PCC property, especially encouraged after dark.
  • Be a good witness: If you can and it’s safe to, observe as many details as possible to help investigations. Notice your perception of the assailant’s gender, race, age, height, hair color, clothing, tattoos or scars. If a vehicle is involved take note of the color, make and model and its license plate if possible.
  • If you are at PCC and need help, aBlue Light Emergency Phonecan connect you right to Public Safety.
  • The Department of Public Safety provides crime prevention trainingupon request. To request a session, please contactpublsafe@pcc.edu.

Report information about the incident

If you have information that might help in this investigation, please contactPublic Safety at 971 722 4444. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to immediately report any crimes or suspicious activity.

PCC student support resources

PCC employee support resources

  • Employee Assistance Programprovides free and confidential services to eligible employees, their spouses or domestic partners, family members living in the household, and dependents up to 26 years old regardless of location.

Support resources outside of PCC

  • Crime Victims’ Hotline: 1 866 689 HELP(1 866 689 4357)
  • : The CVC program was created to assist victims of violent crime with expenses associated with the crime. This includes domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, robbery, assault, homicide, or other compensable crime resulting in a physical or psychological injury. The mission of the CVC program is to ease the financial impact of these crimes on victims, survivors, and their families.

Experiencing a mental health crisis?

  • National Help:988is a suicide & crisis lifeline, call or text 988 or chat988lifeline.org
  • ForVeteransupport: Dial 988 and then press 1, text 838255, or chat online at
  • Your county’s crisis line is:
    • Clackamas County: 503 655 8585
    • Columbia County: 800 294 5211
    • Multnomah County: 503 988 4888 or 1 800 716 9769
    • Washington County: 503 291 9111 (se habla español) / TDD: 1 800 735 2900
    • Yamhill County: 800 560 5535

If you have any non-emergency questions regarding this Timely Warning, please contactClery@pcc.edu.

]]> Sylvania Campus 10/16/2025 /public-safety/2026/02/03/sylvania-campus-10-16-2025/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:56:24 +0000 /public-safety/?p=1756 Trigger warning: This message includes information about a reported assault. We recognize this can be alarming. If you would like support in relation to this report, or you are feeling triggered about violence in your own life, please consider these resources: Counselingat PCC, Student Support and Intervention.

Timely warning – crime alert – assault

Dear PCC Community,

This Timely Warning notifies the PCC community theSylvania Campus Health Technology Building between 2:00–5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025, and may present an ongoing safety concern.

Timely Warnings are sent when certain crimes are reported on or near PCC property, in compliance withthe CleryAct. Timely Warnings provide information about college safety situations, and inform college community members of safety precautions to support personal safety, raise awareness, and to help prevent crime.

TW.25.0405
  • REPORTED OFFENSE:Assault
  • WHEN: Between 2:00–5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025
  • SUSPECT:The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, with a slim build and short curly brown hair. He was recently clean-shaven and last seen wearing all black clothing, including a coat with a scarf, combat boots, and a silver necklace.
  • DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT:A PCC student reported that another student made inappropriate comments, touched them without consent, and placed hands around their throat without applying pressure.
  • WHERE:PCC Sylvania, Health Technology Building, 200 level
  • OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:No additional information at this time.
Report information about the incident

If you have information that might help in this investigation, please contactPublic Safety at 971 722 4444. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to immediately report any crimes or suspicious activity.

Safety Tips and Resources

  • If you have been assaulted or see an assault in progress, try to stay calm and go to a safe location.Call911and if safe to do so, Public Safety emergency at971 722 4444for help. Do not attempt to apprehend any suspects or perpetrators of crime. Your personal safety and the safety of others around you should be your first concern.
  • Stayaware.Use caution and vigilance and Trust your Instincts.If you feel something is wrong or not quite right, contact Public Safety for assistance. Program our number into your phone for quick
    access:971 722 4444.We’re here to help!
  • Parked at PCC?Call971722 4902to ask for a Public Safetyescortto your vehicle while on PCC property, especially encouraged after dark.
  • Be agood witness: If you can and it’s safe to, observe as many details as possible to help investigations. Notice your perception of the assailant’sgender, race, age, height, hair color, clothing, tattoos or scars. If a vehicle is involved take note of the color, make and model and its license plate if possible.
  • Ifyou are at PCC and need help, aBlue Light EmergencyPhonecan connect you right to Public Safety.

PCC resources

  • Counselingappointments available by calling 971-722-8153
  • PCC’s Nondiscrimination and Non-harassment and Policy and coordinates efforts related to investigation, resolution, and implementation of corrective actions to stop and prevent discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. You canreport an incident.
  • Student Support & Intervention: Within this office is a team of professionals working to support students through the various processes and resources at PCC.
  • Women’s Resource Centeroffer connection, resources, and advocacy to support the success of all women and gender minority students.
  • Queer Resource Centersprovide advocacy, education, leadership development, programming, and retention services for students with marginalized genders and sexualities to create an inclusive and intersectional campus climate promoting gender justice, sexual liberation, and equity for all people.
  • Multicultural Centers,centrally located on campuses, provide a safe space to nurture learning and achievement of personal and educational goals through cultural enrichment, peer tutoring, mentoring, and leadership activities.
  • Veterans Resource Centersprovide a safe and friendly space where veterans can talk with other veterans, students and advocates.
  • Disability Servicescounselors and specialists ensure provision of services, conversion of materials, and effective use of tools and techniques for access. Counselors are practitioners who work with students to determine appropriate adjustments and work with faculty to implement those accommodations.

Resources outside of PCC

  • Crime Victims’ Hotline: 1 866 689 HELP(1 866 689 4357)
  • : The CVC program was created to assist victims of violent crime with expenses associated with the crime. This includes domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, robbery, assault, homicide, or other compensable crime resulting in a physical or psychological injury. The mission of the CVC program is to ease the financial impact of these crimes on victims, survivors, and their families.
  • Experiencinga mental health crisis? Your county’s crisis line is:
    • Clackamas County: 503 655 8585
    • Columbia County: 800 294 5211
    • Multnomah County: 503 988 4888 or 1 800 716 9769
    • Washington County: 503 291 9111 (se habla español) / TDD: 1 800 735 2900
    • Yamhill County: 800 560 5535

If you have any non-emergency questions regarding this Timely Warning, please contact thenon-emergency numberforPublic Safety at971 722 4902or visit thePublic Safetywebsite.

]]> Cascade: October 15, 2019 /public-safety/2019/10/15/cascade-october-15-2019/ Tue, 15 Oct 2019 22:30:28 +0000 /public-safety/?p=1028 images of suspect, described below

Safety alert: Cascade Bookstore Burglary

The above pictured subject is believed to be involved in at least 5 burglaries in the area surrounding PCC Cascade Campus. All 5 burglaries occurred between the hours of 0300 and 0600 hours. Suspect appears to be a black male, possibly bald or has a shaved head. On multiple occasions, the suspect has been seen wearing red gloves and red shoes (possibly Adidas brand), and most recently with white and grey sneakers. The suspect is associated with a two-tone white GMC Suburban with distinctive lower door trim that appears to be medium grey and dark grey or black, with a chrome step or step-bar, and tinted windows.

]]> Southeast: October 1, 2019 /public-safety/2019/10/03/southeast-october-1-2019/ Thu, 03 Oct 2019 22:12:34 +0000 /public-safety/?p=1020 Safety alert: indecent exposure near Southeast Campus

˿Ƶ (PCC) Department of Public Safety would like to alert the Southeast Campus community regarding an indecent exposure that reportedly occurred on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at approximately 5:40pm at SE 80th and Grant St., which is located west of campus parking lot C.

According to the reporting party, a Southeast Campus student, she was walking in the area when the suspect flashed his genitals at her from across the street. She yelled at him that she was calling the police and he left the area on foot, northbound on 80th, without further incident. Public Safety was notified following the incident and checked the area for the suspect. He was not located.

The suspect is described as an older white male in his 60s with a bushy white beard. He was wearing a tan cap, gray button-up top over a white t-shirt and light blue jeans. The incident remains under investigation and Public Safety is increasing patrols in the area.

Public Safety would like to remind everyone of the following safety tips:

  • When possible, always walk with another person.
  • Remain alert and aware of your surroundings.
  • Try to remain in well-lit, busy, and populated areas.
  • If confronted by a flasher, try to leave the situation as quickly and calmly as possible, without giving him the reaction he seeks.
  • If the flasher comes toward you, yell for help, and run toward safety.
  • Call Public Safety at 071-722-4902 for an escort if you feel unsafe.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can call Public Safety at 971-722-4902 or the Portland Police non-emergency number at 503-823-3333.

]]> Southeast: September 25, 2019 /public-safety/2019/09/30/southeast-september-25-2019/ Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:16:37 +0000 /public-safety/?p=1013 Safety alert: attempted robbery and sexual assault at Southeast Campus

PCC Department of Public Safety would like to alert the Southeast Campus Community regarding a sexual assault and attempted robbery that reportedly occurred on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at approximately 8pm in parking lot D.

According to the reporting party, a Southeast Campus student, she was walking to her car when two subjects approached her and forced her to the ground. One suspect attempted to grab her purse while the second suspect inappropriately touched her. The student reported that she screamed, and the men fled the scene. Afterwards she got into her car and left. Public Safety was notified Friday morning, 9/27/19 of the incident as well as Portland Police.

Both suspects are described as black males one wearing a black sweatshirt and the other a red jacket. The incident remains under investigation and surveillance video is being retrieved to assist in identifying the suspects.

Public Safety would like to remind everyone of the following safety tips:

  • When possible always walk with another person.
  • Remain alert and aware of your surroundings.
  • If you feel you are being followed, walk toward a building, office or other safe space.
  • Try to remain in well lit, busy and populated areas.
  • Have keys ready in your hands & inside your pocket to avoid searching for them later.
  • Be cautious of anyone who stops and asks you questions and trust your instincts.
  • Call Public Safety at 971 722 4902 for an escort if you feel unsafe.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can call Public Safety at 971-722-4902 or the Portland Police non-emergency number 503-823-3333.

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]]> Rock Creek: August 27, 2019 /public-safety/2019/08/29/rock-creek-august-27-2019/ Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:17:10 +0000 /public-safety/?p=979 The ˿Ƶ Department of Public Safety has issued this Safety Alert to make you aware of a potential threat in the area.

On Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at 12:42 a.m., a young woman was walking home from work when she noticed a man was approaching her from behind. The man engaged her in conversation, inquiring about her name, age and destination before offering her illegal narcotics. The young women tried to walk away from the man but he followed her into her apartment complex near 185th Avenue and Rock Creek Blvd. The male then grabbed the woman’s backpack and covered her mouth with his hand when she began to scream. At this point, a friend of the woman heard her screams and came to her aid. The suspect then fled on foot. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male adult in his early twenties, approximately 5’9” or 5’10” tall, with a slim build and a thin mustache/goatee. The suspect was wearing a plain white T-shirt and green or khaki pants. Detectives from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public assistance to identify this suspect. Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to call detectives at 503-846-2500.

In closing, when it comes to personal safety do your best to remember these crime prevention tips:

  • Avoid walking or jogging alone at night if possible.
  • Be alert, observant, and aware of your surroundings and people around you.
  • Avoid dark, vacant, or deserted areas.
  • If you are followed or see suspicious activity move to a public area (lighted when at night) and act in a manner that will draw attention to you, e.g. yelling.
  • If a stranger attempts to engage you in conversation, use discretion before stopping to talk. It is a good idea to say you are in a hurry to meet someone.
  • Carry your keys, identification, and anything else of value on your person.
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