With a rising number of police officers and Campus Security Officers present on campus, students at Sacramento State can get assistance at night as well as during the day, despite a lack of transportation for CSOs.

The Sacramento State Police Department have a mix of up to six officers and CSOs scheduled to every shift during the day, with a heavier presence at night.

Two girls who locked their keys in the car this semester have found that campus police are quicker and safer than expected.

“I used the blue emergency poles, which was super efficient. Sac State PD answered immediately,” Sac State student Candy Li said. “They asked my problem and I told them I locked my keys in the car. They asked my license number, car description and exact location. They said 15 minutes but showed up super quick.”

Business management major Lory Ruelas said she used the police services at night for the first time last week.

“I waited about 10 minutes. They were actually faster than I thought, it was a good experience,” Ruelas said.

However despite the heavier coverage, some students calling campus police at night can expect a longer wait as more calls come in and CSO’s answer those calls on foot.

“CSOs do not have cars, but sometimes they are there in five minutes.” said Mark Iwasa, Chief Police for Sacramento State Police. “It really depends where they are coming from, definitely could take 30 minutes.”

Last semester at night, Sac State student Marty Antilano accompanied an elderly woman who called campus police because her car battery had died and needed a jump.

“The CSO came but did not have jumper cables. He said he would come back 10 minutes tops and did not come back for half an hour,” Antilano said. “I had my motorcycle, so I did not have jumper cables.”

Students can access tips on campus safety online at www.csus.edu/aba/police/resources