Officer Song, Your Safe Walk Buddy

Officer Tae Song.








Beginning January 3, 2011, Shasta College welcomed its new campus security officer, Tae Song.
Officer Song attended College of the Redwoods in Eureka, California for a year and a half until graduating in December 2008.
He enjoys Shasta College’s atmosphere and the rapport he already has with students and faculty.
His serious attitude combined with his cheerful demeanor and humorous comments during the interview demonstrate his leadership ability and his dedication to safety and student relations.
“I plan to stay a while,” says Song. “I want to improve things, not necessarily change them.”
Safety is a top priority for any school. Shasta is no exception.
Officer Song stresses the importance of being safe by being aware of surroundings and being with a friend, especially in darker areas of the school.
“I am a strong supporter of the buddy system,” says Song.
The Shasta College Security webpage has crime alerts to notify students of any reported crime.
The last crime posted was of a campus beating and robbery of a student for $20 on December 17, 2010 at 10:20p.m. by the west walk-over bridge on Old Oregon Trail.
The student sustained minor injuries.
There have been numerous sexual assault reports in previous semesters as well.
Officer Song urges students “If you feel unsafe walking to your car, call Safe Walk and officers will escort you to your car.”
Men, keep this in the forefront of your mind, crime and sexual assault are not limited to women. Men are not immune from such things.
Remember to check your vehicle for disturbances, marks and even a person hiding in the back seat before entering.
Bring a friend or call campus security just as a precaution. Officers are always eager to escort a student so they feel safe.

Security contact information from Shasta College Website is as follows:

Redding Police Department 225-4200

Department of Campus Safety and
Safe Walk 242-7910

CAMPUS SAFETY DEPARTMENT:
jbarton@shastacollege.edu or
kbenzler@shastacollege.edu

Safety Department's Hours:
8:00 AM to midnight on weekdays.
9:30 AM to 5:30 PM on Saturdays.

If Officers are unavailable (Room 5015) they can be reached by one of the Blue Security telephones located inside campus buildings, the push button security phone outside of the Campus Safety office, or by calling 242-7910.

PARKING NOTE: Staff parking areas are enforced 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. After 5:00 PM weeknights students may park in staff parking with a valid student or daily parking permit.