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Travel Alert Information posted 11/19/2012:
The following WA DOT Travel Alert has their highest impact rating:
SR 3 Southbound - Closure on SR 3 southbound at MP 37.60 near Searle St Pedestrian Crossing. Beginning at 9:25 AM on November 19, 2012 until further notice.
Last Updated: 11/19/2012 10:24 AM
At milepost 38
This is located in this general area:
http://mapq.st/SZSrDJ
Please note that at last report traffic headed southbound was backed up extensively and moving extremely slowly. Alternate routes through this area are advised.
Warren Avenue Construction Safety Update - Posted 11/16/2012
The City of Bremerton Public Works Department (Roads Safety Division) is working on two Warren Avenue roadway improvements. These two projects are happening concurrently, one at the OC entrance at Warren and 16th avenue, the other at Warren and 13th avenue. Both construction sites require constriction of traffic flow, revision of turning lanes and bring some concerns. Traffic flow will be slowed, lanes reduced and increased delays are possible. With lanes restricted, heavier congestion, crews working and heavy equipment there may be some visual distractions and obstructions. Drivers and pedestrians are asked to be extra careful in these areas, and whenever possible use alternate routes or access/exit points.
Posted November 8th, 2012
This is an important notice to students and employees:
The college has recently received reports from three individuals that their vehicles had been broken into and items were stolen. In each case, the suspect made entry to the vehicle by smashing one of the windows and stealing the items left in the vehicle by the owner. Each victim reported that they had left these items in the vehicles, and that the items were in plain sight. Each of these three cases have been handed over to the Bremerton Police Department with the hope of identifying the suspect or suspects, holding them accountable and recovering the stolen property for the victims.
All students/faculty/staff are asked to mitigate the risk of such a break in and theft of personal property by not leaving valuables in vehicles, especially in plain view. If you need to bring valuables to campus, please keep them with you or secure them out of sight in an area such as the locking trunk of a vehicle.
Please report all suspicious activity to Safety and Security at (360)475-7800 immediately, including persons who appear to be peeking into vehicle windows searching for possible items to steal.
Posted June 28th, 2012
This is an important notice to students and employees:
The college has recently received reports from numerous students and employees that their credit card numbers were used to make fraudulent purchases. In each case, the individuals stated their card was in their possession. The college takes information about credit card fraud on its campuses very seriously and has relayed the reports to law enforcement investigators.
An outside financial forensic investigator and federal law enforcement investigator are working on this case. If you believe that you were a victim of credit/debit card fraud, please call Safety and Security at 475-7800. Be prepared to provide the Safety and Security staff your name, mailing address, telephone number and student/employee identification number. Your contact information will be forwarded to the investigation team.
Additionally, victims are asked to:
- Make contact with their bank to cancel compromised cards and seek credit card fraud protection.
- Electronically file a report with their home law enforcement jurisdiction to document the fraud.
- Be prepared to discuss the transaction dates and details with the investigation team.
Posted November 9th, 2011
This is an information item regarding current criminal activity in Kitsap County.
It has come to our attention that Kitsap County is currently suffering from a string of car thefts. Law officials believe that there is an individual or group in possession of a master key for all Honda vehicles from the 1990s. Since this key will open and run any Honda from that era, we recommend that owners of these vehicles take extra precautions to protect their property. If you own one of these cars, you should keep it locked at all times using a system other than the car’s own locks. A locking gate or garage will provide security if you have that option. If you do not, there are products available where automotive supplies are sold that lock to the steering wheel and render the auto inoperable.
Posted November 2nd, 2011
The National Weather Service Seattle has issued the first Winter Storm Warning of the fall/winter season. This warning is for the Western Slopes of the Cascades and all mountain passes 300' and above. Please take this as an early signal to prepare yourself, your vehicle and your home for possible inclement weather. Your home, vehicle and office should each have enough basic emergnecy supplies to sustain you and keep you warm and safe for three days. For additional preparedness tips and recommendations, please click this link: Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management
Posted November 2nd, 2011
Olympic College Safety and Security Officers are assisting Bremerton Police with an investigation into a stolen vehicle on campus. All members of the Olympic College campus community are asked to lock their vehicles, secure valuables out of sight and to be watchful for suspicious activity in our parking areas. If you see any suspicious activity, please notify Safety and Security at 475-7800 immediately. Thank you.
Posted October 21, 2011
The G-1 Parking Lot has been open for one month. Usage has this lot full to capacity nearly every day. Many users of this parking lot are parking in undesignated areas along curbsides, in driving lanes and along curbs at entrances/exits. This makes parking in, passing through and entering/exiting the lot very hazardous. To improve overall safety, we are having contractors red curb restricted areas and add approximately 25 new parking spaces in the G-1 Lot. As soon as favorable painting weather provides for this work to be done we will make these safety and parking enhancements. At that time, all vehicles parked in areas that are not painted for parking will be cited. A legitimate parking space will have white parking stall markings on both sides or on the front and back of your vehicle. Anyone parked on the red curbs, blocking traffic, walk ways or crosswalks will be cited. Please refrain from parking in these areas, we would prefer not to have to cite any vehicles, but we are required to ensure safety and parking compliance. Thank you.
Posted October 21, 2011
Olympic College Security Guards have noted an increasing number of thefts from cars being reported. In some of the cases vehicles have been left unlocked. In other cases the vehicles were locked, but valaubles were left in plain sight. All students/staff/faculty are encouraged to lock their vehicles and leave nothing of value in sight. If you feel you are the victim of a break in, or any other crime while on campus, please contact Safety and Security at 475-7800 immediately.
Posted July 14, 2011
Olympic College Security Guards have noted an increasing amount of thefts from cars where owners have left valuables within sight of someone looking in from the outside. We would like to advise all students, staff, and faculty to stow your valuables away from sight when leaving your car. This will mitigate your risk of becoming a victim of car prowling.
Posted November 19, 2010
8:03 - This is just to let you know that the PE building is closed until further notice. Smoke was present this morning at 6 am. The fire department came out and determined that it was a bad motor in the HVAC system. We turned it off and we are currently working to replace it. The building is also being aired out. Thank you for your patience.
10:30 - The PE building is now open and scheduled classes will resume there at 11:00 am. The building has been aired out, the HVAC system has been shut off and the motor is in repair.
Posted October 18, 2010
I received an inquiry at 1:40pm today about an incident that occurred on the Shelton campus Friday Oct15th. I contacted the police department for the details surrounding the activity at the campus.
On Friday Oct 15th at around 11:30am there was significant police activity on the Shelton campus. A male suspect was being taken into custody at the hospital located a short distance from the college. The suspect broke free and ran toward the Shelton campus. The police pursued the suspect and were able to take him into custody behind the Johnson Library. The suspect was under arrest for possession of a control substance. The suspect was not an Olympic College student..
Posted September 27, 2010
On September 22, 2010, Kitsap County conducted an exercise called "The Kitsap Rumble". The Kitsap Rumble was a county-wide earthquake disaster exercise. It was a chance for all institutions, first responder agencies, and local agencies to participate in a practice drill to test response times, evacuation times, and any emergency systems.
