CAMPUS SECURITY, CRIME AWARENESS, DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
GENERAL POLICY
The school is committed to providing students with a safe environment in which to learn and to keep parents and students well-informed abut campus security. To that end, and in accordance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, the institution collects campus crime statistics and prepares a report for distribution to all students, employees and applicants for enrollment or employment. It is hoped that the institution's comprehensive policy will help combat violence in the workplace and on campus.
By September 1 of each, the school publishes and distributes the annual campus security report to all current students and employees directly by hand delivery. In addition, the report is provided upon request to all prospective students and prospective employees. Such individuals are informed of the report's availability and given the opportunity to request a copy. The complete Campus Security, Crime Awareness and Drug Free Workplace Policy is distributed after its revision each September 1st.
CAMPUS SECURITY, CRIME AWARENESS, DRUG FREE WORKPLACE REPORT
In accordance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, the institution collects campus crime statistics and prepares this report for distribution to all current and prospective students and employees.
1. Campus is defined as "any building or property owned or controlled by the school within the same contiguous geographic area and used by the school in direct support of or related to its educational purpose." The campus includes the facilities located at _____________________. There are no buildings or properties owned or controlled by campus student organizations which are recognized by this institution.
2. The report is disseminated annually in September to all current and prospective students and employees. In addition, the report is provided to all individuals during enrollment or employment orientation which is conducted with each start class or upon hiring of a new employee. At that time students and employees review the report and receive a description of the campus security procedures and further information regarding the prevention of crimes.
3. No student will have access to the campus facilities, other than the parking area, at any time unless supervised by a staff member. Any off campus events which are sponsored by the school or the student council are supervised by campus employees. Thus, the school will monitor and report any criminal activity at such events to local law enforcement authorities should they occur.
4. The campus does not employ campus security officials. The security of the campus is the direct responsibility of each employee and the campus administrator. No such individuals have the authority to make arrests.
5. All individuals are encouraged and requested to report immediately any known criminal offense or other emergency occurring on campus to the school administration office on the designated form (enter form number). All individuals are also encouraged to promptly report all crimes to appropriate police agencies. The campus administrator will report all known criminal offenses to local law enforcement authorities upon receiving the report or upon obtaining knowledge of any criminal offense.
6. All students and employees are encouraged to be responsible for their own security and the security of others.
7. Sexual assault prevention programs are discussed during new student/employee orientation which includes extensive handouts and procedures directed toward personal protection, the prevention of crime, increasing awareness of rape, acquaintance rape, and other forcible and non-forcible sex offenses. To increase crime awareness and prevention, local law enforcement officers are periodically invited to speak to staff and students.
8. There are no buildings or properties owned or controlled by the school's student organizations which are recognized by the institution. There are no off-campus housing facilities.
9. The school will provide timely warning to the campus community of any applicable crimes that have been reported to the campus administration or local police agencies that are considered to represent a continuing threat to students and/or employees.
10. Statistics concerning the number of arrests for on-campus crimes of murder, forcible and non-forcible sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft and violations of liquor laws, drug abuse, weapons possession during the calendar years 2002, 2003, 2004 are listed below:
NOTE: School would enter numbers applicable to their institution.
TYPE OF CRIME NUMBER OF OCCURRENCES NUMBER OF ARRESTS
MURDER -0- -0-
SEX OFFENSES (forcible
or non-forcible) -0- -0-
ROBBERY -0- -0-
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT -0- -0-
BURGLARY -0- -0-
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT -0- -0-
WEAPONS POSSESSION -0- -0-
LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS -0- -0-
DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS -0- -0-
There were no crimes of murder, forcible rape, or aggravated assault that show evidence of prejudice based on race, religion, sexual orientation, or ethnicity as prescribed by the Hate Crimes Statistics Act (28 U.S.C. 534).
11. In the event a sex offense occurs on campus, the accuser has the option to and should take the following steps:
a) Report the offense to school administration in the administration office.
b) Preserve any evidence as may be necessary to prove criminal sexual assault.
c) Request assistance, if desired, from school administration in reporting the crime to local law enforcement agencies.
d) Report the crime to local law enforcement agencies.
e) Request a change in the academic situation if desired.
f) Contact an appropriate agency in the community for counseling or other services that may be needed.
12. The school does not provide living situations during enrollment. The school will change a victim's academic situation after the alleged sex offense if requested by the victim, and the change is reasonably available.
13. The only on-campus services available to victims of sex offenses are described in this report. There are no on-campus counseling, mental health or other student services available.
14. On campus disciplinary action in cases of alleged sexual assault will be based on findings by the law enforcement agency investigation, facts pertaining to the crime, and other related mitigating circumstances provided that:
a) the accuser and the accused may have others present during the campus disciplinary proceeding; and
b) both the accuser and the accused shall be informed of the final determination of the disciplinary proceeding and any sanction(s) imposed against the accused.
15. Possible sanctions the school may impose following a final determination regarding rape, acquaintance rape, or other forcible or non-forcible sex offense vary depending upon the final determination and may include expulsion.
16. Drug Abuse is prohibited at all times by students and employees on the school property or as part of any of its activities. Drug abuse is defined as:
"The unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession or use of illicit controlled substances, including alcohol."
17. The institution prohibits possession, use and sale of alcoholic beverages, enforces the state underage drinking laws and state and federal drug laws. The Drug Free Awareness Program includes providing a copy of the "Who Cares If I Do or Don't" pamphlet and a copy of this report. The Hotlines and Off Campus Resources are posted in the classroom. Employees receive a copy of the "Terms and Symptoms of Drug Abuse" in which all negative symptoms of drug abuse are defined. Fact Sheets and Posters about early warnings and guidelines regarding drug abuse are posted. As a condition of employment, employees will notify the institution of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction.
18. There are no on-campus drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation programs available. Off-campus services regarding Drug Abuse Information and Treatment, Crisis Intervention, counseling and mental health include:
EXAMPLES ONLY – SCHOOLS NEED TO INSERT APPLICABLE PROGRAMS IN THEIR AREA
* Care Unit Hospital Program: 1-800-555-5555
* 24 Hour Sexual Trauma Recovery Support & Rape Crisis: 555-555-5555
* _______________ Valley Hospital: 1-555-5555
* Therapy Center: 1-555-555-5555
* County Mental Health Helpline: 555-555-5555
* National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP
* National Institute on Drug Abuse Workplace Helpline: 1-800-843-4971
* National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information: 1-301-468-2600
* Network of Colleges & Universities Committed to the Elimination of Drug & Alcohol Abuse: 1-202-357-6206
* D. O. E. of Education Regional Centers Drug-Free Schools & Communities (SW Region): 1-405-325-1454
* The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and Referral Hotline (800-662-HELP)
* The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Helpline (800-967-5752)
19. Penalties to be imposed on students and employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace include:
* notification of the abuse to the proper authorities;
* a Leave of Absence from enrollment/employment during which time the individual must consider the responsibilities of his/her enrollment/employment, become free from any dependencies and prove it, and certify that if he/she is reinstated that he/she will no longer participate in abuse activities affecting performance;
* expulsion or termination will be considered based on the circumstances surrounding the violation.
20. Any action taken by the institution against a violation of the drug-free workplace policy will occur immediately upon administration obtaining such information. The school will notify the Department of Education within 30 days of an employee or student being involved in any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace.
As an employee/student of (School Name), I hereby acknowledge receipt of this Report:
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