Crime Reporting
Crime
victims, and witnesses to a crime regardless of the crime, are encouraged to
promptly report incidents to the Department of Safety and Security, or other
appropriate police agency. To report a crime, the victim or witness needs only
to call the security phone number, and an officer will
meet with them to gather information. An official report will be made with
copies available to the victim after a completed investigation. Each day the
incident from the previous day, excluding names, are summarized and made
available to the public, staff, faculty, students, other law enforcement
agencies, and the media via the Internet. Each year the number of incidents in
each category of crime are counted and reported to the state and federal
government in compliance with the Clery and Minger Acts. Anyone may view these
records by clicking here.
Crimes in Progress
To report a crime in progress, a victim or witness can dial 9-911
or 218-5940. Any reporting method will stimulate the response of
police, fire, ambulance or security, whichever is needed. In addition,
the victim of a serious crime may request support personnel, such
as ministers and rape crisis or domestic violence counselors, during
or after reporting the incident. Prompt reporting of criminal activity
to security enables a quick response, timely warnings, and makes
the campus safer for everyone.
If
you are a victim of a crime or witness to one, you should do the following:
1. Call Security Immediately
- 218-5940
- 9-911 (for Emergencies)
- 433-3945 (pager)
2. Obtain a description:
Attempt to obtain a description
of the offender(s), including gender, age, race, hair, clothing, and
distinguishable features. Also attempt to obtain a description and license
number of any vehicle(s) involved. Note the direction of travel of any
offender(s) or vehicle(s), and report these to security.
3. Preserve the crime scene:
Do not touch any items involved
in the incident. Close off the area of the incident and do not allow anyone in
the crime area until security arrives.
Types
of crimes reported to Security
1. Sexual Assault
If you are a sexual assault
victim, report it to security immediately. Preserve the physical evidence. Do
not bathe, douche, use the toilet, or change clothing. If you have been raped,
you should seek medical treatment immediately, regardless of whether you report
the matter to the police.
2. Telephone Harassment:
Obscene or threatening telephone
calls should be reported to security immediately. Other harassing phone calls
should be reported if they persist. If you receive such a call, remain calm and
hang up. Always record the exact time and date you received the call. This
information will assist investigators.
3. Bomb Threats:
If you know of a bomb threat,
contact security immediately at 791-9359 or dial 911. Notify your supervisor,
department head, or residential advisor and wait for further instructions.
Record as much information about the call as you can remember.
4. Burglary and Larceny:
Property crimes are the highest
reported crimes on the College campuses. To aid security in locating property,
we recommend you always record the serial numbers of any items of value (such
as televisions, stereos, VCR’s, etc…). If you feel you have been a victim of a
property crime, report the incident immediately to security.
5. Assault and Battery:
The best thing to do when
confronted in an assault situation is to try and escape. And immediately notify
security.
6. Other Crimes:
There are many other crimes which
occur on campus. Generally, you should protect yourself and others and report
information to security as soon as possible.
Crime Disclosure
The Clery and Minger Acts require the publication of annual
crime statistics. Included in this report are crimes reported to the Department
of Safety and Security and other campus officials including Athletics,
Counseling, and Student Services.
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