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ANNUAL SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY REPORT 2019–2020 publicsafety.tufts.edu TUFTS UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 419 BOSTON AVENUE, MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS 02155 CONTENTS THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ii Reporting Sexual Misconduct 28 Violence-Free University Policy Statement 1 • Preserving Evidence 29 Mission Statement 1 • General Suggestions 29 About TUPD 1 • Physical Evidence Preservation Suggestions Specifc to Campus Security Authorities and Collection of Crime Statistics 2 Sexual Assault 29 The Jeanne Clery Act 2 Investigations and the Offce of Equal Opportunity (OEO) 30 Tufts University Boston Health Sciences Map 3 • Complaint and Adjudication Process for Students 30 Tufts University Boston Health Sciences Crime Statistics 4 • Complaint and Adjudication Process for Employees, Patients, Tufts University Medford/Somerville Map 6 and Third Parties 31 Tufts University Medford/Somerville Off-Campus Properties Map 7 • Additional Information Regarding Disciplinary Proceedings 31 Tufts University Medford/Somerville Crime Statistics 8 • Anonymous Complaints—Non-Confdential 32 Tufts University Grafton Map 10 • Privacy 32 Tufts University Grafton Crime Statistics 11 • Requests to Remain Confdential or Anonymous 32 Tufts University European Center Map 13 • Resources/Interim Measures 32 Tufts University European Center Crime Statistics 14 • Leniency and Maintaining Focus on Sexual Misconduct, Stalking, Tufts University Boston SMFA Campus Map 16 and Dating or Domestic Violence in Disciplinary Matters 33 Tufts University Boston SMFA Campus Crime Statistics 17 • Cooperation with Law Enforcement 33 Clery Act Crime Defnitions 18 TUFTS’ EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE PREVENTION • Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter 18 AND AWARENESS OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ASSAULT, DATING • Manslaughter by Negligence 18 OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND STALKING 33 • Robbery 18 • Selected Tufts Educational Prevention Programs 34 • Aggravated Assault 18 Resource List 34 • Motor Vehicle Theft 18 • Seeking Medical Treatment 34 • Arson 18 Medford/Somerville Campus Resources 35 • Burglary 18 Boston and Grafton Tufts Resources 37 • Sex Offenses 19 • Tufts University Police Department (TUPD) 37 Clery Act Hate/Bias Crimes 19 • Physical Well-Being (Medical Services)—Confdential 37 • Bias 19 • Emotional Well-Being (Counseling Services, Confdential) 38 • Domestic Violence, Federal Defnition 20 • Non-Confdential but Private Campus Reporting Options 38 • Dating Violence, Federal Defnition 20 Off-Campus Resources 39 • Stalking, Federal Defnition 20 Dating/Domestic/Intimate Partner/ Relationship Violence Resources 39 • Liquor Law Violations 20 Grafton Resources 39 • Drug Abuse Violations 20 Legal Assistance 39 • Weapon Law Violations 20 Selected Massachusetts State Defnitions 20 FIRE SAFETY REPORT 40 • Rape 21 Residential Fire Sprinkler System 40 • Statutory Rape (16 or Under) 21 Residential Fire Alarm System 40 • Indecent Assault and Battery of a Person Under 14 21 Portable Fire Extinguishers 40 • Indecent Assault and Battery of a Person Over 14 21 Portable Fire Extinguisher Training 40 • Domestic Violence 21 Fire and Evacuation Drills 40 • Stalking 21 Electrical Appliances 40 • Consent 21 Furnishings 40 Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) 22 Smoking Materials 40 • COPPS Programs 22 Open Flames and Flammables 40 Security Awareness Programs 22 Fire and Life Safety Awareness 40 Tufts Threat Assessment and Management Program 23 Residential Fire Incident Report 41 • The Tufts Threat Assessment and Management Program (TTAM) 23 Fire Reporting 43 Security and Maintenance 23 Emergency Evacuation Procedures 43 Access to Facilities 23 Lodging House License 43 Non-Campus Buildings or Properties 24 Planned Improvements to Safety 43 Timely Warning 24 Fire Safety Website 43 Missing Students Policy 24 BACKGROUND—DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE AND ADDICTION 44 Emergency Management Program 24 Health Risks 44 Emergency Response and Evacuation 24 The Tufts Alcohol and Drug Program 44 • Emergency Evacuation 25 Resources For Students 44 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, DATING • Medford/Somerville 44 AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 26 • Boston/Grafton 44 • Tufts Prohibits Sexual Assault, Stalking, Dating and Resources for Employees 44 Domestic Violence 26 Drug-Free Campus/Drug-Free Workplace Policy 44 • Consent at Tufts 26 Disciplinary Sanctions 45 Reporting Crimes and Emergencies 26 Local, State, and Federal Sanctions Concerning Alcohol and Drugs 45 • Options for Non-Confdential Reporting and Support 27 Controlled Substances Uses & Effects 46 • Options for Confdential Reporting and Support 27 Federal Traffcking Penalties 48 Tufts’ Offce of Equal Opportunity (OEO) 28 Federal Penalties and Sanctions for Illegal Possession of a Sex-Offender Registry 28 Controlled Substance 50 • Prohibition Against Retaliation 28 Non-Emergency Numbers 51 Helpful Websites 51 The Department of Public Safety We are pleased to present this year’s edition of our Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This publication represents one of Tufts’ many efforts to comply with the Crime Aware- ness and Campus Security Act of 1990, the Jeanne Clery Act of 1998, and all other applicable requirements, including the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Amendments to the Clery Act. The report includes guidance and resources for the prevention and awareness of sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking, as well as programs and policies required under the Drug-Free Schools and Com- munities Act Amendments of 1989, the Drug-Free Work- place Act of 1988, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is committed to providing a safe and secure living, educational and work- ing environment for our students, faculty and staff. While reported crime at Tufts University remains comparatively low, it is important to remember that the safety and security of our campuses is the responsibility of the entire community. Crime prevention is significantly enhanced when we work in partnership, remaining vigilant and reporting suspicious activity, thus reducing opportunities for crime to occur. The Department of Public Safety looks forward to working with you as we begin a new academic year. We welcome your input and feedback. If you have any questions or comments about Tufts Universi- ty’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report please contact us. Kevin C. Maguire Executive Director, Public Safety/Police Chief Tufts University ii Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, 2019–2020 TUPD ofcers are trained at state-certifed law enforce- VIOLENCE-FREE UNIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENT ment training academies and maintain certifcation through Tufts University is committed to maintaining an environ- ongoing in-service and specialized training programs. Many ment where individuals are safe to learn, work, and live. members of the police department have higher education In support of this commitment, Tufts will not tolerate vio- degrees in criminal justice and related felds. Our university lence or threats of violence anywhere on its campuses police and security personnel are carefully screened before or in connection with university-sponsored programs. being selected, well trained, and committed to working with The university has established threat assessment and you to provide for the safety and security of our community. management teams to evaluate and address violence and TUPD receives its authority from the Commonwealth of threats of violence made toward members of the Tufts Massachusetts. All TUPD ofcers are appointed as special University community. state police ofcers under the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 22C, Section 63. Ofcers assigned to the Medford/Somerville and Boston MISSION STATEMENT campuses may, at times, be designated as deputy sherifs Te Department of Public Safety exists to support the goals in Middlesex and Sufolk Counties, respectively. Ofcers of the university by fostering a safe and secure environment assigned to the Grafon campus may also be designated as spe- in which members of the Tufs community can learn, work, cial police ofcers in the towns of Westborough and Grafon. and live. Generally, TUPD ofcers are authorized to make arrests for Whereas safety and security is a responsibility shared by the criminal ofenses committed in or upon lands or structures entire community, the mission is achieved by applying lead- owned, leased, used, or occupied by the university, or in places ership and our unique expertise to partnerships designed to where university business is conducted. Tis authority extends prevent loss, reduce harm, and solve problems. beyond the confnes of the various campuses as determined by the acquisition of local special police status or deputy sher- ABOUT TUPD ifs’ authority or by previous court decisions. Te Tufs University Police Department (TUPD) is head- Te Tufs University Police enjoy strong professional rela- quartered on the Medford/Somerville campus with stations tionships with state and local law enforcement agencies and on the Boston and Grafon campuses. On June 17, 2005, the have Communications Memoranda of Understanding with Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission awarded the following agencies: Somerville, Medford, Grafon, and accreditation status to TUPD. Te commission voted to Westborough. Although currently there are no formal oper- make TUPD the 18th department in the Commonwealth to ational Memoranda of Understandings with our municipal achieve this prestigious recognition. To achieve accredita- partners,