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2020 Annual Security and Fire Report Durham Tech Campus Police and Public Safety November 2020 919-536-7255 Durhamtech.Edu 2020 Annual Security and Fire Report YOUR GUIDE TO SAFETY ON CAMPUS 2020 Annual Security and Fire Report Durham Tech Campus Police and Public Safety November 2020 919-536-7255 durhamtech.edu 2020 Annual Security and Fire Report Message from the President 1 Purpose and mission of Durham Tech 2 Keeping the College safe and secure 2 The Clery Act legal requirements 2 Durham Tech Main Campus 3 Durham Tech Campus Police and Public Safety department 6 Enforcement of authority 7 Campus security authorities 8 Incident reporting and response 8 Confidential and anonymous reporting 10 Reporting a crime to Durham City Police 11 Off-campus crime 11 Preparation of annual crime statistics 13 Specific information about classifying crime statistics 14 Unfounded crime 14 Da ily crime log 14 Annual Fire Safety Report and missing student policy 14 Fire prevention information 14 Access to campus facilities 16 Maintenance of campus facilities 16 Campus timely warning procedures 16 Timely warning notices 16 Immediate notifications 17 Community alerts 17 Emergency response and evacuation procedures 18 Evacuation procedures 20 Evacuation for individuals with disabilities 20 Evacuation for individuals with visual impairment 21 Evacuation for individuals with hearing impairment 21 Shelter-in-place procedures 21 Off-campus emergencies 22 Crime prevention education and awareness 23 Preventing crime through collaboration and cooperation 25 2020 Annual Security and Fire Report Primary prevention and awareness programs 25 Ongoing prevention and awareness campaigns 25 Programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking 26 Crime prevention and personal safety tips 27 Emergency phones 28 Sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking policy 29 Sexual Misconduct/Title IX Purpose and definitions 29 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) reportable offenses 37 Reporting – reports of sexual misconduct that reportedly occurred prior to August 14, 2020 39 Requests not to investigate and refusals to file a complaint or to cooperate 39 Reporting to local law enforcement 40 Reporting to the College 40 Confidentiality 41 Strict confidentiality 42 Individuals with disabilities 42 Conflicts 43 Support persons 43 Time frame 44 Due process rights 44 Nonpunitive interim measures 44 Procedural steps 45 Voluntary resolution 50 Appeals 50 Grounds for an appeal 50 Follow-up care 51 Evidence preservation 51 Reporting – reports of sexual misconduct that reportedly occurred on or after August 14, 2020 53 Procedure 55 Confidentiality 59 Non-investigatory measures 60 Grievance process 61 Investigations 66 Investigative report 67 Hearings 68 Determination regarding responsibility 71 Appeals 73 Retaliation 74 Additional definitions 75 Campus and community resources 79 Bystander intervention 82 Risk reduction 83 2020 Annual Security and Fire Report Resources for survivors of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking 84 Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act 86 Drug and Alcohol Policy 87 North Carolina laws regarding alcohol 88 Laws related to unlawful possession or distribution of iIlegal drugs and alcohol 89 North Carolina drug laws 90 North Carolina alcohol laws 93 Alcohol and drug health risks 93 Resources for students 95 Resources for employees 96 Laws on weapons 96 Crime victims’ rights 97 Northern Durham Center 98 Clery geography categories and definitions 98 Durham Tech Campus Police and Public Safety department 98 Educational programs and assistance available 100 Fire prevention information 100 Monitoring crimes at off-campus organizations 101 College policy on violation of alcohol and drug abuse laws 101 Access to campus facilities 101 Maintenance of campus facilities 101 Victim counseling 101 Sexual assault 101 Registered sex offenders 101 Sexual Misconduct/Title IX Policy 102 Missing student procedure 102 Emergency notification and evacuation procedures 102 Campus timely warning procedures 102 Timely warning 103 Immediate notification 103 Durham Tech Orange County Campus 105 Clery geography categories and definitions 105 Durham Tech Campus Police and Public Safety department 105 Educational programs and assistance available 108 Fire prevention information 108 Monitoring crimes at off-campus organizations 109 College policy on violation of alcohol and drug abuse laws 109 Access to facilities 109 Maintenance of campus facilities 109 Victim counseling 109 Sexual assault 109 2020 Annual Security and Fire Report Registered sex offenders 110 Sexual Misconduct/Title IX Policy 110 Missing student procedure 110 Emergency notification and evacuation procedures 110 Campus timely warning procedures 110 Timely warning 111 Immediate notification 112 Duke Street North 113 Clery geography categories and definitions 113 Durham Tech Campus Police and Public Safety department 116 Educational programs and assistance available 116 Fire prevention information 116 Monitoring crimes at off-campus organizations 117 College policy on violation of alcohol and drug abuse laws 117 Access to facilities 117 Maintenance of campus facilities 117 Victim counseling 117 Sexual assault 117 Registered sex offenders 118 Sexual Misconduct/Title IX Policy 118 Missing student procedure 118 Emergency notification and evacuation procedures 118 Campus timely warning procedures 118 Timely warning 119 Immediate notification 120 Crime Statistics Definition of Terms 121 Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA) reportable offense definitions 121 Definitions of Clery reportable crimes 124 Location definitions from Clery Act 126 Crime statistics table 127 Statistics mandated by the Jeanne Clery Act 129 Message from the President Thank you for your interest in Durham Technical Community College. The College serves nearly 18,000 students annually across six locations in Durham and Orange counties. Since 1961, Durham Tech has provided high-quality, affordable, and accessible education as an open-door institution. We offer a pathway to success for thousands of Triangle residents and have helped power the economy by educating skilled workers for employers across the region. Durham Tech values our students and our community. One of our founding core values is to provide “a welcoming, vibrant, and safe campus environment.” We continuously work to make sure our campus community has access to safety resources, including the following Annual Security and Fire Report. The report provides our students with information about campus locations and safety alerts, the College’s requirements, incident reporting and response, and specific crime statistics relevant to our campus community. In recent years, the College has prioritized campus safety by forming the Emergency Preparedness Committee and installing 28 blue light emergency call boxes on Main Campus, three call boxes at the Northern Durham Center, and an emergency speaker on Main Campus. The College conducts emergency response exercises each year that are designed to evaluate our campus emergency plans. As you review this report, I invite you to explore other safety resources on the Campus Police and Public Safety and Office of Institutional Equity and Inclusion web pages. Thank you again for being a part of our commitment to campus safety. J.B. Buxton President, Durham Technical Community College 1 2020 Annual Security and Fire Report OUR PURPOSE Durham Tech, a comprehensive community college serving Durham and Orange counties, follows an open-door with guided placement admissions policy to provide older teenagers and adults an opportunity to better themselves through education and training. We offer technical and occupational programs leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate; the first two years of a four-year degree; general education and corporate and continuing education courses for workforce preparation and personal growth and development; and adult basic skills instruction that includes high school equivalency preparation, the Adult High School diploma, and English as a Second Language classes. OUR MISSION Durham Technical Community College champions learning and success, delivers outstanding teaching and service, and develops career skills for today and tomorrow. KEEPING THE COLLEGE SAFE AND SECURE Durham Technical Community College values the safety, welfare, and protection of all students, employees, visitors, and College property. The College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for everyone. The information contained in this document is prepared and presented to increase awareness of the programs that assist in protecting the safety and well-being of all individuals. A college community, like any other community, experiences accidents, crimes, and injuries. Unfortunately, absolute safety cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, students, employees, and visitors are also responsible for taking measures to protect themselves and their possessions. Durham Tech has experienced few crimes but such incidents can occur, and we treat all incidents seriously. This document is provided as a part of the College’s commitment to safety and security and is in compliance with federal law, specifically The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, also known as The Clery Act. THE JEANNE CLERY DISCLOSURE OF CAMPUS SECURITY POLICY AND CAMPUS CRIME STATISTICS ACT The Clery Act and the United States Department of Education’s regulations require Title IV participating institutions to publish an annual security report containing safety- and security-related policy statements and crime statistics and distribute it
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