DePauw University
Public Safety Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report
October 1st, 2011
Index
About Public Safety Pg. 3 Reporting Crimes and Emergencies Pg. 4 Silent Witness Pg. 4 Disclosure to Alleged Victims of Crimes of Violence Pg. 4 Emergency Management & Preparedness Pg. 5 Emergency Procedures Pg. 5 Testing of Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures Pg. 6 Emergency Notification Pg. 9 Timely Warnings Pg. 9 Fire Safety Information & Procedure Pg. 9 Crime Statistics Pg. 24 Crime Log Pg. 26 Crime Prevention Pg. 26 Missing Persons Pg. 27 Work Place Violence Pg. 29 Educational Programming Pg. 30 Safety Escort Program Pg. 30 Building Security and Access Control Pg. 30 University Policies Pg. 31 o Alcohol Pg. 31 o Drugs Pg. 32 o Firearms and Weapons Pg. 32 o Sexual Misconduct Policy Pg. 32 . What to do if a Sex Offense Occurs Pg. 40 . On Campus Resources Pg. 41 . Off Campus Resources Pg. 42 . Access to Indiana Sex Offender Registry Pg. 42 o Policy on Harassment Pg. 42 . Sexual Harassment Pg. 43 . Emergency Procedures: Harassment, Threats and Potential Violence Pg. 46 Indiana State Victim’s Rights Pg. 49
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DePauw University Public Safety Annual Report
October 1, 2011
PUBLIC SAFETY
The mission of the Department of Public Safety is to provide for the overall safety and security of the university and its properties. Our goal is to maintain an environment that promotes academic excellence to its fullest potential.
Our staff is committed to maintaining an environment which is conducive to an effective and positive learning experience for all members of the DePauw community. Through programs of information, education and proactive measures of police and security interaction, we endeavor to ensure that your experience at DePauw University will be as pleasant and rewarding as possible.
The Public Safety Office is professionally staffed with six full time sworn police officers and three part time sworn police officers. In addition to the Public Safety police officers, the Nature Park Rangers are also sworn police officers and provide safety and security at the Nature Park location. All police officers are graduates of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and are empowered with full police authority pursuant to Indiana Code 21-17-5. Officers are authorized to make arrests and are charged with enforcing federal and state laws, as well as University rules and regulations.
Public Safety operates 24 hours each day throughout the year. We strongly urge prompt reporting of all criminal and suspicious activity by contacting 658-4261, or by dialing 911.
The Public Safety Department is located in room 200 of the Student Union Building. Upon notification of an incident, an officer will be sent to your location. All complaints will be investigated and prompt resolution of reported problems will be sought.
DePauw Public Safety maintains a collaborative relationship with all local law enforcement agencies ensuring the most effective law enforcement services. Local agencies share reports involving students off campus and contribute to the Annual Report and disclosure of crime statistics. Greencastle City Police, Putnam County Sheriff Office, Indiana State Police and Federal Agencies all have jurisdiction on the University Campus. Aid from these agencies is available as necessary to assist the DePauw Public Safety Office. Officers from the Public Safety Office may assist Greencastle Police as requested in Officer safety situations or within the perimeters of the defined jurisdiction. DePauw University operates no off-campus housing or off-campus student organization facilities. However, some students participate in state-wide or national organizational events off campus.
Pastoral and professional counselors are encouraged to inform the persons they are counseling about crime reporting procedures, including the Silent Witness reporting procedure, when they feel it is appropriate. Information collected will be included in the annual disclosure of crime statistics.
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REPORTING CRIMES AND EMERGENCIES
Dial 911 If you are reporting a FIRE the need for an AMBULANCE or need EMERGENCY POLICE SERVICES . Give your name, location and telephone number . State the nature of the problem . If possible, stay on the line until Officers arrive
All other calls for non-emergency police and security services should be directed to Public Safety, at 765-658-4261, or by utilizing one of the campus convenience phones located throughout the University. The Greencastle Police and Putnam County Sheriff's Department are also resources for reporting criminal activity. They can be reached through Putnam County Central Dispatch at 765-653-5115.
Silent Witness Silent Witness is a means of reporting information anonymously. If you have witnessed a crime or know of a crime that might take place, we would appreciate your information. All submissions are confidential and providing your contact information is optional within the form. http://www.depauw.edu/studentlife/campus-safety/publicsafety/campus-safety-services/silent- witness/
Disclosures to Alleged Victims of Crimes of Violence DePauw University, through the Community Standards process, will upon written request, disclose to the alleged victim of a crime of violence (including forcible sex offenses) or a non- forcible sex offense, the results of any disciplinary hearing conducted by the University, against the student who is the alleged perpetrator of the crime or offense. If the alleged victim is deceased as a result of the crime or offense, DePauw will provide the results of the disciplinary hearing to the victim's next of kin, if so requested.
Be a Good Witness: Report suspicious activity PROMPTLY
Suspicious Activity may include: Walking Aimlessly Starring Who they are in relation to what’s happening in the building or on campus Normal v. Abnormal If something doesn't fit, Call Public Safety, immediately!
Working Together Maintain access control by not propping doors
Information to give when reporting suspicious or criminal activity: Your Description may include:
4 How tall are they in relation to you How old are they Race Weight Hair Color Hair Length, texture, style Tattoos, scars or skin markings Clothing Writing on Shirts or Hats What direction did they leave Vehicle information; including make, model, color, and license plate Look for Accessories to add detail to your description, such as: backpacks, jewelry, shoes, hats, coats and/or glasses Remember that everyone notices different features; relay what stands out to you
Lower level situations occurring in residence halls: Contact the Resident Assistant (RA) on your floor or the RA on duty. Public Safety can page the RA on duty for you. Business Hours, contact Campus Living and Community Development at 765-658- 4500
Situations Requiring Counseling Services: DePauw Wellness Center phone: 765-658-4268
A counselor is on call 24 hours a day. Please call Public Safety at 765-658-4261 and they will page the counselor on call after business hours.
All members of the campus community are encouraged to report incidents to the above mentioned campus authorities, or local law enforcement for the immediate response of these agencies and departments. Reporting criminal activity will also assist the Public Safety Office in providing timely warnings, campus emergency notifications, and provides information for inclusion in the University's crime statistics.
Timely Warnings are issued in the format of Public Safety Alerts to the campus community on incidents, or crimes that may be considered a threat to public safety and/or reoccurring crime trends. Information regarding these crimes/trends may originate either by Public Safety Reports, local Law Enforcement Agencies, or the Putnam County 911 Center.
Alerts are posted on the following website: http://www.depauw.edu/studentlife/campus- safety/publicsafety/timely-warnings-crime-alerts/ In some instances alerts may also be issued via WGRE Radio, The DePauw Newspaper, e-mail blasts, network bulletins, telephone trees, text messages (if registered) and portable public address systems as needed.
Emergency Management & Preparedness The Emergency Management Office, in collaboration with DePauw Public Safety coordinates various university and community emergency response agencies and services to ensure DePauw University community members, all properties, facilities, and approved living units are prepared to respond to emergencies, mitigate impact, and recover from any critical incident or situation.
5 The Emergency Management Office coordinates the "Emergency Planning Committee” which is responsible for developing and maintaining the University “All Hazards Emergency Response Plan”. The Emergency Planning Committee oversees policy formation, response protocol and the annual testing of "response and evacuation" procedures via table top exercises. The Emergency Management Coordinator in collaboration with Public Safety provides training and information on preparedness, response, evacuation, recovery, and mitigation issues. The testing and training is conducted via emergency notification tests, as well as fire safety and building evacuation drills.
Please direct any questions or assistance for developing a personal emergency preparedness plan to DePauw Public Safety at 765-658-4261, or visiting our office located in room 200 of the Student Union Building.
“Emergency Preparedness is Everyone’s Responsibility”
Emergency Procedures A comprehensive list of Emergency Procedures in regards to the following topics is available on line at http://www.depauw.edu/studentlife/campus-safety/emergencyplanning/emergency- procedures/ Harassment, Threats and Violence on campus Pandemic Emergencies Building Evacuations Shelter in Place Bomb Threats Medical Emergencies Tornado Fire Earthquake Explosions Hazardous Material Spill/Release Utility Failure Emergency Planning Guide
Testing Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures Date Time Location Participants Description Evacuation drills in fire emergency situations at living units. Each announced test had a duration was 15-20 minutes. Each test concluded with a presentation on emergency evacuation and fire safety. 2/22 1930 Alpha Chi Omega 90 2/22 1752 Sigma Alpha 24 Epsilon 2/22 1818 Delta Upsilon 45 2/22 2023 Kappa Alpha Theta 50 2/22 1802 Sigma Chi 20 2/22 1856 Phi Kappa Psi 50
6 2/23 1902 Alpha Phi 28 2/23 1843 Phi Delta Theta 40 2/23 1827 Phi Gamma Delta 40 2/24 1847 Alpha Tau Omega 26 2/24 1825 Delta Chi 18 2/24 1802 Delta Tau Delta 42 2/24 1916 Kappa Kappa 30 Gamma 3/1 1955 Lucy Rowland 20 3/1 2009 Delta Gamma 28 3/1 1942 Senior Hall 13 3/1 1929 College St. Hall 18 3/1 1914 Bishop Roberts 21 3/1 1900 Pi Beta Phi 47 3/1 1846 Hogate Hall 38 3/1 1835 Bloomngtn. St. Hall 5 3/2 1813 Mason Hall 22 3/2 1902 Montgomery Hall 6 3/2 1854 Chabraja hall 8 3/2 1849 Reese Hall 4 3/2 1841 Strasma Hall 5 3/2 1835 Holmberg Hall 5 3/2 1827 Leis Hall 7 3/2 1821 Warne Hall 4 3/2 1759 Anderson St. Hall 16 3 /4 1938 Beta Theta Pi 42 3 /4 1854 Sigma Nu 4 3 /4 1828 Longden Hall 37 3 /4 1809 Humbert Hall 25
10/4 1846 Hogate Hall 53 10/4 1817 Anderson St. Hall 12 10/4 1804 Kappa Kappa 50 Gamma 10/5 1936 Alpha Phi 55 10/5 Phi Gamma Delta 10/13 1920 22 10/5 1906 Alpha Tau Omega 18 10/5 1833 Kappa Alpha Theta 43 10/5 1820 Phi Delta Theta 43 10/5 1802 Delta Gamma 40 10/6 1909 Delta Tau Delta 40 10/6 1853 Leis Hall 9 10/6 1843 Holmberg Hall 7 10/6 1831 Lucy Rowland 57 10/6 1803 Sigma Chi 24 10/7 1905 Alpha Chi Omega 43
7 10/7 1839 Chabraja Hall 9 10/7 1826 Montgomery Hall 15 10/7 1805 Bishop Roberts 60 10/11 1752 Sigma Alpha 20 Epsilon 10/12 1813 Reese Hall 13 10/12 1822 Warne Hall 5 10/12 1834 Senior Hall 19 10/12 1848 Delta Upsilon 27 10/13 1801 Mason Hall 37 10/13 1823 Blmngtn. St. Hall 9 10/13 1904 Beta Theta Pi 21 10/14 2123 Pi Beta Phi 22 10/14 2106 Phi Kappa Psi 23 10/14 2051 Longden Hall 63 10/14 2037 College St. Hall 17 10/14 2023 Humbert Hall 28
11/23 1530 UB 220 7 Emergency Planning Committee (EPC) met to plan Emergency Response TTX for January 2011. 12/21 1100 UB 200 3 Dorian Shager, Angela Nally, Doug Cox met for final planning of ‘Active Shooter” TTX for EPC - January 2011
Emergency Notification In the event of a report of significant emergency, the Public Safety Office will gather information to confirm and assess the immediate threat to the health or safety of students, faculty and staff on campus. The campus community will be notified of the situation including evacuation or sheltering instructions. Without delay, the Public safety Director of designee will inform and initiate a call-out of the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT). Incident specific authorities and key personnel of CIRT, (i.e. University Physician for a public health emergency, Emergency Management Coordinator for a fire, chemical spill, etc....) will promptly create the appropriate message(s) to alert and instruct the Campus community. The content of notification messages will take into account safety of the community, unless issuing notification will, in the professional judgment of our campus authorities, compromise efforts to assist a victim or to contain, respond to or otherwise mitigate the emergency. The Putnam County Emergency Operations Center will be the source for issuing any and all weather related emergency information such as declarations of Tornado Warnings by the National Weather Service.
What type of instances may initiate an Emergency Notification? Emergency Notifications will be sent to the community when an imminent threat is perceived to the community. Instances may include severe weather, earthquake, gas leak, terrorist incident, armed intruder, bomb threat, civil unrest or rioting, explosion, a nearby chemical or hazardous waste spill, or health emergencies.
How are Emergency Notifications Sent?
8 Multiple modes of communication for campus notification will be utilized for the alert including SMS text messages via RAVE Alert, Campus e-mail, University website, calling trees, and Campus radio and television stations (when operable). In the event of an approaching tornado the Putnam County 911 Center will additionally activate a warning siren and send an additional SMS text message from the County Emergency Operations Center. All students are required to provide an emergency telephone number and cellular carrier upon enrollment to facilitate delivery of emergency notification messages. Other campus constituents and employees may register for the RAVE Alert system and messages from the Emergency Operation Center on the Public Safety website at http://www.depauw.edu/studentlife/campus-safety/notification/ Alert system tests are scheduled each semester and will be announced in advance.
Communication is also used to alert and disseminate emergency information to local authorities, the surrounding community, parents and other campus constituents. This level of communication also includes calling trees, e-mail distribution lists, subscribers to the Rave Alert system, and the University website.
Timely Warnings A Timely Warning will be issued to the community when incidents of criminal activity, specifically the crimes reported on our statistics page, occur on campus or within the immediate proximity of campus. Timely Warnings may also be issued when instances of criminal behavior pose a potential threat to the community. Timely Warnings are not Emergency Notifications. Timely Warnings are sent to inform our community of less than imminent threats or reoccurring crime trends. Timely Warnings are sent by means of the same modes of communication, with the exception of SMS text messages. Text messages are reserved for instances when an imminent threat is perceived.
Testing of our emergency notification system is advertised and announced each semester. The alert test message will include a reminder and link to University Emergency procedures.
The institution will immediately notify the campus community upon the confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students, or staff occurring on campus, unless the notification will compromise efforts to contain the emergency.
Fire Safety Information and Procedure DePauw University strives to maintain a "fire wise" campus with the expectation that fire safety is everyone's responsibility. Fire safety on college campuses is a growing concern to the point The Department of Education adopted the Campus Fire Safety Act within the Higher Education Re-authorization Act (August 14, 2008). With these measures in mind, the University prohibits the following activities that may create unnecessary safety risks:
Possession of and/or setting off fireworks and explosive materials Tampering with fire alarms, smoke detectors fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, and all fire safety equipment
Within University Owned Housing units additional restrictions apply on the following:
Open flames such as candles and other flammable materials Various electrical appliances such as hot plates, toaster ovens, halogen lamps, stringed lighting, extensions cords, etc...
9 Smoking within living units
Limited use of items such as air conditioners, grills, and fire pits may be allowed with approval and registration.
Complete safety guidelines are available within the Fire Safety section of the Public Safety Annual Report. This section also includes more detailed information regarding Campus Living and Community Development policies under "Standards for Living Units at DePauw University" and "Campus Living and Community Development Policies regarding Fire Safety in University Owned Properties." Each private Greek facility is required to also have a risk management and fire safety plan on file with the Campus Living and Community Development Office.
In all instances, on University-owned property or in any approved student living unit, any activity deemed unsafe--such as indoor or outdoor unauthorized use of open flames or dangerous flammable items that might risk injury to another or damage to property--is a violation of University Policy.
Violations of this policy will be processed through the Community Standards Program and are subject to criminal prosecution. Penalties may include sanctions up to suspension or expulsion.
University Owned Properties and Greek Chapter Houses BUILDING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SPRINKLER SYSTEM Year Year NAME Type Installed Inspection* Type Installed Inspection** 101 South Locust N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 105 W. Hanna St. Simplex 2007 Yearly N/A N/A N/A 107 W. Hanna St. Simplex 2007 Yearly N/A N/A N/A 109 W. Hanna St. #1 Simplex 2006 Annual N/A N/A N/A 109 W. Hanna St. #2 Simplex 2006 Annual N/A N/A N/A 109 W. Hanna St. #3 Simplex 2006 Annual N/A N/A N/A 109 W. Hanna St. #4 Simplex 2006 Annual N/A N/A N/A 11 Larabee St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 110 Vine Street N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 112 Taylor Place N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 207 E. Poplar St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 208 E. Walnut St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 210 E. Walnut St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 302 E. Wash. St. (Hank's) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 304 S. Indiana St. Simplex 2006 Annual N/A N/A N/A 305 E. Walnut St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 307 E. Walnut St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 308 S. Indiana St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
10 309 E. Walnut St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 314 E. Hanna St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 401 S. Jackson St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 402 S. Indiana St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 405 E. Hanna St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 405 S. Jackson St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 406 S. Indiana St. Simplex 2006 Annual N/A N/A N/A 407 S. Jackson St. Simplex 2006 Annual N/A N/A N/A 409 S. Jackson St. Simplex 2006 Annual N/A N/A N/A 410 1/2 E. Walnut N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 410 S. Indiana St. Simplex 2006 Annual N/A N/A N/A 410 E. Walnut St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 412 S. Indiana St. Simplex 2006 Annual N/A N/A N/A 412 S. Jackson St. Simplex 2006 Annual N/A N/A N/A * smoke, pull stations, heat, duct, audibles, visuals, enunciators, and batteries **Fire, pumps, pipes, valves, flows, tampers
BUILDING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SPRINKLER SYSTEM Year Year NAME Type Installed Inspection* Type Installed Inspection** 414 S. Indiana St. Simplex 2006 Annual N/A N/A N/A 418 S. Jackson St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 423 Anderson St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 426 Anderson St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 426 ½ Anderson St N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 429 Anderson St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 431 Anderson St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 500 S. Jackson St. Simplex 2006 Annual N/A N/A N/A 502 S. Indiana St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 503 S. Jackson St. Simplex 2006 Annual N/A N/A N/A 504 S. Indiana St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 504 S. Jackson St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 505 S. Jackson St. Simplex 2006 Annual N/A N/A N/A 506 S. Jackson St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 508 Crown St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 508 S. Indiana St. Simplex 2006 Annual N/A N/A N/A 508 S. Jackson St. Simplex 2006 Annual N/A N/A N/A 510 S. Jackson St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 512 1/2 S. Indiana St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 512 S. Indiana St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 514 S. Jackson St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 610 S. Jackson St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 7 S. Spring St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
11 (ASA) 703 S. Locust St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 709 S. Locust N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 713 S. Locust St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 719 S. Locust St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 805 S. Indiana St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 806 S. Indiana St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 806 S. Lincoln St. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A AAAS House N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Fire lite Alpha Chi Omega (2) 2004 Annual Wet 2006 Annual Administration Bldg N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Admission Building N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A * smoke, pull stations, heat, duct, audibles, visuals, enunciators, and batteries ** Fire, pumps, pipes, valves, flows, tampers
BUILDING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SPRINKLER SYSTEM Year Year NAME Type Installed Inspection* Type Installed Inspection** Alpha Kappa Alpha Anderson St. Hall Simplex 1999 Annual Wet 2000 Semi-annual Alpha Phi Fire lite 2001 Annual Wet 2007 Annual Asbury Hall Simplex 1994 Annual N/A N/A N/A
Alpha Tau Omega Fire lite 2004 Annual Wet 2007 Annual Bartlett House N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Blackstock Stadium N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Bloomington St Fire lite/ 2008 Hall Simplex Annual Wet 2008 Semi-annual Bishop Roberts Hall Simplex 2000 Annual Wet 1990 Semi-annual Beta Theta Pi Simplex 1998 Annual Wet 2004 Annual Burkshire Apts. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Pulliam CCM Simplex 1990 Annual Wet 1989 Semi-annual Chabraja Hall Simplex 2006 Annual Wet 2006 Semi-annual Charter House N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Chiller Plant Simplex 1990 Annual N/A N/A N/A Coan Apartments N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
12 College Street Hall Simplex 1993 Annual Wet 2007 Semi-annual Delta Chi Fire lite 1997 Annual N/A N/A N/A Delta Gamma Simplex 2005 Annual Wet 2006 Annual Delta Sigma Theta Fire lite 2001 Annual Wet 2004 Annual Vista Delta Tau Delta 5140XM 2000 Annual Wet 2007 Annual Durham House N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Delta Zeta ADT N/A N/A Wet 1997 N/A East College Simplex 1990 Annual Wet/Dry 1990 Semi-annual Emison Building Simplex 2007 Annual Wet/Dry 2007 Semi-annual FM Building N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A GCPA Simplex 2007 Annual Wet 2007 Semi-annual Harrison Hall Simplex 2005 Annual Wet 2007 Semi-annual Hartman House N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Simplex Hogate Hall (2) 2007/1997 Annual Wet 2008 Semi-annual Hog-Wellness Simplex Cntr (2) 2007/1997 Annual Wet 2008 Semi-annual Holmberg Hall Simplex 2004 Annual Wet/Dry 2004 Semi-annual * smoke, pull stations, heat, duct, audibles, visuals, enunciators, and batteries **Fire, pumps, pipes, valves, flows, tamps
BUILDING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SPRINKLER SYSTEM Year Year NAME Type Installed Inspection* Type Installed Inspection** Honor Scholar N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Heat Plant Simplex 1998 Annual Wet 1998 Semi-annual Humbert Hall Simplex (2) 1999/2008 Annual Wet 2008 Semi-annual International Cntr. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
510 W. Walnut (JLS) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A J Prindle Inst. Simplex 2006 Annual Wet/Dry 2006 Semi-annual Julian Simplex 2000 Annual Wet 2006 Semi-annual Kappa Alpha Theta Fire lite 2004 Annual Wet N/A Annual Kappa Kappa Gama Senitral 2001 Annual Wet 2006 N/A Little Field House N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Leis Hall Simplex 2006 Annual Wet/Dry 2006 Semi-annual Lilly Center Simplex 2005 Annual Wet 2000 Semi-annual Little Rock Apts Simplex 2008 Annual Wet 2008 Semi-annual Longden Hall Simplex 2001 Annual Wet 1994 Semi-annual
13 Longden Dining Simplex 2001 Annual Wet 1994 Semi-annual Lucy Rowland Hall Simplex 2004 Annual Wet 2006 Semi-annual Mason Hall Simplex 2004 Annual Wet 2007 Semi-annual Montgomery Hall Simplex 2004 Annual Wet/Dry 2004 Semi-annual Nature Park N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A O'Hair House N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A McKim Observatory N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Olin Building Simplex 2001 Annual Wet 1996 Semi-annual Pi Beta Phi Silent Knight 1998 Annual Wet 2004 Annual Phi Delta Theta Ademco 1999 Annual N/A N/A N/A Peeler Art Center Simplex 2004 Annual Wet/Dry 2004 Semi-annual Phi Gamma Delta CSC 1996 Annual N/A N/A N/A Phi Kappa Psi Pyrotronics 2000 Annual Wet 2001 Annual United President's Res. Security 1997 N/A N/A N/A N/A Reese Hall Simplex 2004 Annual Wet/Dry 2004 Semi-annual Reflection Center Simplex 2008 Annual N/A N/A N/A Roy O West Zans Library Game/Simplex Old/2008 Annual N/A N/A N/A Sigma Alpha Epsil. Fire lite 2007 Annual Wet 2008 Annual * smoke, pull stations, heat, duct, audibles, visuals, enunciators, and batteries **Fire, pumps, pipes, valves, flows, and tamps
BUILDING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SPRINKLER SYSTEM Year Year NAME Type Installed Inspection* Type Installed Inspection** Sigma Chi Simplex 2000 Annual Wet 2007 Annual Seminary St Apts Simplex 2008 Annual Wet 2008 Semi-annual Senior Hall Simplex 2008 Annual Wet 2008 Semi-annual Service Center Simplex 1997 Annual N/A N/A N/A Sigma Nu Fire Lite 2000 Annual N/A N/A N/A Strasma Hall Simplex 2004 Annual Wet/Dry 2004 Semi-annual Tennis and Track Simplex 2002 Annual Wet 2004 Semi-annual Union Building Simplex 2001 Annual Wet 2003 Semi-annual VFW N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Fire Walden Inn lite/Simplex 1999 Annual Wet 1999 Semi-annual
14 Warne Hall Simplex 2004 Annual Wet/Dry 2004 Semi-annual The Women's Cntr. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Zeta Phi Beta
Standards for Living Units at DePauw University (including Fire Safety Standards) http://www.depauw.edu/handbooks/student/studentlife/residential/standards/
All living units shall be subject to and shall comply with the following standards as conditions of each unit’s being an approved living unit for DePauw students. The Office of Student Life shall be responsible for determining if a living unit is in compliance with these standards. Failure to comply with the standards may result in penalties as set forth herein, including withdrawal of the University’s approval as a qualified living unit.
I. All living units shall comply with the following standards.
1. Each unit shall provide proof of fire insurance and of fire safety inspections as are required by the designated insurance carrier for that unit. 2. Each unit shall conduct at least one fire drill each semester that shall be monitored by a designated DePauw administrator(s), in conjunction with DePauw Public Safety. The DePauw administrator(s) will work with leaders in various residential units, including house managers, presidents, and officers of housing associations on fire safety issues for such unit. 3. Each unit shall provide proof of general liability, personal injury and property damage insurance, with the amount of coverage to be approved by the University. Greek living units must comply with any and all insurance policy guidelines provided by their National Headquarters. 4. Each unit shall adopt a Damage Control and Assessment Plan and submit the plan to the Student Life Office. The plan shall provide that damages caused by individuals who can be identified shall be paid for by those persons. Damages that cannot be assessed to a specific individual or individuals shall be paid for by all members of the unit, proportionately, in accordance with the provisions of the plan. 5. Public areas (inside and outside) and kitchen cleanliness inspections shall be conducted periodically by appropriate University officials, and in the case of Greek Living units, with a member of the house corporation. Other inspections regarding compliance with the Standards for Living Units may also be conducted by appropriate University officials. For Greek living units, advance notification to the house corporation of additional inspections will be made. Deficiencies shall be noted and shall be corrected in accordance with a plan for abatement or correction, which shall be proposed by the University, and agreed to by the unit. 6. Each living unit shall be assigned a University staff member to assist the living unit with compliance with these policies. The staff member from the Campus Living and Community Development office shall meet regularly with members of the unit and shall advise on matters involving academics, social functions, adherence to University policies and rules and compliance with these standards. 7. Each unit shall provide an area within the living unit, outside their sleeping room, for quiet and study.
15 8. All officers or persons in leadership positions in each living unit shall participate in training programs and leadership programs as are determined, from time to time, by the Office of Student Life. 9. Each unit shall develop an internal dispute resolution process for persons living in that unit who violate unit rules. This process shall be filed with the Office of Student Life. 10. Each unit shall regularly review and adhere to the University’s policies on the use/abuse of alcohol and other substances. 11. At least 21 days prior to the beginning of each school year, each unit must supply documentation (contract or maintenance plan) that the kitchens, bathrooms and public areas of the unit will be maintained in a clean and orderly fashion. A copy of any such contract or maintenance plan shall be submitted to the Office of Student Life. 12. At least 21 days prior to the beginning of each school year, each unit must supply documentation (contract or maintenance plan) that the grounds surrounding such unit will be maintained, appropriate to the season, on a year-round basis. A copy of any such contract or maintenance plan shall be submitted to the Office of Student Life. 13. Each unit shall require a written, signed room and board contract in a form acceptable to the University from each member living in the unit each school semester or year, as applicable. Copies of an individual room and board contract shall be submitted to the Office of Student Life within one week after the beginning of each school year. For Greek units, chapters must provide an occupancy list prior to the start of each semester. 14. Each unit shall collect fees for room and board through the Director of the Business Office of the University or through an outside management firm approved by the Vice President for Finance and Administration. 15. All units must have professional staff working in the facility. The University shall have coordinators designated for each University-owned living unit. Each Greek unit shall employ a house director, acceptable to the University, who lives in the chapter house. All units shall prepare a written description of the duties of the position, which shall be submitted to the Office of Student Life for approval. 16. Each unit shall implement standard accounting and bookkeeping practices, which shall be developed with the assistance of the Vice President for Finance and Administration or use an outside professional accounting firm. 17. Each unit shall develop a plan, acceptable to the University, to insure that the standards for living units are met during Winter Term, which shall provide for house director supervision of the living unit during Winter Term. This plan must be submitted to the Student Life Office prior to the start of Winter Term. Failure to develop, submit or adhere to the plan shall result in closing of the unit during Winter Term. 18. The Student Life Office shall work with the Campus Living and Community Development to develop standardized plans and policies for University-owned units for compliance with requirements of these administrative standards. 19. Each unit shall register any party where alcohol will be served, shall designate a specific area of the facility where consumption of alcohol is permitted, shall follow international/national fraternity/sorority and the Campus Living and Community Development policies, shall follow University policies, and shall take reasonable steps to ensure that only persons of legal age may consume alcohol, as required by Indiana law. 20. All units shall have appropriate fire extinguishers throughout the living unit. The fire extinguishers shall be inspected and maintained on a yearly basis, or as otherwise required by any local or state ordinance, regulation or law.
16 II. The following standards are applicable to all units with capacity above 15 students. All living units shall determine, in conjunction with its governing authorities and the University, the appropriate design and implementation of these Safety and Health Standards.
1. All units shall have a fire and smoke detection system. The fire and smoke detection system shall be hardwired into the building fire alarm system. The fire alarm system shall be monitored by DePauw Public Safety or a professional monitoring service located outside of the living unit, with call instructions for alerting the local fire department and DePauw Public Safety. Access to the control panel shall be limited such that the student occupants will not be able to reset or deactivate the alarm system and systems should only be reset by the Greencastle Fire Department or DePauw Public Safety. Documentation of the existence and monitoring of the system shall be provided to DePauw Public Safety. 2. All units shall be equipped with a fire suppression system. The fire suppression system shall be installed in all new construction. 3. Sleeping/cold dorms, in which more than eight students sleep in a single room, shall have a minimum of two exits and appropriate ingress and egress, continuous airflow with fresh-air ventilation, appropriate space between beds, and ensure that there are no obstructions to the fire detection and suppression systems. A maximum capacity shall be designated for each sleeping/cold dorm. 4. Each unit shall comply with applicable building codes. 5. Each unit shall produce appropriate emergency response plans that shall include fire and weather emergencies. A copy of these plans shall be provided to all students living in the unit and to the Student Life Office. 6. Entry doors shall be equipped with swipe card security lock systems or equivalent security systems. Access rights shall be determined by each living unit. 7. All bathrooms, laundry facilities and kitchens shall have appropriate exhaust systems. All units are required to maintain satisfactory heating, ventilation and facility infrastructure. 8. An appropriate number of showers and stalls shall be properly functioning. All units are required to maintain clean, properly functioning bathroom facilities. 9. All units shall implement a plan for frequent and regular cleaning of the facility. Items that create health or safety hazards shall be immediately addressed. 10. Once a year designated University staff, with House Corporation representatives for Greek facilities will conduct an analysis of structural and infrastructural needs of the living units. Major deficiencies in other facility areas will also be assessed. A plan to address these needs must be submitted by the House Corporation for Greek facilities, and approved by the University. If a health or safety issue, not specifically listed above, is identified in this process and determined to be significant by both the University and the House Corporation, it shall qualify for University support under programs developed for this purpose. 11. A Greek living unit, in its sole discretion, may evict five or fewer residents during the course of an academic year. If six but fewer than 15 residents are to be evicted at a single time during the academic year, the House Corporation for the Greek living unit shall give the University notice and justification for the eviction. If 15 or more residents are to be evicted at a single time during the academic year, then the House Corporation for the Greek living unit must obtain the approval of the Dean of Students. Justification for the purpose of eviction, may include, but is not limited to, violation of Community Standards, inappropriate behavior as defined by a guideline for membership, a breach/violation of the resident’s housing contract, or unforeseen facility issues.
17 III. Penalties for failure to comply with the standards Failure to adhere to the standards set forth above may result in a series of progressive penalties in circumstances where such penalties can reasonably be expected to bring about a change in a unit’s behavior and adherence to the standards. It is understood, however, that a violation of any standard may subject the living unit to a penalty at any step of the procedure, including disqualification as an approved living unit, depending upon the nature and severity of the violation, past violations or failure to adhere or other relevant factors, including matters in aggravation or in mitigation of a penalty. Progressive penalties are as follows:
1. Warning or reprimand, which shall include a time line for correction of the violation or adherence to the standard. 2. If the compliance is not addressed by a specified date, the University may hire contractors or the University Physical Plant to fix the facility issues and bill the House Corporation for these repairs. This would only be enacted if it was specified in the warning or reprimand letter, the issue pertains to health and safety issues, and the cost of the repair is not to exceed $2,000. 3. Fines against a unit are not to exceed $1,000 per infraction. Repeated infractions shall result in increasing dollar amounts of fines, but not to exceed $5,000. 4. Suspension of the living unit as an approved living unit for a minimum period of one semester and for a maximum period of two semesters. 5. Withdrawal of the University’s approval of the living unit. 6. Each of the penalties may be accompanied by other sanctions necessary to secure compliance, e.g., a plan of correction, taking affirmative action, participation in programs and so forth.
These standards supplement all other published University rules and procedures dealing with student living units and student behavior. Any conflict between the rules shall be resolved by the Office of Student Life. Penalties for violations of these standards may be appealed to the Office of the President
Fire Safety Emergency Procedure http://www.depauw.edu/files/resources/fires-2.pdf
Fire Safety Preparedness Learn your building's exiting system. Know at least two separate exit routes from your area to an exit or exit stairway. Know the location of your building's fire alarms and learn how to use them. Know that 911 is the emergency telephone number for the area. If you have a disability that could delay your escape, let someone in authority know about it. Be sure that there is a plan to assist you. Never block fire exits, doorways, corridors, or stairways.
In Case of Fire If a fire has occurred, report immediately to: 911 (Putnam County 911) Public Safety (765)658-4261 All incidents will be investigated by the Public Safety Office and/or the Greencastle Fire Department 765-653-3108
18 Any dangerous condition of facilities or behavior may also be reported to the following Student Life Offices: Campus Living & Community Development 765-658-4500 Dean of Students 765-658-4270 Or Facilities Management: 765-658-4233
In all cases, when a faculty, staff, student, or visitor becomes aware of fire and/or smoke, the Greencastle Fire Dept. must be notified immediately. Go to the nearest safe location and activate the fire alarm system at the pull station, or shout the alarm as you evacuate the building. If possible, telephone 911 and provide the following information: Name of the building Location of the fire within the building A description of the fire and (if known) how it started Follow instructions from emergency services personnel, Resident Assistants, and other resource staff. Evacuate the building following the established building evacuation procedures. (See Building Evacuation) Know the location of fire extinguishers, fire exits, and alarm systems in your area and know how to use them. Do not fight a fire if you have not been trained. Make sure the fire department has been called and the building alarm has been sounded. In all cases, avoid possible injury and excessive risks. In all cases the building should be evacuated until an “All Clear” is issued by Safety personnel. If you become trapped in a building during a fire: Stay calm and take steps to protect yourself. If possible, move to a room with an outside window. If there is a telephone, call 911 and tell the police dispatcher where you are. Do this even if you can see fire department personnel from the window. Stay where rescuers can see you through the window and wave a light- colored item to attract their attention. Stuff clothing, towels, or paper around the cracks in the door to help keep smoke out of your refuge If possible, open the window at the top and bottom. Be ready to shut the window quickly if smoke rushes in. Be patient. Rescue of occupants within large structures will take time.
Fire Safety Equipment Portable fire extinguishers at DePauw University are intended for use by trained individuals. Most such extinguishers are appropriate for only small, contained fires, such as fire in a wastebasket. Some extinguishers will not work on flammable liquids, combustible metals, or electrical fires. Do not fight a fire if you have not been trained, if you are unsure about the type of extinguisher or how to use it, or if the fire is spreading or blocking your escape. Sprinkler systems and water-flow detection devices are present in some buildings on campus.
19 Smoke detectors are provided where required. Residential facilities — battery- powered detectors that sound a low battery signal (a chirping sound at approximately one-minute intervals) should be reported to Residence Hall management. Manually activated pull stations are located at exit points in buildings that have fire alarm systems. If any sprinkler, heat detector, or pull station is activated, an alarm will sound throughout the building. Some smoke detectors also will activate the building alarm. In most cases the location of device that was activated will be indicated on the central station monitoring equipment in the DePauw Public Safety Department. No matter what type of monitoring or detector system is in place ALWAYS call “911” from a safe location. This will reduce the amount of time spent locating the emergency area and expedite emergency response. Elevator fire control may cause the building elevators to come to a halt at the main floor when the fire alarm system is activated. The elevators then can be accessed by emergency personnel using a key override. Do not attempt to use the elevators to evacuate any building. Emergency lighting is provided in some buildings. The lighting will activate automatically in a power failure and will last for at least 20 minutes. Illuminated exit signs are provided throughout the buildings.
Policies Relating to Fire Safety for University Owned Housing http://www.depauw.edu/files/resources/campus-living-policies-regarding-fire-safety-in-un.pdf
Fire Alarms Residents and guests must vacate the residence unit any time a fire alarm sounds. Residents are expected to remain outside of the building at a safe distance until permitted to return to the unit by a member of the Campus Living & Community Development staff, Public Safety, or Greencastle Fire Department. Resident Assistants and Community Assistants will instruct residents at the beginning of the year where to meet in the event of a fire alarm or fire.
Inspections University staff members may inspect student rooms and public areas at any time for acceptable standards of safety and hygiene, observance of campus living unit policies, regulations and requirements of University policy and public law, and the maintenance and repair of equipment. University officials, including Campus Living & Community Development staff members, reserve the right to enter a student room, locked or unlocked, at any time it is deemed necessary for immediate resolution of problems such as policy enforcement, common area furniture removal, maintenance problems, illness, hazards, and other similar emergency situations.
Prohibited or Restricted Items Some items are prohibited or restricted in University owned living units in order to ensure a safer environment. Air Conditioners Students are not permitted to install individual air conditioners in the living units. All students who have a medical need for air conditioners should contact Campus Living & Community Development at (765) 658-4500. Electrical Appliances & Accessories No appliances in student rooms may have an exposed heating element and all appliances should be UL approved. Extension cords are prohibited. Residents should use surge protectors as an alternative. The following are some examples of appliances that may be used in student rooms: clock, fan, personal computer, microwave, refrigerator, stereo, TV and DVD. The following are some
20 examples of appliances that do not meet these standards: toasters or toaster ovens, electric grills or presses, and coffeemakers with hot plates. Flammables Candles, incense, lanterns, fireworks, flammable fluid or having any open flame are prohibited. Students needing to burn incense for religious or cultural ceremonies must gain permission from the Area Coordinator of that living unit prior to the ceremony. Possession and/or use of explosive or incendiary devices (including firecrackers, bottle rockets, etc.) are strictly prohibited. Lamps & Lighting Certain types of lamps and lighting are prohibited due to fire hazard. No halogen lights or lights on strings (i.e. holiday lights, etc.) are to be used in any University-owned housing. Lights in tubes may be used as an alternative. Lights on strings may be used on the exterior of living units with the permission of the Area Coordinator supervising the area. Live Trees Live, cut trees (those without roots) are not permitted in student rooms or common areas in the living units.
Smoking All DePauw University residence halls and University-owned houses and apartments are completely smoke-free. Students choosing to smoke outside of the residence halls are required to do so a minimum of 40 feet from the building. All cigarette butts are to be disposed of in a proper receptacle.
Tampering with Fire Equipment Tampering with fire safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, emergency pull stations, and smoke detectors is a violation of University policy and Indiana law. Damaged smoke detectors or those missing batteries are subject to a replacement fee.
Fire Safety The residents of each University-owned apartment or house are required to attend a program on fire safety during the semester prior to or during the first semester of their occupancy. Residents will be provided with the fire safety information regarding their unit upon move in and upon request. It is important for each resident to familiarize yourself with proper fire safety practices within their living unit, evacuation routes, exits and related emergency procedures.
Grills All students living in apartments or houses, who want an outdoor grill for their unit, must register the grill. Registration can be done by setting up an appointment with the Area Coordinator for apartments and houses. Grills may be approved for use outside of residence halls on an individual event basis.
Fire Safety Inspection Each year, the Greencastle Fire Department performs scheduled fire safety code inspections at DePauw University, in compliance with current Indiana Fire Code. The annual inspections include all residential units (residence halls, duplexes, apartment buildings, and Greek houses). On even numbered years, all DePauw-owned non-residential buildings are also inspected in addition to the annual residential living unit inspections. DePauw Facilities Management Inspector - Bob Leonard, accompanies the Greencastle Fire Inspector on every inspection. The inspections begin on the Monday following the last day of school, and then continue into the first week of August. Notification of violations and/or safety recommendations will be made via an inspection sheet. The sheet will contain the needed corrections with a time frame for compliance. This sheet is given to Facilities Management for properties owned by the
21 University and to the owner or designee of other student housing units, such as Greek Chapter facilities. If violations persist, notification will also be made to DePauw Public Safety. Periodic follow-up inspections are conducted as incidents or reported concerns may require. Inspections may also be conducted in non-scheduled situations; if information supports a fire safety hazard is present. The University Facilities Management Office oversees bids and contracts for the inspection of all fire safety and suppression systems. The schedule for inspections and contractors are noted below. Fire Alarms, Smoke Detectors, Extinguishers and Fire Alarm panels are inspected annually each March. These inspections are conducted by Simplex/Grinnell http://www.simplexgrinnell.com/ENUS/Pages/default.aspx Sprinklers, Kitchen Hoods and Fire Suppression systems are tested semi-annually each July and December by the Grunau Co. www.grunau.com/fire.html
Information inquiries about the University inspection process may be directed to Mr. James Ruark, Assistant Director of Facilities Management, Operations: [email protected] (765-658-4233).
Information inquiries about the Fire safety inspections program of Greencastle Fire Department may be directed to Chief Bill Newgent: http://cityofgreencastle.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=11&Itemid=37
Fire Drill and Educational Programming http://www.depauw.edu/files/resources/fire-drills-and-educational-programming-2011.pdf
Fire drills are conducted in all Residence Halls and Greek Living Units at or near the beginning of each semester. Conducted by Public Safety and Facilities Management, the drills are an expanded opportunity to also create awareness and education about fire safety on campus. After each drill, the residents are reassembled and an evaluation of the drill is presented. Discussions involve any safety issues arising during the drill, total time and compliance with evacuation, safe building evacuation procedures, alarm notification procedures, learning the locations and basic use of extinguishers, common fire safety issues we sometimes identify such as candles, open heat sources, overloaded power strips/cords, alcohol, etc…
Additional fire safety programs are coordinated with the Greencastle Fire Department, Public Safety & Emergency Management Offices, and are available to residents residing in University owned apartments and houses. These programs include broad fire safety topics such as “escaping a burning building”, the Indiana Burn Foundation’s “To Hell and Back” programs and more topical programs surrounding large event and safe party management practices.
Finally, more specific training programs are created for student staff in Residence Halls and Risk Managers in the Greek Living Units. The programs are again a joint collaboration with DePauw Student Life, Campus Living and Community Development, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Facilities Management and the Greencastle Fire Department.
Planned Fire Safety Improvements http://www.depauw.edu/files/resources/planned-fire-safety-improvements-2.pdf
We are currently upgrading the fire alarm system in R.O. West library. This upgrade will include the expansion of the Simplex system to include the entire building. We are removing the old fire
22 panel completely and will be installing new addressable smoke and heat detectors throughout the building. This work is currently in progress and will be completed before the start of school this fall.
We performed all the annual system tests in March, 2011 and any deficiencies found have been corrected. Inspections by GFD of campus buildings have been completed and corrections are being made where needed. The semi-annual tests and inspections of building fire sprinklers will be completed July 2011. Kitchen hood fire suppression systems have been inspected and serviced.
Fire extinguisher training once again will be provided to Student Life workers as part of their orientation before the start of school and we are planning on expanding this training to Facilities staff later this year.
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity has added a fire sprinkler suppression system to their living unit, completed July 2011.
The Emergency Management Office is conducting widespread training to University employees with three major topics; 1) Emergency Procedures for the University and where they can be found on the Public Safety and Human Resources websites, 2) Emergency Building Evacuation, and 3) Use of fire extinguishers using the P.A.S.S. system.
Information regarding responses to fire alarms on campus may be found on our Activity Log. http://www.depauw.edu/studentlife/campus-safety/publicsafety/activity- report/year/2010/
Statistics: number of fires on campus, location, related injuries, total damage estimates:
Fire Safety On Campus Residential Facility (including (a subset of On Non-Campus Public Property Residential Campus) 08....09....10 08....09....10 Facilities) 08.....09....10 08....09....10 Fires on Campus 4….0….10 3….0….5 1….1….2 0….2….2 Causes of Fires on 2008: 1. Mulch 2008: 1. Mulch 2008: Sofa fire due 2008: No Fires Campus ignited by discarded ignited by discarded to cigarette cigarette 2. A/C unit cigarette 2. A/C unit fire 3. Dryer lint fire fire 3. Dryer lint fire 4. Trash can fire, cause unknown
2009: No Fires 2009: No Fires 2009: Power strip 2009: 1. Dumpster fire, circuit overload cause unknown 2. 2010: 1 arson- Dumpster fire, unknown portalet, 2 Mulch cause fires, 1 Grease fire, 3 2010: 3 Kitchen Kitchen equip, 1 equip, 1 Grease fire, 2010: 1 Grease fire, 2010: 1 Dumpster fire, 1 Laundry equip, 2 Air 1 Laundry equip 1 Mattress fire Vehicle fire unit fires
23 Fire Related 0….0….0 0….0….0 0….0….0 0….0….0 Injuries Fire Related Deaths 0.....0.....0 0.....0....0 0....0....0 0.....0....0 Damage Estimates $2500….$0….$4500 $2500….$0….$3500 $250...$300....$800 0…0…$6000
On Campus Residential Non-Campus Public Property Totals (including Facility Crime Categories Residential (a subset of On Facilities) Campus) 08....09....10 08....09....10 08....09....10 08....09....10 08.....09....10
Murder 0...... 0...... 0 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0....0....0
Sex Offenses
Forcible 6....7....10 5.....4.....8 1....3.....2 0.....1.....0 (includes incidents of 4.....4.....6 Forcible Fondling, Sexual Assault with an object, Forcible Sodomy and Forcible Rape)
0....0....0 Non-Forcible 0...... 0.....0 0...... 0.....0 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0
Sexual Harassment 1.....0.....0 1.....0.....0 1.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 2....0....0
Robbery 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0....0....0
Aggravated Assault 1....0.....0 1.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 1....0....0
Burglary 11....14....11 10.....9.....7 10.....6....9 0.....0.....0 21....20....20
Motor Vehicle Theft 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 1.....0.....1 1....0....1
Arson 0.....0.....1 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0....0....1
Negligent 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0....0....0 Manslaughter
Hate Crimes (Crimes that manifest evidence that the victim was intentionally selected because of the perpetrator's bias or the perpetrator perceived the person to be in on the protected groups indicated below. The following crimes will be reported in this section if an incident has occurred: Murder, Negligent Manslaughter, Forcible Sex Offences, Non-Forcible Statutory Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Motor Vehicle Theft, and Arson. Beginning with 2008 statistics these crimes will also be included: Larceny-Theft, simple assault, intimidation and destruction/damage/or vandalism of property.
Gender 0...... 0.....0 0...... 0.....0 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0....0....0
24 Ethnicity/Nationality 0.....0.....0 0.....0...... 0 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0....0....0
Religion 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0....0....0
Race 0.....0....0 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0....0....0
Sexual Orientation 1(vand.)...0…0 1(vand.)...0…0 0.....0.....0 0....1(agg. battery)…0 1....1....0
Disability 0.....0.....0 0....0.....0 0.....0....0 0.....0....0 0....0....0
Bias Incidents of Harassment
Gender 1(verbal).....0….0 0.....0....0 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 1....0....0
Ethnicity/Nationality 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0.....0....0 0....0....0
Religion 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0....0....0
2……1……2 2....1....2 Race 0...0....0 0.....0.....0 0...... 0.....0 verbal…..verbal….verbal
Sexual Orientation 0...0....0 0.....0.....0 1(verbal)...0…0 0.....0.....1(verbal) 1....0....1
Disability 0.....0.....0 0....0.....0 0.....0....0 0.....0....0 0....0....0
Arrests and Citations by Campus Police and Local Law Enforcement Agencies Students and Visitors Student Arrests Alcohol 19....18...12
Arrests 4....8....12 1.....4.....3 4....1....0 26....31...14 Visitor Arrests 15....22....14 Citations 14…..8…..10 4…..4…..6 2…..1…..0 41…..31…..18 Total 34....40....26 Drugs Student Arrests 4...6....2
Arrests 2.....4.....1 1.....3.....1 0.....0.....0 3....3....4 Visitor Arrests 1....1....3 Citations 2.….3.….7 1…..3…..5 0…..0…..0 11….2…..0 Total 5....7....5 Total Weapons 0.....0....0 0.....0.....0 0.....0....0 0.....0.....0 0....0....0
Referrals as reported by Community Standards Office
25 Alcohol 184....154....168 164....144....136 14....16...9 26....21....9 266....211....185
Drugs 33....17.....21 29....17....18 3.....0....2 15.....4.....7 56....26....30
Weapons 0.....0.....0 0....0...0 0.....0.....0 0.....0.....0 0....0....0
*One incident of forcible sex offense was reported in 2008 to a DePauw University Official that occurred off campus in a foreign country.
*Two incidents of forcible sex offenses were reported in 2010 to a DePauw University Official that occurred off campus, both in a foreign country.
Crime statistics are compiled pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, designated by calendar year, January 1st through December 31st.
Statistics are gathered from crimes reported to the Public Safety Office, Student Life, and other campus officials with significant student advising responsibility, and local law enforcement agencies. DePauw University maintains a collaborative relationship with local law enforcement agencies to monitor and record criminal activity in which students may engage off campus and within the Greencastle community. The University has a voluntary anonymous reporting program to report crimes confidentially and for inclusion in our annual statistical report via Silent Witness http://www.depauw.edu/studentlife/campus-safety/publicsafety/campus- safety-services/silent-witness/ web page.
Pastoral and professional mental health counselors are encouraged to refer persons they are counseling to report crimes on a voluntary confidential basis for inclusion in the annual crime statistics.
Contact the University Public Safety Office at (765)658-4261 or by e-mail [email protected] to obtain a printed copy of this report.
The university publishes and distributes this report or the notice of the existence of this report on a yearly basis to faculty, staff, students, and prospective students and employees.
This document is published and distributed to accomplish compliance to the Clery Act.
Crime Log A daily log of all crimes reported to Public Safety is available on line at: http://www.depauw.edu/studentlife/campus-safety/publicsafety/activity-report/year/2010/
Crime Prevention A truly informed public is the best tool available in preventing crime and solving incidents. Through the "Timely Warning and Crime Alert" program, we work with campus media, Emergency Notification Systems, Residence Life representatives and student organizations to promptly disseminate information about crimes that may threaten public safety and security of our campus.
26 The support, cooperation and involvement of students and staff with public safety efforts are crucial to the success of our overall safety program. Members of the campus community must assume responsibility for their own safety and the security of their personal belongings by taking simple, common sense precautions. The following crime prevention tips and programs are designed to inform students and employees about campus security procedures and practices to encourage responsibility for personal and community safety.
o Be a good witness - Suspicious looking individuals and activity should be reported to the police and security department immediately.765-658-4261. o Notify Public Safety of any potentially violent situations or any other incidents in which a member of the University community feels uncomfortable or in fear. o The Public Safety Safety Escort Service http://www.depauw.edu/studentlife/campus-safety/publicsafety/campus-safety- services/safe-ride/ should be utilized after dark or ask someone you know to walk with you call 765-658-4261 for an escort. o Vehicles should be parked and secured in well-lighted areas, and valuables should be removed or concealed. o Exterior doors to the residential facilities should be closed and locked. Room doors should be locked at night and when unoccupied even for a short period o Remember to not "prop" doors, even during loading and unloading. o Serial, make and model numbers of equipment are crucial for recovery. You may also choose to engrave or mark equipment with identifying information. The Public Safety Office has an engraving tool that can be used to engrave these types of items. Please contact [email protected] for more information. o Use a tracking software program to enhance laptop security. CompuTrace is a software program that students may want to pursue to help track stolen laptop equipment. o Travel Safety: http://travel.state.gov/
Missing Persons Definition of a Missing Student: any person who is a student of DePauw University who resides in a facility owned, operated or approved by the institution and is reported missing from his or her residence.
If it is believed that a student is missing, immediate referral to the University's police (Public Safety) is required.
Reporting Procedure:
911
Public Safety...... Room 200 Union Building Phone...... X4261 or (765) 658-4261 Calling Public Safety will put you in contact with a Police Officer. You may also choose to contact:
Dean of Students Office...... Room 210 Union Building Phone...... X4270 or (765) 658-4270
27 Campus Living & Community Development Office...... 1st Floor of Anderson St. Hall Phone...... X4500 or (765) 658-4500 Both of these Offices will make immediate notice to the Public Safety Office when a student has been reported missing.
Missing Student Procedure: Upon receipt of information concerning a possible missing student from any office on campus, the Public Safety Office should be notified. Immediate attempts will be made to locate the student Officials will attempt to determine the last known whereabouts of the student using resources available to them, including but not limited to: 1. Questioning roommates, friends, Faculty/Staff 2. Calling and/or texting the student's "local" number, in most cases this is the student's cell number provided on the "Student Verification Form" 3. Determining the location and time of the most recent use of the Card Access System 4. Email: Determining the most recent log in to this service 5. Eservices: Determining the most recent access to this site 6. Novell: Determining the most recent log in 7. Vehicle location: Checking of parking registrations, tickets, etc. Consulting with a Dean from the Student Life Division in order to update them and receive additional consultation. The Dean of Students will ascertain if/when other members of the Cabinet and/or University CIRT team will be notified. Public Safety Police Officers will follow any information that may lead to determining the current location of the student. No later than 24 hours after determining that the student is missing, notification must be made to the “Emergency Contact.” For those students who are under age 18, and not emancipated, the institution must notify a custodial parent or guardian when the student is missing, in addition to any additional contact person designated by the student. Regardless of whether the student has identified a contact person, is below the age of 18, or is an emancipated minor, if a student is missing, the Public Safety Office should be notified. Public Safety will notify Greencastle City Police, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana State Police, no later than 24 hours after determination of a missing person from campus. If abduction is suspected, a thorough and aggressive investigation will commence immediately utilizing all the resources of all agencies. Once the student has been located, notification will be made to those University Offices involved, as well as any additional Law Enforcement Agencies that have been made aware of the missing student.
Emergency Contact Person Students have the option to provide an Emergency Contact Person. This is the person that will be contacted in the event the student is reported missing, within 24 hours of the report.
Students may designate their Emergency Contact Person via their "Student Enrollment Verification" on e-services. This information will be registered confidentially and the
28 information will be accessible only to authorized campus officials and will not be disclosed except to law enforcement individuals in furtherance of a missing person investigation.
If a student is under the age of 18 and not emancipated, the institution must notify a custodial parent or guardian when the student is missing, in addition to any additional contact person designated by the student.
If no Emergency Contact Person is identified, unless Public Safety is the entity that made the determination that a student is missing, all other University Office shall notify Public Safety.
Work Place Violence If you, or a colleague, feel that there is a risk of a person bringing violence to the workplace, you should:
o Notify Public Safety of any potentially violent situations or any other incidents in which a member of the University community feels uncomfortable or in fear. o Obtain a civil order for protection and make sure that it is current and on hand at all times. Include the workplace on the order. A copy should be provided to Public Safety, your supervisor, the reception area (if applicable), and Human Resource Office. o Public Safety can also issue a formal No Trespass Order for the University Properties. o Supervisors should give immediate coworkers some knowledge of the potential risk. As the unknown actions of the threatening party may put them at risk as well. o Supervisors and/or coworkers should call the police immediately if the suspect individual arrives at the work place. If a protection order is in place this will directly violate the civil order for protection. o Provide a physical description and/or picture of the suspect individual to all immediate staff and to Public Safety. o Identify an emergency contact person should your employer be unable to contact you. o Review the safety of your parking arrangements, alter routine habits. o Request that a Public Safety Officer escort you to and from your car. o Request a change and/or unpredictable rotations of your work schedule, work site, or work assignment if such a change is possible and would enhance your safety at work. o Have your telephone calls screened at work. o Request additional security measures for your work site. It may be possible to install security cameras or silent alarms at your work site, relocate your workstations to a more secure area, or provide you with a cellular phone for emergency use at work. o Review the safety of your childcare arrangements. If you have a protective order, make sure the provider has a copy. o Limit information about employees that is disclosed by phone. Information that would help locate possible victims or information which indicate what time he/she will return should not be provided. (You may want to consider this an appropriate policy to have in place at all times for all employees.) o Assure employees that they can use company assistance and resources without their jobs being in jeopardy and that they can trust their employer.
29 o Procedures for calling for help: Dial 911 for immediate police services or medical needs; give your exact location, including the city if calling from a cellular phone Public Safety 765-658-4261 o Locate and decide upon an emergency escape route. o Supervisors should maintain a record for accounting for all employees if a facility is evacuated.
Educational Programming Public Safety offers several programs to the university community, aimed at the education, awareness and prevention of crime. Programming in the areas of personal safety, sexual assault awareness prevention and response, alcohol abuse, narcotics and dangerous drugs, traffic safety and parking regulations, fire safety and theft prevention are only a few of those available. The escort program, personal property engraving, security analysis and surveys are also examples of services designed to aid in the prevention of crime.
DePauw Public Safety staff members actively participate with campus committees aimed at the awareness, prevention and education about alcohol and dangerous drugs. Multiple initiatives are conducted throughout a student's experience to bring education and awareness to issues revolving around alcohol. A listing of initiatives is available at http://www.depauw.edu/studentlife/campus-safety/alcoholresources/programs-and-activities/
Available Programs: http://www.depauw.edu/studentlife/campus-safety/publicsafety/education-and-awareness/
Programs are also available upon request to any student organization, group or other University community members. For further information about DePauw Public Safety Programs, please call us at 765-658-4261, or visit the office located in the Student Union Building in Room #200, or e- mail us at [email protected]
Safety Escort Service http://www.depauw.edu/studentlife/campus-safety/publicsafety/campus-safety-services/safe-ride/
The DePauw University Department of Public Safety offers an escort service which is available to the campus community. Students may contact the department by utilizing one of the 51 emergency/convenience phones located throughout campus, by dialing 658-4261, or by stopping at the office located in the Student Memorial Union Building (408 S. Locust) Suite #200. An officer or student security officer will meet and escort you from one location on campus to another. The escort may be either on foot or in the police vehicle.
Building Security/Access Control The University Facilities Management staff maintains University buildings and grounds with a concern for safety and security. Inspection of campus facilities and lighting systems are routinely conducted in an effort to identify and reconcile problems and hazards. Public Safety personnel assist with problem identification while making regular security checks of academic and administrative buildings, including campus residence halls.
Facilities Management personnel are also responsible for locking and unlocking most of the academic and business facilities on campus at designated times. With the exception of residence halls, most university facilities are open to the public when classes are in session. During the times that the university is officially closed, buildings are locked and only faculty, staff and
30 authorized students with proper identification are admitted. Residence halls are locked 24 hours each day. Public Safety officers patrol the perimeters and common areas with special emphasis during evening and nighttime hours. Campus Living & Community Development staff, Information Services and Public Safety maintain electronic access/key control procedures. Access for non-residents is on an as needed basis. Public Safety is committed to working closely with Campus Living and Community Development staff in addressing safety and security issues within the residence halls.
University Policies - Alcohol, Drugs, Firearms, Sexual Misconduct and Harassment Policies
Alcohol Policy http://www.depauw.edu/handbooks/student/studentlife/policies/abps/ DePauw University seeks to encourage and sustain an academic environment that both respects individual freedom and promotes the health, safety and welfare of all members of the community. In keeping with these objectives, the University has established policies governing the possession, sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages conforming to the laws of Indiana. We work to help our students become responsible citizens and make informed decisions by educating students on the behaviors that define high-risk drinking and developing a culture on campus that challenges high-risk alcohol use. We aspire to empower who serve as advocates for reducing high-risk drinking on campus and we make efforts to reach the majority of first-year students during the first two weeks of the semester with accurate information about the risks of alcohol use as well as University policy. The University holds students accountable to their choices and behaviors and engages faculty, staff, alumni, and parents in these efforts.
Any violation of the laws of the State of Indiana regarding alcohol is grounds for University judicial action. It is important for members of the community to understand that while we operate under standards that best serve our community, we are not exempt from state law. Students are personally responsible for awareness of the law.
Under the laws of the state of Indiana, it is illegal to:
1. Possess, consume, or transport any alcoholic beverage if under the age of 21; 2. Provide an alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of 21; 3. Operate a vehicle while intoxicated or with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or higher; 4. Become publicly intoxicated; 5. Provide alcohol to an intoxicated person; 6. Sell any alcoholic beverage without a license; 7. Possess a false identification or in any other way make a false statement about one's age, if under 21, for the purpose of procuring an alcoholic beverage; 8. Furnish false or fraudulent evidence of identification to a minor (under 21 years of age) for use in procuring an alcoholic beverage; 9. Refuse to be chemically tested for blood alcohol level if stopped for suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated; and 10. Be present in a bar or liquor store where the primary purpose of business is to sell alcohol if you are under the age of 21.
In addition to criminal penalties, civil liability may be incurred by one's behavior under the influence of alcohol or by the behavior of another person to whom one provided alcohol.
31 Members of the University and local police forces have the power of arrest and can, and do, arrest students for violations of Indiana law.
Drug Policy http://www.depauw.edu/handbooks/student/studentlife/policies/druguse/ The possession and/or use of controlled substances without appropriate prescription is prohibited. The University expects its students to obey all state and federal laws regulating the possession and use of controlled substances. This means that the use of recreational drugs is not permitted even in the privacy of one’s own room. Being present where illegal drugs are accessible or being used is also a violation of University policy. Students may also be held responsible for the drug violations of their guests or drug violations that occur in their residence. DePauw’s efforts to deter the abuse of recreational drugs include:
a continuing program of education emphasizing the facts about drugs; the availability of a non-punitive basis of support services (medical and personal counseling); and creating a climate where personal influence deters drug abuse.
Violations of this policy will be processed by the Community Standards Office and are subject to criminal prosecution. Penalties shall range from disciplinary probation to expulsion from the University. A student with a drug problem should seek medical attention or counseling assistance.
DePauw University is committed to Drug and Alcohol education programs and abuse counseling services. A collaborative effort between Student Life, Public Safety, Counseling and Health Services, Human Resources and Community Standards provides on-going programs and services to educate, and also asses and refer campus community members that need assistance.
Firearms and Weapons Policy http://www.depauw.edu/handbooks/student/studentlife/policies/weapons/ Possession or use of firearms and any weapons, ammunition, explosive materials, pellet guns, bb guns, toy air soft guns or other items deemed to be perceived as dangerous on University property or any student approved living facility is prohibited. Violations of this policy will be processed through the Community Standards Program and are subject to criminal prosecution where applicable. Penalties may include suspension or expulsion.
Sexual Misconduct Policy http://www.depauw.edu/handbooks/student/studentlife/policies/smp/ I. Preamble Sexual misconduct (defined below) is a violation of University policy and, depending upon the specific conduct involved, may violate state law. Such conduct is subject to the University Community Standards process and possibly criminal prosecution. The University will not tolerate any form of sexual misconduct, and will treat violations of University policy very seriously. As described in Section II below, DePauw defines sexual misconduct to include a broad spectrum of behaviors including: relationship violence; stalking; voyeurism; sexual battery; rape; sexual harassment or any other nonconsensual sexually-related conduct. The following guidelines outline University policy and procedure for resolving charges of sexual misconduct. Anyone with knowledge about such an incident is expected to promptly report the situation to the Office of Student Life or the DePauw Public Safety Office.
32 The purposes of this Policy are: 1) To provide a fair, educationally valid process to address alleged sexual misconduct, resulting in prompt decisions that hold students accountable for their actions; 2) To establish and protect the rights of members of the DePauw community; 3) To promote the development of individual and group integrity; and 4) To enforce the non-academic rules and regulations of the University.
To pursue criminal charges, students must proceed via the criminal justice system. The DePauw Public Safety Office will assist with criminal prosecution and involvement of local police if the student chooses such options. Students interested in filing criminal charges may also seek assistance directly from other law enforcement agencies. The filing of criminal charges does not preclude pursuing Community Standards charges.
Programming is offered throughout the school year to promote awareness of sexual misconduct issues. Please contact the Office of Student Life to learn more about awareness and prevention programs.
In response to requests from students and faculty to address sexual misconduct issues in a more confidential manner, the University has established the Sexual Misconduct Hearing Board (the “Board”) to resolve allegations of sexual misconduct and to impose sanctions where appropriate. While the parties involved will have certain procedural rights, the procedure described is not intended to constitute or approximate a legal proceeding. Participants in the process are always entitled to consult with an attorney, but are not entitled to have an attorney present during any phase of the procedure described. Participants are entitled to have an advisor present as provided in Section VIII.B.4.
II. Statement on Reporting, Confidentiality and Resources for Victims
A report of sexual misconduct involving a current DePauw student can be made to the Office of Student Life or the Public Safety Office at any time by any person (student or non-student), regardless of how long it has been since the incident occurred. Students making a report (whether the victim or a witness) will not be charged under the University's Community Standards process for a violation of the University's alcohol or drug policy, so this need not be a barrier to reporting. Reports may be made confidentially, and University officials will make every effort to maintain the confidentiality of the information received. Retaliation or intimidation against anyone involved in the reporting process or anyone who pursues criminal action is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct and will be treated as such. If it is determined that there is a sufficient risk to public or individual safety, the University may act without permission from a victim, but in all other cases, decisions and progress through the process will be at the request of the victim. The Sexual Assault Survivors’ Advocate, counselors from the Wellness Center and other Student Life staff members are available to explain the reporting process and help access appropriate resources. DePauw Public Safety Officers and the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Advocate are available to discuss safety plans and security issues with students. There are staff members in the Wellness Center who have been trained as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners and are available to conduct evidence collection exams at any time; students may access this resource by contacting the DePauw switchboard 24/7. Students may also receive a sexual assault examination at the Putnam County Hospital.
III. Statement on the Rights of Victims
33 In accordance with the 1992 Campus Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights, and in the interest of providing the best possible services and support for students, DePauw will make every effort to ensure that all victims are afforded the following rights:
To be treated respectfully by University staff and officials To have a support person of one’s own choosing present during any hearing (such person must be a DePauw University faculty member, staff member or student) To not be discouraged from reporting by University staff or officials To be notified of the outcome of any hearing or charges, regardless of whether or not one participates in the hearing process To report to campus, local or state police, and to be supported by University officials in so doing To be referred to campus and local mental health and counseling services To receive assistance from University officials and staff with any necessary adjustments to living and/or academic situations if such changes are reasonable To have irrelevant prior sexual history be made inadmissible at any University hearing To not have reports of rape mediated by University officials To make a victim impact statement during the course of the hearing, and to have the Board consider that statement when determining any sanction To obtain a no-contact order against another student, and to have assistance in obtaining a restraining order from the State if so desired To have complaints responded to promptly and sensitively, investigated appropriately and addressed competently To be free from any form of retaliation
IV. Statement on the Rights of Accused Students
In the interest of providing the best possible services and support for students, and protecting the rights of all DePauw students, DePauw will make every effort to ensure that all students who are accused of sexual misconduct are afforded the following rights:
To be treated respectfully by University staff and officials To be promptly notified of the nature and extent of any charges To have a hearing of such charges before the Sexual Misconduct Hearing Board To have adequate notice of and time to prepare for said hearing To have a support person of one’s own choosing present during any hearing (such person must be a DePauw University faculty member, staff member or student) To invoke the right to refuse to answer some or all questions To be promptly notified of the outcome and any sanction resulting from the hearing To be referred to campus and local mental health and counseling services To receive assistance from University officials and staff with any necessary adjustments to living and/or academic situations if such changes are reasonable To have irrelevant prior sexual history be made inadmissible at any University hearing To not have reports of rape mediated by University officials To obtain a no-contact order against another student, and to have assistance in obtaining a restraining order from the State if so desired To have complaints responded to promptly and sensitively, investigated appropriately and addressed competently
34 V. Sexual Misconduct Defined
The University defines sexual misconduct broadly, to include any form of the following conduct:
1. Non-Consensual Sexual Contact: Physical contact of a sexual nature by one person against the will of or without the consent of another. 2. Relationship Violence: One or more than one of the following behaviors directed at a current or former partner: (1) physical behaviors such as slapping, pulling hair, punching; (2) threats of physical abuse and other types of verbal abuse; and (3) emotional abuse. 3. Sexual Battery: Intentional touching another person for the purpose of arousing or satisfying one’s own sexual desires or the sexual desires of another person without the consent of or against the will of the person being touched. 4. Rape: Knowing or intentional sexual intercourse with another person against the will of or without the consent of that person. Rape may be perpetrated by someone unknown to the victim, or by someone the victim knows. Acquaintance rape, commonly referred to as “date rape,” may occur in the context of a single date, a hook-up, an on-going relationship, or any other interaction between two people when one person forces another to have sex, or takes advantage of him/her while she/he is incapacitated. 5. Deviate Sexual Conduct: Without effective consent or against someone’s will, knowingly or intentionally causing another person to perform an act involving: (a) a sex organ of one person and the mouth or anus of another person; or (b) the penetration of the sex organ or anus of a person by an object. 6. Sexual Exploitation: Nonconsensual use of sexual contact by one person with another for his/her own advantage or benefit, or to benefit or advantage anyone other than the person being exploited, and the behavior does not otherwise constitute rape, battery or deviate sexual conduct, or other policy violations. Examples of sexual exploitation include prostituting another student, nonconsensual video or audio taping of sexual activity (such as one person allowing others to secretly watch consensual sex), engaging in voyeurism and knowingly transmitting an STD or HIV. 7. Stalking: A pattern of repeated and unwanted attention, harassment, contact or any other course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. Stalking can include: a. Repeated, unwanted, intrusive and frightening communications from the perpetrator by phone, mail and/or email. b. Repeatedly leaving or sending the victim unwanted items, presents or flowers. c. Following or laying in wait for the victim at places such as home, school, work or recreation place. d. Making direct or indirect threats to harm the victim, the victim's family, friends or pets. e. Damaging or threatening to damage the victim's property. f. Harassing victim through the internet. g. Posting information or spreading rumors about the victim on the internet, in a public place or by word of mouth. h. Obtaining personal information about the victim by accessing public records, using internet search services, hiring private investigators, going through the victim's garbage, following the victim, contacting victim's friends, family work or neighbors, etc. 8. Sexual harassment: Unsolicited and unwelcome comments or conduct of a sexual nature or that are demeaning to an individual woman or man or women or men as a group. (Sexual harassment is more completely defined under the Harassment Policy).
35 Sexual misconduct does not include verbal harassment not involving or connected with physical touching except when such harassment occurs in the context of an on-going relationship and is determined to be abusive, or when such harassment reaches the level of stalking. Cases of alleged verbal harassment not involving or connected with physical touching, and not related to relationship violence or stalking, may also be offenses against University policy, but such cases are addressed separately through the University’s Community Standards Program. Please see the Harassment Policy) for more information.
VI. Statement on Consent
The majority of the sexual misconduct complaints received by the University involve the issue of whether the complainant consented to the conduct at issue. In an effort to provide guidance on this issue, the following guidelines have been established.
Consent is voluntary agreement by a competent person to engage in sexual activity, and is communicated through mutually understandable words or actions that indicate desire to participate in the activity at the same time and in the same manner.
When it is unclear whether someone consents to activity, it is the responsibility of the person who initiates the activity to ensure that his/her partner clearly communicates effective consent. To continue to engage in sexual activity without effective consent from his/her partner is a violation of this policy.
Effective consent must be mutually understandable. That is, a reasonable person would have to consider the words or actions of the parties to indicate that there was an agreement to engage in the given activity with each other at the same time.
Consent cannot be obtained through force, fraud, threats, intimidation or coercion. Such consent is not effective, and to engage in sexual activity with someone when consent was gained through these means is a violation of this policy.
Consent cannot be given by minors to adults, by mentally disabled persons, or by otherwise physically or mentally incapacitated persons. People who are unconscious, asleep, incapacitated as a result of alcohol or drugs (whether consumed voluntarily or involuntarily) or are otherwise physically or mentally helpless cannot give effective consent.
Incapacitation is an important and specific concept. A person who is incapacitated is incapable of recognizing what is going on around him/her. An incapacitated person is not able to recognize the sexual nature or extent of the situation she/he is in. To engage in sexual activity with a person one knows or should know is incapacitated is a violation of this policy.
VII. Powers of the Associate Dean of Students
The Associate Dean of Students or the Associate Dean’s designee shall determine whether a charge of sexual misconduct will be forwarded to the Board for a hearing. The Associate Dean of Students may take any action necessary to serve the public safety interest of the University community or to further the prompt resolution of any charges of sexual misconduct. If the determination is made to forward a charge to the Board for a hearing, the Associate Dean will issue a charge in writing to the accused student.
36 VIII. Sexual Misconduct Hearing Board
The Board shall hold hearings as described below to determine facts (responsible or not responsible) and to impose sanctions if the accused student is found responsible. The Board acts only upon presentation of a written charge of sexual misconduct as described in Section VIII.B below.
A. Composition of the Board
1. The Board shall consist of seven administrative staff members appointed by the Associate Dean of Students to terms of at least two (2) years. The seven-member makeup of the board shall include at least two women and two men at all times. No member of the Board may consider a case in which the member would have a conflict of interest. 2. The chair of the Board shall be appointed by the Associate Dean of Students and shall be a person who has served on the Board for at least one year. In addition to the chair, who will participate in all hearings of the Board unless circumstances prohibit such participation, two members of the Board will be appointed by the Associate Dean of Students to a panel to hear a charge. At least one male and one female should serve on the panel. 3. During the first year of his/her term on the Board, each member shall participate in formal training.
B. Procedure
1. Any student enrolled at DePauw may file a report of sexual misconduct against another DePauw student with the Office of Student Life or the Public Safety Office. Other community members, guests and visitors may also file reports about current students. The Associate Dean shall conduct a preliminary review of all information gathered or reported. The results of the preliminary review shall be used by the Associate Dean to determine whether the report warrants the University charging the accused student with a violation of the sexual misconduct policy. If the Associate Dean determines that the report warrants a charge and a hearing by the Board, he/she will explain the hearing procedure to the complainant and the complainant will then decide whether to participate in a hearing. The decision by the Associate Dean as to whether the report should be processed as a charge is final and is not subject to further review. 2. If the complainant elects to participate in the hearing, the charge shall be heard by the panel selected by the Associate Dean of Students. If the complainant elects not to participate, the Associate Dean will revisit the decision to bring a charge and decide whether the University should proceed without the complainant's participation. Upon receipt of the charge, the chair of the Board shall notify the accused student in writing of the filing of the charge and of the hearing date. The hearing date shall be set not more than 14 days from the date of the notice to the accused student. The Board prescribes the procedures to be followed at the hearing. Such procedures will be made available to the complainant and accused student prior to the hearing. 3. A hearing shall be conducted by the panel selected at the time and place indicated in the notice. The Associate Dean of Students or his/her designee will attend the hearings. The hearing shall be audio recorded and the recording shall be maintained by the Office of Student Life. The recording will be maintained for a period of three (3) years following the conclusion of any hearing.
37 4. The complainant and the accused shall be entitled to select one member of the DePauw University faculty, staff or student body to act as an advisor during the processing of any charge. The advisor may not address the panel, but may consult with the respondent or accused prior to, during and after all hearings. The advisor may not be a witness or have a substantial interest in the case or in any related case. 5. Any report of alleged sexual misconduct shall be reported in accordance with the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990. At the complainant’s request, these reports will be made without disclosing the names of either the complainant or the accused student. If the Associate Dean determines that matters of public safety are involved, the Associate Dean may disclose such information as is necessary to address that issue. 6. The complainant and the accused student shall have the opportunity to attend the hearing and to hear and respond to evidence. In the event the complainant or the accused student is unable or unwilling to attend, the panel may proceed with the hearing if it determines that proceeding with the hearing is in the best interest of the University community; provided, however, any determination of facts (responsible or not responsible) shall be based upon evidence presented at the hearing through testimony, written statements or summaries of interviews. 7. Hearings shall not be publicized or open to the public. Panel members and all others present during the hearing (respective advisors, complainant, accused student, witnesses) shall hold matters relating to the hearing in strict confidence. Witnesses are not permitted to attend hearings other than to testify. 8. Witnesses shall be limited to members of the DePauw faculty, staff or student body, unless the chair of the panel rules that others may appear. The complainant and the accused student shall submit the names of witnesses to the chair of the panel in writing at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. The complainant and the accused student shall have access to the names of all witnesses. The panel may call additional witnesses or seek further evidence. 9. One of the following events can delay the start of a hearing: a. Either party petitions the chair of the panel in writing for a continuance of the hearing not less than 48 hours prior to the scheduled hearing, and the chair of the panel determines that such petition makes a strong showing of substantial need of such a continuance in order to maintain the fairness and integrity of the process; or b. The chair of the panel determines that a situation exists that requires a continuance of the scheduled hearing date in order to preserve the integrity and basic fairness of the process. In the event a continuance is granted by the chair of the panel, every effort will be made to hear the matter as expeditiously as possible. 10. Prior to the Board’s deliberation at the conclusion of the hearing, the complainant is allowed to give an impact statement indicating his or her desired outcome. The Board will take the statement into consideration in its deliberations. 11. A majority of the panel selected to hear a charge shall determine the facts (responsible or not responsible). The threshold for determining responsibility is a preponderance of evidence (more likely than not that the events described in the charge happened). Having found the facts, the panel shall at the same time also impose the appropriate sanction, if any. The decision of the panel shall be in writing, and the complainant and the accused student shall be notified of the decision by the chair of the panel. The findings and any sanction shall be made a part of the accused student's permanent file.
38 IX. Sanctions
If the panel finds the accused student to be responsible for the charged sexual misconduct, it shall impose sanctions, which may include expulsion. Sanctions of suspension or expulsion carry with them a forfeiture of tuition, fees and residence hall room and board.
X. Appeals
A. Procedure
An appeal of a determination of any fact or sanction imposed by the panel may be filed with the Associate Dean of Students in writing by the complainant or the accused student within three (3) days of the date of the letter of notification from the chair of the panel, unless that time is extended in writing by the Associate Dean of Students. Appeals may be based only on the following reasons:
1. New evidence not reasonably available at the time of the original hearing, the absence of which is likely to have affected the outcome 2. Procedural error likely to have affected the outcome 3. Errors in the interpretation of University policy so substantial as to deny either party a fair hearing, or 4. Appropriateness of sanction
All materials supporting any appeal must be submitted at the time the appeal is filed. The Associate Dean will advise the non-appealing party in writing of any change in the original finding or sanction or of a new hearing. The non-appealing party will have five (5) days from the date of his/her first notification to respond in writing to the appeal. Decisions by the Associate Dean are final subject only to the review provisions set forth in Section XI below.
B. Disposition of appeals by the Associate Dean of Students
The Associate Dean of Students may:
1. Affirm the action taken by the panel. 2. Reverse the panel’s determination of facts and refer the case back to the Board for another hearing. 3. Reverse the panel's determination of facts and vacate any sanction. 4. Impose different sanctions.
XI. Review by the Vice President
Review by the Vice President for Student Life of the decision of the Associate Dean may be requested by complainant, the accused student or the University. Review by the Vice President is generally limited to those situations involving suspension, expulsion or presenting unusual circumstances. Requests for review by the Vice President must be made within three (3) days of receipt of the written notification of the decision on appeal from the Associate Dean of Students. The decision of the Vice President for Student Life to grant or deny review shall be final and, if granted, his/her decision on review shall be final, except in the case of expulsion. The Vice President, in his/her sole discretion, may affirm or reverse any decision made prior to his/her
39 review in order to provide consistency to the process and serve the best interests of the community.
XII. Review by the President
After review by the Vice President, all sanctions of expulsion (permanent separation) from the University are automatically reviewed by the President of the University. A student facing expulsion may submit, within three (3) days of receipt of notice by the Vice President, any information they wish the President to consider in his/her review. Only information unavailable at the time of the Vice President's review will be considered during the President's review.
IF A SEX OFFENSE OCCURS:
Go to a Safe Place. You may want to contact someone you know and trust to be with you.
Contact a Resource. On campus, please call Public Safety, Health Services, Counseling Services, Student Life Office, Campus Living & Community Development Staff or Student Advocate. On-Campus Resources http://www.depauw.edu/studentlife/campus-safety/sexualmisconduct/campus- resources/
You always have the option to report a sex offense to an off-campus Law Enforcement Agency and/or Counseling Service. Public Safety can assist you in this process. Off Campus Resources http://www.depauw.edu/studentlife/campus-safety/sexualmisconduct/off-campus- resources/
A report can be filed with the Public Safety Office or any other law enforcement agency. University personnel will assist a student with reporting to another agency upon request. An incident may also be reported to Student Life or any campus official. Reporting the incident is a separate act from deciding whether or not to pursue legal and/or disciplinary action, but enhances efforts to promptly and thoroughly investigate the incident.
PRESERVE EVIDENCE. Please do not shower, change clothes, douche or brush your teeth. SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT at Student Health Services or Putnam County Hospital. EVIDENCE COLLECTION. Student Health Service nurses have received specialized training in the examination and evidence collection for persons who have been involved in a sexual assault. They are available 24 hours a day to provide private and confidential service. It is very important to preserve evidence for proof of a criminal offense.
You should receive treatment for injuries and tests for pregnancy and STDs. Public Safety (765- 658-4261) can contact Health Services after hours OR assist in provide transportation to and from the hospital if a student chooses not to use the campus Health Services.
Sexual assault is a violation of Indiana state law and University policy, and therefore subject to criminal prosecution AND the University judicial process.
40 The University will not tolerate any form of sexual assault or harassment and will treat violations of the law and University policy very seriously. To foster a greater awareness about sexual misconduct issues, the University offers various awareness programs aimed at minimizing all forms of sexual misconduct and domestic violence.
The programs are presented throughout the year and are available to any campus group upon request. To increase this effort, several departments are involved with the DePauw Sexual Assault Task Force, including the Women’s Center, Campus Living & Community Development, Wellness Center, and Public Safety, and other interested persons on campus. The task force is aimed specifically at research and development of educational programs and evaluating the issue of Sexual Assault on campus.
The University is committed to thoroughly investigating all reports of sexual assault. Prompt reporting is key to both the recovery of the survivor and the judicial process.
Reporting an incident is a separate act from deciding to pursue legal or University disciplinary action. Filing a report may help to keep open your options for filing formal charges at a later date. A report can be filed with the Public Safety Office or any other law enforcement agency. University personnel will assist a student with reporting to another agency upon request.
Public Safety can help you consider both the legal and campus judicial process. (Explanation of the University Judicial Process is included in the Student Handbook) http://www.depauw.edu/handbooks/student/
In each case the survivor and the accused have the right:
to the same opportunities to have others present during disciplinary proceedings to be promptly informed of the outcome of any disciplinary hearings related to the incident
A disciplinary panel who finds a respondent responsible for rape or other forcible or non- forcible sex offense shall impose sanctions which may include expulsion.
Please also be aware that the University will make changes in a survivor's academic and living situation if cause for modification relates to an incident and is reasonably possible
Anyone with knowledge about such an incident should promptly report the situation to the Student Life Office or the Public Safety Office.
On Campus Resources for Sexual Assault Public Safety...... Room 200 Union Building Phone...... 765-658-4261
Student Life Office...... Room 210 Union Building Phone...... 765-658-4270
Counseling Services...... Wellness Center, Hogate Hall Phone...... 765-658-4268
41 Health Services...... Wellness Center, Hogate Hall Phone...... 765-658-4555
Multicultural and International Life Office...Room 100 Union Building Phone...... 765-658-4850
SASA (Sexual Assault Survivor Advocates) Phone...... 765-658-4650
Off Campus Resources for Sexual Assault Counseling: Cummins Mental Health...... 765-653-2669 Hamilton Center, Inc...... 765-653-1024 Mental Health Association (Putnam County)...... 765-653-3310
Police: Greencastle Police Department...... 765-653-2925 Putnam County Sheriff's Department...... 765-653-3211 Putnamville State Police Post...... 765-653-4114 Putnam County Central Dispatch...... 765-653-5115
Medical Services: Putnam County Hospital...... 765-653-5121
Crisis Intervention: Putnam County Family Support Services...... 765-653-4820 Rape, Abuse, Incest, National Network (http://www.rainn.org/)...... (800) 656-HOPE Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault (http://www.incasa.org/)...... (800) 332-7385
Sex Offender Registry The campus community should be advised that law enforcement agency information provided by the state may be obtained by accessing to the Indiana Sex Offender Registry is available at: http://www.state.in.us/serv/cji_sor
Harassment Policy http://www.depauw.edu/handbooks/student/studentlife/policies/harassment/
Definition of Harassment and Notice of Non-Discrimination
The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all members of the University community, including, but not limited to, members of the faculty and staff, students, guests of the University, and applicants for employment and admission. In this regard, the University reaffirms the right of its students to live and learn, and its employees to teach and work, in an environment free from harassment and inappropriate and/or offensive comments or conduct.
The University encourages a workplace and learning environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or inappropriate treatment of any employee, student or guest because of any person's race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status,
42 gender identity, gender expression, disability, or any category protected under federal, state or local law. To be unlawful, conduct must be sufficiently serious that it unreasonably interferes with an employee's ability to work or a student's ability to learn or benefit from the University's programming. The University does not, however, condone or tolerate any inappropriate conduct, whether by employees or non-employees, based on a person's race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or any category protected under federal, state or local law.
Harassing conduct may include, but is not limited to:
Ethnic, racial, religious, age, disability or sex-related jokes, epithets, stereotypes or slurs. Foul or abusive language. Offensive graffiti, cartoons or posters. Insulting or derogatory nicknames. Mimicking another. Starting or spreading rumors. Teasing about religious or cultural observances, retirement, age, ability to learn, or absenteeism. Threatening or offensive mail, e-mail, voicemail or messages.
The University also recognizes the fundamental importance of the open and free exchange of ideas and opinion. It recognizes that conflicts may arise between individuals' desire to express their opinions and the right of individuals to be free from harassment. The University also recognizes that every act that might be offensive to an individual or a group is not necessarily a violation of the law or of this policy.
Sexual Harassment
DePauw prohibits any form of sexual harassment or discrimination on the basis of sex and enforces the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations through student and employee guidelines. DePauw is committed to providing students, employees and University guests an environment and workplace free of inappropriate comments or conduct of a sexual nature. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX should be directed to the University's Title IX coordinators. Prohibited sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to:
Unsolicited and unwelcome comments or conduct of a sexual nature or that are demeaning to women or men as a group (for example, offensive or vulgar jokes, name- calling, comments about one's body or sex life, or stereotyping based on a person's sex); Unwelcome and unwanted sexual jokes, language, gestures, epithets, innuendoes, advances or propositions; sexually oriented "kidding," "teasing" or "practical jokes;" Unsolicited and unwelcome demands or requests, implicit or explicit, for sexual favors or sexual encounters; Sexually oriented propositions, slurs, suggestions or questions; Stalking; Persistent, unsolicited and unwelcome demands or requests, implicit or explicit, for social encounters; Written or verbal abuse of a sexual nature, including, for example, using sexually degrading or vulgar words to describe an individual;
43 The display of sexually suggestive or revealing objects, other material or offensive pictures, electronic communications or photographs (this prohibition does not apply to University approved art exhibitions or other University approved displays or communications); Unwelcome and unsolicited information about another's sexual prowess, activities, deficiencies or sexual orientation; Asking questions or commenting about another's sexual activity or making unwelcome sexual advances or expressed or implied requests for sexual activity; Offensive or inappropriate behavior targeted at only one sex, even if the content of the conduct or comments is not sexual; Unwelcome physical contact, such as patting, pinching, touching, leering, ogling, whistling, indecent exposure, brushing against the body, or suggestive, insulting or obscene comments or physical gestures. Any instance in which a supervisor, faculty member or another in a position of authority uses his/her authority to require or to urge an employee or student to submit to sexual activity. Such behavior can be explicit or implicit - for example, a supervisor or another person in a position of authority states to an employee or student: "Things could be a lot better for you here if you would be a little nicer to me."
Reporting Procedure
Any employee, student or guest who believes that he/she either has witnessed or been subjected to behavior that violates this policy is encouraged to and has a responsibility to immediately report the suspected policy violation. The University cannot investigate and take appropriate action if the behavior is not reported. The method of reporting suspected policy violations is as follows:
Staff members and guests should immediately report suspected policy violations to the Office of Human Resources. The phone number for the Director of Human Resources is (765) 658-4181. If the Director of Human Resources is unavailable or the staff member or guest is uncomfortable reporting the suspected policy violation to the Director of Human Resources, he or she may report the suspected violation directly to the Vice President for Finance and Administration at (765) 658-4161.
Faculty members should immediately report suspected policy violations to Academic Affairs. The phone number for the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty is (765) 658-4359. If the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty is unavailable or the faculty member is uncomfortable reporting the suspected policy violation to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, he or she may report the suspected violation directly to the Director of Human Resources at (765) 658-4181.
Students should immediately report suspected policy violations to the Office of Student Life. The phone number for the Dean of Students is (765) 658-4199. If the Dean of Students is unavailable or the student is uncomfortable reporting the suspected policy violation to the Dean of Students, he or she may report the suspected violation directly to the Director of Human Resources at (765) 658-4181.
Complaints of inappropriate behavior by a Vice President of the University should be directed to the President of the University and/or the Director of Human Resources.
44 Supervisors and department chairs who receive complaints or who observe inappropriate behavior must immediately inform the appropriate office listed above. Failure to report potential violations may result in appropriate discipline, up to and including termination.
Investigation and Resolution of Complaint Given the nature of the type of conduct prohibited by this policy and the serious effects such conduct can have on the target of the conduct and the one accused of the conduct, the University takes every complaint of harassing behavior seriously and each report shall be investigated. The investigation will be conducted in as confidential a manner as circumstances permit to protect all parties involved, including witnesses. The University will not tolerate any retaliation against anyone who makes a report of harassing behavior or cooperates in an investigation of any complaint under this policy.
The responsibility for determining the need for and degree of administrative action to address a harassment complaint varies and is based upon the group to which the accused belongs. These groups include: faculty, staff, students and guests. Generally, complaints involving students only will be processed under the Community Standards process, and complaints involving non- students will be processed according to the procedures identified below.
The chart below indicates investigation and disciplinary authority as it relates to policy violations at DePauw:
Complainant Accused Investigating Disciplinary Responsibility Procedural Responsibility Guidance Student Student Office of Student Office of Student Life Student Life Handbook Staff or Office of Student Human Resources Employee Guest Life Guide Human Resources Faculty Office of Student Vice President for Academic Academic member Life Affairs and Dean of the Handbook Academic Affairs Faculty Human Resources Staff or Student Human Resources Office of Student Life Student Guest Office of Student Handbook Life Staff or Human Resources Human Resources Employee Guest Guide Faculty Human Resources Vice President for Academic Academic member Academic Affairs Affairs and Dean of the Handbook Faculty Faculty Student Academic Affairs Office of Student Life Student Office of Student Handbook Life Human Resources Staff or Academic Affairs Human Resources Employee Guest Human Resources Guide
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The President and Director of Human Resources will be responsible for investigating complaints and determining the need and degree of administrative action for complaints against a Vice President of the University.
Violations of this policy will not be tolerated and will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including discharge or dismissal. Please help us maintain a comfortable learning and work environment free from inappropriate and offensive conduct.
(endorsed in principle by the faculty in March 1999; established as University policy April 1999; revised August 2003; revised August 2011)
Emergency Procedures: Harassment, Threats & Potential Violence on Campus Harassment, threats and violent behavior are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. All reports of harassment, intimidation, threats and physical violence will be investigated and responsible individuals will be referred to the community standards committee and/or prosecution. Understanding how to respond to all Emergency Procedures will assist the DePauw community in making clear and well informed decisions in the event of an emergency. Proactively planning for emergencies may include steps such as: Considering that although unlikely potential emergencies including violence can occur at DePauw Plan possible responses Learn about ways in which warning signs are expressed by potential aggressors Know that early reporting is a valuable tool in prevention and intervention Every potentially violent situation is different! Each person on campus must rely on his/her best judgment and evaluate the situation to the best of their ability based on the information available at the time and respond accordingly. Utilize the following information to be prepared. Safety on campus is everyone's responsibility.
Harassment-Situations in which a person is receiving harassing communications and/or unwanted attention, such as personal visits, stalking or other forms of physical harassment may be a scenario for potential violence on campus. In the event that you are being harassed or know of a harassing situation: Do not tolerate verbal or physical harassment from anyone. Do not ignore the behavior in hopes that it will stop. Students, Faculty and staff should report concerns to Public Safety by calling 765-658-4261. Do not give out personal information via personal websites. Do not give out other's information when requested by unfamiliar subjects If you have a civil order of protection ("No Contact Order" or "Restraining Order") issued by a court, notify Public Safety and provide a copy of the order Learn more about DePauw University's Harassment Policy at http://www.depauw.edu/handbooks/student/studentlife/policies/harassment/
Public Safety can assist anyone in the DePauw community with developing a safety plan and accessing the need to alert the campus of potential violence.
46 Suspicious Persons Suspicious persons on campus may also be scenario in which violence on campus may occur. In the event that you encounter an individual on campus that just doesn't fit, seems out of place or exhibits suspicious behavior (walking aimlessly, starring, etc.) notify Public Safety immediately by dialing either 911 or 765-658-4261.
If non-threatening, you may also: Establish eye contact and ask if you can help him/her. They may be a visitor or be in need of assistance. Do not give access to a building or office that is locked or restricted. Keep a safe distance and do not physically confront anyone Make a mental note of the description of the person, for example: o gender o age o race o weight o height o clothing o noticeable skin markings, tattoos or scars o direction of travel
Threats- Treat all threats or rumor of violence as serious. Call 911 in instances where you are in immediate danger or if you observe a weapon, are informed of someone that has a weapon on campus, or if you are told of someone's intent to bring a weapon to campus.
Again, every potentially violent situation is different! Each person on campus must rely on his/her best judgment and evaluate the situation to the best of their ability based on the information available at the time and respond accordingly. Safety on campus is everyone's responsibility.
Hostile Confrontation-You may be confronted by a hostile or disgruntled individual that may or may not be armed. Individuals that are not allowing others to leave an area and/or threatening violence are certainly scenarios in which violence may occur. In these types of situations: Remain as calm as possible Be cooperative and patient, time is on your side Offer to listen, but don't judge or argue with their perceptions Treat each concern as important and valid. A person in crisis will only respond to someone who is willing to listen in an understanding, respectful, and non-judgmental way Maintain polite eye contact Keep gestures and body language open and non-threatening. Use a low soft, slow voice when you speak. Ask or tell the person before you make any moves. Be truthful-to lose credibility can be catastrophic. Assure the person you will do everything you can to resolve his/her grievances in a fair manner. Ask the aggrieved party to suggest a solution. A person in crisis will be more accepting of a solution that he/she has helped formulate. Always look for a way to give the aggrieved party to retain their dignity Be observant. Note as much as possible about the aggressor, including type and number of weapons, state of mind and specifics about what they've said. In the event that you are released or escape this information will be helpful for the emergency personnel responding.
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If you hear gunshots or witness an armed person (active shooter): An active shooter is a person who appears to be actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area; in most cases active shooters use firearm(s) and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims. These situations are dynamic and evolve rapidly, demanding immediate deployment of law enforcement resources to stop the shooting and mitigate harm to innocent victims. This document provides guidance to faculty, staff, and students who may be caught in an active shooter situation, and describes what to expect from responding police officers.
Guidance to faculty, staff, and students In general, how you respond to an active shooter will be dictated by the specific circumstances of the encounter, bearing in mind there could be more than one shooter involved in the same situation. If you find yourself involved in an active shooter situation, try to remain calm and use these guidelines to help you plan a strategy for survival.
If an active shooter is outside your building, proceed to a room that can be locked, close and lock all the windows and doors, and turn off all the lights; if possible, get everyone down on the floor and ensure that no one is visible from outside the room. One person in the room should call 911, advise the dispatcher of what is taking place, and inform him/her of your location; remain in place until the police, or a campus administrator known to you, gives the “all clear.” Unfamiliar voices may be the shooter attempting to lure victims from their safe space; do not respond to any voice commands until you can verify with certainty that they are being issued by a police officer. If an active shooter is in the same building you are, determine if the room you are in can be locked and if so, follow the same procedure described in the previous paragraph. If your room can’t be locked, determine if there is a nearby location that can be reached safely and secured, or if you can safely exit the building. If you decide to move from your current location, be sure to follow the instructions outlined below. If an active shooter enters your office or classroom, try to remain calm. Dial 911, if possible, and alert police to the shooter’s location; if you can’t speak, leave the line open so the dispatcher can listen to what’s taking place. Normally the location of a 911 call can be determined without speaking. If there is absolutely no opportunity for escape or hiding, it might be possible to negotiate with the shooter; attempting to overpower the shooter with force should be considered a very last resort, after all other options have been exhausted. If the shooter leaves the area, proceed immediately to a safer place and do not touch anything that was in the vicinity of the shooter.
No matter what the circumstances, if you decide to flee during an active shooting situation, make sure you have an escape route and plan in mind. Do not attempt to carry anything while fleeing; move quickly, keep your hands visible, and follow the instructions of any police officers you may encounter. Do not attempt to remove injured people; instead, leave wounded victims where they are and notify authorities of their location as soon as possible. Do not try to drive off campus until advised it is safe to do so by police or campus administrators.
What to expect from responding police officers Police officers responding to an active shooter are trained to proceed immediately to the area in which shots were last heard; their purpose is to stop the shooting as quickly as possible. The first responding officers will ideally be in teams of (2) or (4); they may be dressed in regular patrol
48 uniforms, or they may be wearing external bulletproof vests, Kevlar helmets, and other tactical equipment. The officers may be armed with rifles, shotguns, or handguns, and might be using pepper spray or tear gas to control the situation. Regardless of how they appear, remain calm, do as the officers tell you, and do not be afraid of them. Put down any bags or packages you may be carrying and keep your hands visible at all times; if you know where the shooter is, tell the officers. The first officers to arrive will not stop to aid injured people; rescue teams composed of other officers and emergency medical personnel will follow the first officers into secured areas to treat and remove injured persons. Keep in mind that even once you have escaped to a safer location, the entire area is still a crime scene; police will usually not let anyone leave until the situation is fully under control and all witnesses have been identified and questioned. Until you are released, remain at whatever assembly point authorities designate.
In response to the Virginia Tech tragedy, DePauw Public Safety will continue to review our emergency response policies and procedures to collaboratively work with other campuses to implement the best practices to protect and inform our community.
Public Safety Response Our Critical Incident Command structure is modeled on the National Incident Management System (NIMS). This protocol is designed to ensure that agencies and jurisdictions work together to address emergency situations. We are fortunate that we have never faced a situation such as Virginia Tech; however our process has been effective in the past when responding to situations such as the rare bomb threat, fire or weather emergency. When there has been a concern on campus we have used a variety of resources to communicate alerts, including e-mail blasts and our campus media resources. (See Crime Alerts) When a confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students, faculty or staff occurs on campus, we will use our Emergency Notification System.
We proactively train our public safety officers in emergency response techniques. We will continue to assess the incident at Virginia Tech and utilize lessons learned to evaluate and update our training, response protocols and emergency procedures. Please help us by taking time to use this website as a resource to stay updated and prepared with the crime alert, prevention and emergency procedure information.
Indiana State Victim’s Rights http://www.in.gov/idoc/2313.htm
Contact the University Public Safety Office at (765)658-4261 or by e-mail [email protected] to obtain a printed copy of this report. On behalf of the University, the Public Safety Office publishes and distributes this report or the notice of the existence of this report on a yearly basis to faculty, staff, students, and prospective students and employees in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, as a part of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
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