2020 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report with Crime Statistics for 2017, 2018 and 2019 2020-2021 Academic Year Publication TABLE OF CONTENTS Section I: Security and Fire Safety Information ............................................................................................... 6 About LIM College .............................................................................................................................................. 6 The LIM College Campus ................................................................................................................................... 6 Security at LIM College ...................................................................................................................................... 6 General Procedures for Reporting a Crime or Emergency ............................................................................. 7 Response to Reports ............................................................................................................................................. 8 Monitoring and Recording of Criminal Activity by Students at Non-Campus Locations of Recognized Student Organizations ......................................................................................................................................... 9 Notification to the LIM College Community About Reported Crimes - Timely Warning Notices ............. 9 Daily Crime and Fire Log ................................................................................................................................. 10 Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures ......................................................................................... 10 Emergency Notification to the LIM College Community About an Immediate Threat ............................. 11 Emergency Evacuation Procedures.................................................................................................................. 14 Shelter-in-Place Procedures .............................................................................................................................. 16 Security of and Access to Campus Facilities, Residence Hall and Academic and Administrative Buildings .............................................................................................................................................................................. 17 Maintenance of Campus Facilities ................................................................................................................... 18 Security Awareness and Crime Prevention Programs ................................................................................... 18 Alcohol and Drug Policies ................................................................................................................................. 19 Alcohol and Controlled Substances Policy ...................................................................................................... 20 Criminal Sanctions Related to Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Possession Alcohol and Drug Policies ....... 21 Resources for Assistance ................................................................................................................................... 22 Notification of Arrest or Conviction for Alcohol and Drug Related Offense ............................................... 24 LIM College Programs for Substance and Alcohol Abuse ............................................................................ 24 Crime Statistics for 2017, 2018 and 2019 ......................................................................................................... 25 FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook Definitions .................................................................................. 28 Annual Fire Safety Report ................................................................................................................................ 32 Types of Disciplinary Proceedings Utilized in Cases of Title IX, Article 129-B, or VAWA Offenses (Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking)............................................................. 33 Violence or Threats of Violence (Students) ..................................................................................................... 34 Violence or Threats of Violence (Employees) .................................................................................................. 34 Section II: Policies, Procedures, and Resources for Preventing and Responding to Sexual Misconduct and Violence ....................................................................................................................................................... 35 LIM College Mission.......................................................................................................................................... 35 Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment ............................................................................................. 36 2 Title IX, Article 129-B, and Related Laws ....................................................................................................... 36 Reporting Procedures for Sexual Misconduct and Violence ......................................................................... 37 Involvement of Law Enforcement and Campus Authorities ......................................................................... 41 Confidentiality, Privacy, and the Right to Report .......................................................................................... 42 Consenting to an Investigation ......................................................................................................................... 44 Anonymous Disclosure ...................................................................................................................................... 44 Reporting and Investigation Timeline ............................................................................................................. 45 Protection from Retaliation and Intimidation ................................................................................................ 45 Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities ......................................................................................... 45 Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity ......................................................................................................... 46 No-Contact Orders, Other Interim Measures, and Orders of Protection .................................................... 47 New York State Student Bill of Rights ............................................................................................................. 48 New York State Crime Victims Bill of Rights ................................................................................................. 49 Student Alcohol and Drug Amnesty Policy ..................................................................................................... 50 Affirmative Consent........................................................................................................................................... 50 Employee-Student Relationships ...................................................................................................................... 50 Investigations and Sanctions for Employees ................................................................................................... 51 Important Definitions and Descriptions .......................................................................................................... 51 Education and Prevention ................................................................................................................................. 52 Campus Climate Assessment ............................................................................................................................ 53 Reporting of Crimes and Related Statistics..................................................................................................... 53 Timely Warning Notifications .......................................................................................................................... 54 Public Awareness and Advocacy Events.......................................................................................................... 54 Education and Prevention Programs and Initiatives ..................................................................................... 54 LIM-Initiated Protective Measures .................................................................................................................. 57 How to Be an Active Bystander ........................................................................................................................ 58 Risk Reduction ................................................................................................................................................... 58 APPENDIX A – STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT ............................................................................. 62 PREAMBLE ....................................................................................................................................................... 62 PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................................................... 62 SECTION I. PROCEDURAL STANDARDS AND VIOLATIONS OF LAW ...........................................