Rio Salado College Campus Safety Policies and Annual Crime Statistics Disclosure Summary

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1 Rio Salado College Campus Safety Policies and In today s society, no community can be totally risk free. Therefore, in order to lessen the chances of crimes occurring within the campus community, cooperation and vigilance is critical. All members of the campus community are encouraged to immediately report all suspected crimes, unusual or suspicious activities, and emergencies to Public Safety. College Campus - Public Safety Rio Salado College Public Safety provides for the security and safety of the college campus community. The department is based on the sixth floor, south end of the hall, inside of the Tower Building, 2323 West 14th Street, Tempe, AZ The operational hours of the department is seven days a week, including holidays and standard days of college closures. The telephone number is , or from a college phone (land line) *555 (star 555) The department staff consists of one Director, several college safety officers (non-sworn), and office support staff. Most college locations have college safety officers on duty during their hours of operation. These college safety officers are supervised by Rio Salado College Director of Public Safety. Rio Salado College Public Safety maintains a cooperative working relationship with all police and fire departments within the county of Maricopa, and will request assistance from these agencies as needed. The Public Safety Director has full peace officer authority, including arrest authority under Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Title and as further defined by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board. The department s security officers have no arrest authority except those granted under ARS Security and Access to College Facilities Rio Salado College strives to maintain a safe and secure college campus environment for students, staff and visitors. Offices, meeting rooms, and classrooms are monitored and/or secured when not in use. College Public Safety members, who discover defective doors and locks, interior/exterior lighting problems, or other safety hazards, immediately report the situation to the appropriate college department for action. To further improve safety, the Rio Salado College encourages all college community members to take an active role and immediately report any observation of a suspected crime, unusual or suspicious activity, emergency, or hazardous condition to or , or on college extension *555 or *501. The college does not own, maintain or control: a) dormitories or other residential facilities; b) off campus facilities for recognized student organizations; and c) non-campus buildings or properties that are used for educational purposes. The campus is open Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; and Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Sunday and designated holidays. Reporting Crime and Emergencies Crime or Other Emergency in Progress: Students, employees and others are encouraged to report all criminal activity and emergencies occurring on campus. A report may be filed with a College Public Safety Officer, appropriate personnel in the Public Safety Department, or by calling or on college extension *555. In emergency situations, may be called first, followed by an immediate notification to College Public Safety at or on college extension *555. Policies & Procedures 299

2 Policies & Procedures Rio Salado College Campus Safety Policies and Reports of a past crime or incident may be made to the following law enforcement authorities. This list provided is determined by the city of the Rio Salado College location where the incident occurred. Rio Salado College Public Safety Department: In person or by calling and/or the following local police agency of the location where the incident occurred Avondale Police Department: In person or by calling Glendale Police Department: In person or by calling Mesa Police Department: In person or by calling Phoenix Police Department: In person or by calling Surprise Police Department: In person or by calling Tempe Police Department: In person or by calling Crimes may also be reported to Campus Security Authorities as defined by the Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. These authorities include officials who have significant responsibility for student and campus activities such as the Dean of Student Affairs, athletic coaches and various faculty advisors. The Importance of Reporting All Crime The importance of reporting crime, suspected crime and unusual or suspicious activity to Rio Salado College Public Safety Department cannot be over emphasized. The reports provide a basis for making timely warnings when a crime may present a threat to other members of the college campus community and also assist the college in providing a full disclosure in the annual crime statistics report. In addition, such action by a victim or witness will assist in making the campus environment a safer place for the entire community. Voluntary Confidential Reporting At Rio Salado College, we will take a report that will allow a victim or witness to report crime on a voluntary and confidential basis. Call the Public Safety office at and ask to speak to the director. Confidential Reporting to a Counselor Rio Salado College does not have a policy or procedure that encourages its professional counselors; if and when the counselor deems it appropriate, to inform the person being counseled of any procedures to report crime on a voluntary, confidential basis for inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics. Generally, when counselors do not have the permission of the victim, they can only report the occurrence of a number/statistic to the law enforcement authority. Sexual Assault Procedures, Reporting and Prevention Reporting a Sexual Assault: Any student, employee or visitor who is the victim of a sex offense, forcible or non-forcible, is encouraged to report the assault to the Rio Salado College Public Safety Department or the local police department. If a victim so chooses, he/she may be assisted by college authorities in reporting the assault to the proper law enforcement authorities. After making the report, the victim is not obligated to continue with legal or college disciplinary action. The assault may be reported in person at: 1. The Public Safety Department: In person or by calling The local police department within the city of the college: In person or by calling: Avondale Police Department: In person or by calling Glendale Police Department: In person or by calling Mesa Police Department: In person or by calling Phoenix Police Department: In person or by calling Surprise Police Department: In person or by calling Tempe Police Department: In person or by calling

3 Rio Salado College Campus Safety Policies and In emergency situations, may be called first, followed by an immediate notification to College Public Safety at or on college extension *555. Preserving Evidence of a Sexual Assault After a sexual assault, it is very important that the victim receive a medical examination for health and evidentiary reasons. A victim should not wash; use the toilet or change clothes before seeing trained medical personnel. If clothes are changed, those worn during the assault should be placed in a paper bag and taken along to the examination. Even if the victim is certain that he/she will not prosecute, it is important to gather as much evidence as possible just in case the victim decides to pursue criminal charges at a later date. Coping with Sexual Assault Victims of a sexual assault may find it helpful to discuss their experience with a counselor. College counselors are available to meet with victims in an informal and private setting. The counselor can assist by changing a victims academic situation, serve as a source of referral to outside agencies, and provide information about on-and-off college campus reporting, prosecution procedures, and the college disciplinary process. Victims of a sexual assault may also receive free, confidential, twenty-four hour, counseling by calling the Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN) at , extension 1. Trained counselors are available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. How to Reduce the Risk of Sexual Assault Reproduced from the RAINN web site at: When you go to a party, go with a group of friends. Arrive together, watch out for each other, and leave together. Don t leave your beverage unattended or accept a drink from an open container. Don t allow yourself to be isolated with someone you don t know or trust. Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Trust your instincts. Think about the level of intimacy you want in a relationship, and clearly state your limits. Prevention Programs Rio Salado College staff development will conduct presentations relating to crime prevention and safety policies during orientations and at other times, when requested by staff or students. Crime prevention materials will be distributed to all students upon request. College Response to a Sexual Assault Sexual assault is a criminal act which subjects the perpetrator to criminal and civil penalties in state and federal courts. Besides the sanctions that can be imposed in court, Rio Salado College will respond administratively if a sexual assault or other criminal offense involves a student or employee as the offender. Students and employees are subject to applicable District policies and disciplinary procedures, including policies prohibiting sexual harassment. Sanctions may include suspension or expulsion for student offenders or termination of employment for employees. Victims may commence a disciplinary action by submitting a written, signed statement detailing the incident to the Associate Dean of Student Services. The accuser and accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during the disciplinary hearing, and in the case of sexual assault, both the accuser and accused shall be informed of the outcome. Sex offender registry information is not maintained by Rio Salado College Public Safety. Law enforcement agency information concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained by visiting the following Internet address: Policies & Procedures 301

4 Policies & Procedures Rio Salado College Campus Safety Policies and Illicit Drugs and Alcohol Policy District Policy The Maricopa Community College District supports the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, Public Law , and complies with all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to controlled substances, including alcohol. The possession, sale or consumption of an alcoholic beverage in any premises owned and/or leased/rented by the District for approved educational purposes is prohibited. College Response to Alcohol and Drug Violations: Besides the sanctions imposed by federal and state courts concerning controlled substance violation(s), Rio Salado College will respond administratively when the offense involves a student or employee as the offender. Students and employees are subject to applicable District policies and disciplinary procedures. Sanctions may include suspension or expulsion for student offenders or termination of employment for employees. Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention Rio Salado College presently does not sponsor and/or participate in the following drug prevention activities. College campus community members who may have an alcohol or drug problem can also receive assistance by calling: Al-Anon at American Council on Alcoholism at National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline at DRUGHELP at Responding to Criminal Activity and Emergencies Generally, a Public Safety Officer is immediately dispatched to all college related incidents. A Public Safety Officer and, if necessary, a local police officer will respond to each report of criminal activity. The local Fire Department responds to reports of fire or medical emergencies. Timely Warnings and Immediate Warnings: In the event of the identification of an on-going threat to the safety and security of the college population, Rio Salado College Public Safety will issue a warning. This warning may be made via posters, s, through the college newspaper, voice notification, SMS texting, or a combination of these methods. Upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of the campus population, Rio Salado College Public Safety will initiate the campus Mass Notification System (MNS). The MNS is capable of reaching those on campus through redundant means that may include emergency beacons, VoIP telephony, sirens, a public address system, bullhorns and/or other means available. The decision on an appropriate course of action and the type of instructions given to the campus community will be made by the Public Safety Director, a college campus police officer or other college official based upon the information available at the time. Actions may vary and may include orders to evacuate a portion of or all of the campus or to lock down in place. Fire alarms as well as evacuation and immediate warning (MNS) systems are tested on a regular basis and at least annually. Crime Awareness and Prevention Programs Crime Awareness/Prevention Bulletin The occurrence of crime considered to present a threat to members of the college community is reported on a timely basis through the Crime Awareness/ Prevention Bulletin. All college departments are notified through electronic mail. The bulletin provides information on the specific crime (s) that occurred and how to avoid becoming a victim 302

5 Rio Salado College Campus Safety Policies and Public Safety Updates/Daily Crime Log The occurrence of crime considered to present a threat to members of the college campus community, is reported on a weekly basis through the Rio Salado College Public Safety Update Crime Awareness/ Prevention Bulletin. Copies of the update are available in the College Public Safety office. All college employees receive updated information through the employee portal, College Public Safety site. This information may also be viewed on the web site of Rio Salado College Public Safety. The update provides information on specific crime(s) that have occurred on campus and routinely contains tips on how to avoid becoming a victim. Rio Salado College Public Safety maintains a Daily Crime Log that contains the date, time, location, nature and disposition of all crimes occurring at the college and on adjacent public property. Entries in the log are made within two business days of the incident report. Copies of the log are available to anyone requesting this information at the Public Safety office. Requests for Daily Crime Log information older than 60 days will be provided within two business days. This information is available during regular business hours, Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM, excluding holidays and when the college is closed. Crime Statistics: Statistics and security policies, collated in accordance to the guidelines established in the Clery Act (20 USC 1092(f)), are published and distributed annually to all current students and employees, and to any applicant for enrollment or employment at the college. A copy will also be provided to anyone, upon request to the College Public Safety office, in person or by telephone at Escort Service An escort service is available to the students, faculty and staff of Rio Salado College. A request may be made to Rio Salado College Public Safety at extension *555 from a college phone or An officer will respond and accompany you to a vehicle or the bus stop closest to the campus. Assistance for Disabled Motor Vehicles Rio Salado College Public Safety does not provide assistance for disabled motor vehicles. Safety Presentations Rio Salado College Public Safety Staff Development will conduct presentations relating to crime prevention and safety policies during orientations and at other times, when requested by staff or students. Crime prevention materials are made available to all incoming students. Rio Salado College provides these presentations and programs through various methods of training, which includes Brown Bags. Policies Regarding Weapons, Smoking and Children Weapons With the exception of college campus police officers and other state certified police officers, the possession or use of a firearm on the college property is strictly forbidden. The Maricopa Community College District Governing Board promulgated the weapons policy under ARS C. Anyone violating the policy is subject to arrest under ARS and/or subject to applicable college disciplinary procedures. Smoking: Addressed by the College - BreathEasy Program (July 1,2012) Smoking is prohibited inside all Rio Salado College buildings and within 25 feet of any entrance to any college building. Currently smoking is only allowed in designated areas. Maricopa County Community Colleges are moving forward on becoming a tobacco free Breath Easy environment. College community members are requested to utilize the designated smoking areas for smoking. The designated areas are conveniently located and clearly marked. Policies & Procedures 303

6 Policies & Procedures Rio Salado College Campus Safety Policies and Children on Campus Children younger than 18 years of age may not attend a class unless they are officially registered for the class. Children that are not officially registered are not allowed on college campus unless participating in an authorized college program or under the immediate supervision of an adult. Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics Preparing the Annual Disclosure Rio Salado College Public Safety, under direction of the Director of Public Safety, has the responsibility of gathering the data used to prepare the annual campus crime statistics. The data is obtained from reports made to Rio Salado Public Safety, the local police department within the city of the Rio Salado College location, and College Security Authorities. The college campus crime data is gathered the same day that it is reported. Data is obtained annually from all local police agencies within the area of the Rio Salado College locations and compared with the data gathered at the college. The resulting data is used to prepare the annual crime statistics report. Rio Salado College Annual Crime Statistics The following statistics were gathered in accordance with the guidelines established under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 U.S.C. 1092(f)). The crime definitions outlined in the Federal Bureau of Investigation s National Incident Based Reporting System, as modified by the Hate Crime Statistics Act, were utilized in compiling the numbers. Tempe - Main Drug Abuse Violation Avondale

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8 Policies & Procedures Rio Salado College Campus Safety Policies and East Valley Veterans Educational Center Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter * * 0 Negligent Manslaughter * * 0 Forcible Sex Offense * * 0 Non-Forcible Sex Offense * * 0 Robbery * * 0 Aggravated Assault * * 0 Burglary * * 0 Arson * * 0 Motor Vehicle Theft * * 0 Larceny/Theft * * 0 Liquor Law Violation * * 0 Drug Abuse Violation * * 0 Weapons Possession * * 0 * No Statistics for year is the first year of criminal statistics. Rio - Northern Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter * * 0 Negligent Manslaughter * * 0 Forcible Sex Offense * * 0 Non-Forcible Sex Offense * * 0 Robbery * * 0 Aggravated Assault * * 0 Burglary * * 0 Arson * * 0 Motor Vehicle Theft * * 0 Larceny/Theft * * 0 Liquor Law Violation * * 0 Drug Abuse Violation * * 0 Weapons Possession * * 0 * No Statistics for year is the first year of criminal statistics. Note: 1. The college interprets On Public Property to mean the near sidewalk, in the street, and on the far sidewalk surrounding the perimeter of the college property. 2. Based on available data, no hate crime occurred at the college or on public property from 2005 through The college does not own dormitories or other residential facilities. Nor does the college own or control a noncollege building or property that is used for educational purposes. Registered Sex Offenders Sex offender registry information is not maintained by Rio Salado College Public Safety. Law enforcement agency information concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained by visiting the following Internet address: Questions? If you have concerns or need more information about security policies and safety at Rio Salado College, please contact the Director of Public Safety at or the Vice President of Administrative Services at A college official will be glad to discuss your concerns. 306