Annual Security Report (ASR)

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1 Annual Security Report (ASR) 2013

2 The Campus Security Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current faculty, staff, and students and notice of its availability to prospective students, faculty, and staff. The Annual Campus Security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off- campus buildings or property owned or controlled by San Diego College, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus or center. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, and the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. This report is published annually and is also available at A hard copy of the report may also be obtained by visiting the campus or calling at (619) ext. 227 The Campus Security Act Legal Requirements The Campus Security Act requires colleges and universities to: publish an annual report every year by October 1 that contains three years of campus crime statistics and certain campus security policy statements; disclose crime statistics for the campus, public areas immediately adjacent to or running through the campus, and certain non-campus facilities and remote classrooms. The statistics must be gathered from campus security, local law enforcement, and other School officials who have significant responsibility for student and campus activities; provide timely warning notices of those crimes that have occurred and pose an ongoing threat to students and employees; and disclose in a public crime log any crime that occurred on campus. Preparing the Annual Security Report San Diego College Compliance Department or staff designee prepares the Annual Report for Crime Statistics in the month of September in order to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. ( Data for this report is gathered from the Automated Regional Justice Information System ( local law enforcement agencies surrounding our main and branch campuses, and crime related reports taken by our San Diego College Safety Officers. Each entity provides updated information on their educational efforts and programs to comply with the Act. This report is available on the school website Students and SDC employees are notified of this webpage that describes the report. Campus crime, arrest and referral statistics include those reported to the designated campus officials (including but not limited to the San Diego College Safety Officers, Campus Director, directors, deans, department heads) and local law enforcement agencies. The staff and faculty of San Diego College inform their students of the procedures to report crime to the designated 1

3 Safety Officers on a voluntary and confidential basis, should they feel it is in the best interest of the student. Annual Reporting Annually, schools are required to submit the statistical section of their Annual Crime Report to the Department (submittal date determined by the Department each year). It must be submitted on-line at: VAWA On, March 7, 2013, President Obama signed the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA) (Pub. Law 113-4), which, among other provisions, amended section 485(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), otherwise known as the Jeanny Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). VAWA including the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act ( Campus SaVE Act ) amended the Clery Act to require institutions to compile statistics for incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking to include policies, procedures, and programs pertaining to these incidents in their annual security report (ASRs). Domestic violence includes asserted violent misdemeanor and felony offenses committed by the victim's current or former spouse, current or former cohabitant, person similarly situated under domestic or family violence law, or anyone else protected under domestic or family violence law. Dating violence means violence by a person who has been in a romantic or intimate relationship with the victim. Whether there was such relationship will be gauged by its length, type, and frequency of interaction. Stalking means a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for her, his, or others' safety, or to suffer substantial emotional distress. School Policy Statement San Diego College is committed to providing an environment conducive to teaching, learning and working. The cooperation and involvement of all members of the College community are necessary for a successful safety and security program. Students and College personnel can assume responsibility for their own personal safety and the security of their personal belongings by taking a few simple precautions. Park cars in assigned areas and keep vehicles locked; lock valuables in the trunk. Leave personal valuables at home or monitor such belongings carefully at all times while on campus. Students and College personnel should report suspicious-looking individuals to the Emergency Coordinator between 8:00a.m. and 4:00p.m. Alternate Campus Security Personnel are listed below by campus. The Campus Director is responsible for designating one individual or office to oversee campus security authorities and to be responsible for canvassing these individuals and offices and collecting and reviewing crime reports for inclusion in the annual security report and the Webbased report to ED. The obligation to collect crime reports made to campus security authorities belongs to the institution. That is, even if a campus security authority does not forward a crime 2

4 report to the appropriate individual or office, the institution is responsible for ensuring that the crime report is disclosed in the annual security report and the Web-based report to ED. The Campus Director must determine which individuals or offices are campus security authorities for the campus and should consider the function of that individual or office. The Campus Director should look for officials (not support staff) whose functions involve relationships with students. If someone has significant responsibility for student and campus activities, he/she is a campus security authority. San Diego College - Safety Officers Emergency Coordinator: Sacha Glassner, Director of Education Alternate Emergency Coordinator: Liz Crewdson, Medical Assistant Instructor Safety Monitor: Paul Andrade, Office Assistant Instructor Safety Monitor: Dawn Square, Medical Assistant Instructor Alternate Safety Monitor: Rebecca Martinez, Registrar Alternate Safety Monitor: Mariza Ramirez, Director of Financial Aid Designated Safety Officers must be notified in writing of their position as a Campus Security Authority and they are obligated to report crimes for inclusion within the Campus Annual Security Report. A memorandum should be signed annually, preferably during the period of the annual reporting period and/or immediately upon appointment of any individual to a position as a campus security authority. A copy of the signed memorandum should be placed in each recipient's personnel file. A copy of an Incident Report should be attached. College facilities are normally in use days and evenings 5 days per week (Monday through Friday). Exit lights, fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems and panic hardware are to be inspected monthly and kept in good repair. Evacuation plans are to be posted in all rooms and evacuation drills are conducted regularly. Outside lighting must be inspected frequently. The grounds must be maintained on a regular basis; shrubbery and lawn areas are to be inspected with safety considerations in mind. The College reserves the right to exclude persons exhibiting disruptive or inappropriate behavior from the campus. In situations where someone who has been asked to leave by College officials or security personnel and refuses to do so, the City Police will be asked to assist. Crimes of an emergency nature are to be reported to the Campus Director or Safety Officer in person, or by calling (619) and providing the person with a description of what has occurred. The Campus Director or Safety Officer will contact local law enforcement personnel, and, if appropriate, the rescue squad. An incident report must be completed by the Campus Director or Safety Officer to which the incident was reported. The Incident Report form may be found on the Employee Shared Drive, the Director of Education's office, and the College Compliance Department. A copy of the incident report has been attached at the end of this document. Fire and other emergencies can be reported directly to local emergency personnel by dialing 911 from campus telephones. 3

5 Incidences of theft should be reported directly to the Director of Education. An incident report should be submitted and police should be contacted. If a crime is reported that is considered to be a threat to other students and to employees, the Campus Director or his/her designee will report information about that crime to the campus community. The College will use readily available means of communication such as announcements to be read to each class and the student bulletin board or student newsletter. In the event that a crime occurs that presents imminent danger, law enforcement personnel will be contacted and, if appropriate, the Campus Director or designee will direct that the premises be evacuated using evacuation procedures already in place. You'll find the following Emergency protocols located in the Director of Education's office. Injury Illness & Prevention Plan Fire Prevention Plan Emergency Evacuation Plan Campus Security Memorandum Incident Report Campus Security and Law Enforcement The Campus Director or designee provides security support and information for the institution. Hernan Martinez (Campus Director), provides information in the areas of parking, traffic control, fire prevention, safety and enforcement of all applicable regulations. The College cooperates with outside law enforcement agencies and exchanges criminal information. Students, faculty, staff and visitors are encouraged to report criminal offenses to the local police department in addition to reporting them to the designated school officials. The local police department, local county sheriff's department, and other local police agencies, state agencies, and federal law enforcement agencies have criminal jurisdiction on this campus. Access to Facilities Academic buildings are open to students and staff during prescribed hours as long as students comply with the rules and regulations of the institution. Access to the Administration offices is open to students and visitors by appointment. Appointments are made through the Receptionist at the campus. The campus is not open to the public. Visitors are subject to the rules and regulations of the institution. Visitors must identify themselves to the receptionist and be accompanied by a staff or faculty member. Maintenance of Campus Facilities The maintenance staff coordinates its activities with the school administrators. Maintenance staff is not available on an emergency basis and generally does not deal with safety concerns of the institution. A school official must be notified. 4

6 Informational Programs Various programs are designed to inform students and employees about campus security procedures and practices and to encourage students and employees to be responsible for their own and others' security. Special security bulletins will be distributed if a need arises, to advise students, faculty and staff of community crime patterns and suspect s information. Prevention Programs The College supports programs that offer educational information and victim assistance in areas such as acquaintance rape and sexual assault. Brochures that relate to local community supported programs are available to students, faculty and staff. Sexual Assault Programs and Procedures On May 17, 1996, the President signed Megan's Law into federal law. As a result, local law enforcement agencies in all 50 states must notify schools, day care centers, and parents about the presence of dangerous offenders in their area. Students and staff are advised that the best source of information on the registered sex offenders in the community is the local sheriff's office or police department. If the Website information found below does not represent your community, you should check with local law enforcement. The following link will provide you with a list of the most recent updated online information regarding registered sex offenders by State and County. Sexual assault, including rape, is a violation of the Standards of Conduct for Students and the Sexual Harassment policy as well as a violation of penal code. Brochures are provided to enhance sexual assault awareness and prevention. Brochures are available in the student lounge, resource center, or, by request. Community experts and local police agencies may give presentations and provide resources on occasion. Requests for presentations should be submitted to the Campus Director. If you are sexually assaulted, you may seek assistance by contacting any of the following: Campus Director, any faculty, any staff, police or the local rape crisis center. The local rape crisis center can be reached by calling: (888) Toll Free or (619) If you are off campus and in an emergency situation, call the local police department by dialing 911. Because evidence of sexual assault and the attacker's identity may be left on the victim's body, do not wash in any way until you have been examined in a hospital. Go for the exam as quickly as possible because the evidence deteriorates quickly and may be important in proving the assault in criminal proceedings. The hospital staff will collect evidence, check for injuries and deal with the possibility of sexually transmitted diseases. A victim who wishes to file a formal or informal complaint of sexual assault against a student should notify the Education Director of Education or Campus Director, who will usually conduct the investigation and any hearing(s). Possible sanctions against a student found guilty of sexual assault through on campus 5

7 proceedings include expulsion, suspension and probation. Refer to the Student Services section of the San Diego College Catalog (pgs ). A faculty member, staff member or student who commits a sexual assault may be charged with a violation of the Sexual Harassment Policy by the institution. The policy explains which administrator the victim should contact to obtain an informal consultation or to file a formal complaint. The accuser and the accused perpetrator are entitled to the same opportunities to have others (e.g. witness or advocate) present during a campus disciplinary proceeding. Both parties shall be informed of the outcome of any campus disciplinary proceeding alleging sexual assault. After reporting a sexual assault, a student victim may request changes in academic situation. The student may seek assistance from the Director of Education or Campus Director. The institution will make those changes if they are reasonably available. Counseling for victims of sexual assault is not available on campus. Counseling is available through local rape crisis centers; they may be contacted at (888) Toll Free or (619) Incident Reporting San Diego College encourages anyone who is a victim or witness to any crime to promptly report the incident to the Director of Education or Campus Director. The Director of Education or Campus Director wll make all attempts to keep information that would possibly jeopardize an investigation confidential until such time is deemed that such information can be released. In most cases, in the daily crime log, names are left out for the privacy of such individuals. All Clery Act crimes are included in the Annual Security report. Confidential reports of crime may also be made to SD Crime Stoppers at (888) To Report a Crime Contact the Director of Education, Campus Director or Emergency Coordinator in person. You may also report a crime by calling (619) or dial 911 for the San Diego City Police or Fire Department. Any suspicious activity on or around campus should be reported the Director of Education, Campus Diretor, Emergency Coordinator or City Police Department immediately. Campus Security authority will assist the student in notifying authorities if the student request his/her assistance. Alleged Victims of Crimes of Violence or Non-forcible Sex Offenses San Diego College will, upon written request, disclose to the alleged victim of a crime of violence, or a non-forcible sex offense, the results of any disciplinary hearing conducted by the college 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, San Diego College will provide the results of the disciplinary hearing to the victim s next of kin, if so requested. Voluntary Confidential Reporting Procedures If you are a victim of a crime and do not want to pursue action within the San Diego College system or the criminal justice system, you may still want to consider making a confidential 6

8 report. With your permission, the Campus Director or a designee of the Campus Safety Officer can file a report on the details of the incident without revealing your identity. The purpose of a confidential report is to comply with your wish to keep the matter confidential, while taking steps to ensure the future safety of yourself and others. With such information, the College can keep an accurate record of the number of incidents involving students, determine where there is a pattern of crime with regard to a particular location, method, or assailant, and alert the campus community to potential danger. Records filed in this manner are counted and disclosed in the annual crimes statistics for the institution. Off-Campus Resources Any individual who has been impacted by Sexual Misconduct or Relationship Violence is encouraged to seek appropriate help, whether or not the individual chooses to report the incident to SDC. Off-campus resources for counseling, health, mental health, victim advocacy, legal assistance and other services are listed below. Center for Community Solutions (858) , The Center for Community Solutions (CCS) is an organization whose mission is to end relationship and sexual violence by being a catalyst for caring communities and social justice. CCS provides a wide range of prevention and education programs and response services for those impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. CCS provides a 24 hour hotline and legal, victim advocacy, counseling, and shelter and transitional services. San Diego Family Justice Center (866) The San Diego Family Justice Center is a public safety initiative launched by the City of San Diego to assist victims of family violence, located at: 1122 Broadway, Suite 200 San Diego, CA San Diego Domestic Violence Hotline (888) Campus Crime Statistics The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires postsecondary institutions to disclose the number of instances in which certain types of crimes have been reported in any building or on any property owned or controlled by this institution that is used for activities related to the educational purpose of the institution, any building or property owned or controlled by student organizations recognized by this institution, and any public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the school. In compliance with that law, the following tables reflect this institution s crime statistics for each of the San Diego College campuses for the calendar years 2011, 2012, and Locations: Campus: 3350 Market Street, San Diego, CA

9 Criminal Offenses - On campus Total occurrences in Criminal offense a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter b. Negligent manslaughter c. Sex offenses - Forcible d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible e. Robbery f. Aggravated assault g. Burglary h. Motor vehicle theft i. Arson j. Domestic violence k. Dating violence l. Stalking Criminal Offenses - Noncampus or on Noncampus buildings or properties Total occurrences in Criminal offense a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter b. Negligent manslaughter c. Sex offenses - Forcible d. Sex offenses - Non-Forcible e. Robbery f. Aggravated assault g. Burglary h. Motor vehicle theft i. Arson j. Domestic violence k. Dating violence l. Stalking

10 Criminal Offenses - Public Property Total occurrences in Criminal offense a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter b. Negligent manslaughter c. Sex offenses - Forcible d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible e. Robbery f. Aggravated assault g. Burglary h. Motor vehicle theft i. Arson j. Domestic violence k. Dating violence l. Stalking Hate Crimes On Campus Occurrences of Hate Crimes Category of Bias for crimes reported in 2013 Criminal Offense Total 2013 Race Religion Sexual Orientation Gender Disability Ethnicity a. Murder/Non negligent manslaughter b. Negligent manslaughter c. Sex offences Forcible d. Sex offences Non forcible e. Robbery f. Aggravated assault g. Burglary h. Motor vehicle theft i. Arson j. Simple assault k. Larceny theft l. Intimidation m. Destruction/damage/vandalism of property

11 Hate Crimes On Campus Occurrences of Hate Crimes Category of Bias for crimes reported in 2012 Criminal Offense Total 2012 Race Religion Sexual Orientation Gender Disability Ethnicity a. Murder/Non negligent manslaughter b. Negligent manslaughter c. Sex offences Forcible d. Sex offences Non forcible e. Robbery f. Aggravated assault g. Burglary h. Motor vehicle theft i. Arson j. Simple assault k. Larceny theft l. Intimidation m. Destruction/damage/vandalism of property Hate Crimes On Campus Occurrences of Hate Crimes Category of Bias for crimes reported in 2011 Criminal Offense Total 2011 Race Religion Sexual Orientation Gender Disability Ethnicity a. Murder/Non negligent manslaughter b. Negligent manslaughter c. Sex offences Forcible d. Sex offences Non forcible e. Robbery f. Aggravated assault g. Burglary

12 h. Motor vehicle theft i. Arson j. Simple assault k. Larceny theft l. Intimidation m. Destruction/damage/vandalism of property Arrests On Campus Number of Arrests Law Violation a. Weapons, carrying, possessing, etc b. Drug abuse violations c. Liquor law violations Arrests Non Campus Number of Arrests Law Violation a. Weapons, carrying, possessing, etc b. Drug abuse violations c. Liquor law violations Arrests Public Property Number of Arrests Law Violation a. Weapons, carrying, possessing, etc b. Drug abuse violations c. Liquor law violations

13 Disciplinary Actions On Campus Number of Persons referred for Disciplinary Actions Law Violation a. Weapons, carrying, possessing, etc b. Drug abuse violations c. Liquor law violations Disciplinary Actions Non Campus Number of Persons referred for Disciplinary Actions Law Violation a. Weapons, carrying, possessing, etc b. Drug abuse violations c. Liquor law violations Disciplinary Actions Public Property Number of Persons referred for Disciplinary Actions Law Violation a. Weapons, carrying, possessing, etc b. Drug abuse violations c. Liquor law violations

14 San Diego College Incident Report This form is to be completed by the Campus Director or designee in the event that there is knowledge or suspicion of an incident that occurred on the campus for which San Diego College could have potential exposure to a liability claim. It is NOT necessary for the person completing this report to determine negligence on San Diego College s part. Simply report any information that you may have. Examples of the type of incident that would generate this report include, but are not limited t, the following: 1. A person, other than a student or an employee, is injured on the campus. 2. A student or employee of San Diego College is injured on the campus. 3. A student is involved in a sexual-related matter, either the victim or the perpetrator. 4. A student is questioned by the police as a possible victim or suspect on campus. 5. The property of a student is either damaged or stolen. 6. The property of a non-student that is in school custody is stolen or damaged. Campus Location: Type of Incident: (ex., theft, personal, injury, property damage, or sexual assault) Date of Incident (approximate if actual date unknown): Name of potential Claimant: Individual reporting Incident: Narrative of Incident: (Please include any * all information that may be relevant to the incident): Completed by: (Name) Title: Date: 13