Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science CLERY ACT CAMPUS SAFETY SECURITY REPORT 2014 Jeanne Clery Act Campus Safety Security Report Statistics updated January 2014
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is the landmark federal law, originally known as the Campus Security Act that requires colleges and universities across the United States to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Because the law is tied to participation in federal student financial aid programs it applies to most institutions of higher education both public and private. It is enforced by the U.S. Department of Education. The Clery Act is named in memory of 19 year old Lehigh University freshman Jeanne Ann Clery who was raped and murdered while in her residence hall room on April 5, 1986. Jeanne s parents, Connie and Howard, discovered that students hadn t been told about 38 violent crimes on the Lehigh campus in the three years before her murder. They joined with other campus crime victims and persuaded Congress to enact this law, which was originally known as the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990. The law was amended in 1992 to add a requirement that schools afford the victims of campus sexual assault certain basic rights, and was amended again in 1998 to expand the reporting requirements. The 1998 amendments also formally named the law in memory of Jeanne Clery. Developed in 2010, this pamphlet contained statistic information to meet the requirements of compliance of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
Table of Contents Campus Security Authorities and Law Enforcement Contact Information.......... 1 Geography...................................................... 2 Organizational Chart.............................................. 3 Timely Warnings................................................ 3 Disclosure of Crime Statistics........................................ 4 Confidential Reporting............................................ 4 Clery Act Report Summary (three year statistics)....................... 5 Security Act Definitions............................................. 6 Crime / Incident Report Form......................................... 9 Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program............................... 10 Alcohol Use and Effects.......................................... 11 Dependency Assistance programs................................ 12-13 Campus Security Authorities and Law Enforcement Contact Information College President s Office (513)618-1923 College Business Office (513) 618-1925 College Representative Office (513) 761-2020 Springfield Township Police Emergency 911 Non-Emergency (513) 729-1300 Hamilton County Sheriff Emergency 911 Criminal I nvestigations (513) 851-6000 General Information (513) 946-6400 1
Geography The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science is located at 645 W. North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45224 in Springfield Twp., which is centrally located in the northern portion of Hamilton County, Ohio near Cincinnati. The Township is accessed by major interstate highways such as I-75, I-275 and Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway. Located within 20 minutes of downtown Cincinnati and other Greater Cincinnati business centers, Springfield Township remains a predominately residential community accommodating all income levels and reflecting many different lifestyles. Established neighborhoods are well-maintained with tree-lined streets and sidewalks, and new residential developments set high standards for open space an size. A community of distinctive style with beautiful quiet neighborhoods and tree-lined streets, Springfield Twp. consists of rolling terrain and winding roads Coordinates: Area: Elevation: Population: Time Zone: Website: 39 14 39 N 84 31 34 W 16.6 sq mi 715 ft 36,319 (2010 census) Eastern EST www.springfieldtwp.org 2
COLLEGE ORGANIZATION CHART Cincinnati Foundation for Mortuary Education Members Board of Trustees Executive Committee President Local Law Enforcement Faculty & Staff Students TIMELY WARNINGS Policy Statement Addressing Timely Warnings In the event that a situation arises, either on or off campus, that, in the judgment of the President, or local law enforcement, constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide timely warning will be issued. The warning will be issued through the college e-mail system, and twitter to students, faculty, staff. Written notices will be posted around the building as well. Depending on the particular circumstances of the crime, especially in all situations that could pose an immediate threat to the community and individuals, CCMS will notify the Springfield Township. Police, Hamilton County Sheriff, and/ or the Cincinnati Police. The electronic bulletin will be posted on the CCMS web site immediately accessible via computer by all faculty, staff and students. Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to the President 618-1923 or Campus Representative 761-2020 or contact the Springfield Police 729-1300. 3
DISCLOSURE OF CRIME STATISTICS Policy for Reporting the Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics The College prepares this report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. The full text of this report can be located on our web site at www.ccms.edu. This report is prepared in cooperation with the local law enforcement agencies surrounding our main campus to comply with the Clery Act. Campus crime, arrest and referral statistics include those reported to the Spring- field Township Police, designated campus officials (including but not limited to directors, deans, department heads, designated CCMS staff). These statistics may also include crimes that have occurred on private property or businesses within one mile of the CCMS campus. A procedure is in place to anonymously capture crime statistics disclosed confidentially to CCMS. All prospective employees along with all new students will have digital access to a copy of this report when they enter CCMS as a new student or a new hire. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING Policy for Addressing Voluntary Confidential Reporting If you are the victim of a crime and do not want to pursue action with the local police or the criminal justice system, you may still want to consider making a confidential report. With your permission, the President or a designee of CCMS 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 records 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 com- munity to potential danger. Reports filed in this manner are counted and disclosed in the annual crimes statistics for the institution. The college encourages anyone who is the victim or witness to any crime to promptly report the incident to the President at 618-1923 or 761-2020, or the local police 513-729-1300. 4
CLERY ACT REPORT SUMMARY Three Year Report (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013) The campus security provisions of the Jean Clery Act (also known as known as the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act) require the publishing and distribution of campus policies related to campus safety and security. The incident statistics as required for compliance with all sections of the law appear in this report. For further information, contact our President s office at 513-618-1923 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For immediate assistance or to report a security related incident, please contact the College at (513) 761-2020. To report an emergency, call 911. CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT* 2010 2011 2012 2013 Murder/Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 0 Non-Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0 0 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 0 Common Assault 0 0 0 0 Burglary / Larceny 0 0 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 0 Arson 0 0 0 0 Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0 0 Drug Law Violations 0 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons 0 0 0 0 Hate Crimes 0 0 0 0 TOTAL INCIDENTS: 0 0 0 0 5
SECURITY ACT DEFINITIONS SECURITY AUTHORITIES DEFINED CRIME DEFINED Campus Police Department- CCMS does not have a formal police department Individuals with Campus Security Responsibility - Any individuals who have responsibility for campus security but who do not constitute a campus police department or a campus security department, such as an individual who is responsible for monitoring entrance into institutional property. Examples of this category are: parking enforcement staff, event security staff and bicycle patrol staff. Individuals Designated by the Campus - Any individual or organization specified in an institution s statement of campus security policy as one to which students and employees should report criminal offenses. Examples include: President s office, college administration office. Officials with Significant Responsibility for Student and Campus Activi- ties - An official of an institution who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities, including, but not limited to, student discipline, and campus judicial proceedings. If such an official is a pastoral or professional counselor as defined below, the official is not considered a campus security au- thority when acting in those capacities. Examples of this category are: Deans of Students, Student Housing Officials, Students Discipline Officials, Students Judicial Affairs Officials, Officials who oversee a student center, and Officials who oversee student extracurricular activities, Director of Athletics, Team Coaches and Faculty Advisors to student groups. Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another. Negligent Manslaughter The killing of another person through gross negligence. Sex Offense Forcible (F) Any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person s will; or not forcibly or against the person s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent: forcible rape; forcible sodomy; sexual assault with an object; and forcible fondling. Sex Offense Non Forcible (N) Unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse: incest; statutory rape. Robbery - The taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/ or by putting the victim in fear. 6
Aggravated Assault An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault is usually accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. It is not necessary for an injury to result when a gun, knife or other weapon is used in the commission of the crime. Simple Assault Assaults and attempted assaults where no weapon was used and which did not result in a serious or aggravated injury to the victim. (Currently, this crime category only applies to hate crimes.) Burglary The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft. For reporting purposes this definition includes: unlawful entry with intent to commit a larceny or felony; breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny; housebreaking; safe cracking; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. Motor Vehicle Theft The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. (Classify as motor vehicle theft all cases where automobiles are taken by persons not having lawful access even though the vehicles are later abandoned-including joyriding.) Arson Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc. Liquor Law Violation The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting: the manufacture, sale, transporting, furnishing, possessing of intoxicating liquor; maintaining unlawful drinking places; bootlegging; operating a still, furnishing liquor to a minor or intemperate person; using a vehicle for illegal transportation of liquor; drinking on a train or public conveyance; or any attempts to commit any of the foregoing violations. Note: this list does not include public drunkenness and driving under the influence. Drug Law Violation Violations of State and local laws related to the possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing, and making of narcotic drugs. The relevant substances include; opium or cocaine and their derivatives (morphine, heroin, codeine); marijuana; synthetic narcotics (Demerol, methadone(s); and dangerous non-narcotic drugs (barbiturates, Benzedrine). Weapon Law Violation The violation of laws or ordinances regulating weapons. Hate Crimes Any crime that manifests evidence that the victim was intentionally selected because of the victim s actual or perceived race; religion; gender; sexual orientation; ethnicity or physical/mental disabilities. Disciplinary Referrals incidents in which a student was not arrested but was referred for campus disciplinary action for liquor law violations, drug law violations, and illegal weapons possession. 7
LOCATIONS DEFINED Campus (i) any building or property owned or controlled by an institution within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area and used by the institution in direct support of, or in a manner related to, the institution s educational pur- poses, including residence halls; and (ii) any building or property that is within or reasonably contiguous to the area identified in paragraph (i) of this definition, that is owned by the institution but controlled by another person, is frequently used by students and supports institutional purposes (such as a food or other retail vendor). Non-Campus (i) Any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (ii) any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of, or in relation to the institution s educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution. Public Property public property is defined by the Clery Act regulations as all public property including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities that is within the campus, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. - Include the sidewalk across the street from your campus, but do not include public property beyond the sidewalk. 8
CRIME / INCIDENT REPORTING FORM Today s Date: Date of Crime / Incident: Person(s) involved: Nature of Crime / Incident: Does the victim (s) want / need medical attention? (Yes) (No) Was Campus security contacted? (Yes) (No) Were local Police contacted? (Yes) (No) If no medical attention is requested or was declined, victim must sign below: X Description of what happened: Victim s Signature: Campus Security: CCMS President: Date: Date: Date: 9
DRUG / ALCOHOL PREVENTION The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science has a Drug and Alcohol Free Aware- ness Program (DAFAP) in four phases. PHASE I: Warnings of the Dangers of Abuse 1. According to the Surgeon General, women who drink or take drugs during pregnancy risk birth defects. 2. Consumption of drugs and alcohol impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery and may cause health problems such as memory impairment or lack of sound judgment. It could form grounds for termination of enrollment, loss of financial aid or employment (see Schedule A and C following). PHASE II: Policy for a Drug and Alcohol Free Environment All students and employees are hereby notified that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of illicit drugs and alcohol is prohibited in the college s learning environment. Any student or employee must notify the school of any criminal drug and alcohol statute conviction for a violation occurring in the learning environment no later than 5 days after such conviction. The workplace consists of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, 645 W. North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45224 and any luncheons, meetings, etc. where activities are related to the school. PHASE III: Counseling and Assistance Programs Please refer to page 12, Schedule B PHASE IV: Non-compliance with the terms of College Policy Non-compliance will result in the following: a) The student or employee will be required to participate actively in a drug or alcohol abuse or rehabilitation program approved by federal, state, or local enforcement agencies (see Schedule B following). b) Community service c) Suspension or Termination of enrollment or employment. 10
DRUG / ALCOHOL USE AND EFFECT Alcohol consumption can cause marked changes in behavior, even in low doses, which include the inability to drive, accidents, aggression, and abuse. High doses can lead to personality disorders, inability to learn, illness, and death. Repeated use of alcohol leads to dependence. Withdrawal can produce depression, anxiety, tremors, hallucinations, convulsions, and damage to major organs of the body. Mothers who drink during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome, including abnormalities and retardation. These children are also at risk for becoming alcoholics. State of Ohio Law excerpts regarding alcohol: 1. Persons under the age of 21 who pay for, share the cost of, or attempt to purchase, or possess or consume beer or intoxicating liquor in any public place either from a sealed or unsealed container or by the glass or by the drink, or furnish false information as to name, age or other identification, are subject to a fine of up to $l,000 dollars, or imprisonment of up to 6 months, or both. 2. Persons shall not knowingly furnish false information as to the name, age, or other identification of any person under 21 years of age for the purpose of obtain- ing alcoholic beverages. 3. No person under 21 shall knowingly show or give false information for the purpose of obtaining or purchasing alcoholic beverages. 4. No person shall manufacture, sell, or distribute identification cards for the purpose of establishing a person s age that displays the great seal of the State of Ohio or in any way represents the card as the official Ohio card. 5. No person shall display or possess false identifications cards or operator s licenses, or lend such identification cards to any other person. 6. No person shall sell, buy, or furnish beer or intoxicating liquor to a person under the age of 21, unless for established religious purposes, or unless the person under 21 is accompanied by a parent, spouse, or legal guardian. 7. No person who is the owner or occupant of any public place shall knowingly allow anyone under 21 to remain in the place while possessing or consuming beer or intoxicating liquor unless given by the person s parent, spouse, or legal guardian. Penalty: 1st degree misdemeanor 6 months $1,000 fine. 8. Advertisements may not include specific reference to the price of a beverage or to a special price break such as 2 drinks for the price of 1. There shall not be advertising that prizes will be given at an event where alcoholic beverages are served. 9. No person shall consume intoxicating liquor in a motor vehicle. 10. No person shall violate Open Container Laws of local city ordinances. 11
Schedule B DEPENDENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS - Cincinnati Area Services (area codes: Cincinnati 513, Dayton 937, Kentucky 859) PREVENTION AND TREATMENT: The Alcoholism Council of Cincinnati, 118 William Howard Taft Road Cincinnati, OH 45219 (513) 281 7880 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL: Alcoholism Council of the Cincinnati Area, 28l 7880 Alcohol/Chemical Dependency Center of Butler County, 868 2100 Clermont County Recover Center, 732 1710 Alcohol and Drug Council of N. Kentucky, 431 1800 Drug and Poison Control, 558 5111 Brown and Adams County Substance Abuse, 513 378 3504 Talbert House, 872 5844 Coalition for a Drug-Free Cincinnati, 530 9000 Drug and Alcohol Center of Warren County, 933 1362 COMMUNITY PREVENTION SERVICES: The Alcoholism Council, 281 7880 Kids Connection, 281 7880 Parents Group, 281 7880 Teen Institute, 281 7880 Ohio Prevention and Education Resource Center, 556 3752 Butler County, 868 2100 Clermont County Recovery, 732 1710 Drug and Poison Information, 758 8798 SELF-HELP ORGANIZATIONS: AA Cincinnati, 861 9966 AA Northern KY., 491 7181 AA Suburban, 24 hour service, 791 6219 Al-Anon, 771 4070 Narcotics Anonymous 820 2947 Tough Love, 231 2631 Middletown Central Club, 424 9488 Rational Recovery, 291 1865 INTERVENTION SERVICES: Alcoholism Council, 281 7880 12
Cincinnati Area Services for Dependency continued SERVICES FOR WOMEN: Alcoholism Council, 281 7880 C.P.C. Alcohol and Substance Abuse, 475 5300 Chaney House, 475 5349 Sojourner House 868 7654 First Step, 921 7324 Women Helping Women, 381 5610 Alice Paul House, 241 2757 Transition Living, 241 7090 SERVICES FOR MEN: Droge House, N. Ky., 291 1045 Prospect House, 921 1613 SOS Hall, Hamilton, 863 2975 Salvation Army Rehabilitation, 351 3457 Clark Arrington House, 281 6685 Mt. Airy Shelter, 661 4620 Transitions, 241 0490 Joseph House 241 2965 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: Bethesda Corporate Health Services, 891 1622 Family Services, 381 6300 Public Employee Assistance Program 421 7600 DUI SERVICES: Alcoholism Council 281 7880 Talbert House 629 2300 METHADONE SERVICES: C.C.H.B., 559 2000 V.A. Hospital, 559 5027 DROP IN CENTERS: Alcoholic Drop-in, 721 0643 City Gospel Mission, 241 5525 CINCINNATI SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINES: 231-4726 281-CARE 13
MISSION The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science is an institution which endeavors to develop future professionals who can function with distinction within their chosen profession and within the community of life. We strive to provide the best education possible for the entry-level practice of funeral service. The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science 645 W. North Bend Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45224 Phone: (513) 761-2020 Fax: (513) 761-3333 www.ccms.edu twitter.com/ccms_college www.facebook.com/ccms1882