SECURITY POLICIES AND CRIME STATISTICS REPORT POLICY STATEMENT ON SECURITY AND CAMPUS ACCESS Harry S Truman College I. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT DR. REAGAN F. ROMALI Harry S Truman College enrolls more than 22,000 students annually in degree, certificate, adult education and personal interest programs. City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Cheryl L. Hyman launched the Reinvention initiative to ensure each and every student is prepared to succeed in further education or a career. This includes creating safe and secure campuses that allow faculty, students and staff the opportunity to focus on teaching, learning and student supports respectively. The Truman College Security Staff is a strong team, with the majority being current or retired law enforcement and correctional officers. Their responsibility is to maintain a highly visible profile so that persons thinking of committing crimes or conducting themselves in a disruptive manner will remove that consideration from their mind. The Truman College Security Staff identifies problems quickly and moves to solve problems that could result in harm to our students or staff. The team is assigned throughout the three buildings on the main campus at 1145 W. Wilson Ave. and at the satellite location, Lakeview Learning Center, at 3310 N. Clark St. This includes monitoring the parking garage and the outdoor spaces at both locations. We are proud of our college and feel that pride contributes to the low number of incidents on campus. As is evident by the crime statistics for the past three years (beginning on page 7 of this report), Truman College has very few incidents for a college of this size. The Truman College Security Staff also appreciates the help and cooperation given by the Truman College community to maintain a safe and secure environment. For more information on Truman College, visit our web site, http://www.ccc.edu/colleges/truman/pages/default.aspx. A copy of the Truman College Security Policies and Crime Statistics can also be found at http://www.ccc.edu/departments/documents/security/crimestats%20tr%20policy %202008%20-%202010.pdf. 1
II PLACES TO REPORT CRIME AND OTHER EMERGENCIES Truman College (Main Campus) 1145 West Wilson Avenue Room 1446 773-907-4800 Lakeview Learning Center 3310 North Clark 773-907-4409 Chicago Police Department 850 West Addison 312-744-8320 Illinois State Police web site www.isp.state.il.us Emergency 911 III COLLEGE LAW ENFORCEMENT The Security Department places a high priority on the personal safety of our staff, our students and our guests. Truman College security officers are trained law enforcement and correctional professions with years of experience. The security force consists of either active or retired law enforcement and/or correctional officers. Under Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 805, Section 3-42.1, police officers are designated as conservators of the peace (peace officers). As such, they have all the powers possessed by police in cities and counties within the boundaries of the campus. This includes the power to make arrests on view. Our officers also have the authority to enforce court authorized warrants. Truman College Security works closely with the Chicago Police Department, State Police and Federal Agencies. The basic responsibilities of the security department are as follows: Enforcement of laws and ordinances. Investigation of crimes, traffic accidents and other disorders. Maintenance of records relative to incidents occurring on campus. Regulation and control of traffic. Protection of college buildings and grounds. 2
A. Enforcement of Criminal Laws 1. Policy It is the Security Department's responsibility to protect Truman College students, faculty, staff and property. Security officers, who are also offduty police officers, do have the state sanctioned authority to make on view arrests when circumstance indicates that a crime has been committed and the offender is present. Under normal circumstances however the Chicago Police Department responds to criminal situations. Truman College students, faculty and staff members should report all violations of the law that occur on the Truman College campus to the Security Department. 2. Responding to a Report of a Crime The Security Department will respond to criminal and health/safety incidents that occur on campus. In each case, the responding officer will make a determination as to a course of action. Where necessary, the security officer will ensure that the appropriate emergency or police entity is contacted. Upon the arrival of the police or emergency agency, the Security Department will provide assistance as necessary. In criminal situations, the security officers will also do the following: a. Notify the Chicago Police Department. b. Apprehend the offender, if possible. c. Identify and interview any witnesses. d. Secure the crime scene and safeguard any evidence. e. Notify the Security Director or supervisor that a crime has been committed. 3. Cooperation in Criminal Prosecutions College personnel (students, faculty and staff members) are expected to assist in the preparation and prosecution of criminal cases arising from incidents on the College grounds. The security director will act as liaison between prosecuting agencies and victims and/or witnesses. College security personnel are required to attend court hearings related to campus incidents when the security officer: a. Has signed a court complaint b. Is the arresting officer. c. Is required as a witness by the prosecutor d. Is served with a subpoena e. To provide assistance to witnesses from the campus. 3
B. INVESTIGATIONS Investigations of criminal incidents on the college campus are not closed until one of the following occurs: 1. An arrest is made and all supportive evidence is recovered. 2. Missing or stolen property is recovered. 3. The incident is resolved to the satisfaction of the complainant. 4. All possible leads have been exhausted. 5. The Chicago Police Department assumes responsibility for the investigation. 6. The Director of Security determines that no further investigation is warranted. IV. CRIME PREVENTION Security Department crime prevention programs are meant to facilitate and encourage awareness of potential dangers and/or criminal activities that might be encountered on campus. Community relation's efforts include the dissemination of crime prevention information on various topics (e.g. campus police, vehicle patrol, sex crimes, thefts, staff/faculty, and street savvy). Efforts also are made to assist international students to incorporate common-sense crime prevention techniques into their daily lives. Security surveys provide information used to make recommendations for the improvement of security and risk management. The campus watch program utilizes information gathered from parking lot attendants, building service workers and other staff members to maintain an ongoing flow of information regarding criminal activities on campus. Officers are also encouraged to develop dialog with students, faculty and staff so as to keep them aware of changing conditions on campus, which might affect their well-being. Electronic alarm and camera systems are used to monitor problem areas around the campus. Department Response Policy Campus police will be immediately dispatched to the location of any in-progress criminal activities. Police reports will be generated on criminal activity on or off campus. Follow-up investigations of reported criminal activity are assigned based 4
on a case-by-case evaluation. A cooperative relationship is maintained with other local, county and state police agencies. This cooperation includes multijurisdictional investigations, special events coordination and joint training programs. V. SEXUAL ASSAULTS Being the victim of a sex offense can be a traumatic and confusing experience. Listed below are suggestions to be followed by persons who are victims of sexual assaults 1. GET TO A SAFE PLACE. Point out the attacker to other people. 2. Immediately contact the Security Department or the Chicago Police Department. 3. Seek immediate medical attention. Hospital emergency room personnel are experienced and equipped to handle sexual assault crimes. 4. Do not bathe or change clothing before seeking medical attention 5. Do not disturb or touch anything at the crime scene. 6. Try to remember any details of the attack and the attacker. If possible, make a written record of the incident. 7. Add details as you remember them. Victims are encouraged to contact any campus office to request assistance in making contact with agencies which offer support to victims of sexual assault. Possible resources: Rape Victim Advocates-Rape Crisis Hotline-1 (888) 293-2080 Sexual Assault Hotline can be reached through City of Chicago non-emergency number 311 Horizon Community Services (Specializing in gay, lesbian, and bisexual issues (773) 472-6469 The Chicago Police Department maintains a database listing all registered sex offenders at http://gis.chicagopolice.org/clearmap_rso/startpage.htm. 5
VI. EMERGENCY INFORMATION A. Notification of an emergency The CCC Emergency Alert System will be used to notify the campus community of a significant ongoing emergency or ongoing dangerous situation that may pose a threat to the health or safety of students and employees. The content of the notifications sent via the CCC Emergency Alert System will be based on the professional judgment of responsible authorities. Notification may not be initiated immediately if there exits the possibility that such notification would compromise efforts to assist victims or to contain or respond to an emergency. Notifications will be made via home telephone, cellular telephone, text message, and email. Student can update their contact information by going to http://my.ccc.edu. Students can also update their contact information by visiting the Registrar s Office during non-registration times. Faculty and staff employees can update their contact information by using the HR Self Service tool on the CCC intranet. B. Emergency Evacuations The All Hazards Plan for Truman College main building can be found at the following web address: http://www.ccc.edu/colleges/truman/menu/documents/truman%20colleg e%20ahssp%20final%20030612.pdf. The All Hazards Emergency Plan for the Truman College Technical Center can be found at the following web address: http://www.ccc.edu/colleges/truman/departments/documents/tcemergen cyresponse.pdf The All Hazards Emergency Plan for Lakeview Learning Center can be found at the following web address: http://www.ccc.edu/colleges/truman/menu/documents/lakeview%20lear ning%20center%20ahssp%20030812.pdf The All Hazards Emergency Plans provide a frame work by which the college can respond to emergencies. The plans act as a guide for responding to emergency situations that occur on campus. The plans also 6
allow the college to be compliant with regulatory requirements set forth by City, State, and Federal agencies. The All Hazards Emergency documents will not nor can they be expected to address every possible emergency situation that might occur. VII. CRIME STATISTICS A. Truman College Campus Statistics The Chicago Police Department has developed a web page, Clear Map, to inform the citizens of Chicago of the crimes that occur in the city. Clear Map allows the public to query the Chicago Police Department s database for reported crimes. Clear Map can be found on the web at http://gis.chicagopolice.org. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 0 0 0 Sex Offense Forcible 0 0 0 Sex Offense-Non Forcible 0 0 0 Aggravated Assaults 0 0 0 Burglary 0 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 Arson 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0 Hate Crimes 0 0 0 Arrests on Campus Liquor Law Violations 0 1 0 Drug Related Violations 0 2 1 Weapons Violations 0 1 0 Disciplinary Actions on Campus Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0 Drug Related Violations 0 2 0 Weapons Violations 0 1 0 7
B. Crimes Reported for the area Contiguous to Truman College Campus (A portion of Chicago Police Department Beat 2311) Boundaries North Boundary South Boundary East Boundary West Boundary Wilson Ave. (4600 North) Sunnyside (4500 North) Clifton (1126 West) Magnolia Ave. (odd numbered addresses) Murder 0 0 0* Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Sex Offense-Forcible 0 0 0 Sex Offense-Non Forcible 0 0 0 Robbery 7 8 3 Burglary 0 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft 3 0 1 Arson 0 0 0 Aggravated Assaults 2 6 3 Hate Crimes /all categories 0 0 0 * A homicide occurred adjacent to stated south boundary Arrests/Public property Liquor Law Violations 0 1 0 Drug Related Violations 26 42 72 Weapons Violations 2 5 1 Disciplinary Actions/Public Property Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0 Drug Related Violations 0 0 0 Weapons Violations 0 0 0 8
C. Lakeview Learning Center/Campus Crime Statistics Murder/Non-Negligent manslaughter 0 0 0 Sex Offense-Forcible 0 0 0 Sex Offense-Non forcible 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0 Aggravated Assaults 0 0 0 Burglary 0 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 Arson 0 0 0 Hate Crimes 0 0 0 Arrests/On Campus (Lakeview) Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0 Drug Related Violations 0 0 0 Weapons Violations 0 0 0 Disciplinary Actions/On Campus (Lakeview) Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0 Drug Related Violations 0 0 0 Weapons Violations 0 0 0 9
D. Crimes Reported for Public Property Contiguous to Lakeview Learning Center per the Chicago Police Department Boundaries North Boundary South Boundary East Boundary West Boundary Roscoe (3400 North odd numbered addresses) School (3300 North/odd numbered addresses) Clark (Even numbered addresses) Sheffield (1000 West/odd numbered addresses) Murder 0 0 0 Non-negligent manslaughter 0 0 0 Sex Offense - Forcible 0 1 0 Sex Offense-Non Forcible 0 0 0 Robbery 7 1 4 Aggravated Assaults 2 1 0 Burglary 0 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft 3 2 6 Arson 0 0 0 Hate Crimes 0 0 0 Arrests/Public Property-Lakeview Learning Illegal weapons possession 0 1 2 Drug law violations 3 5 11 Liquor law violations 0 0 0 10
G. Persons Referred for Disciplinary Action Public Property (Lakeview Learning) 2008 2010 2011 Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0 Drug Related Violations 0 0 0 Weapons Possessions 0 0 0 II. ALCOHOL. ILLEGAL DRUGS AND WEAPONS A. Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Board of Trustees of the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is committed to providing a drug-free workplace for its employees and students in accordance with Public Law No.100-690, the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988. Regulations and guidelines in accordance with this law have been published and disseminated by the District Office on a regular basis. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees of CCC that its workplaces be drug-free. Accordingly, the following rules and regulations are effective as of July 6, 1989. 1. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance by an employee while on City College premises or while performing work for City Colleges is prohibited. 2. Being under the influence of any controlled substance while on premises of a Chicago City College or while performing work for City Colleges is prohibited. 3. As a condition of his or her employment, each employee shall agree, in writing, to abide by the terms in this policy. 4. The employee agrees to notify City Colleges of any criminal drug statute conviction citing violations that has occurred on City College premises. This notification should be made no later than five (5) working days after said conviction. B. Disciplinary and Other Employer Actions 1. Violation of the aforementioned prohibitions may result in disciplinary action ranging from reprimand to termination of employment 11
2. City Colleges shall take disciplinary action with respect to an employee convicted of drug offense in the workplace within thirty (30) days of notification of such conviction. City Colleges shall notify the appropriate federal agency from which it receives grant monies of an employee conviction within ten (10) days after receiving notice of such a conviction. 3. City Colleges may also require an employee who violates this policy to satisfactorily attend an employee assistance program or a substance abuse assistance or rehabilitation program. C. Alcohol The possession, sale and/or consumption of alcohol on campus are prohibited. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action that could lead to suspension or dismissal. D. Weapons The possession of unauthorized weapons on campus is prohibited. Violators will be subject to arrest, prosecution and disciplinary action. 12