Campus Safety 101. Presented by: Patrick W. Gagnon Assistant VP of Safety & Security and Emergency Management

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1 Campus Safety 101 Presented by: Patrick W. Gagnon Assistant VP of Safety & Security and Emergency Management

2 Please note The information we are discussing today could potentially trigger distress. If this occurs, please feel free to step out of training and seek support from a CA, RC, OL, or Counseling Services.

3 Safety & Security Mission The philosophy of the Safety and Security Department is to provide a safe and secure environment for our University community. The Safety and Security Department provides a wide variety of safety services to assist students, staff and faculty members in their day to day living and learning.

4 Department Overview 76 Park Street The Diana B. Torrey 82 Health and Counseling Center

5 Staff Dispatch Center 4 Emergency Dispatchers staff our dispatch center 24/7/365 Our dispatchers monitor: emergency phone lines fire alarm panels access control alarms blue phone activations and yellow call box activations surveillance video systems. Dispatchers contact Officers by 2 way radio or cell phone.

6 Staff Safety & Security Officers 10 Safety & Security Officers that provide 24/7/365 patrol and emergency response services. NOT Police Officers and do not have arrest authority. If the police are needed, we will notify the Canton Village Police to respond. Officers respond to violations of NYS Penal Law, Student Handbook violations, fire alarms, access control alarms, and intruder alarms. Officers conduct investigations and work closely with our community partners: Canton Village Police, Canton Fire & Rescue, St. Lawrence County Sheriff s Department, SUNY Canton University Police and the New York State Police.

7 Security Officer Patrol Vehicles

8 Staff Student Safety Team students dedicated to providing safety patrol assistance to the Safety & Security Officers Patrols campus walkways, roadways, and campus buildings Provides Safe Walks as requested Performs non-emergency transports to Canton Potsdam Hospital and various doctor s offices

9 Staff First Response Team students dedicated to providing emergency medical services They also perform patrols of campus walkways, roadways, and campus buildings

10 Good Samaritan Policy Medical Attention (Good Samaritan): The health and safety of students is a top priority. No punitive or disciplinary action will be taken against students as a result of them seeking treatment or other medical attention for themselves or for another student who takes ill as a result of alcohol or drug consumption.

11 Safe Walks Safety & Security provides safe walks from any university affiliated or owned property to another university affiliated or owned property. Safe Walks consist of a personal escort by a Safety & Security Officer or Student Safety Team Member. To request a safe walk any time, call 5555 from a campus phone or from an outside line or cell phone.

12 Clery Act Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" (originally the Campus Security Act) We must provide: Our policies and their locations Statistics of our reported crimes, collection and retention Information about dissemination and communication methods

13 Policy disclosure We must provide accurate statements of our current policies and practices regarding: Procedures for students, staff, and faculty to report criminal actions or emergencies occurring on campus CALL or Security of and access to campus facilities Campus law enforcement authority At St. Lawrence University Safety & Security Officers We are not Police Officers and do not have authority to arrest.

14 To report crimes, fires or emergencies. CALL Safety & Security: From campus phones, dial 5555 From cell phones, dial CALL New York State Police From campus phones, dial 8 then or 911. From cell phones, Call New York State Police Sexual Assault Hotline From campus phones, dial 8 then From cell phones, CALL Canton Village Police From campus phones dial 8 then or 911 From cell phones, dial CALL Canton Fire & Rescue dial 911

15 Crime Statistics/Policy/Services/Reports Locations: Our crime statistics, policies and procedures can be found at: Safety & Security Department Web Page Annual Security Report / Annual Fire Safety Report located on Safety & Security Web Page St. Lawrence University Student Handbook

16 Safety & Security Webpage

17 Records collection and retention Colleges/Universities are required to keep campus records of reported crimes and to request records from area law enforcement agencies. If a College/University maintains a campus police or security office, they are required to keep a daily crime log that must be available during business hours, to public inspection upon request.

18 Information Dissemination Colleges/Universities are required to provide campus community members with information necessary to make informed decisions about their safety, and must disseminate information in several ways. Provide a timely warning of any Clery Act crime that might represent an ongoing threat to the safety of students or employees Publish annual security report and annual fire safety report. Make both reports available to all current students and employees, and inform prospective students and employees about the content and availability of the report. Inform the campus community where to obtain information about registered sex offenders Submit crime statistics to Department of Education

19 Emergency Notifications Communications If St. Lawrence University experiences a limited emergency related to weather, crime, accident or other cause, these guidelines direct our communication: Anyone directly involved with an emergency will receive personal, direct information as immediately as possible. The campus community is informed promptly and updated regularly through these methods, depending on the nature of the emergency: to campus addresses Posting on the University s main Web page directed to the Emergency Alert web page for details.

20 Emergency Notifications Communications If St. Lawrence University experiences an emergency that poses danger to the campus-wide community, we ll activate these communications: Broadcast text message to cell phones via NY ALERT system. (Title SLUALERT ) Posted on our web site home page, FACEBOOK pages, and SLU Twitter account Message(s) sent through the campus system Message(s) sent through the campus voice mail system Safety & Security Patrol vehicles public address systems

21 Missing Student Policy In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act and the Clery Act: St. Lawrence University will immediately investigate any report of a missing resident who is enrolled at St. Lawrence University and residing in university-owned housing. If a member of the University community has reason to believe that a student is missing, the Office of Safety and Security should immediately be notified. If all attempts to locate or establish contact with the missing student are unsuccessful, the University will contact the Village of Canton Police Department immediately and report the student as a missing person. Each resident is required to identify the name and contact number of the individual(s) who are a primary contact to be notified in case of an emergency or in the event that the resident is reported missing.

22 Missing Student Policy Safety & Security Web Page: Student Handbook:

23 New York State Sex Offender Registry Safety & Security Web Page NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Web Page St. Lawrence County Sheriff Department Web Page

24 Emergency Contact Information Emergency Contact Information Provide Emergency Contact Name and Number Provide Missing Person Contact Name and Number

25 Campus Security Authorities Official Reporting Reporting to Safety & Safety Staff Members, Athletic Coaches, Administrators, Student Life Deans Offices, and other responsible staff/faculty: Official Report Listing of CSAs and Responsible Employees can be located in the Annual Security Report on the Safety & Security webpage.

26 Title IX SLU s Title IX Coordinator is Lisa Cania, Vice President for Community and Employee Relations, lcania@stlawu.edu, For any questions regarding next several slides on sexual misconduct prevention and response, contact Lisa Cania or Deputy Title IX Coordinators: Pat Gagnon, Safety and Security Macreena Doyle, Human Resources Shelly Roiger, Intercollegiate Athletics

27 Title IX Federal legislation from 1972 Prohibits discrimination based on gender in education programs and activities that receive federal funds. Sexual misconduct is the most egregious form of gender discrimination. Sexual misconduct violates University policy.

28 Title IX covers Sexual Harassment Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it unreasonably interferes with, denies, or limits someone s ability to participate in or benefit from a program or activity. Sexual harassment must be based on gender.

29 Title IX covers Sexual Assault Non-consensual sexual contact: touching a sexual body part without consent or by force. Non-consensual sexual acts: intercourse, any form Sexual exploitation: when a person takes nonconsensual or abusive sexual advantage of another. Photographing/videotaping nude person without consent Revealing another s sexual orientation without consent Watching or recording another s sexual activity without consent

30 Dating Violence Abusive behavior, including threats, verbal and/or emotional abuse, and physical assaults between adults in an intimate and/or sexual relationship. The intimate relationship may be characterized as a series of sexual encounters, dating, hooking up, or similar interactions.

31 Domestic Violence and Stalking Domestic Violence: Physical violence between spouses or former spouses, cohabitating romantic partners or individuals who were formerly cohabitating romantic partners, individuals who share a child in common, or others in a family relationship. Stalking: Engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for his or her own safety; or the safety of others; or suffer substantial emotional duress.

32 Title IX at St. Lawrence When sexual or gender misconduct is reported, the University must consider best ways to: Enhance safety Stop behavior Investigate Remediate Prevent retaliation

33 Two paths on campus Confidential Resources If reporter does not want the University to know: Mental health counselors Medical staff Chaplains Athletic Trainers Advocates* Responsible Resources If reporter does want the University to know and possibly* act: Dean of Students staff Safety & Security Title IX coordinator Full list on website:

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35 Or from any St. Lawrence web page:

36 Off Campus Resources Confidential Renewal House in Canton (rape crisis and domestic violence center) Reachout of St. Lawrence County (hotline) Canton-Potsdam Hospital Official Canton Police New York State Police

37 New York State Affirmative Consent Consent is: Voluntary Knowing Mutual Words or actions that provide clear consent Consent is NOT: Silent Passive Lack of resistance Based on prior relationship or prior conduct Able to be given if incapacitated by alcohol, drugs, or sleep

38 Title IX Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training Online training for all first-year students Online training for all students On-going in-person and online training for Responsible Employees and General Employees

39 Title IX Confidential Employees Those whose jobs (or roles) allow them to retain confidential information learned in the execution of their job, either by operation of law or University policy* Mental health counselors, medical professionals, clergy, athletic trainers*, Advocates*. If a victim reports to a Confidential Employee (or Advocate), the University generally will not know. *May be required to disclose information in litigation or OCR investigation.

40 Title IX Responsible Employees Those whose jobs require them to report sexual violence or any other misconduct to the Title IX coordinator or other appropriate University official Generally, faculty are not considered Responsible Employees unless in administrative or authority (study abroad directors, even for short-term assignments) roles.

41 Duties of a Responsible Employee Their knowledge is the institution s (if they know, we know and must act) About 200 people. They MUST act. They MUST advise students of their obligation to report.

42 If the University receives a complaint, we: Assist with safety and medical needs first Understand survivor s requests Provide support services Consider interim measures: ex: change of residence, no contact orders Offer equitable process to both people Investigate to the extent possible Provide investigation report to Review Board of faculty/staff Those involved do not confront one another Notify both people of outcomes Provide for appeal

43 If You Report If you wish an informal response (no investigation), we will Advise you of your rights Carefully consider your request for informal response and conduct no investigation, if sanction could be less than suspension. If we decide we must investigate, safety for you and/or others is primary consideration If you wish a formal response, we will: Advise you of your rights Assign investigators Conduct thorough and prompt investigation Follow our policies for determination, and sanction if appropriate Advise your advisor about role

44 Access Control System Card access control system requires our community members to pass their access cards to enter all residential buildings and several of our academic, athletic and administrative buildings. The access control system detects propped doors or forced entry and an alarm activates at both the door and at the dispatch center.

45 Card Components, Reader, and Yellow Call Box

46 Blue Phones/Yellow Call Boxes

47 Blue Phones/Yellow Call Boxes Map

48 Crosswalk Safety - Pedestrians Pedestrians: Must use crosswalks and sidewalks whenever they are safely available. Should wear light or bright colors and/or reflectors, or by carrying a flashlight. When crossing the street in a crosswalk, wait for vehicles in the roadway to stop before entering the roadway.

49 Crosswalk Safety - Vehicle Operators Drivers: Must yield the right of way to any pedestrian on a sidewalk or crosswalk.

50 Crosswalk Safety - Bicycles Bicycles must follow the same rules of the road as motor vehicles, including stopping at stop signs, signaling turns and stopping for pedestrians in crosswalks.

51 Fire Safety Fire Alarms Fire Drills Fire Alarms YOU MUST EXIT THE BUILDING IMMEDIATELY WHEN YOU HEAR FIRE ALARMS! Fire Drills will be conducted twice per semester. Cooperate with Safety & Security, Canton Fire Department and Canton Police. Failure to evacuate or tampering with any fire alarm system components will result in a $250 fine. Report fires and/or fire safety violations to Safety & Security immediately.

52 Weapons Policy The New York State Legislature adopted the following legislation regarding firearms on campus: Section (3): Any person who knowingly has in his possession a rifle, shotgun, or firearm in or upon a building or the grounds, used for educational purposes, of any school, college or university without the written authorization of such educational institution, is guilty of a Class A Misdemeanor, and is guilty of a Class D Felony if he has previously been convicted of any crime. Section : It shall be unlawful for any person age sixteen or older to knowingly possess any air-gun, spring gun, or other instrument or weapon in which the propelling force is a spring, air, piston or CO2 cartridge in or upon a building or grounds, used for educational purposes, of any school, college or university, without the written authorization of such educational institution. In accordance with this law, rifles, shotguns, BB guns, pellet guns, hunting bows, knives, swords, martial arts weapons, sling shots and other weapons, as well as ammunition associated with these weapons, are prohibited on campus. Unusual or special exceptions are made only with the permission of the director of safety and security. Violations result in referral to the Student Judiciary Board or Human Resources, confiscation and possible loss of item in violation, and may be subject to arrest in accordance with Section (3) or Section as described above.

53 Fines for the following Canton Village Ordinances: Open Container 1 st Offense is $250-$500 2 nd Offense is $500-$ rd Offense is $1000-$1500 Public Urination 1 st Offense is $250-$500 2 nd Offense is $500-$ rd Offense is $1000-$1500

54 Web Sites and Contact Information Safety & Security 5555 or (Official) Sexual Misconduct: www. stlawu.edu/title-ix Advocates Program (Confidential) Health and Counseling Center dial 5392 or (Confidential) Canton Village Police 911 0r (official) New York State Police 911 or (official) New York State Police Sexual Assault Hotline (844) Canton Potsdam Hospital (confidential) Canton Rescue Squad 911 0r (confidential)

55 Contact Information: Assistant VP Patrick Gagnon Office /