Campus Police - Safety Facts and Figures

A safe environment is a top priority at Purdue University North Central. With the support of other departments, Campus Police work to keep our campus safe and secure. However, a truly safe campus can be achieved only through cooperation of all concerned. The information in this brochure will help foster a safe environment for you and others at the University.

Campus Police

Purdue North Central staffs its own professional police force responsible for campus safety and security. The department is located in the Physical Facilities/Campus Police Building and operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Purdue police officers have the same powers of arrest and law enforcement as city, county and state officers. All campus officers are graduates of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy or the FBI National Academy . The department works closely with state and local law enforcement agencies. You may also learn more about the services we provide by visiting the PNC web page: www.pnc.edu/pd/index.html.

The Campus Police work diligently to provide safe campus facilities. Through everyone's effort and the cooperation of students and staff, we are able to maintain an exceptionally safe campus environment where crime of any type is quite rare. But, you can play a key role in our crime prevention efforts. Everyone needs to be diligent about being cautious, careful, alert to your own safety and protective of both your property and that of the university.

Emergencies and Crime Reporting

Students, faculty, staff and guests of the University should report emergencies and criminal activity to the Campus Police department. To report an emergency, dial 911 from any campus phone. In addition, there are four red emergency phones on campus. One is located in Schwarz Hall, one in the Technology Building and two in the Library-Student-Faculty Building - all of which automatically connect to the police department when the handset is picked up. To report criminal or suspicious activity in which there is no immediate danger to persons or property, dial 5220 from any campus phone or 785 - 5220 from an off campus phone. An officer will take a report and follow up on the complaint, in a timely and professional manner. The University does not allow victims or witnesses to report crimes on a voluntary, confidential basis. Adherence to all University, local, state and federal laws and rules of conduct, as well as a measure of common sense, will help enhance security on campus. At PNC - Porter County , report all emergencies and criminal or suspicious activity to the Valparaiso Police Department at either 8-911 or 8-462-2135.

Campus Security Authority

In addition to the Campus Police, the following individuals are responsible for forwarding reports of crimes for inclusion in this report.

Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs,
George T. Asteriadis

Asst. Vice Chancellor for Engagement, Dr. Jeffrey Jones

Dean of Students, John Coggins

Director of Student Athletics, John Weber

Director of Student Activities, Gary Demski

Director of Continuing Education, Phyllis Dranger

These persons are willing to assist students and others in the University community in making crime reports to police agencies having jurisdiction. The University does not have any procedures encouraging pastoral and professional counselors to inform the persons they are counseling of any procedures to report crimes on a confidential basis for inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics.

Reported Crimes

Purdue North Central publishes and distributes this report or the notice of the existence of this report on a yearly basis to faculty, staff, students, prospective students and prospective employees. Statistics are gathered from crimes reported to the Campus Police department, crimes reported to the LaPorte County Police Department and campus security authorities.

Crime incidents and crime statistics are regularly released to students. This includes publication of 3-year crime statistics. Occasional safety awareness and crime prevention articles are provided to the student newspaper.

The reportable crimes are Murder, Negligent and Non-Negligent Manslaughter, Forcible and Non-Forcible Sex Offenses, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Motor Vehicle Theft and Arson. Also reportable are arrests for and those students referred for disciplinary sanctions for Liquor Law Violations, Drug Law Violations and Illegal Weapons Possessions.

Purdue North Central retains the authority to monitor through local police agencies and discipline students for any criminal activity engaged in off-campus by the students of the University. This includes students engaged at off-campus locations of student organizations officially recognized by the University and those student organizations with off-campus housing facilities when and where available.

Annual Crime Statistics (based on the reporting year of January 1 through December 31)
Category	Year	On Campus	Non-Campus Bldg or Property	Public Property
Murder Non-Negligent Manslaughter	2004 2005 2006	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter	2004 2005 2006	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Sex Offenses Forcible	2004 2005 2006	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Sex Offenses Non Forcible	2004 2005 2006	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Robbery	2004 2005 2006	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Aggravated Assault	2004 2005 2006	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Burglary	2004 2005 2006	3 4 3	0 0 0	0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft	2004 2005 2006	1 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Arson	2004 2005 2006	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Arrest for  Liquor Law Violations	2004 2005 2006	0 0 1	0 0 0	0 0 0
Arrest for Drug-Related Violations	2004 2005 2006	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Arrest for Weapons Possession	2004 2005 2006	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Disciplinary Referrals Liquor Law Violations	2004 2005 2006	0 1 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Disciplinary Referrals Drug-Related Violations	2004 2005 2006	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Disciplinary Referrals Weapons Violations	2004 2005 2006	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Race	2004 2005 2006	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Gender	2004 2005 2006	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Religion	2004 2005 2006	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Sexual Orientation	2004 2005 2006	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Ethnicity	2004 2005 2006	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Disability	2004 2005 2006	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
The definition of a hate crime is when the victim was intentionally selected because of the actual or perceived race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or disability of the victim. Also, those crimes involving bodily injury to any person in which the victim was intentionally selected because of the actual or perceived race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or disability of the victim. Residence Halls statistics not applicable for the Purdue North Central Campus. Note: The crime statistics are based on the reporting year January 1 through December 31.

Crime Log

Campus Police maintain a daily crime log of the date, time, location, case number and disposition of all crimes filed with the Department. Entries and updates are made in the log within two business days. The initial log is maintained for sixty days. Requests for data beyond sixty days will be provided to the requestor within two business days.

Building Security

All academic buildings are open and available for use from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays. All buildings are secured on Sundays and holidays. Campus police officers patrol all campus buildings, grounds and parking areas 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to report broken locks or doors and any burnt-out lights on walkways and parking areas. All of these items are maintained by the Physical Plant.

Crime - Prevention and Safety

The University has several ongoing programs to inform students and employees about the prevention of crimes and services to address safety and security issues including:

. Safe Walk Program. Campus Police provide on-campus safety escorts for students, faculty and staff.

Anyone who desires the service may request a safety escort by calling 5220.

. Exterior Campus Facilities. Exterior campus facilities are routinely surveyed regularly for adequate lighting levels. Trees and shrubberies which critically impair lighting levels in walkways are appropriately pruned.

. Group Presentations. Campus Police officers are available to present safety and security talks to campus and community groups anytime upon request.

. Crime Alerts. Crime Alerts are issued by Campus Police in a timely manner for the purpose of placing the campus community on alert for the threat of repetition of crimes that are considered to be a threat to students and employees. Suggested precautionary actions may accompany crime alerts. Campus Police will post crime alerts on bulletin boards in the common areas of campus buildings and by email.

. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Trained faculty and staff personnel respond to major emergencies and give critical support to Campus Police. The team provides immediate assistance to victims and organizes volunteers in the event of a campus disaster.

. Self-defense Awareness & Familiarization Exchange (S.A.F.E.). This two-hour course is designed to provide participants with valuable information on how to become more aware of their surroundings and introduces pre-basic defensive familiarization options.

. Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.). The women of Purdue North Central have access to the RAD program, a unique comprehensive approach to women's safety. The

primary focus is on the realistic development of self-defense options for women in situations of imminent or actual attack.

For information on R.A.D. or S.A.F.E., call Campus Police at 785-5220 or email campus_police@pnc.edu.

Alcohol and Drug Policy

The University prohibits the possession, use and sale of alcohol on campus and enforces state laws that prohibit possession of alcohol by a minor (less that 21 years old); providing alcohol to a minor and misrepresentation of age to obtain alcohol. The University also prohibits the use, possession or sale of illegal drugs. Violators of drug and alcohol laws will be subject to prosecution and persons who violate University drug and alcohol policies will be subject to University disciplinary proceedings. Students may obtain assistance for drug and alcohol problems by contacting the Dean of Students Office. Employees may seek assistance through the University's Employee Assistance Program. Brochures detailing the University drug and alcohol policies can be obtained from the Dean of Students Office or Human Resources. Purdue Executive Memorandum C-44 explains the Purdue University Alcohol and Drug Free Campus and Workplace Policy. Information also is available at www.pnc.edu/cd/policy/drug.html.

Sexual Assault and Rape

All reports of sexual assaults shall be investigated in a timely, professional manner consistent with Indiana state law. Victims will be assisted with any criminal and/or on-campus disciplinary proceedings that may occur. Educational material aimed at self-protection, rape and crime victims, along with other material concerning sexual assault, is available from the Dean of Students Office and Campus Police. When advisable, rape or sexual assault victims can rearrange their academic schedule. This will be facilitated by the Dean of Students Office. When University disciplinary hearings are held concerning alleged sexual assault, the student and the student's accuser are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during the hearing and both the student and the student's accuser shall be informed of the outcome of the disciplinary proceedings brought alleging a sex offense. University sanctions in cases involving sex offenses for students and employees may include disciplinary probation, probated suspension, suspension, and expulsion. Students will be advised of existing on- and off-campus counseling, mental health or other student services for victims of sex offenses.

Rape Victims:

If you are the victim of a rape, get to a safe place as soon as you can. Then you should:

. Try to preserve all physical evidence. Do not bathe, douche, use the toilet, or change clothing.

. Notify the police even if you are unsure about filing charges.

. Get medical attention as soon as possible. The police will assist you with this.

. Call a close friend or other trusted person who can be with you during your interview with the police.

. Use the Victim-Assistance and/or other community agencies including the office of the Dean of Students and Counseling and Psychological Services.

Sex Offender Registry and Access to Related Material

The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, section 1601 of Public Law 106-386, is a federal law that provides for the tracking of convicted sex offenders enrolled at or employed by institutions of higher education. The act's intent is to extend the protection of the sex offender registries and Megan's Law to college campuses. It also amends the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act to require institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the campus community where to obtain law enforcement agency information provided by a state concerning registered sex offenders.

The Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry may be checked online at www.in.gov/serv/cji_sor, www.indianasheriffs.org, and www.nsopr.gov. Megan's Law can be found online at www.klaaskids.org.

Weapons Possession

The possession, use or distribution of any explosives, guns, or other deadly or dangerous materials or weapons, is prohibited on campus property unless authorized by the Campus Police Department.

Dean of Students Office

. The Dean of Students staff have a variety of services available for students, including victim assistance, confidential counseling about personal concerns and information about University resources.

. Matters related to student conduct are the responsibility of the Dean of Students staff. Established due process procedures are described in University Regulations.

In cases involving a student accused of violating any regulation governing student conduct, disciplinary action may be initiated. Such actions follow established due process procedures as described in University Regulations.

General Information

The Dean of Students and the Campus Police have a variety of publications addressing such issues as date rape, alcohol abuse, theft prevention, and other safety issues.

As required by federal law (Clery Act and the 1998 Amendments of the Act) and Purdue University Executive Memorandum No. C-49, effective January 31, 2000, the University prepares an annual security report titled "Your Guide to Campus Safety" containing statistics and information relating to campus safety and security procedures and programs. The report is available at www.pnc.edu/pd/safety.html. If you would like a paper copy of the report please call 219-785-5220 or email campus_police@pnc.edu.

 

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