Includes Crime Statistics for 2011,2012 and 2013 And

Mount St. Joseph University

2014 Campus SafetyandSecurity Report

Includes Crime Statistics for 2011,2012 and 2013 and

FireStatisticsfor 2011,2012 and2013

TABLEOFCONTENTS

OVERVIEW...... 3

MOUNTST.JOSEPHUNIVERSITY POLICEDEPARTMENT...... 3

CRIMEREPORTING...... 4

CAMPUS SECURITY AUTHORITIES ………………………………………………………….…….....4

CRIMEPREVENTION...... 5

CRIMELOG...... 5

SEXUAL ASSAULT……………………………………………………………………………………….6

POLICY ON PROHIBITED DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT AND RELATED MISCONDUCT

Including Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence, Sexual Misconduct and Stalking………………………6

SEXUALOFFENDERINFORMATION...... 18

BUILDINGSECURITY...... 18

EMERGENCYPHONES...... 18

TIMELYWARNINGS...... 19

DISASTERAND EMERGENCYREPONSEPLAN...... 19

COMMONTERMSIN EMERGENCYRESPONSE...... 20

INITIALRESPONSEINAN EMERGENCY...... 22

CAMPUS ESCORTSERVICE...... 28

MISSING PERSONS ...... 28

DRUGSANDALCOHOL...... 29

CRIMESTATISTICSAND SITECODEDESCRIPTIONS...... 30

FIREDRILLSIN SETONCENTERRESIDENCEHALL...... 33

FIRESTATISTICSAND FIRESAFETYRELATEDRESIDENCEHALLPOLICIES...... 33

FUTUREIMPROVEMENTSTOFIRESAFETYSYSTEMS...... 36

OVERVIEW

ThisreportispublishedincompliancewiththeJeanneCleryDisclosureof CampusSecurityPolicyandCampusCrimeStatisticsActandtheHigher EducationOpportunityActof 2008, as amended by the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 under its Campus Sexual Violence Act “SaVE Act”. Thisreportincludesinformationregarding campuscrimeandfirestatistics,campuspolicies,andresourcesfor campus communitymembers.

TheMount St. Joseph UniversityPoliceDepartmentischargedwiththemaintenanceof statistics relativetotheCampusSafetyandSecurityActandFireSafetyReport,annual reportdevelopmentanddistributionof thereporttothecommunityandthe submissiontotheUS Departmentof Education.TheCampusSafetyandSecurity ActandFireSafetyReportispreparedincooperationwithlocallawenforcement agencies,theOfficesof Student Affairs, ResidenceLife, Human Resources and Compliance & Risk (Title IX Coordinator), andtheWellnessCenter.

Thisreportwillbedistributedon anannualbasistoallstudents,faculty,and staffno laterthanOctober1.

PrintedCopieswillbeavailableintheMSJPoliceDepartmentandthe OfficeofAdmission.Thereportcanalsobeaccessedon thePoliceDepartment and the MSJ Consumer Information websites.

MOUNTST.JOSEPHUNIVERSITY POLICEDEPARTMENT

TheMountSt.JosephUniversity PoliceDepartmentislocatedon theground floorofSetonCenter.PoliceOfficersareon duty24 hours aday,365 daysa year.TheMSJPoliceDepartmentcanbereachedby dialing513-244-4226 or 4226 fromanycampusphone.

TheMSJPoliceDepartmentoperatesundertheauthoritygrantedby theUniversityBoardofTrusteesandinaccordancewithOhioRevisedCodesection1713.50.AlluniformedpersonnelarecommissionedasPoliceOfficers(witharrest authority)intheStateof Ohioandhavemetor exceededthebasictraining requirementsandcontinuingprofessionaltrainingstandardsthathavebeen establishedby theOhioPeaceOfficerTrainingCommission.Allpoliceofficers havejurisdictionalauthorityon MountSaintJoseph Universityownedand controlledproperties.

TheMSJ PoliceDepartmentisalsochargedwithenforcementof University regulations.Thedepartmentworks closelywithandforwardscitationsfor policy violationstotheOfficesof Student Affairs and Residencelife.

TheMSJPoliceDepartmentalsomaintainsacloseworkingrelationship withlocal,county, state,andfederalagencies.In additiontodevelopingworking relationships,thedepartmenthasalsoenteredintoamutualaidagreementwithall PoliceagenciesinHamiltonCounty.Theagreementprovidesreciprocalpolice servicesacrossjurisdictionallines.TheagreementispursuanttoOhioRevised codesection505.43, 505.431, 737.04, and707.041.

CRIMEREPORTING

TheMSJPoliceDepartmentencouragesallmembersof thecampus communitytoreportallcriminalviolationsof federal,state,andlocallaws.Crimes canbereportedby dialing(513) 244-4226 or 4226 fromanycampus,or by dialing911 incaseof anemergency.

Allincidents,includingcrimes,shouldbereportedtotheMSJPolice Departmentinasafemannerconsistentwiththeseriousnessof theincidentor crime.Crimescanbereported24 hours aday,365 daysayear.TheMSJPolice Departmentdoesnotencourageanonymouscrimereporting.Thedepartmentdoes howeverrealizetheimportancetoprotectvictimsof crime.Thedepartmentwill notreleaseanyspecificvictiminformationsuchasname,address,phonenumber, etc, for crimesof violence,hate,or sexualoffenses.Allcrimesreportedtothe MSJPoliceDepartmentwillbeinvestigatedthoroughly.

CAMPUS SECURITY AUTHORITIES

The Clery Act requires all institutions to collect crime reports from a variety of individuals and organizations that Clery considers to be “campus security authorities.” Under Clery, a crime is “reported” when it is brought to the attention of a campus security authority or law enforcement personnel by a victim, witness, other third party or even the offender. If a campus security authority (CSA) receives the crime information and believe it was provided in good faith, he or she will document it as a crime report and forward to the MSJ Police Department. Effective October 1, 2014 the following positions (and current employees) are identified as CSAs:

• MSJ Police Department, 513-244-4226 or dial 0 from any campus phone; additional information regarding reporting emergencies can be found on the MSJ Police Website
• Title IX Coordinator, Linda Panzeca, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, Office of the President, 513-244-4393
• Vice President for Student Affairs, Doug Frizzell, Office of Student Affairs, 513-244-4239
• Dean of Students, Janet Cox, Office of Student Affairs, 513-244-4466
• Director of Human Resources, Ashley Terrell, Office of Human Resources, 513-244-4979
• Wellness Center – Counseling and Health Services, Wellness Suite, Harrington Center, 513-244-4949*
• Coordinator of Residence Life, Warren Grove, 1st Floor Seton Center, 513-244-4465
• Resident Assistants –Reports from RAs will be forwarded to the MSJ Police Department through the Office of Residence Life
• Director of Mission & Ministry, Nancy Bramlage, SC, Office of Mission & Ministry, 513-244-4844
• Campus Ministry Coordinator, Michael Casciato, Office of Mission & Ministry, 513-244-4866
• Assistant Director of Human Resources, Casey Biggs, Office of Human Resources, 513-244-4854
• Assistant Dean for Student Engagement and Leadership, Stephen Craig, Harrington Center, 513-244-4627
• Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Terri Hurdle, Seton Center, 513-244-4467
• Executive Director, Ethical Leadership Development, Tim Bryant, 513-244-4504
• Athletic Director, Steve Radcliffe, Jean Dowell Building, 513-244-4381
• Associate Athletic Director, Melanee Atkinson, Sports Complex, 513-244-8585
• Athletic Coaches

*Wellness Center professional personnel may serve as confidential reporting resources rather than CSAs under limited circumstances.

CRIMEPREVENTION

EnsuringthattheUniversityisasafeenvironmentfor students,faculty,and staffisaresponsibilityof allmembersof thecampuscommunity.TheMSJ PoliceDepartmentregularlyassessesandevaluatesbuildingsecurityandprovides groups or individualswithcrimepreventiontechniquesandadvice.Crime preventionrequiresacooperativeeffortbetweenallmembersof thecampus community.Everyone’spersonalsafetyisatoppriorityon campus.Allmembers of thecommunityshouldbeawareandmindfulof theirsurroundingsatalltimes.

Students, faculty and staff involvement and cooperation in any campus safety program is an absolute necessity. All members of the University community must take responsibility for their own safety, and for the security of their property. Remember these simple, common-sense precautions:

• Although the campus is well lit, you'll find safety in numbers, and should walk with a companion or in groups at night.
• Always lock resident room and office doors.
• Mark valuables with a personal identification number in case of loss or theft.
• Use our escort program when necessary.
• When walking to the parking lot, have your keys ready and watch for suspicious people or activities.
• Avoid leaving keys in the car ignition and valuables on your seats.
• Lock all valuables, laptops, cameras, briefcases, and book bags in the trunk.
• Lock your automobile.
• Never leave books or personal items unattended in campus buildings.

CRIMELOG

TheMSJPoliceDepartmentmaintainsalogofallcrimesreported. The crimelogisavailableforpublicviewatthePoliceDepartment. Thecrimelogfor themostrecentsixtydaysisavailable atanytime.Requestsforcrimelogsolder thansixtydayswillrequireamaximumof twobusinessdaystofulfill.

SEXUAL ASSAULT

If you are a victim of sexual assault, your first priority should be to get to a place of safety. You should then obtain necessary medical treatment. The MSJ Police Department strongly advocates that a victim of sexual assault report the incident in a timely manner. Time is a critical factor for evidence collection and preservation. An assault should be reported directly to an MSJ University police officer and/or to a Campus Security Authority. Filing a police report with a University police officer or CSA will not obligate the victim to prosecute, nor will it subject the victim to scrutiny or judgmental opinions from the officers. Filing a police report will:

• Ensure that a victim of sexual assault receives the necessary medical treatment and tests;
• Provide the opportunity for collection of evidence helpful in prosecution, which cannot be obtained later (ideally a victim of sexual assault should not wash, douche, use the toilet, or change clothing prior to a medical/legal exam);
• Assure the victim has access to free confidential counseling from counselors specifically trained in the area of sexual assault crisis intervention.

A University representative from the MSJ Police Department or another trained staff member will guide the victim through the available options and support the victim in his or her decision.

The University recognizes that an individual may not be ready to report the incident as encouraged above. Alternatives to such reporting, including confidential contacts with Wellness Counseling or Health professionals is also available as articulated in the following policy.

POLICY ON PROHIBITED DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT AND RELATED MISCONDUCT

Including Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence, Sexual Misconduct and Stalking

1. PROHIBITED CONDUCT

1. DEFINITIONS

• such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or academic environment; or
• submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment or academic achievement or advancement; or
• submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment or academic decisions affecting such individuals.

• No person shall knowingly cause or attempt to cause physical harm to a family or household member.
• No person shall recklessly cause serious physical harm to a family or household member.
• No person, by threat of force, shall knowingly cause a family or household member to believe that the offender will cause imminent physical harm to the family or household member.

• who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim and
• where the existence of the relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors:
• the length of the relationship;
• the type of relationship; and
• the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship. (42 U.S.C. 13925(a)).