Campus Security Police Department
Annual Security Report
The following information is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, as amended.
College Safety and Security
The Board of Trustees recognizes its responsibility to provide for the safety and welfare of the students and staff, to preserve the physical assets of the College, and to permit no disruptive action which would hinder students in the pursuit of their educational goals or would interfere in any way with the Board and its representatives in the orderly performance of their duties. The College is dedicated to meeting these challenges and modifies its programs and services to meet the changing needs of the community.
The College shares many of the community’s interests and problems, including the concern about crime and safety. The College has not experienced a significant amount of crime; however, it is prepared should dangerous or emergency situations occur.
Although the responsibility for investigating and preventing crime remains the jurisdiction of local police, the College employs a staff of Campus Security Police to help manage incidents on our campuses. They work and consult with local and State law enforcement agencies as necessary.
Campus Security Police patrol the Livonia campus by vehicle, bicycle and on foot 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Radcliff Center is patrolled during operating hours. Members of the Campus Security Police Department are responsible for protecting persons and property on campus and seeing that state laws, city ordinances and college policies are obeyed. Officers are available to investigate and take proper action on criminal incidents or other emergencies that may occur on campus.
Signs listing the emergency phone numbers of the Campus Security Police Department and the local police department are posted throughout all buildings. The signs have instructions on what to do in case of a tornado or fire. Emergency phones are in the lobbies of all buildings, in the main parking lots and outside some buildings. These phones are for on-campus calls to Campus Security Police and off-campus calls to the local 911 operator. Stickers affixed to all phones on campus list the emergency phone numbers of the local police and Campus Security Police. Key employees in all buildings have an Emergency Procedures Manual and a copy of the College Critical Incident Manual. There are fire alarm systems in all buildings, and a tornado warning siren on the Livonia campus.
Emergency calls to the Campus Security Police Department are forwarded directly to an officer when the office is closed.
College Facilities
Schoolcraft College is located in Livonia and the Schoolcraft College-Radcliff Center is in Garden City. There are no residence halls or off-campus student organizations. Students, employees and visitors have access to most areas on campus during normal college hours. Labs, shops, and computer areas are locked when an instructor or attendant is not present. Buildings are locked when not in use.
A restricted key assignment system is in place. Many areas on campus are alarmed and centrally monitored. Lockers are available in most buildings for students who wish to secure their books or personal belongings.
Buildings, grounds and parking lots are lighted. Trees and shrubs on the developed portion of the campuses do not cause a security problem. Buildings and grounds are inspected monthly for safety and security defects. A system for reporting defects allows patrol officers to bring security or safety problems to the immediate attention of their department head.
Campus Security Police
Our Campus Security Police are not certified police officers and are not armed; however, they receive criminal justice, first aid, C.P.R. and AED training, and are authorized to make misdemeanor arrests under Public Act 330. Some officers are EMT certified.
Parking lots are recorded by video camera 24 hours a day. However, these measures alone will not ensure a crime-free campus. Students, employees and visitors also share responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. They are encouraged to take common sense safety precautions and to report all incidents, unsafe conditions and suspicious activities to the Campus Security Police Department.
Safety Training
Safety training for campus groups is provided as needed by the following departments: Campus Security Police, Human Resources, Women’s Resource Center, Student Activities, and Facilities Management.
Safety-related material is occasionally printed in the College newspaper, The Connection, and the employee newsletter, Staff Weekly, and via closed circuit TV monitors located in the buildings.
Campus Crime Statistics
The Campus Security Police Department collects and compiles crime and disciplinary statistics in compliance with the Clery Act as reported to them and to local law enforcement agencies, and prepares this Annual Security Report based on that information. The College has no procedure that allows for voluntary, confidential reporting of crimes for inclusion in the Annual Security Report.
| Campus* | Public Property | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forcible Sex Offenses | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* Includes Livonia and Garden City
| Student Referral | Student Discipline | Arrests | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
| Liquor Law Violations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Abuse Violations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons Possessions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
No Hate Crimes were reported in 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Timely Warning
The College is required to provide a “timely warning” when a crime committed on campus may pose an ongoing threat to students and employees. After the Campus Security Police conducts an investigation, the Director will confer with the Vice President and CFO who will make a recommendation to the President. If notification of the public is deemed necessary, a timely warning will be placed on the campus television network, be reported to the local media, an email will be sent to all employees, and the Director of Marketing will arrange for the information to be placed on the campus Web site.
Alcohol & Narcotics Policy
Students, employees, and visitors are expected to observe all federal, state, and local laws and college regulations governing the use and possession of alcoholic beverages, narcotics, or dangerous drugs. All students, employees, and visitors are specifically forbidden to use or possess alcoholic beverages, narcotics, or dangerous drugs or to be under the influence while on College property.
Alcoholic beverages may be served in the VisTaTech Center as an integral part of culinary arts and community service programs. They also may be served to organizations affiliated with the College upon proper authorization (See College Policy 2007).
It is College policy that the unauthorized manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use, or being under the influence of a controlled substance, by any employee while on duty, reporting to duty, or while participating in any College activity, is strictly prohibited. The term “controlled substance” refers to drugs and chemical substances such as, but not limited to, marijuana, cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, peyote, mescaline, or LSD.
Excessive use of alcohol by students under any circumstances is not condoned by the College and undesirable conduct resulting from alcohol use will be subject to disciplinary action.
Materials and brochures on Drug and Alcohol Abuse Education are available in the Counseling Office, Women’s Resource Center and the Student Activities Office.
Any employee convicted of violating any criminal drug statute related to conduct occurring in the workplace must report the situation to the Human Resource Office within five days after conviction. Any employee or student who violates this policy may be subject to sanctions, including without limitation, termination (See College Policy 4200).
An Employee Assistance Plan is available for confidential referrals to aid those employees seeking rehabilitation.
Sex Offenses
Sexual harassment or sex offenses of any type will not be tolerated on campus. A victim’s first priority should be to get to a place of safety. Contact with the Campus Security Police at 734-462-4424 or the local law enforcement authorities should be made in a timely manner. Time is a critical factor for evidence collection and preservation. Filing a report with the Campus Security Police will not obligate the victim to prosecute, nor will it subject the victim to scrutiny or judgmental opinions from officers. Filing a report will ensure that the victim receives the necessary medical treatment and tests. It will also provide the opportunity for collection of evidence helpful in prosecution, which cannot be obtained later.
Offenders will be subjected to College disciplinary action and/or criminal prosecution. Disciplinary proceedings for employees or students may result in sanctions including termination. In any on-campus disciplinary proceeding, both the accused and the accuser may have others present during the hearing. Both parties will be informed of the outcome of the proceedings.
The Women’s Resource Center periodically conducts seminars aimed at the prevention of sexual offenses. They also provide literature that promotes awareness of rape, acquaintance rape, and other sex offenses. This department can refer victims to proper counseling. The College does not have its own pastoral or professional counselors that are qualified to handle these matters.
When requested, Student Services will assist victims of an alleged sexual assault in changing their academic situation. College personnel will assist victims in notifying local law enforcement authorities if the victim requests such assistance.
Sexual Offender Information
Sexual offender information may be obtained by contacting the Livonia Police Department at 734-466-2470, or the Garden City Police Department at 734-525-8088. This information may also be accessed via the State Police Web site at www.mipsor.state.mi.us.
Report Crime
Victims of any crime committed on campus should report the incident to the Campus Security Police Department. Dial ext. 4424 using any campus phone or call 734-462-4424. Victims are encouraged to report all crimes to the local law enforcement agencies and campus officers will assist the victim in notifying the local law enforcement agencies if the victim requests such assistance.