CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT FOR 1997

CAMPUS SECURITY ACT of 1990

On November 8, 1990, President George Bush signed the "Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990." This act applies to every institution of higher education that receives federal financial aid.

Title II of the Act is called the "Campus Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990." It requires institutions of higher education to distribute to all current students and employees, and applicants for enrollment or employment, two types of information: (1) descriptions of policies related to campus security; and (2) statistics concerning specific types of crimes. Prior to this Act, approximately 350 institutions of higher education voluntarily reported crime statistics to the Uniform Crime Report (UCR). The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville has reported statistics to the UCR since 1974.

REPORTING CRIME AND/OR OTHER EMERGENCIES ON CAMPUS

The University of Arkansas Police Department (UAPD) can be contacted by telephone, emergency and information phones, or in person. If you have access to a telephone, the UAPD may be reached by dialing 911 if it is an emergency, or 52222 (575-2222 off campus) if it's a non-emergency. If someone forgets and dials 52222 in an emergency, the caller will still receive the appropriate emergency response. If you are outside, you may use one of the emergency and information phones located across the campus. By activating the phone, you are immediately put in touch with the UAPD CommCenter. If you need assistance and you see a UAPD officer in a vehicle, on foot, or on a bicycle, get their attention and they can assist you.

The UAPD will respond as quickly as possible to any request for assistance, whether it is an emergency or not. Response time is based on current activity load and the severity of the call. Crimes in progress, traffic accidents, and medical assists have a higher priority than other types of calls.

If there are crimes occurring on the U of A campus that will continue to endanger or affect the campus community, Public Safety Bulletins will be published and posted on bulletin boards across the campus. These will allow you to know what is currently happening and how to protect yourself and/or your belongings.

If you see criminal actions or other emergencies, or if you are the victim of such, please contact one of the following:

UAPD
Student Services
Resident Directors
Resident Assistants
Supervisors

SECURITY OF, AND ACCESS TO, CAMPUS FACILITIES

Academic and Administrative Facilities: The responsibility for locking and unlocking doors rests with Custodial Services. Times vary from building to building and are arranged with the Building Executive or Dean. The UAPD may lock and unlock buildings under special circumstances if arrangements have been made in advance.
Athletic Facilities: The responsibility for locking and unlocking doors rests with the Athletic Department. Times vary from building to building depending on the activity in the facility. The UAPD may lock and unlock buildings under special circumstances if arrangements have been made in advance.
Fraternities: The responsibility for locking and unlocking doors rests with the fraternity itself. The UAPD may lock and unlock buildings under special circumstances if arrangements have been made in advance.
Residence Halls: The responsibility for locking and unlocking doors rests with Residence Life & Dining Services. All of the residence halls are secured with card access systems. Only those individuals given authority to enter a building may enter. Carlson Terrace and Terrace manor do not have the card access system.
Sororities: The responsibility for locking and unlocking doors rests with the sorority itself. Most sororities are secured using push-button combination locks at their entry doors. The UAPD may lock and unlock buildings under special circumstances if arrangements have been made in advance.

The UAPD can also assist and individual if they need to get into a building under emergency circumstances. The individual must have a picture ID and be employed by, or a student in, the department in charge of the area to be entered. A UAPD officer will escort the individual inside, then back out of the building.

If the individual is a non-employee, or needs to stay in the building for a while, permission will need to be obtained from the Building Executive, Dean, or Chairman of the Department.

UAPD'S LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY

The UAPD's law enforcement authority comes from Arkansas State Statute 25-17-304 which gives them the same powers as any other municipal, county, or state police agency in Arkansas. This includes the power to arrest. The UAPD continually works with other municipal, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies within the state of Arkansas, and occasionally with others outside the state as well.

PROMPT AND ACCURATE REPORTING OF CRIMES ON CAMPUS

It cannot be stated enough how important it is to promptly and accurately report crimes, no matter where they occur. If a crime is not promptly reported, evidence can be lost and/or a suspect could get away. If a crime is not accurately reported, leads could be missed and an investigation could head the wrong direction. If you see a crime or an emergency, promptly report it to the UAPD and answer their questions as accurately as you can. Their investigation can only be as good as the information you give them. You are highly encouraged to report any crime as quickly and accurately as possible.

CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS

A primary goal of the UAPD is the prevention of crime before it occurs.
Therefore, the department regularly presents programs covering the following
crime prevention topics:

Apartment Safety - tips on apartment safety
Crowd Management -presented to those who work concert security on how to manage a special event so things don't get out of hand
Domestic Violence - types of violence, what can be done, and what kind of services are

Drug Recognition - usually given to Resident Directors and Assistants so they know what to

Effects of Alcohol - shows people how they would react under the influence of alcohol and

Fingerprinting Children - fingerprinting children for parents' records
Marshals Training - conducted for the marshals of parties given at fraternities. It

Operation ID - the importance of engraving property and how to do it
Personal Safety - how to prevent personal attacks and what you can do if you are attacked
Personal Safety for Children - same as above, but geared towards children
RAD Women's Self-Defense - a 12 hour self defense program for women only
Retail Security - tips for securing a retail establishment
Safety Belts - the benefits of wearing safety belts and the hazards of not wearing them
Safety on Campus - how to prevent crime on campus
Theft Prevention - tips on preventing theft
Traffic Law - a question and answer driven program so that persons can have their

All crime prevention programs are available on a per request basis and some are scheduled by UAPD during appropriate times in the school year. All programs given by UAPD encourage students, faculty and staff to work with the Police and to be responsible for their own security and the security of others. The UAPD cannot be everywhere all of the time, they need your help.

CRIMES ON CAMPUS

Required by Campus Security Act	'97	'96	'95
Murder	0	0	0
Sex Offenses (forcible)
By Date/Acquaintance	1	0	1
By Stranger	1	0	0
Sex Offenses (non-forcible)
By Date/Acquaintance	0	0	0
By Stranger	0	0	0
Robbery	1	1	3
Aggravated Assault	2	2*	4
Burglary	51	68	55
Motor Vehicle Theft	5	6	11

Not Required by Campus Security Act	'97	'96	'95
Theft (larceny)	202	186	215
Arson	0	3	0

(and the above as they may relate to Hate Crimes)

*NOTE: In previously printed editions of our 1996 Campus Crime Report the 1996 figure for Aggravated Assault was incorrectly shown as 10.

ARRESTS ON CAMPUS

Required by Campus Security Act	'97	'96	'95
Liquor Law Violations	12	9	18
Drug Abuse Violations	18	9	44
Weapons Possessions	4	3	9

Not Required by Campus Security Act	'97	'96	'95
DWI/DUI	70	62	65
Public Intoxication	55	50	59

(and the above as they may relate to Hate Crimes)

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS ALCOHOL POLICY

"Possession and use of intoxicants in public areas of University facilities (including organized houses) and at official University functions held on campus is prohibited. Persons of legal age as prescribed by state law regarding alcoholic beverages may possess and consume these beverages in the privacy of assigned student rooms. Irresponsible behavior while under the influence of intoxicants is not to be condoned and may be subject to review and/or action by the appropriate judicial body." (from Appendix C: Student Handbook of the Arkansas Undergraduate Studies Catalog).

The UAPD enforces all state and local liquor laws, including those for underage drinkers. They will work with federal agencies when needed to enforce any applicable federal laws.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DRUG POLICY

"Possession, use, or manufacture of illicit drugs is strictly prohibited at the University of Arkansas. Students enrolled in the University of Arkansas are subject to disciplinary action for violation of federal or state law regarding the possession, purchase, manufacture, use, sale, or distribution (by either sale of gift) of any quantity of any prescription drug or controlled substance, except for the use of any over-the -counter medication or for the prescribed use of medication in accordance with the instructions of a licensed physician. Possession of paraphernalia associated with the use, possession, or manufacture of a prescription drug or controlled substances is also prohibited. Enforcement of Federal and State drug laws." (from Appendix C: Student Handbook, of the Arkansas Undergraduate Studies Catalog)

The UAPD enforces all state and local laws regarding prescription drugs and controlled substances. They work with federal agencies when needed to enforce any applicable federal laws.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Several programs are available to members of the University community on the topic of drug and alcohol abuse. Programs can be arranged through the UAPD Crime Prevention Unit and University Health's Substance Abuse Prevention Program (SAPP), which also includes peer education.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SEXUAL ASSAULT POLICY

It is the policy of the University of Arkansas to prohibit sexual assault and to prevent sexual offenses committed against students, employees, visitors to the campus, and other persons who use University facilities.

Sexual assault is an extreme form of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is prohibited by University policy and is a from of sex discrimination prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Sexual assault is also a crime, defined by the Arkansas criminal code. (from Appendix C: Student Handbook, of the Arkansas Undergraduate Studies Catalog)

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SEXUAL ASSAULT PROCEDURE

If someone is the victim of a sexual assault the quickest way to report it is to contact the UAPD. If the incident occurred off campus, the UAPD will assist the victim in notifying the proper law enforcement agency. The victim may, however, report the incident directly to a non-law enforcement entity such as Northwest Arkansas Rape Crisis, their Resident Assistant (RA), their Hall Manager (HM), or the Dean of Students Office, to name a few. They can also go directly to a local hospital and have the agencies contacted that the victim wants involved.
Preservation of Evidence: It is important that the victim DOES NOT shower, douche, brush their teeth, or use the restroom and that they DO NOT wash their clothes or any bedding on which the incident may have occurred. If they do so, important evidence can be lost. That is why it is also important that UAPD be contacted as soon as possible, so that evidence may be collected while it is fresh.
Assistance in Contacting Law Enforcement: Even if the victim reports the incident to a non-law enforcement entity, they can still report the incident, even at a later time, to the UAPD or another law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction if the incident took place off campus. Any non-law enforcement entity on campus will be glad to assist victims in contacting the proper law enforcement agency. This also applies to off campus entities like Northwest Arkansas Rape Crisis (NWARC) and Washington Regional Medical Center (WRMC).
Notification of On/Off Campus Counseling and/or Assistance: Counseling for victims of Sexual Assault can be found through University Health's Counseling and Psychological Services and through off-campus psychological services provided by local psychologists. Northwest Arkansas Rape Crisis and The Alliance for Women's Concerns do not provide counseling services, but can direct victims to available services. Any victim who reports an incident to an on-campus entity will be advised of on/off campus counseling services. The UAPD will, if the victim desires, contact NWARC who provides advocacy and support services free of charge.
Campus Disciplinary Procedures: If the victim of a sexual assault so desires, and all parties involved are members of the university community, the incident can be referred to the University Judicial System to be adjudicated by one of its Boards. To do this, all the victim needs to do is request that it be sent to Judicial Affairs. These proceedings are totally separate from any criminal action that may also be taken. Both the victim and the accused have the option to have others present during judicial hearings. These individuals are there in a support capacity only and may not represent the victim or accused. Both the victim and the accused will be notified of the outcome of any judicial hearing.
Campus Disciplinary Sanctions: Sanction imposed by Judicial Affairs' Boards can range from no action up to expulsion from school.
Victims Academic & Living Situations Will Be Changed Upon Request: Residence Life and Dining Services, and the Telephone Office, will try to make changes in a victim's on-campus room assignment and telephone number as long as other rooms and numbers are available. Class schedules could be changed through the Registrar's Office if necessary.