The UM-St. Louis Police Department 1994 Campus Report

GREETINGS

Mission Statement of UM-St. Louis Police Department
University of Missouri-St. Louis Police Dept. Statement of Values
UM-St. Louis Police Department
Incident Reporting
Crime Prevention
Campus Facilities Access
Residential Housing
Office Security
Substance Abuse Education
Substance Abuse Policies
Sexual Assault Policy
Sexual Assault Education
Possible Sanctions for rape or other sexual offenses (forcible or non-forcible) following an on-campus disciplinary procedure
Procedures students to follow in the event of a sexual assault
Consideration and Rights to be afforded to students who are victims of sexual assault on University property or University-sponsored or supervised events
Campus Safeguards checklist
Professionalism Through Education and Training-- Crime Definitions
Crime Statistics
Number of Arrests at UM-St. Louis for specified offenses
Emergency & Assistance Telephone Numbers

MISSION STATEMENT

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS POLICE DEPARTMENT
STATEMENT OF VALUES

Central to our mission are the values which guide our work and decisions. These values are the foundation upon which our policies, goals and operations are built.

In fulfilling our mission, we need the support of the campus community to provide the quality of service our values commit us to providing.

We the men and women of the University of Missouri-St. Louis Police Department value: Human Life, Integrity, Laws, and Constitution, Excellence, Accountability, Cooperation, Problem Solving, Ourselves.

UM-ST. LOUIS POLICE DEPARTMENT

The University of Missouri-St. Louis Police Department is organized as any other police agency. The department is lead by Chief Robert Roeseler. He is supported by Captain James Smalley of the UM-St. Louis Police Department and two St. Louis County Police Department Sergeants serving under contract from St. Louis County Police Department. A detective division investigates all criminal cases that occur on University property. The patrol division handles all the calls for service, traffic enforcement and accident investigation. The Communications Division is the doorway for all important requests for services from the campus community. In 1994, officers continued to participate in Project 48 training at St. Louis County Municipal Police Academy. The officers have the same full authority as any other police officer and are certified by the state.

INCIDENT REPORTING

All requests for police services should be made to the UM-St. Louis Police Department located on campus in the blue metal building adjacent to the Metro Link North station. It is important that all crimes occurring on campus be immediately reported to the Police Department to ensure that appropriate action can be taken.

The University endorses a reporting policy that strongly encourages victims to report all crimes that occur within the jurisdiction of the University to the UM-St. Louis Police Department at once, regardless of their nature. Crimes occurring off campus should be reported immediately to the law enforcement agency having proper jurisdiction.

Emergencies requiring police, fire, or medical aid can be reported in person or by dialing 911 from any telephone located on the University complex or by dialing 5155 on the red telephones throughout the buildings or the emergency telephones located on most parking lots thoughout the campus.

Members of the University community are encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the UM-St. Louis Police Department immediately. Crimes can be averted by the prompt reporting of suspicious activity. If someone's actions are out of character and you become suspicious, call the Police Department. Let us assess the situation and, if appropriate, take action. Don't hesitate to call! We also invite the reporting of physical hazards (lights out, odor of gas, etc.) in order that they may be corrected to aviod personal injury.

CRIME PREVENTION

Some of the efforts are:

Red telephones throughout the buildings and emergency telephones on most parking lots
24-hour preventative patrol
Burglar alarms in key areas
Property engraving program
Crime prevention seminars
Crime prevention materials
Student escort service
Emergency vehicle service
Campus Watch Program

Closed Circuit Television monitoring of selected parking areas
Card Access entry systems on residential doors and selected other areas throughout the campus

Campus Facilities Access

Police jurisdiction is shared between UM-St. Louis Police Department and St. Louis County Police Department. UM-St. Louis affiliated organizations that maintain off-campus facilities come under the jurisdiction of their local police department.

UM-St. Louis is an open campus and there is always the possibility that people with criminal intent may be lurking on campus. The auto thief is attracted to our large parking lots, while the academic/research buildings and residential areas attract the would-be burglar. Residential areas are also attractive to those bent on committing crimes against individuals. Remember, sexual assaults do happen on campus, so take the necessary precautions and stay alert. Regardless of the time of day or night, no matter where you are on campus, be alert and aware of your surroundings and exercise good common-sense safety precautions as you would elsewhere.

It is the policy of the University of Missouri-St. Louis that, except during normal working hours, all buildings shall be locked in order to maintain the security of both the buildings and their contents.

Faculty/staff members and students may be issued keys to University buildings upon recommendation of the department chairman or administrative head in accordance with established procedures.

Keys are issued for entry to University buildings for the purpose of conducting University business only.

An authorized individual entering or leaving a locked building shall be responsible for securing the door and may be held responsible for any loss or damage to University property resulting from failure to do so.

The loss or theft of any key is to be reported immediately to the department chairman or administrative head who in turn will notify physical plant and University Police.

Exterior lighting is checked daily for bulb replacement or other illumination problems. A report listing the location and light pole number is forwarded to physical plant for maintenance the following day. A string of lights out in a particular area is immediately checked for timer adjustment or calibration.

RESIDENTIAL HOUSING

Campus security and safety seminars are held for residents throughout the year in order to increase their awareness of crime potential, improve campus safety, and inform them of major crimes or threats to the campus. Alert bulletins are posted in the residential areas. A well-informed resident is a safer resident. Residents must realize that a crime can happen to anyone and that they must take their own safety seriously. Since the campus is open twenty-four hours a day, always keep your room locked and carry your key.

Theft is the most common security problem in the residential areas, so take the necessary precautions. Be aware of your surroundings and what is going on around you, both in and out of residential areas. Residents are encouraged to ask unknown visitors if they have an ID card, inform them of the campus rules and report the presence of such persons to the residential life personnel or Campus Police.

The security of residential areas involves continuous patrols of the building and grounds by residential life personnel, student patrol, and UM-St. Louis Police. In addition, plans are underway to install card access entry on all residential housing.

OFFICE SECURITY

A high percentage of campus crimes are incidents of opportunity. Often members of the campus community contribute to situational crimes by needlessly placing themselves or their property at risk. Even though crime has no boundaries and will occur, prevention efforts can be effective in reducing the opportunities for criminal activity. You play a key role in crime prevention efforts. Be cautious, careful, and alert to your own safety and protective of your possessions and University property.

Always lock your office, even when away for just a few minutes.
If you have valuables in your office, don't leave them in your office overnight.
Don't leave purses unattended, not even for one minute. Take them with you.
Keep your desks and file cabinets locked when you're away.
Don't store money in desk drawers or file cabinets.
Report all losses to Campus Police immediately.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION

These programs have been designed to discourage the use of illicit substances and to educate students on the merits of legal and responsible alcohol consumption.

Counseling Services, 516-5711, 427 Social Science Building, provides counseling and referral assistance to faculty, staff, and students who are troubled by a substance-abuse problem. Group and individual counseling sessions are provided to students year-round. Those suffering from substance-dependancy problems are encouraged to seek assistance from Counseling Services. All information regarding the contact or any counseling is confidential and will be treated in accordance with University policies, and state and federal laws. A student's decision to seek assistance will not be used in connection with any academic determination or as a basis for disciplinary process. All campus service to faculty, staff, and students is free.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICIES

The sale, manufacture, distribution or possession of any controlled substance is illegal under both state and federal laws. Such laws are strictly enforced by the UM-St. Louis Police Department. Student violators are subject to University disciplinary action, criminal prosecution, fine and imprisionment. University employees are subject to disciplinary action, criminal prosecution, fine and imprisionment.

The sale, consumption and furnishing of alcohol on the University campus is restricted by the UM-St. Louis Alcohol Policy and Missouri State Statute. Laws regarding sale, consumption and furnishing of alcohol is controlled by State Liquor Control. However, the enforcement of alcohol laws on campus is shared by State Liquor Control and UM-St. Louis Police Department.

It is unlawful to sell, furnish, or give alcohol to a person under the age of twenty-one. The possession of alcohol by anyone under twenty-one years of age in a public place or a place open to the public is illegal. It is also a violation of the UM-St. Louis policy for anyone to consume or possess alcohol in any public or private area of campus without prior University approval.

Organizations or groups violating alcohol/substance policies or laws may be subject to sanctions by the University.

SEXUAL ASSAULT POLICY

Any student who is sexually assaulted on University property or at any University-sponsored or supervised activity may obtain redress both through college channels and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

A student of the University found to have violated this sexual assault policy shall be subject both to disciplinary action by the University up to and including dismissal and prosecution by appropriate law enforcement agencies.

SEXUAL ASSAULT EDUCATION

POSSIBLE SANCTIONS
for rape, or other sex offenses (forcible or nonforcible) following an on-campus disciplinary procedure

In the case of a student found to have committed a sexual assault as a result of an on-campus disciplinary hearing, suspension or dismissal from the University will be extremely likely.

The accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a campus disciplinary proceeding.

Both the accuser and the accused shall be informed of the outcome of any campus disciplinary proceeding brought alleging a sexual assault.

PROCEDURES
students to follow in the event of sexual assault

A. The student should, as soon as possible after an assult has occurred, contact the Campus Police, Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs, or Student Health Nurse. An official report should always be filed with the Campus Police Department.

On-campus and community resources are available at:

Women's Center
211 Clark Hall
516-5380

Counseling Service
427 Social Science Building
516-5711

S.A.R.T (Sexual Abuse Response Team)
(Community Resource)
Susan Chibnall, Director
YWCA Building, 140 N. Brentwood
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 726-6665

B. The student should, to the greatest extent possible, preserve any physical evidence that may help to establish proof of criminal assault and/or identify a perpetrator in the event of criminal prosecution.

CONSIDERATION AND RIGHTS
to be afforded to students who are victims of sexual assault on University property or University-sponsored or supervised events:

A.The right to have all sexual assaults against them treated with seriousness; and the right, as victims, to be treated with dignity.

B. The right to have sexual assault committed against them investigated and adjudicated by the duly constituted criminal and civil authorities of the governmental entity in which the crimes occurred; and the right to full and prompt cooperation and assistance of campus personnel in notifying the proper authorities.

C. The right to be free from pressure that would suggest that the victim: (I) not report crimes committed against them to civil and criminal authorities or to campus law enforcement and disciplinary officials; or (II) report crimes as lesser offenses than the victim perceives them to be.

D. The right to be free from suggestions that sexual assault victims not report, or under-report crimes because:

1. Victims are somehow "responsible" for the commission of crimes against them;

2. Victims are contributorily negligent or assumed the risk of being assaulted; or

3. By reporting crimes they would incur unwanted personal publicity.

E. The right to the full and prompt cooperation from campus personnel in responding to the incident.

F. The right to access counseling services established by the University, or other victim-service entities.

G. The right to require that campus personnel take the necessary steps or actions reasonably feasible to prevent unwanted contact or proximity with alleged assailants.

H. The right to be infomed of the disciplinary proceedings as well as the outcome of such proceedings.

I. The same right to assistance, or ability to have others present, which is afforded to the accused during any campus disciplinary proceedings.

CAMPUS SAFEGUARDS

Working with the UM-St. Louis administration, we strive to make UM-St. Louis a safer place to learn, live and work.

To increase safety around campus, lighting has been improved at several locations around campus. New emergency telephones distinctively marked with blue lights have been installed at some locations. This project will continue until such time there is an adequate number.

Don't hesitate to call police when confronted.
Keep your residence room locked.
At night, walk in groups of at least two and stay on main walkways.
Be aware of your surroundings and know if you are being followed.
Familiarize yourself with the location of emergency phones.
When parking, remove valuables from view and lock your vehicle.
Engrave your valuables with your driver's license number and record serial numbers.
Make copies of credit cards and other valuables in your wallet.
Report all losses to University Police immediately.
Stay in control. Do not allow the abuse of alcohol or other substances to put you at risk.
Don't leave personal property unattended.
Check inside your vehicle before entering to make sure no one is hiding inside.
Have car keys in your hand when approaching vehicle to avoid having to look for them.

Be alert to any activity near your car. Pay attention to your surroundings.
When approaching your car to enter it, have your key in your hand, and check the handles, locks and back seat before entering.
If there is someone loitering near your unoccupied car as you approach it, keep walking until they leave.

Keep your doors locked and windows rolled.
Stay out of high crime areas, especially after dark.
Be suspicious of people approaching your car asking for directions or change, or giving out flyers.
When stopping in traffic, leave enough distance between your car and the one in front of you, so you can pull away quickly if necessary.
Be alert when using drive-up automated teller (ATM) machines.
If you are confronted, don't resist.

PROFESSIONALISM THROUGH EDUCATION AND TRAINING
CRIME DEFINITIONS

Murder (and Non-Negligent Manslaughter) -- The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another.

(Forcible) Rape -- The carnal knowledge of a person forcibly and/or against that person's will, or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity; or an attempt to commit rape by force or threat of force.

Sexual Assault -- An individual commits First Degree Sexual Assault if he has sexual intercourse with an incapacitated person. Incapacitation covers both mental and physical inability to consent to an act. If the victim is under 14, regardless of whether or not the victim consented, the act is rape and not sexual assault in the first degree. If the victim is 14 or 15, the crime is sexual assault or deviate sexual assault, assuming the victim consented.

Robbery -- The taking, or attempted taking, of anything of value under confrontational circumstances from the control, custody, or care of another person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear of immediate harm.

Aggravated Assault -- An unlawful attack by one person upon another wherein the offender uses a weapon or the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury involving apparent broken bones, loss of teeth, possible internal injury, severe laceration, or loss of consciousness. Note that an (unsuccessful) attempt to commit murder would be classified as an aggravated assault.

Burglary -- The unlawful entry into a building or other structure with the intent to commit a felony or theft. Note that forced entry is not a required element of the offense, so long as the entry is unlawful (constituting a trespass). It may be accomplished via an unlocked door or window. Included are attempts to commit burglary where force is employed, or where a perpetrator is frightened off while entering an unlocked door or climbing through an open window.

Motor Vehicle Theft -- The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. Larceny-Theft _ The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another. Examples of offenses within this classification include: pocket-picking; purse snatching (where no more force is employed than that necessary to snatch the purse from the victim's grasp, otherwise it would be classified as a strong arm robbery); shoplifting; thefts from motor vehicles; thefts of bicycles; and thefts from vending machines.

Arson -- To unlawfully and intentionally damage, or attempt to damage, any real or personal property by fire or incendiary device.

Liquor Law Violations -- Violations of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession or use of alcoholic beverages.

Drug Abuse Violations -- Violations of laws prohibiting the production, distribution, and/or use of certain controlled substances and the equipment or devices utilized in their preparation and/or use.

Weapons Possessions -- Violations of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession, concealment, or use of firearms, cutting instruments, explosives, incendiary devices, or other deadly weapons.

Crime Statistics

Part I Offenses 	1992	1993	1994
Murder          	0	0	0
Rape            	0	0	0
Sexual Assault  	0	0	1
Robbery         	2	1	2
Aggravated Assault	0	1	1
Burglary        	45	6	0
Theft           	115	62	137
Auto Theft      	0	4	7
Arson           	0	0	0
TOTAL           	162	74	148
Cases Cleared (Part I)	6	13	36
Clearance Rate	3.7%	17.6%	  24.3%

Other Offenses  	1992	1993	1994
Liquor Law Violations	0	0	0
DWI             	1	0	0
Drug Abuse Violations	1	0	0
Weapon Possession	1	1	0
Vandalism*      	5	19	10
Common Assault  	7	2	6
*Honors College _ Vandalism	1	0

Number of Arrests at UM-St. Louis

for Specified Offenses

Offenses                	1992	1993	1994
Rape                    	0	0	0
Sexual Assault          	0	0	0
Aggravated Assault      	0	1	0
Common Assault          	0	2	3
Theft                   	6	9	2
Vandalism               	0	2	1
Alcohol Offenses        	0	0	0
Drug/Narcotics Offenses   	1	0	0
Peace Disturbance       	***	2	0
Tampering with Motor Vehicle	***	1	1
Receiving Stolen Property	***	1	0
Fugitive                	***	6	6
Indecent Exposure       	***	3	2

U.M.S.L. conducted a survey of campus crime at seventeen similar metropolitan universities. The data was collected from the February 3, 1995 issue of the Chronicle of Higher Education. Of these Universities, UM-St. Louis ranked lowest in Crimes Against Persons and second lowest in overall criminal activity.

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