Campus Safety: Security Procedures
For more information contact:
Hadie Horne
Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services
hhorne@wilsoncc.edu
(252) 246-1221
Purpose:
Establishes procedures to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, otherwise known as the Clery Act.
Process:
The Vice President of Finance & Administrative Services has overall responsibility for ensuring compliance with the Clery Act.
In the event that a situation arises that in the judgment of the Campus Security Department, constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide "timely warning" will be issued. The warning will be issued through the college's e-mail systems to students, faculty, and staff and will be posted on the website.
Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to the Campus Security Department, by phone (252-246-1201) or in person in the Business Office (A102).
B. Reporting the Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics
The Campus Security Department prepares this report to comply with the Clery Act. The full text of this report can be located on our website at www.wilsoncc.edu. This report is prepared in cooperation with the local law enforcement agencies surrounding our campus, our security officers, the Vice President of Finance & Administrative Services and their designees.
Campus crime, arrest and referral statistics include those reported to security officers, designated campus officials, and local law enforcement agencies. Each year, an e-mail notification that provides the website to access this report will be sent to all currently enrolled curriculum students, faculty and staff. A partial version of the report is available in the Catalog and information on how prospective students can obtain a copy of the report will be published in the class schedule. Copies of the report may be obtained at the Business Office (A102) or by calling (252) 246-1201. All prospective employees may obtain a copy from Human Resources (B100) or by calling (252) 246-1263.
C. Reporting of Criminal Offenses
To report a crime, contact the Campus Security Department at 252-246-1201, the switchboard at extension 0, or dial 9-1-1 (emergencies only). Any suspicious activity or person seen in the parking lots or loitering around vehicles, inside the buildings, or any area immediately adjacent to the campus should be reported to the Campus Security Department. In addition you may report a crime to the following areas:
- Vice President of Finance & Administrative Services 246-1221, room B102
- Vice President of Instruction & Student Services 246-1290, room B101
- Dean of Student Services 246-1275, room C107
- Dean of Continuing Education 246-1254, room B106
- Director of Human Resources 246-1263, room B100
- Evening Director dial 0
Students, employees, community members, and guests are encouraged to report all crimes and public safety related incidents to the Campus Security Department as soon as possible. All crimes on campus are investigated by the Campus Security Department when it is deemed appropriate. All incident reports concerning students are forwarded to the Dean of Student Services. All incident reports concerning employees are forwarded to the Director of Human Resources. Crimes should be reported to the Campus Security Department to ensure inclusion in the annual crime statistics and to aid in providing timely warning notices to the community when appropriate.
D. Confidential Reporting
The College encourages anyone who is the victim or witness to any crime to report the incident as soon as possible. All reports will be investigated. The College does not have procedures for voluntary, confidential reporting of crime statistics. Violations of the law will be referred to the Campus Security Department and when appropriate to the Dean of Student Services and the Director of Human Resources.
E. Access Policy
During normal business hours (Monday thru Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), the college will be open to students, parents, employees, contractors, guests, and invitees. During non business hours access to all college facilities is by key, if issued, or by admittance via the Campus Security Department.
Emergencies may necessitate changes or alterations to any posted schedule. The Campus Security Department and the Buildings, Grounds and Safety Committee semi-annually examine security issues such as landscaping, locks, alarms and lighting.
F. Campus Security Authority and Jurisdiction
Campus security officers have complete police authority to apprehend and arrest anyone involved in illegal acts on campus and areas immediately adjacent to the campus. If a student or employee commits a minor offense involving college rules and regulations, campus security officers may refer the individual for disciplinary action.
All campus security officers are sworn law enforcement agents working for the Wilson Police Department and thus work closely with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
G. Security Awareness Programs
During "new student" orientation students are informed of services offered by the Campus Security Department. Students are told about crime on campus and in areas adjacent to the campus. Similar information is presented to new employees.
Periodically during the academic year the Campus Security Department, in cooperation with other college organizations and departments, present crime prevention and personal safety awareness sessions, which provide strategies and tips on how to protect yourself from crimes. A common theme of all awareness and crime prevention programs is to encourage students and employees to be aware of their responsibility for their own security and the security of others. In addition, information is disseminated to students and employees through security alert postings, tips on the College website, and announcements through email or campus bulletins.
H. Criminal Activity Off Campus
The Campus Security Department does not provide law enforcement services to off-campus activities on behalf of the College.
I. Alcoholic Beverages or Controlled Substances
The possession, consumption, sale, manufacture or the distribution of alcohol or controlled substances on the College campus is strictly prohibited and is illegal under both state and federal laws. The College is a "drug free" area and the Campus Security Department has primary responsibility for the enforcement of alcohol/controlled substance laws on campus. Violators are subject to College disciplinary action, criminal prosecution, and/or fine and imprisonment. College organizations violating alcohol/substance policies or laws will be subject to sanctions by the College.
J. Alcohol and Substance Abuse Education
The College has developed a program to prevent the illicit use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students and employees. The program provides services related to drug use and abuse including dissemination of informational materials, referrals, and college disciplinary actions.
K. Sexual Assault Prevention and Responses
The Safety Officer offers sexual assault education and information programs to College students and employees upon request.
If you are a victim of a sexual assault at the College, your first priority should be to get to a place of safety. You should then obtain necessary medical treatment. The Campus Security 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 a security officer or a College officer. If the report is made to a College officer the victim will be guided through the available options and will be supported in their decision on whether or not to file a police report. Filing a police report will not obligate the victim to prosecute, nor will it subject the victim to scrutiny or judgmental opinions from 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 and assure that the victim has a referral to confidential counseling from counselors specifically trained in the area of sexual assault crisis intervention.
College disciplinary proceedings and due process procedures are detailed in the Student Handbook. In cases involving sexual misconduct the accused and the victim will each be allowed to have one person with no formal legal training to accompany them throughout the disciplinary proceedings. Both the accuser and the accused will be informed of the outcome of the College disciplinary proceeding. A student or employee found guilty of sexual misconduct could be criminally prosecuted and/or suspended or expelled from campus or have their employment terminated. Student victims have the option to change their academic situations after an alleged sexual assault, if such changes are reasonably available.
L. Sexual Offender Registration
In accordance with the "Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act" of 2000, the Jeanne Clery Act and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the College is providing a link to the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry. This act requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the campus community where law enforcement information provided by a State concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained. It also requires sex offenders to provide notice of each institution of higher education in that State at which the person is employed or is a student.
