Campus Crime Act

JEANNE CLERY DISCLOSRE OF CAMPUS SECURITY POLICY AND CRIME STATISTICS ACT

Public Law 101-542 as amended by Public Law 102-26 of 1991, Public Law 102-235 of 1992 and Public Law 103-208 of 1993 requires educational institutions to prepare and publish information on crimes committed, crime prevention and security measures. This information must be distributed to all current students, employees, and to any applicant for enrollment or employment upon request, beginning September 1, 1992 and each year thereafter. This information is readily available in the Student Affairs Office. The Student Affairs Office is charged with operating the program and will answer questions you might have.

A. Campus policies on reporting criminal actions or other on-campus emergencies:

      Criminal actions or emergencies within university housing should be reported directly to the Residence Director or staff. Campus Security will also be called if appropriate. The Student Affairs Office will be notified by the Residence Director of all actions as needed. Non-residence hall campus criminal actions or emergencies should be reported to Security or the Student Affairs Office. If the event demands, call the local police (9-911). The Student Affairs Office will follow up with required action. Remember that the safety of all people on campus is most important. It is better to over react than not act at all.

B. Security and access to campus facilities: McMurry University Campus Security provides campus security. The major responsibility of Campus Security is to keep the residence halls and campus crime free and safe for our students. Security is always watching for any problems with campus facilities and will call required maintenance if needed. Access to campus facilities after hours is limited to those with proper identification or authorization. University housing staff controls entrance into the halls after hours and watches for any safety threats to residents. University housing will alert Security of any significant problems.

C. Statement of policies concerning campus security:

1.   Campus Security act as agents of the University in enforcing the policies of the University. They do not have the authority to arrest individuals. Campus Security maintains a good working relationship with the Abilene Police Department and calls them for assistance as needed.

2.   All security members, students, faculty and staff are encouraged to report safety and policy violations promptly to appropriate agencies. The Student Affairs Office is responsible for coordinating all security matters and will monitor the program.

D. Programs to inform students and employees about campus security procedures:

      Both the faculty-staff handbooks as well as the Council Fire and Residence Hall publications inform students and employees about the importance of security and everyone’s responsibility in watching after their own security and the security of others. A constant effort is made to keep everyone informed.

E.   Program descriptions:

1.   During fall orientation, all new freshmen are briefed on security, safety and the prevention of crimes.

2.   During each opening residence hall meeting, this information is reinforced.

3.   During the school year, programs are presented to students and employees on how to protect themselves from crime on campus.

F.   Crime statistics for McMurry University: