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2. 17 If you and or the other person have been drinking you can say that you would rather wait until you both have your full judgment before doing anything you may regret later How to Be an Active Bystander Bystanders play a critical role in the prevention of sexual and relationship violence They are individuals who observe violence or witness the conditions that perpetuate violence They are not directly involved but have the choice to intervene speak up or do something about it We want to promote a culture of community accountability where bystanders are actively engaged in the prevention of violence without causing further harm We may not always know what to do even if we want to help Below is a list of some ways to be an active bystander Further information regarding bystander intervention may be found If you or someone else is in immediate danger dial 911 This could be when a person is yelling or being physically abusive towards another and it is not safe for you to interrupt 1 Watch out for your friends and fellow students employees If you see someone who looks like they could be in trouble or need help ask if they are ok Confront people who seclude hit on try to make out with or have sex with anyone who is impaired Speak up when someone discusses plans to take sexual advantage of another person Believe someone who discloses sexual assault abusive behavior or experience stalking Ch see Zo ES Refer people
3. 435 753 0724 Cache Valley Community Health Clinic 435 752 7060 Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 31 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY 2015 FIRE SAFETY REPORT The Higher Education Act requires disclosure of fire safety standards and measures for on campus student housing facilities by October first of each year This report includes statistics for the three most recent completed years a description of each on campus student housing facility fire safety system the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year the institution s policies or rules on portable electrical appliances smoking and open flames in a student housing facility the institution s procedures for student housing evacuation in the case of a fire and policies regarding fire safety education and training programs provided to the students and employees Daily Fire Log A daily fire log for the most recent 60 day period is available for review 24 hours a day at the USUPD located at 1275 N 850 E Logs older than 60 days will be made available within two business days of a request for public inspections This log can also be found by clicking here at http dps usu edu fire htm daily fire log 2014 Statistics and Information Regarding Fires in USU Residential Facilities FIRES CAUSE INJURIES DEATHS and LOSS HOUSING E FACILITIES
4. When calling please provide as much information as possible about the location date time and cause of the fire USU Policy on Portable Electrical Appliances Smoking and Open Flames in Student Housing Facilities The following items or actions can represent a potential fire hazard and are therefore prohibited A minimum 25 fine may result for each prohibited item discovered by staff with fines escalating for repeat offenses 1 Incense and incense burners 2 Candles and other open flame items campus wide unless authorized by the university fire marshal Decorative candles may be displayed but are strongly discouraged Wicks must remain white and unburned Candle warmers are prohibited as per the state fire marshal a Candle usage may be requested to the university fire marshal for i Theatrical or other entertaining arts performances ii Dining Services areas iii Special religious ceremonies 1v Other purposes as may appear necessary All coiled resistance units such as hot plates Halogen bulbs Space heaters or other portable heating units unless provided by Housing Inappropriate indoor storage of flammable liquid Installing plastic or paper liners in and around apartment stoves Taping or hanging material from smoke detectors or fire extinguishers Grilling on BBQs within 25 feet of any Housing building If your grill uses propane the tank cannot be stored on your porch or in your room apartment 10 Smoking in all USU academic build
5. similar identities to the victim C Substantial emotional distress means significant mental suffering or anguish that may but does not necessarily require medical or other professional treatment or counseling iii Forthe purposes of complying with the requirements of this section and section 668 41 any incident meeting this definition is considered a crime for the purposes of Clery Act reporting Utah Definitions of Domestic Violence Dating Violence Sexual Assault and Stalking Dating Violence 78B 7 402 4 Dating violence means a any criminal offense involving violence or physical harm or threat of violence or physical harm when committed by a person against a dating partner of the person or Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 23 b any attempt conspiracy or solicitation by a person to commit a criminal offense involving violence or physical harm against a dating partner of the person Domestic Violence 77 36 1 4 4 Domestic violence means any criminal offense involving violence or physical harm or threat of violence or physical harm or any attempt conspiracy or solicitation to commit a criminal offense involving violence or physical harm when committed by one cohabitant against another Domestic violence also means commission or attempt to commit any of the following offenses by one cohabitant against another a aggravated assault as described in Sec
6. which to some extent refine and clarify and to some extent change existing legal requirements and government agency enforcement statements likely will require revision of institutional policy and practice Under VAWA effective March 7 2014 colleges and universities are required to report domestic violence dating violence and stalking beyond crime categories the Clery Act already mandates Statistics Table This Crime Statistics Report may or may not reflect the actual number of crimes committed on campus however it does accurately represent the number of the following defined crimes reported to the aforementioned entities It should be noted that prior to 2014 sex offense reports were divided between Forcible Sex Offenses and Non forcible sex offenses Beginning in 2014 the definition of Sex Offenses includes Rape Fondling Incest and Statutory Rape The table below shows statistics for Sex Offenses Forcible and Sex Offenses Non forcible for 2012 and 2013 Statistics for Sex Offenses are reported using the new definition for 2014 TOTALS BY CRIME TYPE AND LOCATION CATEGORY ON CAMPUS Cree ONCAMPUS STUDENTHOUSING NONCAMPUS PUBLIC PROPERTY TYPE 2012 2013 2014 2012 2013 2014 2012 2013 2014 2012 2013 2014 Murder Non negligent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 manslaughter Negligent manslaughter Sex offenses Forcible Sex offenses Non forcible Include only 0 0 0 0 0
7. 0 0 0 incest and statutory rape Sex Offenses Rape Fondling Incest Statutory Rape Robbery a CH BOoLBE2 Aggravated assault QO hN N O o JOJOJN Burglary Motor vehicle theft o E N O ke CH Wb OO o o o Oo Oolo O uL NONO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 28 Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 2014 2012 Domestic 1 1 2 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Violence Dating 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 Violence Stalking 2 5 2 0 4 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 Hate Crimes Hate crimes are those crimes that manifest evidence that the victim was intentionally selected because of the perpetrator s bias against race gender religion sexual orientation ethnicity disability national origin or gender identity Hate crimes are reported for the following crimes murder non negligent manslaughter negligent manslaughter forcible sex offenses prior to 2014 non forcible sex offenses prior to 2014 sex offenses including rape fondling incest and statutory rape beginning in 2014 robbery aggravated assault burglary motor vehicle theft arson larceny theft simple assault intimidation destruction damage vandalism of property and any other crime involving bodily injury No hate crimes using any of the categories listed abo
8. E F 2 Hot pads ref placed in 0 Aggie Village 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 EE 0 0 99 oven Bullen Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Davis Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Greaves Hall 1 Cooking O O SE 0 0 Di O 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jones Hall 0 0 010 0 0 0 0 O 0 1 Cooking O 0 e RE Ee 0 olol o fo 0 oi o o o 0 a Center 0 Heating ep Merrill Hall 1 Cooking O O 1 equipment 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 99 99 malfunction Moen Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Morgan Hall 0 0 01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mountain View 0 T 1 Cooking 99 0 0 0 Reeder Hall 1 Cooking O O wa 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rich Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Richards Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 San Juan Hall 0 00 0 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 Snow Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Summit Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 32 EEN 0 0 olol o fo 0 oololo 0 0 Tower Wasatch Hall 0 0 olol o o 0 glace 0 0 We SE 0 olol o fo 0 Gi on NONO 0 0 2014 Fire Safety Systems in Student Housing Facilities and Fire Drills 24 H Automatic t gn Manual Smoke Number Su 1 Monitored Fire 3 Building Sprinkler Pull Detectors of Fire Fire Alarm Extinguish a S 3 System EE Xiingus nets Stations in Room Drills System Aggie Village Bullen Hall Davis Hall Greaves Hall Jones Hall Living Learning Center Merr
9. The USUPD provides Driving under the Influence seminars by request to acquaint the university population with the effects of alcohol and drugs in the human body as it relates to driving Utah State University maintains the Wellness Center to assist employees and students This office has several programs including e Annual student orientation dealing with policies and the legal and health consequences of substance abuse Campus referral system to provide assessment education and or referral for treatment 10 hour alcohol drug education class Annual alcohol and drug awareness week Educational workshops and or presentations on alcohol or other drug related issues upon request Life Skills Center to teach life skills that prevent substance abuse through enhancing one s ability to function personally socially emotionally educationally and economically Click here to see the USU Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace policy https hr usu edu files policies 313 pdf Security of and Access to USU Facilities The USUPD is responsible for securing more than 60 buildings on campus Each building has a scheduled time to be secured The department employs part time unarmed student security officers for this purpose Security officers begin locking buildings at 6 30 p m each day The last buildings are scheduled to be secured by 12 30 a m Lockup times for some buildings may vary depending upon class schedules and other reservations Several buildings
10. appropriate dean vice president department head or instructor In cases where written approval has not been received a student may gain access if the responsible dean vice president or department head calls the USUPD and gives verbal approval Under special circumstances an officer may escort an individual into an area to retrieve his or her personal property All resident halls are designated as private residences The front doors to all resident halls are locked 24 hours a day except in the Living Learning Center Building A and Mountain View Tower since public access is needed during business hours or as scheduled Residents must meet their guests at the door to let them in Housing staff members are trained to watch for propped open doors Persons not authorized to be in a residence hall are subject to arrest for trespassing All Housing maintenance personnel wear name badges identifying them as Housing workers Maintenance personnel only enter rooms or apartments to respond to work orders for needed repairs requested by the residents or for identified emergencies Academic buildings and buildings housing on campus businesses e g Parking Publication and Design and Production are open to the public during business hours While these are public areas Utah law gives USU the right to remove individuals from campus who violate the law rules and regulations of the university or who disrupt the peaceful conduct of the institution All USU
11. are equipped with automated electronic locking and unlocking devices that operate according to a prescribed schedule This is controlled through the Facilities Lock Shop Some university academic departments arrange for students to stay in buildings after hours With departmental approval the student is issued a building pass that allows him or her to stay in the building after the normal lockup time When the building is checked by security officers at night those students who have building passes are allowed to remain in the building Those who do not have passes are required to leave In addition graduate students who have been issued keys to a building are allowed to remain in the building after hours Utah State University has established a well defined access control policy Only selected administrators are authorized to approve the issuance of keys to individuals within their assigned areas The executive director police chief of the USU Department of Public Safety must approve all master key requests Periodic surveys and audits of campus departments are conducted to determine the status of keys issued to department personnel It is against USU policy for individuals to duplicate any USU key Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 7 The USUPD provides a service to individuals who need access to an area after hours Individuals may be allowed into an area when prior written approval has been given by an
12. for resident directors resident advisers and Housing Facilities employees at the beginning of fall semester each year The training covers emergency Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 36 procedures review of building fire safety systems evacuation planning and hands on fire extinguisher training This training is also provided to students faculty and staff upon request Plans for Future Fire Safety Improvements Utah State University continues to work to upgrade fire panels across the campus Campus Resources USUPD http dps usu edu police USU Fire Marshall Office www dps usu edu fire USU Resident Handbook for Single Student Housing http www usu edu housing docs singleHousingHandbook pdf USU Resident Handbook for Family Student Housing http www usu edu housing docs familyHousingHandbook pdf USU Open Flame Policy www usu edu riskmgt See our web site at www dps usu edu This report is available in Braille large print and audio format upon request Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 37
13. included in this definition e Incest Non forcible sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law e Statutory Rape Non forcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent Robbery The taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care custody or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and or by putting the victim in fear Aggravated Assault An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury This type of assault usually is accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm It is not necessary that injury result from an aggravated assault when a gun knife or other weapon is used that could and probably would result in serious personal injury if the crime was successfully completed Burglary The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft For reporting purposes this definition includes unlawful entry with intent to commit a larceny or felony breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny housebreaking safecracking and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned Motor Vehicle Theft The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle For reporting purposes this definition includes all cases where automobiles are taken by persons not having lawful access even
14. location your resident assistant has designated for your area A smoke detector can wake you but only an escape plan can save you e All residents should recognize the alarm signal and how to respond In the event that you hear a neighbor s smoke detector ringing for an extended period of time contact the fire department first and the Housing Residential Facilities Office next or after hours On Call Maintenance If a fire occurs e Grab your keys if possible and walk to the nearest exit Most smoke and dangerous gases rise so keep your body low and move quickly If necessary crawl so you do not breathe the smoke e If you suspect a fire touch the door or handle with the back of your hand before opening it with your hand covered for protection Intense heat deadly smoke or gas may be on the other side If it is not hot open it cautiously a few inches to check the other side for heat smoke or flames Keep your body out of the opening doorway and be ready to slam it shut if any heat or smoke appears e Do not waste time getting dressed or gathering valuables Get out of the building immediately Call the fire department from OUTSIDE the building Dial 911 or call the USUPD at 435 797 1939 and report the location of the fire Stay on the telephone until instructed to hang up If possible alert other room apartment occupants USU Fire Safety Training and Safety Education Programs The USU fire marshal conducts an annual fire training class
15. may not be inferred from silence passivity lack of resistance or lack of active response alone In the absence of an outward demonstration consent does not exist If at any time it is reasonably apparent that either party is hesitant confused or uncertain both parties should stop and obtain mutual verbal consent before continuing sexual activity e A current or previous dating or sexual relationship by itself is not sufficient to constitute consent Even in the context of a relationship there must be mutually understandable communication that clearly indicates willingness to engage in sexual activity each time such activity occurs e Consent does not exist if it results from the use or threat of physical force intimidation or coercion or any other factor that would eliminate an individual s ability to exercise their own free will to choose whether or not to have sexual contact e A person who is incapacitated is not able to make informed decisions or be aware of their consequences and therefore is incapable of giving consent Incapacitation is the inability temporarily or permanently to give consent because the individual is mentally and or physically helpless due to drug or alcohol consumption either voluntarily or involuntarily or the individual is unconscious asleep or otherwise unaware that the sexual activity is occurring In addition individuals are incapacitated if they demonstrate that they are unaware of where they are how they g
16. released Without delay alert information will be distributed to the campus community or appropriate segment by the USU emergency manager or a trained designee using one or more of the following methods e Code Blue Emergency Alert System that includes alerts to the following o Email All students and employees are automatically signed up to receive email alerts on their preferred email account o Text messages o Cell phone o Landline o TTY USU home page Department of Public Safety web page Fire alarm system Local radio stations Bulletins posted at affected areas If issuing a notification of a confirmed emergency or dangerous situation would compromise the efforts to assist a victim contain the emergency respond to the emergency or otherwise mitigate the emergency the notification will not be sent If only a segment of the campus community is notified of a threat the situation will be continually monitored and additional segments of the campus community will be notified if the situation warrants such action Depending on the threat those already on campus may be given different instructions than those who may be planning to come to campus Pay attention to the full message of the campus alert If a serious threat is confirmed on the USU campus those on campus will be advised to shelter in place lock down or evacuate Shelter in Place In certain emergency situations the campus community may be advised to shelter in place
17. to avoid or minimize exposure to outside risks Risks could include chemical biological or radioactive releases and some weather related emergencies Once shelter in place instructions have been communicated students faculty and staff should either stay in the building they are in when they get the message or if outside go to the nearest building and await further instructions Shelter in place is a precaution aimed to keep you safe while remaining indoors It refers to taking refuge in a designated area of safety within a building such as a small interior room with no or few windows It does not mean sealing off your entire residence or building If you are told to shelter in place follow these instructions e Stop classes work or close business operations e Share the notification with others in the building if possible but do not leave the area where you were instructed to shelter in place e Close all windows exterior doors and any other openings to the outside e Select interior room s above the ground floor with the fewest windows or vents e Gather essential disaster supplies if possible Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 9 Under certain circumstances criminal activity it may be necessary to lock the door to the area where you are located Keep listening to local radio television and check your cell phone for Code Blue emergency alert messages until you are told it is safe
18. verbal warning written warning suspension and termination The decision of a hearing board may be appealed by the student or employee who was found to have committed a misconduct violation In sexual misconduct cases both the complainant and the respondent may appeal the decision of the hearing board The appeal must be made in writing to the vice president for Student Services within 10 days from the date the copy of the hearing board s report is mailed or delivered to the students Any other party may appeal the decision within the 10 day period on the sole basis of new evidence The university will provide an explanation of these procedures to the accuser and the accused Victim Notification Utah State University will upon written request disclose to an alleged victim of a crime of violence or a non forcible sex offense the report on the results of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by the institution against a student who is the alleged perpetrator of such crime or offense If the alleged victim is deceased as a result of such crime or offense the next of kin of such victim shall be treated as the alleged victim for purposes of this paragraph Sex Offender Registry In accordance with the federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act and the Utah Sex Offender Registration Act notice must be given of registered sex offenders to institutions of higher education if the offender is employed carries on a vocation or is a student at th
19. A d dt UtahState University ANNUAL CAMPUS SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY REPORT 2015 Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page i Table of Contents AGCFONY MS EE iv ld d AL EE 1 Whe Clery yl M 1 Preparing the Annual Security Report eerie eere eo tetra e appe eo e e uS eua Se pe e Vau SEET 1 Campus Law Enforcement Authority i4 eere rosa rper Year aao ao ara Epp EAR EEPP PRAES ERE sasso ER AE ERE saisies RESREESESESEChA 1 Reporting Crimes and Emergencies sis issssccssossiscasnsscninamarasssensnagcnsaoasisrssasenksandersssaeumeadcesoavensdsinencixeasiins 2 Campus Sec rity A thoritieSss sissies 2 Professional and Pastoral Counselors wissciececccscesssscscscecececesscsssedececedessaseassccceesdesnnstecedsceesdesenscccececeesceasscd DERE ea ea ane nara runde 2 Local Law Enforcement Agencies eerie sabe du aba ESAE SERE sossen PEBE REA PRA BERRRR RARE sa roaro PARE EUR PS e RE E ERRARE ERO UE 3 Logan City Police Departimerit nete oe eege eege 3 North Park Police Department Pt 4 Cache County Sheriff s Office e eo canosa iiano c ru Hu enano e e FEE n ua sae e aote a EL e aa on aad e SEL nada nen esa o EE Kein Vaidui 4 Crime Awareness and Prevention Programs eeeeeeee
20. Built in timer that does not exceed an eight hour time limit Built in programmable thermostat Thermal limiter to protect against overheating General Rules to follow Allow a three foot clearance between the heater and anything that burns Always plug the heater directly into an outlet to avoid overheating of cords Use the heater only as long as required Shut off the heater whenever it is not in use Place the heater on a level surface Always shut the heater off when no one is home to watch it No open element or metallic element heaters are allowed anything that glows red when on No fuel fired heaters are allowed Kerosene propane etc Fire drills or fire safety programs are conducted by the University fire marshal and Residence Life staff to ensure that residents are familiar with emergency evacuation procedures and general fire safety When requested or mandated all occupants must immediately evacuate a residence hall Interfering with or noncompliance will result in disciplinary action including a 100 fine Residents are also required by the fire marshal to keep hallways stairwells and balconies clear of obstructions at all times to facilitate proper access and egress Fire Extinguishers A fire extinguisher is located in all apartments on the kitchen wall In traditional housing the extinguisher is located in the hallways on each floor If the extinguisher is discharged while putting out a fire promptly notify the Housing Facili
21. Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Clery Act This report is prepared in cooperation with various Utah State University departments which provide annual updated information on their educational efforts and programs to comply with the law Campus crime arrests and referral statistics include those reported to the Utah State University Police Department USUPD the Logan City Police Department LCPD other local law enforcement agencies and designated campus security authorities CSA The information contained in this report is intended to educate students and their families about the policies procedures and programs that exist to assist in protecting the safety and wellbeing of campus constituents The Act was recently amended by the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 VAWA to include reporting incidents of dating violence domestic violence and stalking VAWA requires certain policies and procedures to be in place to reduce these crimes and meet the needs of victims This information is included in this report The Clery Act The Clery Act is named for Jeanne Clery a nineteen year Old Lehigh University student who was raped and killed in her dorm room in 1986 The law was originally enacted in 1990 as the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act Title II of Public Law 101 542 which amended the Higher Education Act of 1965 HEA The Clery Act requires all postsecondary educational institutions partici
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23. ERE ERR REI EUER ERE psa SP PUE 27 Statistics CL M A 28 Hate Chime E 29 Regional Campuses T T 30 Important Telephone E OLS csccsccascsneciisccsauesancnnenasuenavaanncnssttaadadsnespomeauneansansemosmunebeaseeseaunounocnsunes 30 CAMPUS RESOURCES tee Ees 30 Off Campus RESOUNCES nccsccccsocscsccsccscecdeacscsesoacedecconcecondencedeanencecensacesdondasedsandaeesesdaseceassaresuacdesevancieseeueadesecunsteseeuacdessata 31 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY 2015 FIRE SAFETY REPORT sssssisssnsccccnntssstaousnescnsadssssscannnsdssncsncssaustenssanndes 32 D ily Fire L g JE I T T 32 2014 Statistics and Information Regarding Fires in USU Residential Facilities 32 2014 Fire Safety Systems in Student Housing Facilities and Fire Drills 33 Departments or Organization to Whom Students and Employees Should Report That A Fire Occurred M 33 USU Policy on Portable Electrical Appliances Smoking and Open Flames in Student Housing Facilities preso EAE SERERE ERR dE REESEN 34 Fire Safety piierne D 34 Prohibited teM Snorer 34 RHEIN TC 35 d ascnulcfeee R i Son 35 let CPI reir EE E TN 36 Fire Sprinkle
24. ach student complainant and accused will be assessed Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 17 Other Supporting Resources Information Counseling through Title IX You may seek assistance from campus employees faculty staff In order to ensure that the university can do everything possible to provide assistance and to stop sexual harassment misconduct university employees are required to report information they receive about possible sexual misconduct to the Title IX coordinator contact information listed above Risk Reduction With no intent to blame any victim and recognizing that only abusers are responsible for their abuse the following are some strategies to reduce one s risk of sexual assault or harassment taken from Rape Abuse and Incest National Network www rainn org 1 2 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 Be aware of your surroundings Knowing where you are and who is around you may help you to find a way to get out of a bad situation Try to avoid isolated areas It is more difficult to get help if no one is around Walk with purpose Even if you don t know where you are going act like you do Trust your instincts If a situation or location feels unsafe or uncomfortable it probably isn t the best place to be Try not to load yourself down with packages or bags as this can make you appear more vulnerable Make sure your cell phone is with you a
25. ampus column in the statistics table beginning on page 30 The LCPD is located at the following location Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 3 62 West 300 North Logan UT 84321 435 716 9300 Emergency 911 Dispatch Non Emergency 435 753 7555 North Park Police Department Students who live in North Logan or Hyde Park may report crimes to the North Park Police Department whose jurisdiction includes all off campus housing within the North Logan and Hyde Park city limits The North Park Police Department is located at 575 East 2500 North North Logan UT 84341 435 753 6700 Emergency 911 Dispatch Non Emergency 435 753 7555 Cache County Sheriff s Office Students living in other cities and unincorporated areas of the county can report crimes to the Cache County Sheriff s Office The Sheriff s Office will generally respond to reports of crime on property owned by the University that is situated in the more remote areas of the county The Sheriff s Office is located at 1225 West Valley View 200 North Logan UT 84321 435 755 1000 Emergency 911 Non Emergency 435 753 7555 Crime Awareness and Prevention Programs Several crime prevention programs available to campus groups teach people ways to protect themselves and their property and encourage the immediate reporting of all crimes or suspicious incidents These programs include the following 1 Protection Semi
26. an sexual intercourse and B knows that the seminal fluid is that of a person with whom she has kinship as a related person or v providing the actor s sperm or human egg that is used to conduct in vitro fertilization or any other means of fertilization with the human egg or sperm of a person who is a related person o Statutory Rape 76 5 401 Unlawful sexual activity with a minor in Utah 1 For purposes of this section minor is a person who is 14 years of age or older but younger than 16 years of age at the time the sexual activity described in this section occurred 2 A person commits unlawful sexual activity with a minor if under circumstances not amounting to rape in violation of Section 76 5 402 object rape in violation of Section 76 5 402 2 forcible sodomy in violation of Section 76 5 403 or aggravated sexual assault in violation of Section 76 5 405 the actor a has sexual intercourse with the minor b engages in any sexual act with the minor involving the genitals of one person and the mouth or anus of another person regardless of the sex of either participant or c causes the penetration however slight of the genital or anal opening of the minor by any foreign object substance instrument or device including a part of the human body with the intent to cause substantial emotional or bodily pain to any person or with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person regardless of
27. and or the Title IX coordinator in Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Office AA EEO at 435 797 1266 A dean department chair manager supervisor professor or any other USU employee who receives a report of sexual misconduct including sexual harassment or sexual violence must promptly refer the reporting Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 12 individual to the Title IX coordinator in the AA EEO If a report of sexual misconduct involves potentially criminal acts e g rape acquaintance rape domestic violence dating violence sexual assault or stalking the alleged victim should be informed that she or he also has the option of reporting the incident to the USUPD at 435 7977 1939 or the LCPD at 435 716 9300 and the option to be assisted by campus personnel in notifying such authorities The USUPD will notify the Title IX coordinator of all such reports received Persons who have reason to believe that a child anyone under 18 years old has been subjected to sexual violence or other forms of abuse or neglect or who observe a child being subjected to conditions or circumstances that would reasonably result in such abuse or neglect must report the situation to the nearest peace officer law enforcement agency or applicable office of the Division of Child and Family Services as required by state law Prevention Programs Primary Prevention Programs All incoming students are req
28. ction of disorderly conduct as a domestic violence offense in the manner described in this Subsection 4 0 does not constitute a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence under 18 U S C Section 921 and is exempt from the provisions of the federal Firearms Act 18 U S C Section 921 et seq or p child abuse as described in Section 76 5 109 1 Sexual Assault An offense that meets the definition of rape fondling incest or statutory rape as used by the State of Utah o Rape 76 5 402 1 A person commits rape when the actor has sexual intercourse with another person without the victim s consent o Object rape 76 5 402 2 1 A person commits object rape who without the victim s consent causes the penetration however slight of the genital or anal opening of another person who is 14 years of age or older by any foreign object substance instrument or device including a part of the human body other than the mouth or genitals with intent to cause substantial emotional or bodily pain to the victim or with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person o Fondling 76 5 404 Forcible sexual abuse in Utah Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 24 1 A person commits forcible sexual abuse Fondling if the victim is 14 years of age or older and under circumstances not amounting to rape object rape sodomy or attempted rape or sodomy the actor touches the anus buttoc
29. d from a building a group of buildings or the entire campus Though fire is the most common reason to initiate an evacuation it is not the only reason Some of the more prevalent reasons are Bio hazards release of biologically hazardous materials Chemical hazards dangerous chemical spill dangerous gas releases Radiation hazards spill of radioactive material release of a radioactive gas Fire hazards smell or sight of smoke or flames Terrorist threat Natural disaster Building Evacuation If you come upon a situation that calls for an evacuation of the building you are occupying either from a fire alarm or an emergency notification proceed as follows Exit the building via the nearest exit Follow the direction of evacuation team leaders if present Do not use elevators Instructors ensure the evacuation of their classes Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 10 e Do not re enter the building until USUPD Logan City Fire Department or other university official e g Environmental Health and Safety representative gives an all clear e The silencing of the alarm bells is not an all clear to re enter the building e f you suspect someone was not evacuated or you have any information on the incident that prompted the alarm report to an emergency responder in the area e Let roommates or family members know where you are Campus wide Evacuation If a serious threat to th
30. de acts covered under the definition of domestic violence iii For the purposes of complying with the requirements of this section and 668 41 any incident meeting this definition is considered a crime for the purposes of Clery Act reporting Domestic Violence i A Felony or misdemeanor crime of violence committed A Byacurrent or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim B Bya person with whom the victim shares a child in common C Bya person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or intimate partner Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 22 D Bya person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction in which the crime of violence occurred or E By any other person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that person s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction in which the crime of violence occurred ii For the purposes of complying with the requirements of this section and 668 41 any incident meeting this definition is considered a crime for the purposes of Clery Act reporting Sexual Assault An offense that meets the definition of rape fondling incest or statutory rape as used in the FBI s UCR program Per the NIBRS user manual from the FBI UCR program a sex offense is any sexual act directed against another person without the c
31. e not a criminal legal procedure Report for Campus Response Resources Title IX Coordinator Stacy Louck Sturgeon stacy sturgeon usu edu 435 797 1266 Old Main Room 161 http aaeo usu edu Title IX Deputy Coordinators For a complete list visit http aaeo usu edu htm sexual harassment who to talk to about sexual harassment concern s AA EOO 435 797 1266 Old Main Room 161 http aaeo usu edu You may seek assistance from campus employees faculty staff In order to ensure that the university can do everything possible to provide assistance and to stop sexual harassment misconduct university employees are required to report information they receive about possible sexual misconduct to the Title IX coordinator contact information listed above Informal Formal Information Counselin A R 8 Remedies Complaints As assigned Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 16 Report a Crime Response These conversations and the information shared will be treated as confidentially as possible according to state law but the resources listed below may need to consult with others including campus authorities if action needs to be taken in the interest of safety Exploratory conversations are confidential Police reports with personally identifiable information removed may be available to the public upon request Reporting to law enforcement is not the same as reporting to ca
32. e sale or possession of deadly weapons carrying deadly weapons concealed or openly using manufacturing etc silencers furnishing deadly weapons to minors aliens possessing deadly weapons and attempts to commit any of the above Drug Law Violations The violation 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 This includes the unlawful cultivation manufacture distribution sale purchase use possession transportation or importation of any controlled drug or narcotic substance as well as any arrests for violations of state and local laws specifically those relating to the unlawful possession sale use growing manufacturing and making of narcotic drugs Included in this classification are the following all drugs without exception that are illegal under local or state law and all illegally obtained prescription drugs Liquor Law Violations The violation of state or local laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture sale purchase transportation possession or use of alcoholic beverages not including driving under the influence and drunkenness The following are included in this classification the manufacture sale transporting furnishing possessing etc of intoxicating liquor maintaining unlawful drinking places bootlegging operating a still furnishing liquor to a minor or intemperate person underage p
33. e entire campus is determined by the USUPD to be legitimate a campus wide evacuation will be ordered If such an order is given proceed as follows e Stop classes work or close business operations e Secure offices and workplaces e Whether by vehicle bus riding or walking immediately take the nearest route off of campus away from the threat e Follow the directions of public safety officials regarding direction of travel when coming out of parking lots They may not let you take the quickest route to your destination but they will provide a more orderly flow of traffic If an on campus emergency is determined to be a threat to the larger community the local police department or fire department will determine what information will be distributed Information can be distributed through one or more of the following methods e Logan City s Code Red sign up at this link https public coderedweb com CNE E86621C92CA4 e Local radio stations At least one follow up message will be distributed through the University s Code Blue Emergency Alert system a blast email and or on the USU home web page All members of the USU community are encouraged to notify the USUPD of any situation or incident on campus that involves a significant emergency or dangerous situation that may involve an immediate or ongoing threat to the health and safety of students and or employees on campus You can use any of the following methods to make the notificat
34. e institution This information is available at the USUPD Information regarding registered sex offenders residing within a specific Utah geographic location can be accessed via the Utah Department of Corrections website UTAH SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY http www communitynotification com cap_office_disclaimer php office 54438 Crime Definitions The Crime Statistics table reflects specific crimes and arrests reported to the sources identified in the Collecting Crime Reports and Statistics Procedures Section Per the Clery Act these crimes are classified based on the Federal Bureau of Investigation s FBI UCR Handbook For sex offenses only the definitions are from the FBI s NIBRS edition of the UCR Hate crimes are defined according to the FBI s Hate Crime Data Collection Guidelines and Training Guide for Hate Crime Data Collection Although the law states that institutions must use the UCR for defining and classifying crimes it does not require Clery Act crime reporting to meet all UCR standards Murder and Non Negligent Manslaughter The willful non negligent killing of one human being by another Negligent Manslaughter The killing of another person through gross negligence Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 20 Prior to 2014 the following definitions were used for the Clery Report regarding sex offenses Sex Offenses Forcible these definitions were replaced in 2014 by the de
35. ector is overly sensitive notify Housing Facilities Any smoke detector problems after 4 30 p m or on weekends can be directed to on call maintenance staff and will be handled as quickly as possible Calls can also be left after hours on the dispatch voicemail at Residential Facilities and will be handled the next morning Residents should leave their name apartment number time of call and current problem with the detector If Housing staff determine that the smoke detector or battery has been removed tampered with or is inoperable and has not been reported the student will be charged 75 If there is a second violation the student will be charged 100 and appropriate restorative measures imposed Fire Sprinklers Many Housing buildings have been retrofitted with fire sprinklers It is critical that residents not tamper with the sprinkler systems especially the sprinkler heads The water in the sprinkler systems is under tremendous pressure and a damaged sprinkler head or pipe can lead to significant damage to both the building and resident s property The resident will be responsible for all damages caused to Housing facilities by breaking or tampering with a sprinkler head Housing is not responsible for any damage or losses that occur because of sprinklers being activated for any reason Housing strongly recommends residents seek insurance for their personal property In Case of Fire Before a fire e Know the escape route and meeting
36. ed by calling 911 in most areas of the U S Be explicit with doctors so they can give you the correct tests you will need a urine test and possibly others If you need to get out of an uncomfortable or scary situation here are some things that you can try a Remember that being in this situation is not your fault You did not do anything wrong it is the person who is making you uncomfortable that is to blame b Betrue to yourself Don t feel obligated to do anything you don t want to do I don t want to is always a good enough reason Do what feels right to you and what you are Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 18 comfortable with c Have a code word with your friends or family so that if you don t feel comfortable you can call them and communicate your discomfort without the person you are with knowing Your friends or family can then come to get you or make up an excuse for you to leave d Lie If you don t want to hurt the person s feelings it is better to lie and make up a reason to leave than to stay and be uncomfortable scared or worse Some excuses you could use are needing to take care of a friend or family member not feeling well having somewhere else that you need to be etc 16 Try to think of an escape route How would you try to get out of the room Where are the doors Windows Are there people around who might be able to help you Is there an emergency phone nearby
37. eene eene eene nee enne nennen nannten nsns senes nnne 4 Timely Warning Notification Policy 2 2 orisseosup se en oor gegEgEe ege QA Piu EE FY Fev YS er SEENEN 5 Missing Person POllCV uiis itr pt hp bR ERA LE EUM ERU b FEMME EEPUpkk arei aen Eae KEE Ek AbE hehehe 6 Alcoli l and Driug POllCIes E 6 Security of and Access to USU Facilities i ro ss rne e buie rep rper Ste ER EEPEP ER PPP YEO EE PR EP ErP aonair sio s nEn 7 Security Considerations Related to Maintenance Programs eeeeeeee ecce eese eene enne enne 8 Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures eee eee eene nennen unen nsus ns ns unun 8 Sheltersinn Place bt 9 Iac E 10 icu ripuNME 10 Emergency Evacuation EXercises eese eene eoe enn nea enn n nana nean eaa nea nana aua SEKERES EEKEREN SEKERES SEEEN ERENER eben eau vehe enun NESKEN 11 Dating Violence Domestic Violence Sexual Assault and Stalking Policies and Procedures 12 iidninildtdciteee e kissen 13 Procedures to Follow if a Sex Offense Dating Violence Domestic Violence or Stalking Occurs 14 Victim Accommodations 5 e eei ee neo eo n neo nio Ee aE no EEE ERE
38. ely warnings may be issued for other Clery Act crimes when the USUPD determines such crimes pose a serious or on going threat to students and employees The chief of police assistant chief of police or a designee reviews all reports to determine if there is an on going threat to the community and whether the distribution of a crime alert is warranted Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to the USUPD by phone at 435 797 1939 or in person at the dispatch center within the Public Safety Building at 840 East 1250 North Missing Person Policy The Clery Act requires institutions that maintain on campus housing facilities to establish a missing student notification policy and related procedures The term missing student for this policy refers to any Utah State University student who is residing in on campus student housing who is reported missing from a residence Every student who resides in on campus housing may confidentially register one or more individuals to be a contact strictly for missing persons purposes The contact person can be anyone Only authorized campus officials and law enforcement officers in furtherance of a missing person investigation may have access to this information This information will not be disclosed outside of a missing person investigation Even if a resident does not register a contact person law enforcement will be notified if the resident is reported missing If an
39. ern and USU Eastern Blanding San Juan links below to see the statistics for these campuses Beaver Heber Moab Panguitch St George Brigham City Junction Piute Montezuma Creek Park City Tooele Castle Dale Kanab Monticello Randolph Tremonton Cedar City Kaysville Monument Valley Richfield Vernal Delta Loa Nephi Roosevelt Wendover Ephraim Milford Orem Salt Lake USU Eastern USU Eastern Blanding San Juan Important Telephone Numbers Campus Resources Utah State University Department of Public Safety Police Fire Medical Emergencies 911 USUPD nonsmoergency Je desse Eege EE NN RR Pdez eu AEN 435 797 1939 USUPD line for the hearing impaired uiis eec terio eva onerat o ege gees uo cua dau inan 435 797 1939 WSU Fire Marshal sssrin geesde maaan 435 797 1979 USU Emergency Maa eebe Seet eeh eeneg ie eege de quia dees odegd 435 797 0807 Vice President for Student Services 435 797 1712 SAAVI Sexual Assault amp Anti Violence Information 435 797 1510 Rape IO e 435 797 7273 USU Counseling and Psychological Services 435 797 1012 USU Office of Student Conduct ce ceccccssessssececeeeeecseseeuseeececeesseesssaeseeeeeesseesesssaeeeeeeeens 435 797 3173 Student Health Services o eere et di ey eer ied re d hen ei sda ey ette 435 797 1660 Student Wellness Center Help with alcohol and substance abuse 435 797 1131 Affirmative Action Office Title IX Coordinator
40. finitions under Sexual Assault below Any sexual act directed against another 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 e Forcible Sodomy Oral or anal sexual intercourse with another person forcibly and or against that person s will or not forcibly against the person s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his her youth or because of his her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity e Sexual Assault with an Object The use of an object or instrument to unlawfully penetrate however slightly the genital or anal opening of the body of another 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 youth or because of his her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity e Forcible fondling The touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification 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 youth or because of his her temporary or permanent mental incapacity Sex Offenses Non forcible these definitions were replaced in 2014 by the definitions under Sexual Assault below Unlawful non forcible sexual intercourse Only two types of offenses are
41. gen bulbs Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 34 Inappropriate indoor storage of flammable liquids residents may store up to one pint of lighter fluid Installing plastic aluminum or paper liners in and around apartment stoves Taping or hanging material from smoke detectors or fire extinguishers Grilling on BBQs within feet of any housing building Residents may not store propane tanks larger than five pounds in their apartments All electrical appliances and cords must meet UL safety standards UL approved power strips must be used when more than two electrical items share an outlet The Utah State University fire marshal highly recommends purchasing extension cords manufactured by Fire Shield which senses damage caused by overload overheating pinching or aging and shuts off the power in 25 1000 of a second if a dangerous condition is detected Mini refrigerator freezers and air conditioners that require 1500 watts of power usage or less are allowed and must be plugged directly into a wall All appliances including microwaves must be plugged directly into a wall outlet not a surge protector or extension cord as required by state fire code This policy will be enforced by Housing staff Space Heaters Approved space heaters are ceramic and oil filled heaters and MUST have the following UL listing 1 500 watts or under Self limiting element temperature setting Automatic tip over protection
42. if the vehicles are later abandoned including joyriding Arson Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn with or without intent to defraud a dwelling house public building motor vehicle or aircraft the personal property of another etc Hate Crimes A criminal offense committed against a person or property which is motivated in whole or in part by the offender s bias Bias is a preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons based on one or more of the following actual or perceived characteristics race gender religion sexual orientation ethnicity disability gender identity and national origin For reporting purposes hate crimes include any of the following offenses that are motivated by bias murder and non negligent manslaughter sexual offenses rape fondling incest and statutory rape robbery aggravated assault burglary motor vehicle theft arson theft simple assault intimidation or destruction damage vandalism of property Illegal Weapons Possession The violation 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 This classification encompasses weapons offenses that are regulatory in nature Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 21 Included in this classification are the following the manufactur
43. ill Hall Moen Hall Morgan Hall Mountain View Tower Reeder Hall Rich Hall Richards Hall San Juan Hall Snow Hall Summit Hall Valley View Tower Wasatch Hall West Stadium Villa Aege vilage SS a sea Eus pov Jo og p ov os 2 a ee eent vy a E L4 Se EE EE E EE merimaa J s v S Y S v P Y 2 i MoenHall v v v v v 2 EE E row ov wv EAR E EEN fReederHall J YT ovy S o oy S v P v 2 i mg 6 LY EY LE L4 Eine vf vy Y LY E Y LE en aan at vv hi a as ee mpm Eum vy ye L4 jvalteyviewrower ov vo WasthHal sv fo v S v J v Y 2 i Weststadium vila TE P Y jJ 0 Departments or Organization to Whom Students and Employees Should Report That A Fire Occurred Per federal law Utah State University is required to annually disclose statistical data on all fires that occur in on campus student housing facilities Listed below are the non emergency numbers to call to report fires that have already been extinguished in on campus student housing These are fires for which you are unsure whether Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 33 the Utah State University Public Safety Department may already be aware If you find evidence of such a fire or if you hear about such a fire please contact one of the following Utah State University Public Safety 435 797 1939 Utah State University Housing Office 435 797 3113
44. ing and residence halls Sp Do ION UA 4x Eu All electrical appliances and cords must meet UL Underwriters Laboratory safety standards UL approved power strips must be used when more than two electrical items share an outlet The Utah State University fire marshal highly recommends purchasing extension cords manufactured by Fire Shield available at Wal Mart for under 10 that senses damage caused by overload overheating pinching or aging and shuts off the power in 25 1000 of a second if a dangerous condition is detected Fire Safety Bach resident must be alert to the danger of fires The following items or actions can represent a potential fire hazard and are therefore prohibited A minimum 25 fine may result for each prohibited item discovered by staff with fines escalating for repeat offenses Prohibited Items e Incense and incense burners e Candles and other open flame items campus wide unless authorized by the university fire marshal Decorative candles may be displayed but are strongly discouraged Wicks must remain white and unburned Candle warmers including Scentsy type warmers are prohibited as per State Risk Management requirements Candle usage may be requested in writing and sent to the university fire marshal for theatrical or other entertaining arts performances dining and food services areas special religious ceremonies other purposes as may appear necessary e All coiled resistance units such as hot plates e Halo
45. ing to and managing the incident The USUPD and Environmental Health and Safety office are responsible to confirm that there is a significant emergency or dangerous situation USUPD officers and supervisors have received training in National Incident Management System Utah State University s Emergency Operations Plan includes information about the university s response to any natural or man made disaster or hazard that affects USU and poses an actual or potential threat to public health and safety on the campus and the response to a regional or national crisis that affects the university The USU Department of Public Safety has the responsibility of responding to and summoning the necessary resources to mitigate investigate and document any situation that may cause a significant emergency or dangerous situation Resources that may be called upon include e USU Environmental Health and Safety e USU Facilities e Logan City Fire and Emergency Medical Services Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 8 e LCPD e Other local police departments e USU Risk Management USUPD or the Environmental Health and Safety office will confirm that an event poses a threat to the campus community or a segment of the community The university police chief or assistant chief will taking into account the safety of the campus community approve the activation of the Code Blue Emergency Alert System and the information that is
46. ion e Call 911 If you are using a campus phone you will be connected to the USUPD Dispatch Center If you are using a cell phone you will connected with the LCPD Dispatch Center that will transfer you to the USUPD Dispatch Center e Call 435 797 1939 you will be connected to the USUPD Dispatch Center e Use one of the emergency blue light phones located at various locations around campus if your campus has them You will be connected to the USUPD Dispatch Center Emergency Evacuation Exercises Utah State University conducts at least one test of our emergency response and evacuation procedures each year In conjunction with that drill we will publicize our emergency response and evacuation procedures In addition other emergency response tests are conducted each year such as table top exercises field exercises or tests of the emergency notification system These tests are designed to assess and evaluate the emergency plans and capabilities of the institution The following exercises or tests were conducted in 2014 ANNOUNCED TYPE DESCRIPTION DATE START END UNANNOUNCED Test Code Blue Emergency Alert System 02 12 2014 9 15a m 9 45 a m Announced Exercise Great Utah Shakeout Several 04 17 2014 10 00 a m 12 00 p m Announced departments on campus tested their ability to evacuate and Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 11 account for perso
47. ks or any part of the genitals of another or touches the breast of a female or otherwise takes indecent liberties with another or causes another to take indecent liberties with the actor or another with intent to cause substantial emotional or bodily pain to any person or with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person without the consent of the other regardless of the sex of any participant o Incest 76 7 102 Incest 2 a An actor is guilty of incest when under circumstances not amounting to rape rape of a child or aggravated sexual assault the actor knowingly and intentionally 1 engages in conduct under Subsection 2 b i ii iii or iv or ii provides a human egg or seminal fluid under Subsection 2 b v b Conduct referred to under Subsection 2 a is i sexual intercourse between the actor and a person the actor knows has kinship to the actor as a related person ii the insertion or placement of the provider s seminal fluid into the vagina cervix or uterus of a related person by means other than sexual intercourse iii providing or making available his seminal fluid for the purpose of insertion or placement of the fluid into the vagina cervix or uterus of a related person by means other than sexual intercourse iv a woman 18 years of age or older who A knowingly allows the insertion of the seminal fluid of a provider into her vagina cervix or uterus by means other th
48. meanor to a first degree felony The USUPD will vigorously work to prosecute anyone who commits a sexual assault Victim Accommodations Victims of dating violence domestic violence sexual assault or stalking will be given written notification of options for available assistance on how to request changes to academic living transportation and working Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 14 situations or protective measures When reasonably available regardless of whether the victim chooses to report the crime to campus or local law enforcement the following accommodations can be requested by the victim e Access to academic accommodations including classroom changes extensions rescheduling exams and withdrawals e Change in campus housing e Change in on campus work schedule including being placed on administrative leave e Implementation of a no contact order or trespass letter shielding a student from ongoing contact with an individual e Change in parking assignment To request accommodations a victim should contact the Student Services office For housing accommodations the victim should contact the Housing office An individual has the option to request safety escorts from the USUPD The university will provide written notification to victims of dating violence domestic violence sexual assault or stalking regarding resources for counseling health mental health victim advocac
49. mpus authorities reporting to law enforcement is a criminal legal procedure not an administrative one Informal Formal Remedies Complaints Report a Crime Resources Information Counseling USUPD Emergency 911 if dialed from campus phone Non emergency 435 797 1939 Located in the Public Safety Building 880 E 1250 North Logan UT http dps usu edu Officers are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week and 365 days a year If the incident occurred off campus USU officers can assist in contacting the appropriate law enforcement agency LCPD Emergency 911 from off campus phone Non emergency 435 753 7555 Located at 62 W 300 N Logan UT Officers are available 24 hours a day 7 daysa week and 365 days a year Cache County Sheriff s Office Emergency 911 from off campus phone Non emergency 435 755 1000 Located at 1225 West Valley View 200 North Logan UT Officers are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week and 365 days a year North Park Police North Logan Hyde Park aR SG Ee 435 753 7600 Smithfield Police Telephone Smithfield Police Telephone 435 563 8501 563 8501 Informal Formal Remedies Complaints Office of Student Conduct For alleged Telephone 435 797 3137 violations of http www usu edu studentconduct contact student Located in TSC Room 220 code sexual Office of Student Conduct will provide available misconduct resources through USU and other agencies to complaints assist e
50. nars for Women Utah State University has several programs offered by different departments that promote participant awareness for sex offenses e The USUPD offers the Rape Aggression Defense program on a scheduled basis This class is also taught for one credit through the Physical Education Department e The USUPD offers rape prevention and awareness programs self defense techniques classes and general self protection awareness seminars Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 e The office of Student Services offers a program through the Sexual Assault and Anti Violence Information SAAVI office This program is the Acquaintance Date Rape Education Prevention Program e The Office of USU Housing and Residential Life offers similar programs in conjunction with the USUPD and Student Services You 2 At the beginning of each academic year the University student newspaper The Utah Statesman publishes an article on the USUPD This article advises students of the services provided by the department 3 USUPD participates in the freshman orientation each fall semester They also participate in the International Student Orientation program during the fall spring and summer semesters Additionally they participate in the Student Orientation and Advising and Registration program during the summer for incoming freshman or transfer students and their parents 4 USU security or police officers provide a 24 ho
51. nd charged and that you have cab money Don t allow yourself to be isolated with someone you don t trust or someone you don t know Avoid putting music headphones in both ears so that you can be more aware of your surroundings especially if you are walking alone When you go to a social gathering go with a group of friends Arrive together check in with each other throughout the evening and leave together Knowing where you are and who is around you may help you to find a way out of a bad situation Trust your instincts If you feel unsafe in any situation go with your gut If you see something suspicious contact law enforcement immediately local authorities can be reached by calling 911 in most areas of the U S Don t leave your drink unattended while talking dancing using the restroom or making a phone call If you ve left your drink alone just get a new one Don t accept drinks from people you don t know or trust If you choose to accept a drink go with the person to the bar to order it watch it being poured and carry it yourself At parties don t drink from the punch bowls or other large common open containers Watch out for your friends and vice versa If a friend seems out of it is way too intoxicated for the amount of alcohol they ve had or is acting out of character get him or her to a safe place immediately If you suspect you or a friend has been drugged contact law enforcement immediately local authorities can be reach
52. nder any of the following circumstances 1 the victim expresses lack of consent through words or conduct 2 the actor overcomes the victim through the actual application of physical force or violence 3 the actor is able to overcome the victim through concealment or by the element of surprise 4 a 1 the actor coerces the victim to submit by threatening to retaliate in the immediate future against the victim or any other person and the victim perceives at the time that the actor has the ability to execute this threat or ii the actor coerces the victim to submit by threatening to retaliate in the future against the victim or any other person and the victim believes at the time that the actor has the ability to execute this threat b as used in this Subsection 4 to retaliate includes threats of physical force kidnapping or extortion 5 the actor knows the victim is unconscious unaware that the act is occurring or physically unable to resist 6 the actor knows that as a result of mental disease or defect or for any other reason the victim is at the time of the act incapable either of appraising the nature of the act or of resisting it 7 the actor knows that the victim submits or participates because the victim erroneously believes that the actor is the victim s spouse 8 the actor intentionally impaired the power of the victim to appraise or control his or her conduct by administering any substance without the
53. nnel after the evacuation during an earthquake Table Top Atable top exercise was conducted 05 20 2014 12 00 1 00 p m Announced Exercise to test ability of CERT members to p m triage Table Top Atable top exercise was conducted 05 21 2014 9 00a m 10 00a m Announced Exercise to test the ability of Community Emergency Response Team members to triage Table Top Active shooter table top with 06 18 2014 3 00 p m 5 00 p m Announced Exercise athletics to test ability to evacuate and care for athletes and officials during a basketball game Table Top A table top exercise was conducted 07 15 2014 11 30 a m 1 30 p m Announced Exercise to test the ability of different agencies in Cache County to respond to a pandemic Exercise An active shooter hostage exercise 07 31 2014 8 00a m 4 00 p m Announced to test the ability of multi agency law enforcement and Civil Support Team response The exercise involved chemical elements requiring Special Weapons and Tactics team to use self contained breathing apparatus equipment Test Code Blue Emergency Alert System 10 14 2014 9 15 a m 9 45 a m Announced In addition the university conducts two evacuation drills each year in each of the on campus housing facilities that have central fire alarm systems These drills are unannounced Residents in these facilities are required to evacuate and meet at a designated locati
54. o a physician osteopathic physician nurse dentist physical therapist chiropractor mental health therapist social service worker clinical social worker certified social worker marriage and family therapist professional counselor psychiatrist psychologist psychiatric mental health nurse specialist or substance abuse counselor and b religious counselor means a minister priest rabbi bishop or other recognized member of the clergy Utah State University Definition of Consent Consent to engage in sexual activity must be informed freely given and mutual Consent must be ongoing throughout each instance of sexual activity and for each form of sexual contact Consent to one form of sexual contact does not constitute consent to all forms of sexual contact For example an individual may agree to kiss but choose not to engage in touching of the intimate parts or sexual intercourse An individual should obtain consent before moving from one act to another In the state of Utah a 16 or 17 year old cannot consent to sexual activity if the other person is ten 10 or more years older than the minor e Consent consists of an outward demonstration indicating that an individual has freely chosen to engage in sexual activity Consent is demonstrated through mutually understandable words and or actions that clearly indicate a willingness to engage freely in sexual activity Relying on non verbal communication can lead to misunderstandings Consent
55. officers help keep the campus safe They do not have authority to make arrests The USUPD has jurisdiction over and investigates all law enforcement related issues occurring on the Utah State University campus Crimes in progress suspicious circumstances medical emergencies and other campus emergencies should be immediately reported to the USUPD Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 1 840 East 1250 North Logan UT 84322 435 797 1939 Emergency 911 Dispatch Non Emergency 435 797 1939 The primary objective of the USUPD is to provide a campus environment where students faculty and staff feel safe to pursue the academic mission of the university without the fear of crime Some of the steps to ensure safety by Utah State University include e USUPD is staffed 24 hours every day with a trained dispatcher The department provides 24 hour patrol with its 12 full time and eight part time state certified police officers A USU police officer provides safety patrols responds to all reports of crime or suspicious activity and conducts follow up investigations on all leads The Logan City Fire Department and USUPD respond to reports of fire and medical emergencies on campus e All officers receive ongoing training under regulatory guidelines established by the Utah Department of Public Safety This training includes such areas as crime prevention domestic violence active shooter criminal inves
56. on to be accounted for General information about the emergency response and evacuation procedures for USU is publicized each year as part of the institution s Clery Act compliance efforts More information regarding the emergency response plan is available on the USU Department of Public Safety web site at http dps usu edu emergency htm emergency operations plan Dating Violence Domestic Violence Sexual Assault and Stalking Policies and Procedures Utah State University prohibits the crimes of sexual assault dating violence domestic violence and stalking as defined by the Clery Act and reaffirms its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that emphasizes the dignity and worth of all members of the university community Toward that end Utah State University issues this statement of policy to inform the campus community of our programs to address domestic violence dating violence sexual assault and stalking as well as the procedures for institutional disciplinary action in cases of alleged dating violence domestic violence sexual assault or stalking which will be followed regardless of whether the incident occurs on or off campus when it is reported to a USU official University employees including faculty staff and administrative employees who become aware of or reasonably suspect any sexual assault dating violence domestic violence or stalking incidents should report the information to the USUPD at 435 797 1939
57. onsent of the victim including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent o Rape The penetration no matter how slight of the vagina or anus with any body part or object or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person without the consent of the victim o Fondling The touching of the private parts of another person for the purposes of sexual gratification without the consent of the victim including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his her age or because of his her temporary or permanent mental incapacity o Incest Sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law o Statutory Rape Sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent Stalking i Engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to A Fear for the person s safety or the safety of others or B Suffer substantial emotional distress ii For the purposes of this definition A Course of conduct means two or more acts including but not limited to acts that the stalker directly indirectly or through third parties by any action method device or means follows monitors observes surveils threatens or communicates to or about a person or interferes with a person s property B Reasonable person means a reasonable person under similar circumstances and with
58. or you are told to evacuate University and local officials are the best source of information for your particular situation During an emergency go to USU home page at www usu edu for more information Follow instructions during and after emergencies regarding sheltering food water and clean up methods Lockdown Lockdown is appropriate for threats posed from outside or inside the building These threats could include a violent person attempting to enter the building a perpetrator already inside or nearby criminal or terrorist activity If you are told to implement lockdown procedures follow these instructions Get to a position out of the line of sight of doors and windows Check outside of the room or office for nearby individuals and move them into a room Close and lock all doors and windows Cover any door windows and close window blinds if available Turn off room office lights and remain quiet Silence cell phones If there is a group spread throughout the room Make a plan to protect yourselves in the event that the perpetrator enters the room Anyone in the outdoors should move away from the danger to an appropriate safe location Anyone in common areas should proceed immediately to the nearest room and follow the lockdown procedures Let roommates or family members know where you are Remain in your location until an all clear message is received Evacuation In the event of a serious threat evacuations may be ordere
59. ossession using a vehicle for illegal transportation of liquor and drinking on a public conveyance Stalking Engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for his her safety or the safety of others or to suffer substantial emotional distress Attempted Crimes This report does not differentiate between attempted and completed crimes For example an incident involving an attempted forcible rape is counted as a forcible sex offense The only exception to this rule applies to attempts or assaults to murder when the victim does not die These incidents are classified as aggravated assaults rather than murders Federal Clery Act Definitions of Dating Violence Domestic Violence Sexual Assault and Stalking The Clery Act defines the crimes of dating violence domestic violence sexual assault and stalking as follows Dating Violence Violence committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim i The existence of such a relationship shall be based on the reporting party s statement and with consideration of the length of the relationship type of relationship and frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship ii For the purposes of this definition A Dating violence includes but is not limited to sexual or physical abuse or the threat of such abuse B Dating violence does not inclu
60. ot there or why or how they became engaged in a sexual interaction Some indicators of incapacitation may include but are not limited to lack of control over physical movements lack of awareness of circumstances or surroundings or the inability to communicate for any reason An individual may experience a blackout state in which they appear to be giving consent but do not actually have conscious awareness or the ability to consent It is especially important therefore that anyone engaging in sexual activity be aware of the other person s level of intoxication or impairment Being intoxicated or impaired by drugs or alcohol is never an excuse for sexual misconduct and does not excuse one from the responsibility to obtain consent It is not an excuse that the party initiating sexual contact was intoxicated and therefore did not realize the incapacity of the other Campus Crime Statistics Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 27 The following statistics are compiled in accordance with definitions used in the UCR System of the Department of Justice and the FBI as modified by the Hate Crime Statistics Act These statistics report the occurrence of crime on campus during the most recent year and the two preceding years The VAWA which President Obama signed into law on March 7 imposes new obligations on colleges and universities under its Campus Sexual Violence Act provision Section 304 Those obligations
61. pating in Title IV student financial aid programs to disclose campus crime statistics and security information Specifically higher education institutions subject to the law must do the following Collect report and disseminate crime data Develop policies policy statements and procedures regarding campus safety Prepare and distribute an annual security report Issue timely warnings and emergency notifications to the campus community Submit crime statistics to the Department of Education Preparing the Annual Security Report This document is designed to provide students and employees with information concerning personal safety and university policies and to comply with federal law The report is prepared on an annual basis by the USU Clery Compliance Committee Information is gathered from a variety of sources including the USUPD Housing and Residence Life Student Services the Title IX coordinator and law enforcement agencies that have jurisdiction over noncampus properties For additional information or to submit changes and corrections please contact Steve Mecham at 435 797 1935 or at steve mecham usu edu Campus Law Enforcement Authority Utah State University has a Department of Public Safety that includes the USUPD Fire Marshal s office and USU Emergency Management office The officers in the USUPD have full peace officer status under state statute including the authority to make arrests 53B 3 105 Part time security
62. provided when they are hired and annually thereafter They are given a crime survey annually and are required to report Clery Crimes to the USUPD that occurred in Clery geographic locations and were reported to them during the previous year for inclusion in the Annual Campus Security Report Individuals who do not want to contact police may confidentially report a crime to a CSA who does not work for the USUPD for inclusion in the annual crime statistics disclosure Professional and Pastoral Counselors University professional counselors are encouraged to make individuals aware that they may report crimes anonymously to a CSA for inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics Utah State University does not employ pastoral counselors Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 2 A professional counselor is a person whose official responsibilities include providing mental health counseling to members of the campus community and who is functioning within the scope of his or her license or certification This definition applies even to professional counselors who are not employees of the University but are under contract to provide counseling to the campus community The professional counselor exemption is intended to ensure that these individuals can provide appropriate counseling services without an obligation to report crimes they may have learned about This is similar to the privilege provided under cer
63. rategies adapted from Stanford University s Office of Sexual Assault amp Relationship Abuse Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 19 domestic violence sexual assault and stalking and on how to conduct an investigation and hearing process that protects the safety of victims and promotes accountability Both the respondent and the accuser or the complainant are entitled to the same opportunities to participate fully in the investigative process as well as subsequent hearings Both students and employees are allowed to have a support person of their choosing present during a disciplinary proceeding Both parties shall be simultaneously informed in writing of the outcome of any institutional disciplinary proceeding brought alleging dating violence domestic violence sexual assault or stalking Both parties will also be informed in writing of any change to the result of a hearing and when results become final The standard of evidence that will be used in any disciplinary proceeding arising from an allegation of dating violence domestic violence sexual assault or stalking will be a preponderance of the evidence The sanctions for students found to have been in violation of the student code that may be imposed include a warning community service probation suspension expulsion or some combination thereof Conditions may be placed on a student s readmission Possible sanctions for employees include
64. reservation of crucial evidence It is important to preserve evidence that may assist in proving that the alleged criminal offense occurred Victims of sexual assault should do the following Escape and go to a safe place as soon as possible Preserve all physical evidence do not bathe douche brush teeth wash hands or change clothing Use a clean jar to collect any urine Find a trusted individual to provide moral support and company Use the campus and community resources listed in this publication on pages 30 and 31 to aid in recovery Do not change clothes or shower Seek medical attention if needed Save all text messages and emails that you receive from the suspect Save all text messages and emails you send or those you receive from friends in reference to the incident e Report the offense immediately to the police If you live in a campus residence hall your resident director or resident assistant can help you contact the proper authorities e Seek medical attention e H you do not want to contact the police you may contact the SAAVI office or CAPSA USU Counseling Center Office of Student Services or Bear River Mental Health These agencies can help you deal with the assault Their phone numbers are listed on pages 30 and 31 of this brochure Sexual assault is a criminal offense of varying degrees Depending upon circumstances a perpetrator of a sexual assault may be charged with crimes ranging from a class B misde
65. rovide another avenue for her to courageously break the silence Rockin Against Rape The Rockin Against Rape fundraiser and awareness event for the SAAVI office is held in November Local musicians perform Between bands SAAVI interns educate people about consent and sexual assault through interactive presentations poetry and sharing statistics We also talk about what campus and community resources are available for survivors Community Abuse Prevention Services Agency CAPSA and SAAVI typically are present at the event Healthy Relationship Event The Healthy Relationship event held in February partners SAAVI with Counseling and Psychological Services CAPS and alcohol prevention specialists to sponsor the dating game followed by a panel of experts to talk about dynamics of healthy relationships Experts include a marriage and family therapist counselor from CAPS a representative from the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Questioning and Allied community and married and single students April is Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 13 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is an annual fundraiser and awareness event for SAAVI It is an international march to stop rape sexual assault and gender violence Community agencies join in to share information about services available for survivors The time between the walks is used to educate event participants about wa
66. rs E AE geed ege E EE EE E T 36 In Case TT 36 USU Fire Safety Training and Safety Education Programs ssccccsssssecccsssssceccesssceccesseeeceneseeeeees 36 Plans for Future Fire Safety Improvements o erre erar ee erba ooa h bobo oe aa ap ep a sh POP EER PP ERE PEST ERE e pP ER iP Upa 37 CAMPUS E EE 37 Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page iii Acronyms AATEEO iin Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Office CAPS Counseling and Psychological Services CAPSA sac Community Abuse Prevention Services Agency CSA E campus security authorities ER eege Federal Bureau of Investigation LCPD Logan City Police Department NIBRS National Incident Based Reporting System SAAVI Sexual Assault and Anti Violence Information TSC sienien Taggart Student Center USU Utah State University USUPD Utah State University Police Department UCR Uniform Crime Reporting Bien Underwriters Laboratory VAWA Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page iv Introduction The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is provided to students faculty staff and the public as part of Utah State University s commitment to safety and security on campus and in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
67. s the names of victims as Log into USU Access at confidentiality and that provides information to assist with https ssb banner usu edu zprod t potentially preventing similar occurrences Crime Alerts are usually whbkwbis P_WWWLogin and distributed for the following Uniform Crime Reporting UCR select Personal Information Program National Incident Based Reporting System NIBRS classifications Select View Update USU E Emergency Alert Phone Numbers e major incidents of arson e murder non negligent manslaughter Enter up to five voice and text e burglary message contact numbers e robbery Be sure to keep your preferred The following UCR NIBRS cases are considered on a case by email up to date case basis depending on the facts of the case and the information known by USUPD e aggravated assault Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 5 e sex offenses For example if an aggravated assault occurs between two students who have a disagreement there may be no ongoing threat to other USU community members and a crime alert would not be distributed Cases involving sexual assault are often reported long after the incident occurred thus there is no opportunity to distribute a timely warning notice to the community Sex offenses will be considered on a case by case basis depending on when and where the incident occurred when it was reported and the amount of information known by the USUPD Tim
68. ssion use or sale of alcoholic beverages on campus including athletic events Utah law prohibits the consumption of alcohol in any public arena or stadium Anyone found in violation of these regulations is subject to being ejected from the facility and or arrest Utah law prohibits the purchase possession or consumption of alcohol by a minor anyone under the age of 21 It is unlawful for anyone to provide alcohol to a minor The USUPD and other local law enforcement agencies vigorously enforce state underage drinking laws The USUPD has a very low tolerance to alcohol violations The following enforcement options are used Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 6 Warning Referral to the student conduct officer Referral to Housing staff Referral to Athletics coaches Citation also referred to the student conduct officer Physical arrest also referred to the student conduct officer Utah law and USU regulations also prohibit possessing using or selling hallucinatory narcotic or other controlled substance USUPD works closely with the Cache Rich Drug Strike Force to enforce state and federal laws regarding these substances The following enforcement options are used Warning Referral to the student conduct officer Referral to Housing staff Referral to Athletics coaches Citation also referred to the student conduct officer Physical arrest also referred to the student conduct officer
69. students and employees can be issued USU identification cards and are encouraged to carry the cards while on campus Security Considerations Related to Maintenance Programs Utah State University Facilities has a regular preventive maintenance program for the outside lighting system on campus Periodic light surveys are completed for the entire campus Lights that are out or in need of repair are taken care of in a timely manner In addition as USUPD security officers make their regular rounds and find lights out or other problems that need attention they complete a work order to have the necessary repairs made Access points to buildings are well maintained When a broken lock door or window is found on call locksmiths and other Facilities workers are available 24 hours a day to come in and make repairs to maintain the security of our buildings Each spring trees and shrubbery around campus are trimmed to keep pathways throughout the campus as safe as possible Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures When a serious incident occurs that causes an immediate threat to the campus law enforcement and emergency medical services will be summoned The first responders to the scene are usually the USUPD LCPD and Logan City Fire Department These agencies typically respond and work together to manage the incident Depending on the nature of the incident other USU departments and other local or federal agencies could also be involved in respond
70. tain circumstances to doctors and attorneys when they may learn of crimes from patients or clients This exemption is intended to protect the counselor client role However even these legally recognized privileges acknowledge some exemptions such as certain situations in which counselors are in fact under a legal obligation to report a crime To be exempt from disclosing reported offenses professional counselors must be acting in the role of professional counselor An individual who is not yet licensed or certified as a counselor but is acting in that role under the supervision of an individual who meets the definition of a professional counselor is considered to be exempt for the purposes of the Clery Act An example is a USU Ph D counselor trainee acting under the supervision of a professional counselor However a professional staff member in Student Services who has a professional counselor s license but who is employed by the University only as a staff member and not as a counselor is not exempt from reporting If that same staff member is employed by USU as both a professional counselor and an academic counselor and she learns of a criminal incident while she is engaged in academic counseling she is not exempt from reporting that incident If an individual has dual roles one as a professional counselor and the other as an official who qualifies as a CSA and the roles cannot be separated that individual is considered a CSA and is obligated
71. the sex of any participant Stalking 76 5 106 5 2 and 3 Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 25 2 A person is guilty of stalking who intentionally or knowingly engages in a course of conduct directed at a specific person and knows or should know that the course of conduct would cause a reasonable person a to fear for the person s own safety or the safety of a third person or b to suffer other emotional distress 3 A person is guilty of stalking who intentionally or knowingly violates a a stalking injunction issued pursuant to Title 77 Chapter 3a Stalking Injunctions or b a permanent criminal stalking injunction issued pursuant to this section Consent State of Utah Definition In Utah consent is defined by statute 76 5 406 Sexual offenses against the victim without consent of victim Circumstances as follows An act of sexual intercourse rape attempted rape rape of a child attempted rape of a child object rape attempted object rape object rape of a child attempted object rape of a child sodomy attempted sodomy forcible sodomy attempted forcible sodomy sodomy on a child attempted sodomy on a child forcible sexual abuse attempted forcible sexual abuse sexual abuse of a child attempted sexual abuse of a child aggravated sexual abuse of a child attempted aggravated sexual abuse of a child or simple sexual abuse is without consent of the victim u
72. ties Office If it occurs after hours or on weekends immediately notify the USUPD at 797 1939 or by calling 911 The extinguisher will be replaced immediately at no cost The extinguisher must not be re hung or relocated after discharge Fire extinguishers or other equipment can only be discharged in an actual fire emergency Starting fires tampering with or misuse of fire safety equipment or falsely reporting a fire may result in criminal prosecution Fire extinguishers are checked by the university fire marshal at least annually If an extinguisher is found to be empty tampered with relocated or missing the student apartment will be charged 75 for recharging and or Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 35 replacement Periodically inspect the fire extinguisher gauge to be certain it is properly charged If the needle indicates that it is undercharged or overcharged call the Housing Facilities Office immediately for replacement Smoke Detectors Smoke detectors are located in all Housing facilities When the detector is activated it will make a loud piercing sound When the detector beeps intermittently the batteries need to be replaced It is the resident s responsibility to report to Housing Facilities whenever the smoke detector is inoperable or batteries need to be replaced Excessive amounts of smoke from cooking or steam from the bathroom may activate a smoke detector If the smoke det
73. tigation first aid firearms defensive tactics crowd control traffic accident investigation and constitutional and statutory law etc e The USUPD has a 91lemergency reporting service In the event of an emergency you should dial 911 to report the incident If you are on a campus phone your call will be received by the USUPD If you are on a cell phone your call will be received by the Logan City Emergency Dispatch Center Dispatchers there will forward the information to the USUPD for response Reporting Crimes and Emergencies Utah State University encourages accurate and prompt reporting of all crimes suspicious activity and emergency situations USUPD is the preferred contact for reporting campus crimes and emergencies For non emergencies call 435 797 1939 For emergencies call 911 You may also use one of the emergency blue light phones that are located at various locations around campus Students and others can report Clery crimes that occurred in Clery geographic locations to the USUPD and CSAs for the purpose of making timely warning reports and inclusion in the annual statistical report Campus Security Authorities CSAs are University officials whose functions involve relationships with students that could result in them receiving reports of crime They have significant responsibility for student and campus activities Utah State University will identify and notify CSAs of their duties and responsibilities On line training will be
74. tion 76 5 103 b assault as described in Section 76 5 102 c criminal homicide as described in Section 76 5 201 d harassment as described in Section 76 5 106 e electronic communication harassment as described in Section 76 9 201 f kidnapping child kidnapping or aggravated kidnapping as described in Sections 76 5 301 76 5 301 1 and 76 5 302 g mayhem as described in Section 76 5 105 h sexual offenses as described in Title 76 Chapter 5 Part 4 Sexual Offenses and Section 76 5b 201 Sexual Exploitation of a Minor i stalking as described in Section 76 5 106 5 j unlawful detention or unlawful detention of a minor as described in Section 76 5 304 k violation of a protective order or ex parte protective order as described in Section 76 5 108 D any offense against property described in Title 76 Chapter 6 Part 1 Property Destruction Part 2 Burglary and Criminal Trespass or Part 3 Robbery m possession of a deadly weapon with intent to assault as described in Section 76 10 507 n discharge of a firearm from a vehicle near a highway or in the direction of any person building or vehicle as described in Section 76 10 508 0 disorderly conduct as defined in Section 76 9 102 if a conviction of disorderly conduct is the result of a plea agreement in which the defendant was originally charged with any of the domestic violence offenses otherwise described in this Subsection 4 Convi
75. to on or off campus resources listed in this document for support in health counseling or with legal assistance University Disciplinary Actions Against Those Who Commit Dating Violence Domestic Violence Sexual Assault and Stalking If a student is accused of dating violence domestic violence sexual assault or stalking the Title IX coordinator or a designee will investigate the incident In addition to any police investigation an accused student or respondent will be notified of the accusation and will be provided with an opportunity to respond The Title IX coordinator will explain the procedures rights and options If the respondent is found to be responsible for violating USU policies then an appropriate disciplinary action will be imposed by the Office of Student Conduct Human Resources Office or appropriate academic department A conduct hearing may be called for an appeal of the sanction or dispute that a violation occurred All disciplinary procedures will be conducted with a prompt fair and impartial process from the initial investigation to the final result Any disciplinary hearing will be conducted by officials who do not have a conflict of interest or bias for or against the accuser or the accused and who receive annual training on issues related to dating violence Burn S M 2009 A situational model of sexual assault prevention through bystander intervention Sex Roles 60 779 792 g Bystander intervention st
76. to report Clery crimes An individual who is counseling students and or employees but who does not meet the Clery definition of a professional counselor is not exempt from being a CSA if they otherwise have significant responsibility for student and campus activities This includes positions such as the director of the Student Health and Wellness Center and director of the Center for Women and Gender etc Local Law Enforcement Agencies The USUPD has a close working relationship with the LCPD Cache County Sheriff s Office North Park Police Department Smithfield City Police Department and other law enforcement agencies throughout the State of Utah Personnel from USUPD attend monthly meetings with other law enforcement agencies in the valley to exchange ideas and discuss problems that may be of concern to the University community Because the USUPD has full police authority by state statute there is no memorandum of understanding with local police departments regarding the investigation of alleged criminal offenses Logan City Police Department Students may report crimes that occur off campus to the LCPD whose jurisdiction includes all off campus student housing facilities within the Logan City limits Because housing facilities of recognized fraternities and sororities are not university property the LCPD provides law enforcement services for these locations The LCPD provides USUPD with statistics of Clery crimes that are included in the non c
77. uired to participate in the Haven prevention course that covers e University policies regarding consent dating violence domestic violence sexual assault and stalking e Scenario based dating violence domestic violence sexual assault and stalking awareness and prevention training e Positive options for bystander intervention e Risk reduction strategies New employees receive sexual assault and awareness and prevention training regarding dating violence domestic violence sexual assault and stalking through the USU AA EEO office Ongoing Prevention and Awareness Training Red Zone Each September during USU s annual Red Zone Day students faculty and staff are invited to visit a variety of exhibits at the Taggart Student Center TSC The exhibits are aimed at building awareness of campus and community resources for education and assistance Individuals are reminded that the Red Zone is the time of year when college students are at highest risk of sexual assault The period extends from early August when students first arrive on campus through November s Thanksgiving break Clothesline Project The Clothesline Project held in October is a visual display of shirts with messages and illustrations that have been designed by women survivors of violence by their friends or families The purpose of this project is to increase awareness of the impact of violence against women to celebrate a woman s strength to survive and to p
78. unseling 4 B Remedies Complaints SAAVI Center Telephone 435 797 1510 Hotline 435 797 RAPE 7273 Located in the Student Health amp Wellness Center 850 E 1200 N Logan UT X X http www usu edu saavi Trained campus advocates and a trauma counselor are available from 8 a m to 5 p m Monday through Friday after hours available through CAPSA see below for more information Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 15 CAPS Telephone 435 797 1012 Located in the TSC Room 306 http www usu edu counselin Trained counselors are available from 8 a m to 5 p m Monday through Friday CAPS also offers after hours on campus emergency coverage for trauma and life threatening situations such as suicide and sexual assault To activate this system call the USUP at 435 797 1939 CAPSA Local Domestic Violence Shelter Telephone 435 753 2500 Trained advocates and a trauma counselor are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year Report for Campus Response These conversations and the information shared will be treated as confidentially as possible but the resources listed below may need to consult with others if action needs to be taken in the interest of safety In planning any response the wishes of the complainant are given full consideration Reporting to CSAs is not the same as reporting to the police the university process is an administrative procedur
79. ur walking escort to students and employees to and from campus destinations 5 Other presentations include e Alcohol awareness effects impairment laws and USU s rules Theft identify and document belongings how to secure belongings etc Workplace violence Active shooter warning signs what to do how to protect yourself Crime prevention overall crime prevention practices and tips Bicycle safety rules of the road helmets right of way to pedestrians In 2014 the USUPD conducted 86 crime prevention programs Timely Warning Notification Policy In the event of a serious incident is reported to the USUPD that may pose a serious or ongoing threat to members of the USU community a timely warning will be sent to all students and employees on campus via blast email through the USU Code Blue Emergency Alert System The alerts are written by the USU Police Chief the Assistant Police Chief or a designee and are approved by the Vice President for Student Services and or the Vice President for Business and Finance or designees The USU Emergency Manager or a trained designee will distribute the crime alert Crime alerts may also be distributed through the student newspaper The Utah Statesman posting fliers in affected areas or local radio stations How do sign up to receive Code Blue Emergency Alert notifications Crime Alerts will be provided to students and employees in a manner that is timely that withhold
80. ve were reported for 2012 or 2013 One hate crime was reported in 2014 at an on campus student housing facility The report provides evidence that the victim was intentionally selected because of the perpetrator s bias against ethnicity ARRESTS FOR DRUG WEAPON AND LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS 2012 2013 2014 ESTE 2013 Illegal weapons 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 possession Drug law 13 13 22 11 7 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 violations Liquor law 38 85 54 11 42 32 0 0 0 5 6 16 violations DISCIPLINARY REFERRALS THAT DID NOT RESULT IN AN ARREST AES 2012 2013 2014 2012 2013 2014 2012 2013 ap 2014 2012 2013 2014 Illegal weapons Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 29 possession Drug law 0 0 8 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 violations Liquor law 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 violations On campus Student Housing numbers are included in the total On Campus numbers Regional Campuses Utah State University maintains several regional campuses and distant education centers throughout the state These campuses are located in the locations noted below With the exception of the USU Eastern and USU Eastern Blanding San Juan Campuses none of these locations reported any of the criminal offenses arrests disciplinary actions or fires required to be reported under the Clery Act Please click on USU East
81. victim s knowledge 9 the victim is younger than 14 years of age 10 the victim is younger than 18 years of age and at the time of the offense the actor was the victim s parent stepparent adoptive parent or legal guardian or occupied a position of special trust in relation to the victim as defined in Section 76 5 404 1 11 the victim is 14 years of age or older but younger than 18 years of age and the actor is more than three years older than the victim and entices or coerces the victim to submit or participate under circumstances not amounting to the force or threat required under Subsection 2 or 4 or Utah State University Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report 2015 Page 26 12 the actor is a health professional or religious counselor as those terms are defined in this Subsection 12 the act is committed under the guise of providing professional diagnosis counseling or treatment and at the time of the act the victim reasonably believed that the act was for medically or professionally appropriate diagnosis counseling or treatment to the extent that resistance by the victim could not reasonably be expected to have been manifested for purposes of this Subsection 12 a health professional means an individual who is licensed or who holds himself or herself out to be licensed or who otherwise provides professional physical or mental health services diagnosis treatment or counseling including but not limited t
82. y legal assistance visa and immigration assistance student financial aid and other services for victims both on campus and in the community The confidentiality of victims and other parties will be maintained to the extent possible Only those individuals who must know in order to provide the requested accommodations will be advised of the victim s identity Personally identifying information will not be included in Clery Act reporting and disclosures Victims have a right to seek a protective order against an aggressor from the courts The SAAVI office at 435 797 1510 and CAPSA at 435 753 2500 can assist in obtaining protective orders Preserved evidence may be helpful in obtaining a protective order If a victim obtains a protective order a copy of that order should be brought to the USUPD so they are aware of it Protective order violations will be enforced when they occur on the USU campus In appropriate cases Utah State University will issue no contact orders as part of the campus judicial process Resources Available Confidential Resources Strictly Confidential Reporting these conversations are confidential and do not trigger a university action and or investigation except in rare extreme circumstances nothing will be shared without your permission Confidential resources are reported incidents for inclusion in the Annual Campus Security Report statistics only Informal Formal Confidential Resources Information Co
83. yone has reason to believe that a student who resides in on campus housing is missing he or she should immediately notify USU Housing and Residence Life staff at 435 797 3113 or contact the resident director or resident assistant in the affected residence hall click here for a directory of the residence halls The USUPD can also be contacted at 435 797 1939 If the report of a missing resident of on campus housing is received by any Housing and Residence Life staff member the report shall immediately be referred to the USUPD The USUPD will immediately initiate an investigation of any missing person report Should the investigation result in the conclusion that the student is missing and has been missing for 24 hours notification will be made to the LCPD or the local law enforcement agency over that jurisdiction The student s missing person contact shall be notified within 24 hours of the determination If the missing student is under the age of 18 and not an emancipated individual the student s parent or legal guardian will be notified within 24 hours of a determination that the student is missing In addition notification will be made to any other contact person s designated by the student Alcohol and Drug Policies Utah State University has a strong commitment to the wellbeing of its faculty staff and students USU policy supports an alcohol free and drug free environment University regulations specifically prohibit the posse
84. ys they can help reduce sexual assault on our campus Presentations to Groups and in Classrooms The SAAVI office provides presentations to various campus groups and in classes on healthy relationships sexual assault domestic violence dating violence and stalking Participants are given information on the reporting process and the different campus and community resources available to primary and secondary survivors Rape Aggression Defense The USUPD offers the Rape Aggression Defense program on a scheduled basis The class is also taught for one credit through the Physical Education Department Procedures to Follow if a Sex Offense Dating Violence Domestic Violence or Stalking Occurs Incidents of on campus dating violence domestic violence sex offenses or stalking should be reported to the USUPD at 435 797 1939 or by calling 911 in emergencies Off campus incidents should be reported to appropriate local law enforcement officials If desired Student Services or the SAAVI office will assist a victim in notifying the appropriate law enforcement authorities both on campus police and local police A victim of these offenses has the option to decline to notify law enforcement but may still report the incident to the Title IX coordinator at 435 797 1266 Prompt reporting helps the victim receive medical assistance counseling or other support services e g housing relocation change in classes etc and allows for the collection and p

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