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Policy and Procedure Manual
Functional Area:
Title:
CAMPUS: GENERAL MATTERS
Policy No. CGM 0890
Campus Security
Effective Date: June 2003
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GENERAL PURPOSE:
This policy is intended to provide a process and procedure that will increase awareness
of campus safety and security issues and to communicate to all those visiting the campus
on procedures to follow when safety and security issues arise.
It is also the purpose of this policy to meet the Office of Postsecondary Education of the
U.S. Department of Education (OPE) requirement that by October 1st of each year, any
school that is Title IV eligible publish and distribute an annual campus security report to
all current students and employees.
This requirement was authorized by Congress with the 1998 amendment to the Higher
Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to help potential college students and their parents research
criminal offenses on college campuses. The OPE and covered schools such as MJI are
committed to providing students with a safe environment in which to learn and to keep
parents, students, those with business on campus and other concerned parties well
informed about campus security. This congressional act is known as the federal Student
Right to Know and Campus Security Act.
POLICY:
It is the policy of MJI that each fall the MJI Security Officer will provide the required data
to the OPE using a Web-based data collection tool. The statistics will present alleged
criminal offenses reported to the MJI Campus Security Officer (CSO) or local police
agencies. These data, as collected will not necessarily reflect prosecutions or convictions
for crime. (Note also: because in some instances non-police authorities will provide the
statistics, the data will not be directly comparable to data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime
Reporting System, which only collects statistics from police authorities.)
The MJI Campus Security Officer (CSO) also prominently posts a comprehensive campus
security report regarding MJI security statistics at the Office of Academic Administration
and/or on the MJI website at www.mji.edu. Per Federal Title IV requirements, a current
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CAMPUS: GENERAL MATTERS
Policy No. CGM 0890
Campus Security
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summary table is also appended at the end of this Policy and Procedure section of the
MJI Policy and Procedure Manual.
All MJI employees, students and other visitors having legitimate business on campus will
be oriented annually on this policy and procedure.
DEFINITIONS:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT — An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the
purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault is usually
accomplished by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily
harm. It is not necessary that injury results from an aggravated assault when a gun, knife,
or other weapon is used which could and probably would result in serious personal injury
if the crime were successfully completed.
ARSON — To unlawfully and intentionally damage, or attempt to damage, any real or
personal property by fire or incendiary device.
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.
CRIMINAL HOMICIDE
Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter — The willful (non-negligent) killing of
one human being over another.
Negligent Manslaughter — The killing of another person by gross negligence.
DRUG ABUSE VIOLATION — Violations of State and local laws relating to the unlawful
possession, sale, use, growing, and manufacturing of narcotic drugs including marijuana.
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HATE CRIMES — Any crime involving bodily injury in which the victim was intentionally
selected because of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.
LIQUOR LAW VIOLATION — The violations of laws or ordinances prohibiting the
manufacture, sale, transport, furnishing, or possessing intoxicating liquor: maintain
unlawful drinking places, bootlegging: operating a still: furnishing liquor to minors, or using
a vehicle for the illegal transporting of liquor.
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT — The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle.
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.
SEX OFFENSE-FORCIBLE — Any sexual act directed against another person forcibly
and/or against that person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
WEAPON POSSESSION VIOLATION — The violations of laws or ordinances prohibiting
the manufacture, sale, transport, furnishing, possessing, carrying of deadly weapons, and
all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.
PROCESS:
MJI is concerned about the safety and welfare of its students, faculty, staff and guests,
and seeks to provide a safe and secure campus environment. A significant part of every
campus security program is prevention, including cooperation and precautionary steps
taken by all parties having legitimate business on campus.
In 1990 the Congress of the United States passed the Crime Awareness and Campus
Security Act. This act provides for the reporting of specific information about campus
security and crime. There are seven specific areas that are required. These are
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enumerated and then summarized below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Reporting of Criminal Activity or Emergencies
Off Campus Student Organizations and Criminal Activity
Crime Definitions
Crime Statistics/Security Policies
Police Liaison and Security Authority
Access to Campus Facilities
Crime Prevention & Security Awareness Program
1.
Procedures for Reporting Criminal Actions
What to report:
Arson
Assaults
Hate crimes
Injuries or illness
People in possession of alcoholic beverages/illegal drugs and other controlled substances
Robberies
Suspicious person, vehicles or activities
Thefts
Threats
Vandalism
Violence
Criminal actions on campus during office hours should be immediately reported to the
designated MJI Campus Security Officer (at this time, Mr. Bruce Fidler) who in turn will
contact the appropriate authorities. Incidents will be recorded on the Incident Form
provided by the Campus Security Officer (CSO) and signed by the witness and the CSO.
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During evening and weekend courses, incidents may be reported to any MJI instructor
available at the time. The MJI instructor will, in turn, report the incident to the CSO within
one business day. Incidents thus reported by MJI instructors will be also recorded on the
Incident form and signed by the instructor and student, when next available.
ALL URGENT OR EMERGENCY EVENTS SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY REPORTED
TO THE WEST BLOOMFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT (MJI WEST BLOOMFIELD
CAMPUS) OR OAK PARK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (MJI OAK PARK
CAMPUS) BY DIALING 911 FROM ANY TELEPHONE ON CAMPUS, AND ONLY
AFTER THEN, BE REPORTED TO THE CSO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
2.
Off Campus Student Organizations and Criminal Activity
MJI does not sanction, maintain or authorize any off campus facilities, including dorms,
or other housing, for use by individual students or used by any student organizations.
3.
Crime Definitions
Please see Definitions Section above.
4.
Crime Statistics/Security Policies
Institutions of postsecondary education that participate in the Federal student financial
assistance programs are required under section 485 of the Higher Education Act to
provide campus crime statistics. MJI meets these requirements as described in the Policy
Section, above.
5.
Police Liaison and Security Authority
The MJI CSO does not have police authority but can be immediately in contact with local,
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related functions: he maintains incident reports; insures that all new hires receive a copy
of the policy and procedure manual, including this policy; and, schedules annual
communications to the campus community regarding security issues.
6.
Access to Campus Facilities
To insure academic freedom and the free exchange of ideas, access to MJI facilities is
open during all operating hours. However, all faculties and other staff receive training
regarding the questioning of any strangers who may appear on campus. In recent years
faculty and staff have also been trained to respond to any unusual parcels or packages
left unattended on campus.
At the close of the operating day, campus maintenance staff are responsible to “walk the
campus” in search of any remaining visitors and to secure and lock all doors and windows,
before leaving for the night.
The MJI Campus in Oak Park, is located on one of the main thoroughfares of the City of
Oak Park and is therefore under routine surveillance by Oak Park Department of Safety
patrol cars. The same is true for the MJI Campus in West Bloomfield, which is patrolled
by the West Bloomfield Police Department.
7.
Crime Prevention & Security Awareness Program
The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act requirements are implemented at
MJI using a variety of methods.
STUDENTS: All students receive their own copy of the MJI Academic Catalog and
Student Handbook when they are first admitted to the college. They are free to request
additional copies as needed or whenever the catalog is updated. The catalog is also
available on the MJI website at www.mji.edu. This catalog contains discussion on campus
crime statistics (including a summary table of past incidents) and security. Crime statistics
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are also prominently posted at the MJI Office of Academic Administration and Computer
Labs.
On a routine basis, students also meet with MJI academic advisors to discuss their
program plans and academic progress. At these times, students receive a copy of their
individualized plans and are requested to sign a form indicating that they have received
the catalog, a program plan and that they are aware of MJI crime statistics and security
policies and procedures, amongst others.
MJI EMPLOYEES: All employees receive the MJI Policy and Procedure Manual via the
MJI intranet. Additionally, each semester, faculty members receive an orientation CD
describing the new semester and which also includes a number of MJI policies and
procedures, including this policy. These CDs are available to all MJI employees.
The mid-semester faculty meeting Agenda Template includes a discussion item regarding
campus security matters and thus these are discussed with faculty at least twice a year.
The faculty meetings are documented via meeting minutes prepared soon after each
meeting. These minutes are maintained by the Dean of Academic Administration and are
available for review in both electronic and hard copy versions.
CASUAL VISITORS TO CAMPUS: Crime statistics are posted as described above. There
are also posters in and about the campus describing substance abuse policies, warnings
against harassment, emergency escape routes and others. From time to time, various
relevant security brochures and other literature are made available at the brochure kiosks
maintained by the MJI Marketing Department.
CRIME AND SECURITY PROGRAMS AT MJI: Because MJI is a small college and its
internal programming resources limited, on-campus security and crime prevention
programs are not routinely offered. Rather, the Office of Academic Administration and the
CSO maintain information on such community based programming. All MJI personnel are
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invited to inquire about the availability of community based programs for:
Crime Prevention
Mental Health
Self-Defense
Sexual Assault Education, Prevention and Response
Substance Abuse Education
Others
GENERAL SECURITY POLICIES
Student Orientation:
New students receive security/safety information during their enrollment interview and are
encouraged to report safety concerns, emergencies, and/or crimes to the appropriate staff
member.
Fire Safety and Prevention:
All public rooms, classrooms and offices are equipped with posters mapping emergency
escape routes. MJI buildings also have alarm systems. Fire Drills are conducted on a
regular basis. Tampering with fire equipment or refusing to vacate the building during an
alarm are serious offenses and are violations of state and local fire codes. Violations will
be referred to local law enforcement agencies and may result in a fine of up to $1,000.00
and/or imprisonment for 1 year.
Security and Access Policies:
Since our student body consists of commuter students, security and access problems are
reduced. Although the school does not employ a security force, MJI campuses are
routinely patrolled by the West Bloomfield Police and Oak Park Department of Public
Safety (as described in Section 6, above.) Parking lots are lighted at night and building
access and departure are controlled as described in section 6 above.
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Alcohol and Drug Policies:
MJI policies prohibit the unlawful possession, use, distribution and sale of alcohol and
illicit drugs by students and employees. These policies apply to all full-time and part-time
students and employees. Disciplinary actions and/or treatment referral practices are
described in the MJI controlled substances policy statement and the Academic Catalog.
(At the time this policy was last revised, MJI had a referral arrangement with Fresh Start
Counseling Center 28575 Greenfield, Suite 206, Oak Park Michigan 48237. Phone:
(248) 443-8360. The center is available for students, faculty and administrative staff
seeking help and/or counseling for substance abuse or other issues. The center does
not release any client information to MJI without express and written authorization from
the client. Faculty, staff and students may elect to use other counseling services that
are appropriately licensed by the State of Michigan.)
Sexual Offense Campus Procedures
If a sex offense has occurred, students are encouraged to report the incident to the MJI
CSO. The CSO can provide assistance in contacting local authorities and/or counselors.
Due to the nature of the offense and evidence needed for criminal prosecution, it is
important that students seek immediate assistance, either from the MJI CSO, other staff
during the absence of the CSO or other medical/local authorities.
Disciplinary Action for Sexual Offenses:
In the event that disciplinary action is required, both the accused and the accuser will be
accorded the same rights. Both the accuser and accused are entitled to the same
opportunities to have others present during a disciplinary proceeding and will be informed
of the school’s final decision. If it is determined that an act of misconduct or a violation of
the school’s policy regarding sexual offenses has occurred, disciplinary action can and
will result in expulsion.
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Disciplinary Action for Other Serious Offenses, such as but not limited to, Arson,
Assault, Vandalism and Violence:
Persons engaging in any of the above activities will be immediately denied further
admission on any MJI campus until final disposition of the matter is achieved.
In the event that such action is required, both the accused and the accuser will be
accorded the same rights. Both the accuser and accused are entitled to the same
opportunities to have others present during disciplinary proceedings and will be informed
of the school’s final decision. If it is determined that a serious violation has occurred, the
guilty party’s relationship with MJI will be severed (employees of the college will be
terminated and students will be expelled from the college).
Campus Safety Tips:
Stay away from isolated areas.
Park in a well lighted area.
Don’t walk alone — safety in numbers.
Ensure outside doors close securely when entering or leaving the suite.
Keep car keys in your hand ready to unlock the car when leaving the building.
AUTHORIZATIONS: (at least one signature is necessary to enact this policy/procedure)
_______________________________
President
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______________________________
Dean of Academic Administration
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APPENDIX
SUMMARY OF CURRENT MJI CRIME STATISTICS
MJI Summary Security Statistics for 1999-2006*
Arrests-On Campus:
2009
2010
2011
2012
Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0
0
Drug Law Violations
0
0
0
0
Liquor Law Violations
0
0
0
0
Criminal Offenses-On
Campus:
2009
2010
2011
2012
Murder/Non-Negligent
manslaughter
0
0
0
0
Negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
Sex Offenses-Forcible
0
0
0
0
Sex Offenses-Non Forcible
(incest and statutory rape
only)
0
0
0
0
Robbery
0
0
0
0
Aggravated Assaults
0
0
0
0
Burglary
0
0
0
0
Motor Vehicle Theft
0
0
0
1
Arson
0
0
0
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0
*As of latest policy publication date
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