2010
ANNUAL SECURITY AND
SERVICE REPORT
JAN. 1, 2010—DEC. 31, 2010
A Word about
Campus
Safety
One of the most important aspect of campus living is the quality of safety offered by the University.
The Xavier University Police Department is dedicated to providing a safe learning environment for our
students, faculty and staff. As members of the campus community, the department strives to uphold an
environment where civility is practiced, diversity is respected, and safety ensured.
The Xavier University Police department also provides educational and safety programs for the campus
community and maintains a pro-active stance in crime prevention and security. To meet this goal, the
department seeks out community involvement and encourages a collaborative police and community
relationship.
We welcome suggestions that will enhance our services and look forward to working as partners in
fostering a safe and secure campus environment.
Michael Couch
Director/Chief XUPD
Non Emergency Number: 513-745-2000
Emergency Number: 513-745-1000
www.xavier.edu/police
2010 Highlights
• Overall, 2010 crime reports on campus were down by 27%.
o Crime reports fell from 342 in 2009 to 250 in 2010.
o Part 1 crimes, including items like simple assault and theft, were down by 10%.
o Part 2 crimes, including underage possession of alcohol, trespassing, and drug abuse,
were down by 32%.
• While crime declined 27% from 2009 to 2010, coincidentally Community Oriented Policing
(COP) activity increased 27% in the same period. This is not to suggest a 1:1 correlation, but
the impact is clearly there. The contribution of XUPD and COP is significant and should be
recognized.
• In 2010, Xavier University created a safety team tasked with reviewing and creating solutions
to continue Xavier’s effective safety culture. Planned to begin implementation for 2011,
Xavier will:
o Expand card access on exterior doors to all buildings.
o Install more lighting on-campus and our perimeter.
o Upgrade Xavier’s outdoor emergency telephones that are throughout campus.
This record of safety is quite impressive alone. Considering Xavier’s residential campus population
has increased by 15 -17%, the results are even more telling. On-campus thefts are at an all time
low. In fact, personal property crime has declined 30% over the last four years.
Simply put, nothing is more important than the safely of students, faculty, staff, and visitors on
the Xavier campus. Xavier is working hard to develop a culture of safety by having developed a
campus safety team, effectively presenting safety training seminars, updating the safety web site,
and creating an environment focused on workplace safety.
Crimes of opportunity such as the theft of unattended
books, computers or backpacks comprise the majority of
campus crimes; crimes related to personal behavior and
relationship issues, involving alcohol or substance abuse and
personal responsibility, make up the balance. It is important to
note that most, if not all, of these crimes are preventable.
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What is Community Oriented Policing?
On August 1, 2009, Xavier University Campus Police began a new Community Oriented
Policing (COP) initiative. COP is characterized by campus police personnel working with the
Xavier community to establish a partnership that facilitates problem solving and community
engagement. By partnering with the Xavier community, campus police personnel are establishing
and maintaining a sense of mutual trust and respect that can dramatically impact campus safety
and the deterrence and prevention of crime.
The basic strategies of the COP programs are designed to encourage officers to Park their patrol
vehicles, and spend quality time Walking and Talking with the community. Officers maintain a
record of these service through a newly created “self assessment point system” and COP log.
Depending on the type of patrol or service rendered, the officers are awarded COP points and the
officer with the most points is awarded the TOP COP of the month award and receives special
recognition from the Chief of Police.
The program has been an overwhelming success and on November 2, 2009, during a Student
Government Association meeting, Chief Couch was presented with an SGA Resolution which
stated the following: “Be it resolved, that the Student Government Association fully supports and
appreciates all of the continues efforts of the Campus Police department to engage students, to
building relationships and to keep the campus safe and secure.”
As evident in the 2010 Campus Crime Highlights of the Year, campus crime, including thefts, Part
I and Part 2 Crimes are down collectively by 27%. We have received over 50 emails and letters
of appreciation from the Xavier community since the inception of the program from students,
faculty and staff.
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Annual Service Report
Burglar alarms
Fire alarms
First aid responses
Money escorts/transports
Misdemeanor citations
Courtesy calls
Service calls (jump starts, lockouts)
Field interrogation reports
Immobilized or towed cars
Condition reports
Work orders
Crime prevention cards
Fingerprint cards
Notary public service
Total Services
424
72
159
220
160
3,512
3,222
282
95
470
404
875
580
349
10,824
Crime prevention programs
Crime prevention programs held during
the year
61
Orientation programs held during
the year
14
Crime prevention cards (ripped off)
875
Parking citations issued during
the year
530
23
38
159
127
470
1,347
Property
Amount stolen during the year
$18,770
Amount recovered during the year $7,196
Amount damaged during the year $4,625
Theft Types
Pickpocket
Purse snatching
From a motor vehicle
Motor vehicle parts
Bicycles
From a building
From a vending / coin machines
All other
Total number of thefts
0
0
6
2
11
36
1
4
60
5,212
Community Oriented Policing Initiatives
Room access
1,148
Building walk throughs
22,932
Business cards handed out
232
Business checks
5,339
Public relations
3,853
Other programs
120
Other activities
1,076
Escorts
302
Total community oriented
policing services
Number of reports rendered
Offense reports
Information Reports
Auto accident reports
Injury / illness reports
Supplemental reports
Condition reports
Total number of reports rendered
35,002
Hate Crimes
Bias
Bias Crime
0
0
BIAS: A performed negative opinion or
attitude toward a group or person based on
their race, religion, ethnicity, national origin
or sexual orientation.
BIAS CRIME: A criminal offense committed
against a person or property which is
motivated in whole or part, by the offender’s
bias against a race, religion, ethnic or
national origin group or sexual orientation
group.
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Crime and Xavier University Campus Police
Annual Service Report Comparison
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
297
160
54
$33,313
$10,905
$6,955
372
235
63
$28,515
$14,515
$6,170
394
264
67
$28,515
$19,320
$8,950
383
275
72
$42,158
$28,516
$4,985
342
248
73
$69,128
$30,215
$3,800
250
175
70
$18,770
$7,196
$4,625
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Simple assault
Sexual assault (forcible)
Sexual assault (non-forcible)
Robbery
Burglary
Theft
Auto theft
Arson
Total part one crimes
3
0
1
0
8
74
3
3
92
7
2
0
0
14
87
0
1
111
1
1
1
2
6
79
2
4
97
5
0
0
1
12
67
1
0
86
3
3
0
3
3
65
1
0
78
6
0
0
0
3
60
0
1
70
Part two offenses
Breaking and entering
Forgery
Receiving stolen property
Vandalism
Carrying a concealed weapon
Sexual imposition
Public indecency
Disorderly conduct
Criminal trespassing
Telephone harassment
Criminal damage
Criminal mischief
Making a false alarm
Resisting arrest
Menacing
Possession of criminal tools
Falsification
Credit card misuse
Unauthorized use
Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle
1
0
1
1
2
1
0
21
20
15
48
7
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
3
0
1
0
1
23
49
8
37
15
1
0
4
0
0
1
3
0
3
1
3
0
2
1
2
27
38
9
34
17
1
1
0
3
0
1
4
0
5
0
3
1
0
0
2
32
32
9
30
7
0
1
2
1
0
0
1
0
4
0
1
0
0
1
0
23
28
3
21
3
0
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
16
19
2
21
10
1
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
Crimes reported / investigated
Crimes solves / cleared
Percentage of cases cleared
Stolen property
Property recovered
Damaged property
Part one offenses
Homicide
Aggravated Assault
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Tampering with a coin machine
Obstructing official business
Passing a bad check
Inducing panic
Possession of a drug document
Domestic violence
Voyeurism
Trafficking in drugs
Underage possession of alcohol
Sexual battery
Possession of fictitious ID card
Contributing to the delinquency of a minor
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Possession of drugs of abuse
Safe cracking
Possession of a fire arm
Possession of fireworks
Possession of an open container
Reckless driving
Driving under the influence
Driving without a license
Driving under suspension
Other
Total part two crimes
Hate crimes reported on campus
Services Performed
Service / courtesy calls
Notary public services
Student Fingerprinting
Total services
Programs Sponsored
Crime prevention programs
Orientation programs
Parking citations issued
Breakdown of arrests on campus
Total arrests
Male, white
Male, black
Male, other
Female, white
Female, black
Female, other
Adults
Juveniles
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
44
0
10
0
6
11
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
205
0
19
0
0
0
0
0
0
64
0
9
0
5
12
0
0
1
3
0
1
1
0
0
260
0
19
0
0
0
0
0
0
87
0
10
0
7
18
0
0
0
1
4
1
0
0
0
298
0
18
0
0
0
0
0
1
113
0
9
0
6
17
0
0
1
3
0
0
1
0
3
297
0
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
115
1
8
0
13
20
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
0
4
264
0
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
57
0
5
0
9
21
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
180
0
0
0
0
0
0
6,320
204
240
6,764
6,871
200
104
7,175
7,663
607
11
8,281
7,847
255
0
8,102
8,441
504
289
9,234
9,895
349
580
10,824
52
13
57
13
63
14
40
14
44
12
61
14
7,406
9,283
6,689
7,196
6,107
5,212
21
9
10
0
0
2
0
17
4
44
8
33
0
1
2
0
29
15
38
7
25
0
3
3
0
28
10
32
13
17
0
1
1
0
23
9
22
6
12
0
1
3
0
20
2
31
10
10
2
3
6
0
27
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Contact Information
XAVIER UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Flynn Hall
1648 Herald Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45207
E-mail: xucp@xavier.edu
Non Emergency Number: 513-745-2000
Emergency Number: 513-745-1000
www.xavier.edu/police
SAFETY AT XAVIER
The decrease
in crime can be
attributed to the
increased visibility
of police officers
through the
Community
Oriented
www.xavier.edu/administrativeservices
Policing
www.xavier.edu/safety
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
initiative started in
August 2009.