Safety Tips
- Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Know what is typical and what is
- Avoid walking alone after dark.
- Most crimes on campus are thefts of unattended property. Do not leave purses, backpacks, books, etc. unattended, even for a
- Never leave valuables visible from outside your Lock all property including books, purses and backpacks in your trunk or take them with you.
- Lock your office door if working after hours
- Let others know where you are going, especially if you might be there
- If you are uncomfortable, go to where there are other
- Headphones can eliminate your ability to be aware of your
- Move confidently at a steady pace and make eye contact with people
- Keep keys in hand when moving to a
- Keep windows and doors
- Check the interior of a vehicle before getting
- Go to the nearest open business or police station if you are being
Crime Prevention Orientation
- The institution does not offer regularly scheduled crime awareness or prevention programs other than orientation where all the institution’s policies and regulations are properly disclosed to prospective
Alcohol and Illegal Drugs
- This institution does not permit the sale, possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on school property and adheres to and enforces all state underage-drinking
- The institution does not permit the possession, use or sale of illegal drugs by its employees and students and adheres to and enforces all state and Federal drug laws. The violation of these policies by students or employees may result in expulsion, termination and/or
Sexual Assault Reporting and Response
- It is the policy of this institution to have any sexual assaults (criminal offenses) on campus to be reported immediately to the institution’s official, who will report it to (911) emergency and police units. The institution during the orientation of given to newly admitted students emphasizes the prevention of sexual crimes by insisting students to work, study and walk outside of the premises in as much as possible, accompanied by other students or in view of other persons, generally, avoiding as much as possible to be alone by themselves at any time. During the daily functioning of the school operations, staff and administrators focus in observing that students are not in any circumstance by themselves.
- A person who was victimized will be encouraged to seek counseling at a rape crisis center and to maintain all physical evidence until such a time when that person can be properly transported to a hospital or rape crisis center for proper
- A victim of a sexual crime has the option of reporting this crime to the institutional authorities or to report it directly to (911) and search for professional assistance from the emergency agencies. If requested, the institutional personnel will be prepared to request assistance calling (911).
- The institution does not have accessibility to professional counseling, mental health or otherwise, students and employees are encouraged to seek such professional assistance at the nearest hospital or health care
- The institution will offer the victim of a sexual crime, any available options to change the academic schedule in as much as possible to the benefit of the victimized
- The institutional disciplinary actions in reference to an alleged sex offence are as follows:
- The accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a disciplinary proceedings:
- Both the accuser and the accused must be informed of the outcome of any institutional proceeding brought alleging a sex
- This institution has zero tolerance of violation of this policy. Once the offense is confirmed the institutional disciplinary action against students or employees may result in expulsion from school, or termination of employment and in accordance to local laws, to an arrest of the offender by the
Sex Offender Information
- The institution provides the following website to obtain information concerning the registration of sex offender’s arrest. http://www.city-data.com
If you would like information concerning registered sex offenders in California, check the Megan’s law web site at http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov . You can search the database by a sex offender’s specific name, or geographically by entering the ZIP Code, or city/county to obtain information on registrants residing in a specific area.
Crime Classification: Burglary vs. Larceny
- Revised Crime Classification: Burglary vs. Larceny: An incident must meet three conditions There must be evidence of unlawful entry (trespass). Both forcible entry and unlawful entry – no force are
The unlawful entry must occur within a structure, which is defined as having four walls, a roof, and a door. The unlawful entry into a structure must show evidence that the entry was made in order to commit a felony or theft. If the intent was not to commit a felony or theft, or if the intent cannot be determined, the proper classification is Larceny.
Timely Warning
In the event that a situation arises, either on or off campus, that in the judgment of the campus officials constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide “Timely Warning” will be issued. The warning may be issued using any or all of the following; flyer’s posted at entrances to all buildings, emergency messaging system and campus wide email. Timely Warnings consist of a description of the incident, location that it occurred and description of the suspect/s.
Once all the relative information is received these notices will typically be posted within 24 hours. Anyone with information regarding the Timely Warning should contact campus office and or local police, 911. WMU may, in appropriate circumstances, include personally identifiable information in a timely warning. Although personally identifiable information is generally protected from disclosure under FERPA, such information may be released in an emergency situation.
Students and faculty/staff are encouraged to report to security any suspicious activity.
Emergency Reporting
Please note that any emergency that requires immediate attention should not wait to report to the school’s officer but rather should contact the appropriate agency by calling (911). The institution does not maintain any special relationship with State and local police and does not have an agreement with those police agencies (such as written memoranda of understanding) to investigate alleged crimes.
Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures
All members of the WMU are notified on an annual basis that they are required to notify the Office of any 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 employees on campus.
The WMU office 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. In addition, President of WMU has a responsibility to respond to such incidents to determine if the situation does in fact, pose a threat to the school. If so, federal law requires that the institution immediately notify the campus community or the appropriate segments of the community that may be affected by the situation. In the event of an emergency situation, Campus Officials would notify the proper authorities through 911 giving as much information known at the time while requesting their assistance.
In the event of a serious incident that poses an immediate threat to members of the school, the WMU has various systems in place for communicating information quickly. Some or all of these methods of communication may be activated in the event of an immediate threat to the campus community. These methods of communication include network emails, emergency text messages that can be sent to a phone by Kakao Talk system.
The WMU will post updates during a critical incident on the website at www.wmu.edu. Students learn the locations of the emergency exits in the buildings and are provided guidance about the direction when exiting building evacuation during the orientation.
Daily Crime and Fire Log
This log records by the date the crime was reported, any crime or fire that occurred on campus or within the property of the WMU.
All incidents shall be recorded in the Daily Incident Log at the institutional official’s station. The report must be entered in the log within two (2) business days after it is reported to the school’s official, unless that disclosure is prohibited by law or would endanger the confidentiality of the victim. Incident Log is available during business hours at the office upon request of WMU students, employees, and members of the public.
The Daily Crime and Fire log reflects the nature, date, time and general location of each crime or fire was reported and the disposition, if known, and the name of the person who took the report. The log records the most recent 60-day period and is available at the Office. The office may withhold information from the crime and fire log if the release of such information would jeopardize the safety of an individual or investigation.
However, the crime or incident must be disclosed once the adverse effects are no longer likely. Office of WMU prepares the Campus Crime and Fire Log.
Weapons
Firearms, knives, explosives, or other dangerous objects, including but not limited to any facsimile firearm, knife, or explosive, are prohibited on all campus grounds, except as authorized by law. Students found in possession of prohibited weapons may face any disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from WMU. Employees found in possession of prohibited weapons may face any disciplinary action up to and including termination. Visitors found in possession of prohibited weapons will be required to leave property or event, and may be prohibited from entering property or attending future events. Anyone who sees or otherwise becomes aware of a violation of this policy is required to contact the Office or Police.
