CAMPUS SAFETY
University Police
Our Goal Working together to help keep our community safe!
SIUE Police ▪ Sworn police personnel under authority granted by Illinois law ▪ Have authority to make arrests ▪ 43 sworn police officers ▪ Nine civilian employees ▪ Open 24/7 ▪ Location – 99 Supporting Services Road
Facilities ▪ Edwardsville Campus ▪ Main police facility ▪ East St. Louis Higher Education Center ▪ Satellite station ▪ Alton Campus
Community Oriented Policing (COP) Philosophy Delivery of Services ▪ Highly visible ▪ Approachable ▪ COP programs and presentations ▪ Foot patrols, in addition to vehicle patrol in heavily populated areas during peak times
Past Three Years ▪ 265 programs and presentations ▪ Present at nearly every campus event ▪ Performed 53,000 foot patrols ▪ Conducted 57,000 building checks
COP Philosophy ▪ Proactive instead of reactive ▪ Focus on prevention ▪ Responsive to campus community ▪ Campus community partnerships ▪ Weekly meetings ▪ Presentations and programs ▪ Academics, human resources, counseling services, housing, Title IX
University Police and Student Affairs ▪ Police officers work together with the Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct ▪ Officer discretion to arrest or refer students to Student Affairs or University Housing
Unacceptable Behaviors ▪ Weapons ▪ Sexual assault ▪ Violence ▪ Drugs and alcohol ▪ Property damage
▪ Hazing, bullying, harassment or intimidation (in person or via social media ▪ Tampering with fire safety equipment ▪ Felony criminal charge with a nexus to SIUE
Traffic Enforcement Overview Safety Objectives 1
Pedestrians
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Crime deterrent
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Motoring public
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Deer population
University Police Escort Service ▪ Police will escort students, faculty and staff from one campus location to another or to a car in a campus parking lot ▪ Individuals who feel apprehensive about walking alone on campus should call for an escort
Vehicle Lockouts Don't Panic Overview 1
An officer will help if you lock your keys in your car
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Call the Police Department
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Must sign a Vehicle Assistance Release of Liability form
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Service provided at no charge
Vehicle Jump-Starts Don't Panic Overview 1
Available through Parking Services
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Jumper cables can be borrowed from the Police Department
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Must sign a Vehicle Assistance Release of Liability form
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Service provided at no charge
Campus Issues Property and Miscellaneous Crimes ▪ 91% of crimes reported ▪ Theft ▪ Unattended items ▪ Burglary ▪ Building, residence or motor vehicle ▪ Unlocked doors (rooms and vehicles) ▪ Items in plain view ▪ Unfamiliar guests ▪ Parking hangtags ▪ Cell phones, purses, laptops and other electronics
Crimes Against Persons ▪ These types of crimes are rare (9% of crimes reported)
▪ Almost all involve: ▪ Acquaintances ▪ Domestic issues ▪ The use of alcohol and/or drugs
▪ Few involve aggression by strangers
Emergency Telephones Located in a variety of locations throughout campus ▪ The emergency button puts you in direct contact with SIUE Police and notifies dispatch of your exact location ▪ The non-emergency button is used for: ▪ Car trouble ▪ To obtain an escort ▪ Other non-emergency situations ▪ Calls go directly to SIUE Police
Rave Guardian App Personal Safety App Build your network of guardians 1
Set a safety timer
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Emergency communication
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911 GPS location
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Provides information to dispatch
Emergency Notifications Students can receive notification of campus-wide emergencies
▪ Email ▪ Check the homepage at siue.edu ▪ Sign up for e-Lerts ▪ Free service ▪ Available to students, faculty and staff ▪ You must register to receive e-lerts ▪ siue.edu/e-lert
On-Campus Fire and EMS Emergency number: 911 Non-emergency number: 618-650-3324
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ▪ Federal law ▪ Higher education institutions in the U.S. must disclose campus security information
▪ Includes crime statistics for campus ▪ To view SIUE Clery information and statistics visit siue.edu/securityreport
SIUE Police Visit siue.edu/police for more information on:
▪ Mission, values and focus ▪ Daily media log ▪ Annual Security and Fire Safety Report ▪ Crime alerts ▪ Emergency telephones
Emergency Management Procedures Visit siue.edu/emergencymanagement for more information on:
▪ Campus violence prevention plan ▪ Emergency management plan ▪ Emergency procedures ▪ Emergency training videos ▪ “Flashpoint” and “Shots Fired on Campus” videos
CONTACT US Contact me with questions, comments or concerns. I work directly with the campus community. Dustin Brueggemann Police Department Lieutenant 618-650-5432 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) dubrueg@siue.edu
CONTACT US
Emergency number: 911 Non-emergency number: 618-650-3324 Fax: 618-650-3250 police@siue.edu
Questions?