Safety, Security, Community
SIUE Police • Sworn police personnel under authority granted by Illinois law • Have authority to make arrests • 39 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
Since 2014 • • • •
275 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, police department
University Police and Student Affairs • Police officers work together with the Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct • Police officers refer students to Student Affairs or University Housing
SIUE Values • Excellence
• Integrity • Wisdom • Inclusion • Citizenship
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Unacceptable Behaviors in a Community • • • • • •
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 • A felony criminal charge with a nexus to SIUE
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Sexual Assault Prevention – Required Education Program “Not Anymore” • Interactive online program • Designed to prevent sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking All students, faculty and staff are required to complete online training each academic year
Registration holds will be placed for students who do not complete training by the deadline
Sexual Assault Prevention Education Prevention Education and Advocacy Center (PEACe) is a grant-funded program through the Violence Against Women Act to decrease gender-based violence on campus by engaging all students Samantha Dickens PEACe Coordinator Email: sdicken@siue.edu Phone: 618-650-5492 Student Success Center Room 0220
It’s On Us • Peer education in prevention and bystander intervention • Course (one credit-hour) available in peer education • In-class education on gender-based violence provides guest speakers for on-campus classes • Faculty and staff training on gender-based violence focuses on the neurobiology of trauma, and how to provide trauma-informed care
Coordinated Community Care Response Team (C3RT) Students can attend and join working groups • Policy creation and revision • Awareness programming • Community education Awareness Programming • Provide information or assistance • Facilitate with program partners for on-campus events concerning gender-based violence • Silent Protests • Take Back the Night • And More
Student Opportunities Graduate assistantships Internships/practicums Volunteer options • Short-term and long-term Coming Soon! More information on reporting sexual assault, counseling services, prevention and bystander information will be available beginning fall 2017 at siue.edu/sexual-assault and siue.edu/peace.
Traffic Enforcement Safety Objectives • Pedestrians • Crime deterrent • Motoring public • 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 • An officer will help if you lock your keys in your car • Call the Police Department • Must sign a Vehicle Assistance Release of Liability form • Service provided at no charge
Vehicle Jump-Starts • Available through Parking Services • Jumper cables can be borrowed from the Police Department • Must sign a Vehicle Assistance Release of Liability • 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 Set a safety timer Emergency communication 911 GPS location 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 and surrounding areas 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
Dustin Brueggemann, SIUE Police Department Lieutenant Email: dubrueg@siue.edu Phone: 618-650-5432 (Normal business hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) Contact me with questions, comments or concerns. I work directly with the campus community.
Contact Information – SIUE Police • Emergency Number: 911 • Non-emergency Number: 618-650-3324 • Fax: 618-650-3250 • Email: police@siue.edu