Yavapai College Police Department October 2009 Annual Report Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act
Your Right to Know
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Emergency
Call 911
Non-Emergency
Call 311
eginning in 1991, the federal government passed legislation requiring all educational institutions of higher learning to provide crime statistics and other information to current students, staff and faculty, as well as to prospective students and employees upon request. The federal “Right to Know” Act was amended in 1998 to the “Jeanne Clery Act.” In an effort to keep the college community and public informed, Yavapai College’s College Police Department annually provides crime statistics to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Reporting Section and also posts this information on the College Police website: www.yc.edu/campuspolice. College Police officers are committed to having current statistics available for all members of the college community and public, including notification of Registered Sex Offenders living on campus or within a short distance of a college location.
(from any campus phone)
or (928)776-2185 (Prescott Campus)
or (928)634-6599 (Verde Valley Campus)
Student Affairs
(928)776-2220
Counseling Services
(928)776-2106 or (928)634-6563 (Verde Valley Campus)
Website
www.yc.edu/campuspolice
The College Police website is linked to the State of Arizona Registered Sex Offender website, which provides information to the public concerning the location of sex offenders within Arizona. The information provided on this site is intended for community safety purposes only and should not be used to threaten, intimidate, or harass. Misuse of this information may result in criminal prosecution. If you have any questions contact the College Police Department; Prescott Campus: 776-2185 or Verde Valley: 634-6599
Welcome Message from the College Police
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n behalf of the College Police Department, we would like to welcome everyone to Yavapai College. Students have many excellent academic opportunities from which to choose, as well as a variety of clubs and organizations with which to become involved. An experienced, friendly staff is available to answer any questions and help everyone become accustomed to college life. The Yavapai College District Governing Board has made the safety of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors a priority. Yavapai College employs Certified Police Officers trained to provide a high level of professional service and to educate members of the college community and visitors through informative safety presentations. This interaction with the entire community enhances everyone’s opportunity to live and attend college in a safe environment. Community Oriented Policing enhances the interaction between police officers and students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This concept results in increased opportunities to listen and address safety concerns on any one of our seven campus locations.
Joe Cappelli, Chief of Police
Inside: Officers encourage all members of the student body, staff, faculty, or public to read this report and become actively involved in the programs offered by the College Police Department and other departments to enhance safety both on and off Yavapai College campuses.
Yavapai College is characterized by a relatively low crime rate, as evidenced by the statistics printed in this report. With everyone’s help, we can work together to maintain a quiet and safe learning environment.
Welcome Message from the College President.................................2 Safety Programs.........................................2 Substance Abuse.......................................3 How to Report a Crime..............................4 Safety Tips.............................................4, 5 Police Escort...............................................5 Need Assistance? Call 311.........................6 Safe Biking.................................................6 Security Awareness....................................6 Driving and Parking....................................7
Please feel free to contact the College Police Department at 776-2185 (Prescott) or 634-6599 (Verde Valley) or visit the website at www.yc.edu/ campuspolice.
www.yc.edu/campuspolice
Campus Locations......................................7 Statistics....................................................8