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I. AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION Word of Life staff and student security officers patrol the campus throughout the day and night to detect inappropriate activity and respond to incidents and emergencies. Security officers are not law enforcement officers, but are trained and registered as a security guard with the state. Additionally, our plainclothes emergency response team is armed and trained to respond to violent critical incidents. Our security officers work with the state and local law enforcement to respond to criminal events on campus. II. REPORTING Accurate and prompt reporting of all crimes to Campus Security is encouraged through the use of a logbook, which records accidents, theft and incident reports. Appropriate police agencies are involved through the Director of Security. Cases involving more minor offenses such as petty theft, criminal mischief, trespass, disorderly conduct, vandalism, etc... are reported to the local police depending on the nature and seriousness of the offense, and joint investigative efforts are deployed to handle these matters. Regardless of the nature of the offense, individual perpetrators may be arrested and charged in accordance with state and local laws. Infractions involving College rules and regulations are promptly reported to the Office of Student Development for disciplinary actions. III. HOW TO REPORT It is the policy of Davis College to provide immediate assistance to victims of sexual assault. The College encourages you to file a police report, however as a victim, you do have several options, noted below. You can pursue any or all options: • Report Incident to local law enforcement: Law enforcement officers are trained in investigating sexual offenses and supporting victims reporting a sexual offense. With your permission, law enforcement officers have the authority to commence a criminal investigation and prosecution in sexual assault matters. It is standard operating procedure for Davis College and Campus Security to contact law enforcement in all cases of sexual assault, however, you have the option of personally filing a formal report, or not. • Report incident to the College Title IX Officer: Individuals may consider reporting a sexual violence incident to the Davis College Title IX Officer. A Title IX Officer can provide assistance in addressing the incident through consultation, administrative review and/or formal investigation. The Davis College Title IX Officer can be reached by calling 814.503.0038. • Seek counseling and emotional support: Off campus counseling is available free of charge for Davis College students and can care for student’s emotional well-being. Counselors can provide confidential support during a difficult period and afterward. Due to confidentiality, they will not report an incident without your consent, and they will not conduct an investigation. Talking to a counselor in a safe and supportive environment may help you to sort through your feelings and decide what to do. A counselor is available at Sexual Assault Support Services of Warren County, they can be reached at 1.886.307.4086. • Seek assistance from the New York State Police Campus Sexual Assault Victims Unit (CSAVU): The New York State Police have established a dedicated hotline for reporting sexual assaults on college campuses. (1-844-845-7269) This hotline is staffed by New York State Police Sergeants and Communication Specialists working from Troop C-SP Headquarters in Homer, New York. They handle inquiries to the hotline and provide assistance to callers. These same reporting options are available for bystanders. The College strongly encourages bystanders to step up on behalf of another person’s well-being when it is safe to do so. • Seek support from A New Hope Center: The New Hope Center’s mission is to help survivors see their choices, provide a safe non-judgmental environment, and to educate and inspire the community. They can be reached at 1-800-696-7600 or 607-687-6866 or text 607-972-1996.
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