I've heard of a few small incidents on campus that were resolved through the use of the security camera system. I am pleased to know of the cameras and how well the staff and students respond to unusual situations. Annual reporting doesn't prevent crime or drugs, but I can see how it causes everyone to be alert and on guard.
We are having some safety issues. People walking in off the street roaming around the facility.
Here is a section of the safety handbook:
"You must disclose statistics for reported Clery crimes that occur: (1) on campus, (2) on public property within or immediately adjacent to the campus, and (3) in or on noncampus buildings or property that your institution owns or controls."
Also, there is a link to the handbook which further defines each area:
http://www2.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/handbook-2.pdf
Quick question on Campus security reporting. Is reporting only limited to security within the building or does it extend to the grounds, such as parking lot, etc?
Also, on a side note, within the last year, I had developed an Emergency Response Manual for our campus. I feel that all campuses should have something like this to establish and react to several "what do we do if" scenarios. This is also a good opportunity to assign responsibilites in case of an event. Does anyone else have a similar document to be prepared?
One new thing we have implemented on campus is the use of ID badges for visitors. It is mandatory for all faculty and staff to wear ID badges as well. This is a great way to keep tabs on who may be in the building at any given time. Providing a safe, educational enviornment for all is our main goal.
The building where our college is located has over 30 floors and we are on the ground floor. There is no way to keep people who do not belong in the college from coming in from the outside because of fire department regulations. We have been very fortunate that nothing really serious has happened to any students or staff members. There have been thefts but those are not as important as lives. There are security guards in the building but not actually in the college. On the occasions that the police department have been called, they were on the scene in very little time. We do feel relatively safe and that is important part of a student's experience here.
