2018-19 Annual Security Report: the Annual Fire Safety Report, and the 2017 Clery Act Report • General information • Annual fire safety report • City parking ordinances • City noise ordinances • Security policies and procedures • Drugs and alcohol • Sexual assault; prevention and aid • Crime statistics • Emergency numbers Introduction The small size and friendly atmosphere of the Beloit College campus makes most people feel “at home” here very quickly. Even though we have historically been less susceptible to the number and scope of the violent crimes more prevalent in larger cities and on large university campuses, we must always remind ourselves that Beloit College is not immune from crime and its effects. We know it would be unsafe and unwise to ignore this potential for crime; whether it is on campus, or even in the sanctuary of our own homes. It is our goal to promote a safe environment in which personal security and safety is taken seriously by all members of the college community. Everyone on campus plays an important role in preventing and reporting crime and it is essential that we all cooperate with each other (and with law enforcement agencies) in order to reach our goal of maintaining a safe campus. It is our belief that information and personal awareness are key elements in self-protection and for the protection of each other. They are an integral part of our commitment to crime prevention on campus. All members of the College community; students, faculty and staff, are encouraged to report violations of College policy or federal, state, or local laws to campus officials. These persons include Security officers, the Dean of Students, and all members of the Administrative staff. Individuals reporting violations of policy or law will be encouraged to file a formal, written complaint. Anonymous or third party reports may be made as well, but it is important to note that the College’s ability to effectively consider complaints can be impaired, or even negated, if the information provided is limited. The information provided in this guide is in voluntary compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, formerly known as the Campus Security Act, passed by congress in November 1990. It details the policies and procedures that Beloit College uses to help deter and respond to crimes on campus, methods for reporting crimes, support and assistance available, and guidelines to follow in the event of emergencies. The information provided in this guide is also in voluntary compliance with portions of the Higher Education Act of 2008, the Office of Civil Rights 2011 Dear Colleague letter, the VAWA, the saVE Act, and the 2014 Department of Education 34CFR Part668 VAWA Final Regulations. It also offers suggestions on how to increase your own safety and security and to help ensure that same level of safety for others. Again, this is part of our commitment to working together, so we may all reduce the opportunity for crime to occur. Please take a few minutes to read this information carefully. It will help you take steps to increase your safety and will decrease your chances of being a victim of a crime. Additional important information is contained in the student handbook. 1 General Safety Information Guns/Weapons In keeping with the campus policy of zero tolerance for violence, the use and/or storage of any weapons, firearms, ammunition, or explosives of any kind within the parameters of College property is strictly prohibited. This includes all buildings and rooms, vehicles, and storage areas. Any exceptions to this policy (educational exhibits, theatrical props, special interest clubs, etc.) must follow the safety requirements listed below. Laboratory chemicals and fireworks are not permitted in the residence halls. Weapons include: any firearm, loaded or unloaded, any device designed as a weapon and capable of producing death or bodily harm, and any other device or object which, in the manner it is used or intended to be used, is calculated or likely to produce bodily harm. This definition includes firearms, air-guns (pellet, BB, or dart), blowguns, crossbows, bows and arrows, slingshots, Taser or stun-guns, throwing blades or stars, blackjacks, knuckles of any metal, switchblades, daggers, bowie-knives, etc. (City Ordinance 15.07 also prohibits any knife or bladed instrument having a blade of 3 inches or longer from being carried in a concealed manner.) Any exceptions to the above policy (i.e. an item used for demonstration or educational exhibit) must have the advance approval of the Director of Security. Such exceptions must comply with the safety guidelines set by the Director on a case by case basis. Special interest clubs/organizations (i.e. Society for Creative Anachronisms, etc.) will abide by all safety regulations and practices set by their organizations as well as those set by Student Engagement and Leadership. Equipment used by clubs/organizations (wooden swords, etc.) will be kept in locked storage when not in use. Certificates of insurance, when required, must be provided by the clubs/organizations to the College’s Risk Manager. Residence Halls - Locking Schedule The exterior doors of the residence halls are locked 24 hours per day for the safety and protection of the residents. Do not prop the doors open! Do not allow anyone into the building that you do not know. Whenever you see a door propped open, remember that your personal right to safety and security supersedes this practice. Close it, and encourage others to do the same. If you see someone inside your building, or loitering in front of your building, who you believe does not belong there, obtain the best description you can and report the subject’s location to Security (ext. 2355). Personal Safety Tips Avoid walking alone at night, particularly in isolated areas with limited lighting. After hours, escort service is available by calling Security at ext. 2355. If you must walk alone, let a friend know where you are going and call your friend when you arrive safely. Consider carrying a whistle or other sound-making device to alert others if you have trouble. 2 Be alert. If you are being followed, head quickly (run if necessary) to a lighted area, building, or group of people. If you can, go to the nearest outside emergency telephone and call Security (ext. 2355). A campus map, which shows the locations of the emergency phones on campus, is provided in this brochure. Keep your doors locked when working alone or sleeping in your room. For your protection, no one is permitted to sleep in the residence hall lounges. Report suspicious persons to the Security Department (ext. 2355). Do not attempt to apprehend subjects yourself; observe as much as you can and call Security immediately. If you are the victim of an assault: • Remain as calm and aware as possible • Notice everything you can about the perpetrator; clothing, height, weight, hair (including facial hair), speech, direction headed, etc. • Preserve all physical evidence. Do not touch any object which may have been handled by the assailant. • Seek assistance from Campus Security (ext. 2355) immediately. Property Safety Tips Minor thefts of personal property are the most common crimes on campus. It is perhaps one of the most difficult crimes for our Security staff to prevent. YOU, however, have a great deal of control in the prevention of personal property thefts simply by following some common sense guidelines! • Keep your room locked at all times, even if you will be out for “just a few minutes.” • Record serial numbers, brand names, model numbers, and descriptions of valuable items for your records. • Immediately notify Security (ext. 2355) if you observe any suspicious activity. • Report any faulty locks, doors, windows and lights to your R.A. • Take your purse, wallet, laptop, iPod or other valuables with you when you leave a lounge, classroom, or table at the library. NEVER leave your laptop computer unattended! Leave your book bag in your room when going to a meal at Commons. • Always lock your bicycle using a good lock. Chains should be at least 3/8” in diameter and cables at least 1/4” in diameter (not counting the plastic covering). “U” shaped locks are the best when secured through an immovable portion of the bike frame. Remove quick release items from your bike and store them in your room. Record serial numbers, model numbers, brand name, etc. and keep them for your records. Should your bike be stolen, you will need this information to get it back. • Always lock your car doors (even when driving) and park in well lit areas whenever possible. Never leave your keys in your car. Avoid leaving property in 3 your vehicle. If you must do so, lock it in your trunk or conceal any valuables so they are not visible. SUMMARY OF PERSONAL AND PROPERTY SAFETY TIPS: Make a commitment not to be a “victim”. Follow up on this commitment with an effort to use precautionary measures whenever possible. Never be hesitant to call Security with any questions or for assistance (ext. 2355). Add Security’s telephone number, 608-363-2355, to your cell phone now! Security provides safety tips, including Security procedures & practices, to the Resident Assistants (RAs) and Orientation Leaders (OLs) at the beginning of each semester. The RAs share this information with their residents during a mandatory floor meeting each Semester. The OLs share this information with their residents during their orientation meetings at the beginning of each semester. All new faculty and staff are given a Quick Reference Guide to Emergency Procedures and Safety Information and safety tips and procedures is discussed during their orientation meetings. All students, faculty & staff are reminded to read the Annual Security Report every September. Beloit College maintains many student housing facilities (Residential Halls) on campus and is therefore required to publish the following Annual Fire Safety Report and to keep a “fire log”. The fire log contains the date, time of day, general location and the nature of each fire on campus. The fire log can be viewed during business hours at the Beloit College Security Department. The fire log will contain a minimum of 60 days worth of information that is immediately available upon request during business hours. Any portion of the fire log that is older than 60 days will be made available within two business days of the request. Fire Safety Report All fires, regardless of how small, should always be reported to Security to ensure that they are included in the fire safety report. The Department of Education requires that all fires in residential halls be documented in our Fire Safety Report. The graph on the following page shows the fires that occurred inside of Residential Halls. The graph lists each residential hall and the number of fires that occurred inside the residence hall throughout the previous three calendar years. The graph also shows the cause of each fire, the number of injuries, the number of deaths and the value of property damage caused by each fire. 4 RESIDENCE HALL FIRE REPORT Residence Hall Fi2rte0h 1es4 tYa, te1isa5tr is&c so1 ff6or oNcucmFYuierrberaeesrrd o &f UUndnICnientateteuenrsnmteitoii ononneaf adlfi l =r ==e I UUD NInujumorfib eesr DNuemoaftb hesr Vapdrlruaeoemlap toaeefgrd tfiey r e 609 Emerson 2015, 16 & 17 0 716 Emerson (Music) 2015, 16 & 17 2016-1 U-lamp 0 0 0 721 Emerson (Voces) 2015, 16 & 17 0 742 Church (Art) 2015, 16 & 17 0 804 Church (Anthro) 2015, 16 & 17 0 810 Clary Street 2015, 16 & 17 0 810 College (PKP) 2015, 16 & 17 0 815 College Street 2015, 16 & 17 0 818 Church (SAGA) 2015, 16 & 17 0 820 Clary Street 2015, 16 & 17 0 836 Park 2015, 16 & 17 0 840 College (KDL) 2015, 16 & 17 0 842 Church (Interfaith) 2015, 16 & 17 0 842 Park Avenue 2015, 16 & 17 0 905 Church (Peace) 2015, 16 & 17 0 910 Park Avenue 2015, 16 & 17 0 920 Park Avenue 2015, 16 & 17 0 Aldrich Hall 2015, 16 & 17 0 AST 2015, 16 & 17 0 Blaisdell Hall 2015, 16 & 17 0 Brannon Hall 2015, 16 & 17 0 Bushnell Hall 2015, 16 & 17 0 Chapin Hall 2015, 16 & 17 0 Emerson Hall 2015, 16 & 17 0 Haven Hall 2015, 16 & 17 2015-1 U-Cooking 0 0 $5.00 Kappa Delta 2015, 16 & 17 0 Maurer Hall 2015, 16 & 17 0 Moore Townhouses 2015, 16 & 17 0 OEC 2015, 16 & 17 0 Peet Hall 2015, 16 & 17 0 Porter Hall 2015, 16 & 17 0 Russian House 2015, 16 & 17 0 Sigma Chi 2015, 16 & 17 0 Spanish House 2015, 16 & 17 0 TKE 2015, 16 & 17 0 Theta Pi Gamma 2015, 16 & 17 0 Whitney Hall 2015, 16 & 17 0 Women’s Center 2015, 16 & 17 0 Wood Hall 2015, 16 & 17 0 5 The graph below is a listing of each residential hall and the fire safety systems in place inside each building (note: all residential halls are properly equipped with fire extinguishers). Fire drills are performed at each residential hall during every Spring and Fall semester. RESIDENTIAL HALL FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS Fire Alarm Systems (All Residence Halls are equipped with fire extinguishers) Smoke detectors in common areas are All smoke detectors ficroen anleacrmte ds ytsot ethme, All tshmrooukgeh oduett etchteo rs are battery operated Automatic but room detectors building are and are not sprinkler Manual pull are battery connected to the fire connected to the fire system in stations in Building Names operated only alarm system alarm system building building 609 Emerson No Yes No No Yes 716 Emerson (Music House) Yes No No No Yes 721 Emerson (Voces) Yes No No No Yes 742 Church (Art House) Yes No No No Yes 804 Church (Anthro House) Yes No No No Yes 810 Clary Street No Yes No Yes Yes 810 College (Phi Kappa Psi) No Yes No Yes Yes 815 College Street Yes No No No Yes 818 Church (SAGA) No Yes No No Yes 820 Clary Street No Yes No Yes Yes 836 Park Avenue No Yes No No No 840 College No Yes No No Yes 842 Church Yes No No No No 842 Park Avenue Yes No No No No 905 Church (Peace House) Yes No No No Yes 910 Park Avenue Yes No No No Yes 920 Park Avenue No Yes No Yes Yes Aldrich Hall No Yes No No Yes AST Yes No No Yes Yes Blaisdell Hall No Yes No No Yes Brannon Hall No Yes No No Yes Bushnell Hall No Yes No No Yes Chapin Hall No Yes No No Yes Emerson Hall No Yes No Yes Yes Haven Hall No Yes No No Yes 837 College (Kappa Delta) No Yes No Yes Yes Maurer Hall No Yes No No Yes Moore Townhouses No Yes No Yes Yes OEC No Yes No No No Peet Hall No Yes No No Yes Porter Hall No Yes No No Yes Russian House Yes No No No Yes Sigma Chi No Yes No Yes Yes Spanish House Yes No No No Yes TKE No Yes No Yes Yes Theta Pi Gamma Yes No No Yes Yes Whitney Hall No Yes No No Yes Women’s Center No Yes No No Yes Wood Hall No Yes No No Yes 6 Fire Safety Report Regulations In case of fire, pull the alarm, evacuate the building and dial 2355 (Security) to report the fire. • Firecrackers and all other types of fireworks are forbidden on campus (this includes sparklers). • Don’t abuse the fire safety equipment. Discharging fire extinguishers and pulling false alarms are extremely dangerous pranks. Report all non-functioning equipment to your R.A. and to Security (ext. 2355). • Discuss the Emergency Evacuation Plan with your R.A. to be aware of the suggested escape routes and gathering points. Emergency evacuation maps are prominently posted in all residence halls. • Report all fires or smoke to the Security Department immediately (ext. 2355). • Leave the building if a fire or smoke alarm sounds, even if you think it may be a false alarm. Your R.A. or a Security Officer will tell you when it is safe to re-enter. • Smoking and vaping is prohibited inside all campus buildings. • The use of candles, kerosene lamps, incense, open flames, touchier type halogen lamps, electrical appliances with open heating coils, or cooling coils, is prohibited in the residence halls. • Tampering with smoke alarms (or any other firefighting equipment) is a violation of Wisconsin Statue 941.13 and could result in a $500 fine, imprisonment of up to one year, or both. • Due to local ordinance, motorcycles, motorbikes, scooters, or other gasoline powered items, are not permitted inside campus buildings (even if they are emptied of fuel). In addition to the basic Fire Safety Regulations stated above, you should know that Beloit College takes many additional steps to promote fire safety on campus. • The Security Department makes daily patrols through all residential halls and academic buildings. Fire and safety related violations or hazards are reported to the Dean of Students, Residential Life, and Facilities for correction or repair. • At least one fire drill and fire alarm test is conducted every fall semester in each residential building. • Fire alarm tests of each detector, strobe, pull station, horn, etc. is conducted annually in every building by an approved fire alarm system contractor. • All fire extinguishers on campus are checked every month by Security and are replaced, repaired, or recharged if problems are found. • An inspection of all extinguishers and fire related equipment (stove/range hoods, exit lights, emergency lighting, etc.) is conducted semi-annually by Security in conjunction with an inspector for the City of Beloit. In addition, an annual inspection is also conducted with an approved fire equipment contractor. Any violations or problems noted are referred to Facilities and/or Residential Life for correction or repair. 7 • All battery operated smoke alarms, emergency exit signs, and emergency lighting packs are tested twice per year. Replacements or repairs are performed as needed. • Residential Assistants are given fire safety training and are also taught how to report problems that they see or are brought to their attention. • The Residential Assistants discuss fire safety with all their residents at the beginning of each semester. • All fire and smoke alarms are responded to and evacuation of buildings is expected (and insisted on) until an all-clear is given to re-enter a building. In most cases, we encounter false alarms (i.e. burned food items having tripped a detector). However, in others we have encountered small fires in progress. It is essential, therefore, that all reports and alarms be treated as real until proven otherwise. A summary of the past three years of fire/smoke alarm incidents on campus follows: 2015 2016 2017 Fire and smoke alarms which were “false” alarms 94 102 128 Fire and smoke alarms where fire or smoke was actually present on campus 4 1 1 Fire and smoke alarms where fire was actually present in a residential hall 1 1 0 Severe Weather/Tornado Plans At various times of the year, we may have a severe weather alert and/or a tornado warning (especially in the months of April, May & June). It is important that all students be aware of any severe weather conditions and know what to do in the event of impending severe weather. Most initial warnings will come via T.V. or radio. All students will be expected to move to an area of safety in the event of a tornado warning. In Beloit, the tornado sirens will be sounded for a three to five minute period to alert residents of a tornado warning. At this time, you should move to a place of safety. In most halls, this area is the basement, away from doors and windows. The severe weather safety location for each building is noted on the building’s fire evacuation plan which is posted in each hall. The college will also send out a message via the Beloit college emergency notification system to campus members who have not opted out of the emergency notification system. You should also take a portable radio tuned to one of the local stations (WTJK-1380/AM, WGEZ-1490/AM, or use your cell phone, for information in the warning and notification of the all-clear. The City of Beloit will not sound an all-clear siren. You should remain in the place of safety until you are notified of the all-clear by the R.A., Security, the radio, or by calling campus information after about fifteen to twenty minutes after the onset of the warning. Remain calm and move quickly when the sirens sound. Please remember that tornados are not always associated with severe weather outside. 8