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4 THE COLLEGE'S ANNUAL SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY REPORT 2017 Safe Campus Policy e purpose of this policy is to ensure compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("Clery Act"). is is a federal law that requires the college to collect crime reporting information from Campus Security Authorities ("Clery Act"). CSA's are required to report to the Office of Campus Police Services ("Campus Police") any Clery Act Crime reported to the CSA so that the college can do the following: (1) provide appropriate notification to the campus community if there is a crime posing an ongoing threat to the safety of college members; (2) investigate the reported crime, if warranted; and (3) disclose accurate crime statistics as required by the Clery Act. e Clery Act requires that the college annually publish crime and fire safety statistics in its Annual Security Report and distribute them to all students and employees. A full text of this report is available at campuspolice.tcnj.edu/resources/stats. Campus Community: Campus Community refers to students, faculty, and staff of e College of New Jersey. Campus Security Authorities: Campus Security Authorities are employees who have significant responsibility for student or campus activities or who have security responsibilities as part of their jobs. At TCNJ, Campus Security Authorities are represented by, but not limited to, the following departments: Campus Police, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Human Resources, Vice President for Student Affairs, Residential Education and Housing, Disability Support Services, Athletics, Alcohol and Drug Education Program (ADEP), and Anti-Violence Initiatives. Clery Act Crimes: Clery Act Crimes cover four distinct categories: (1) Criminal Offenses, including criminal homicide, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, and arson; (2) a Criminal Offense plus any incidents of larceny-theft, simple assault, intimidation, and destruction, damage or vandalism of property in which the victim is intentionally selected because of the actual or perceived race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, or disability of the victim; (3) Violence Against Women Act ("VAWA") Offenses, including domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; and (4) Arrests and Referrals for Disciplinary Action, including weapons law violations, drug abuse violations, and liquor law violations. TCNJ is committed to informing students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community of all incidents that may impact safety and security. e Campus Community is encouraged to report all crimes, whether actual, attempted, or suspected, and all emergency situations to the Office of Campus Police Services or any other Campus Security Authority. Additionally, crimes or incidents may be reported to college officials as enumerated under the Title IX policy and, even though the crime or incident may not be investigated due to the victim's wishes, timely notice may still be required. e college compiles and discloses statistics of reports of Clery Crimes for the campus and immediately adjacent areas. e Office of Campus Police Services shall also maintain a daily crime log that is available upon request for viewing by the Campus Community and the general public at any time. is log maintains a listing of all crime reports to campus security. e Office of Campus Police Services reserves the right to exclude information that may involve a criminal investigation or confidential matter from public dissemination. e Office of Campus Police also maintains a daily fire log available to the public of incidents occurring in on-campus student housing. In addition, the college makes an annual report to the Department of Education with statistics of Clery Crimes for the last three years, along with other required policy statements addressing campus security and safety. Reporting Crimes and Emergencies e College of New Jersey's Office of Campus Police Services provides law enforcement and security services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. e community is encouraged to report all crimes, whether actual, attempted, or suspected, and all emergency situations to the Office of Campus Police Services by calling 609.771.2345. It is important to know that a formal police report or investigation is not needed in order for a crime to be included in the crime statistics provided in this report. Campus Security Authorities are surveyed monthly for their input during the course of the year. Campus Security Authorities are represented by, but not limited to, the following offices: Vice President for Administration; Provost/ Vice President for Academic Affairs; Vice President for Human Resources; Vice President for Student Affairs; Residential Education and Housing; Disability Support Services; Student Health Services; Athletics; Alcohol and Other Drug Education Program; and Anti-Violence Initiatives. e data collected may be anonymously submitted; the Office of Campus Police Services does not collect victim information unless specifically authorized by the reporting person. Clients reporting to the Office of Anti-Violence Initiatives (a designated Campus Security Authority) are informed of procedures to report crimes on a voluntary, confidential basis for inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics. Clients reporting to any other offices/entities providing mental health or pastoral counseling services are not informed of procedures to report crimes on a voluntary, confidential basis for inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics, as those offices are not considered Campus Security Authorities. Outdoor emergency telephones are installed on campus. ese telephones are clearly marked with blue lights and provide direct contact with the Office of Campus Police Services. Fire, police, or medical emergencies may be reported from any campus telephone. Students are encouraged to program 609.771.2345 into the phone book in their cell phone so that they can easily contact the Office of Campus Police Services. Walking escorts are provided by security and police officers throughout the evening and early morning hours. To request an escort, call extension 2345 from any campus telephone or 609.771.2345 from your cell phone.

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