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5 THE COLLEGE'S ANNUAL SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY REPORT 2020 To request a Safe Walk, call ext. 2345 from any campus telephone or 609.771.2345 from your cell phone. In accordance with New Jersey law, individuals who have been convicted, adjudicated delinquent or found not guilty by reason of insanity for a sex offense must register under New Jersey's Megan's Law. e specific offenses for which registration is required can be found in New Jersey Code at 2C:7-2. New Jersey Sex Offender Internet Registry | New Jersey State Police www.njsp.org/sex- offender-registry/. Authority of the Office of Campus Police Services and Relationship with Other Law Enforcement Agencies e Office of CPS is located within the college's Information Technology and Campus Safety Division and reports to the CIO and Vice President for Information Technology and Campus Safety. TCNJ's Office of CPS consists of a chief, associate director, lieutenant, sergeants, patrol officers, public safety telecommunicators, and security officers. All TCNJ Police are sworn officers who are fully trained, commissioned, and armed in accordance with the state laws under which they are appointed. ey have all powers of police, including the authority to arrest, and constables in criminal cases and offenses against the law throughout the state of New Jersey. e Office of CPS maintains a close relationship and consults with the Ewing Township Police Department on matters of mutual concern. e Ewing Township Police Department and its officers also have full police authority on the campus (Source: NJSA 18A:6-4.2 et seq.). Incidents occurring on campus are handled fully by the Office of CPS. is includes the duties of response, investigation, and subsequent prosecution of any criminal activities. e Mercer County Prosecutor's Office, Sheriff's Department, and New Jersey State Police have MOU's with TCNJ, and also serve as valuable resources to the Office of CPS when needed. e college also occupies several off-campus properties in Ewing Township. e College of New Jersey recognized student organizations do not own or control any off-campus properties. While particular locations are not monitored for criminal activity, the Ewing Township Police Department responds to emergencies and criminal activity at these locations and shares pertinent information concerning the illegal activity of e College of New Jersey students in the community with the Office of CPS whenever appropriate. Campus Safety Measures • Safety Walk Program. • Crime Prevention Program. • Timely warnings and emergency notifications. • To sign up for text message alerts: emergency.tcnj.edu. • Office of Campus Police Services website: campuspolice.tcnj.edu. • "Cop Shop" column in the student newspaper, e Signal. • Alcohol-Awareness Programs. • Blue emergency light telephones. • Campus lighting checks. • Traffic safety. • AEDs (automatic-defibrillators). • Electronic and Bicycle Registration and Tracking Asset Program. • Bicycle and Foot Patrols. • Narcan (opioid inhibitor). • Campus Police Services "CLEAR Team" Community Law Enforcement Affirmative Relations. • TCNJ EMS: tcnjems.tcnj.edu. Crime Prevention Tips • Call 911 from any campus phone, cell phone, or Emergency Blue Lights located around campus to report any suspicious activity or emergency. • Value your safety as well as the safety of others. • Always be aware of your surroundings. • Report all suspicious persons or activities, safety hazards, or unsafe lighting to the Office of CPS at 609.771.2345. • Don't walk alone. Get a friend to walk, jog, or run with you. Call the Office of CPS at 609.771.2345 for a Safety Walk. • At night, always choose a well-lit and well-populated walking route. • Develop a relationship with your neighbors; check in with each other. • Have your keys in hand before you get to your residence or vehicle. • Never take shortcuts through poorly lighted areas. • Properly secure your living area. Avoid allowing non-ID holders to enter when you swipe into your residence hall, and never prop open exterior doors. • Keep your doors and windows locked at all times. • Never leave your book bag, purse, laptop, or other valuables unattended. • For individuals who commute to school, do not leave valuables such as electronics, clothing, loose change, or other personal items in your car. If you need to leave anything in your vehicle, do not leave it in plain sight. Make sure you always lock your doors. Safety and Security in Campus Facilities Security and safety issues are given high priority in the design of new facilities. e Office of CPS, in an ongoing program, conducts security surveys of existing facilities, with findings and recommenda- tions forwarded to the appropriate administrative areas for remedial action when necessary. Periodic assessments of campus lighting and emergency telephones are conducted, and deficiencies are promptly addressed by the appropriate administrative area. Crime Prevention General information, crime prevention, and safety awareness materials are distributed to incoming students and their families during orientation. As part of our TCNJ community policing philosophy, the Office of CPS partners with the Department of Residential Education and Housing annually to implement community outreach presentations relating to crime awareness, prevention, and services and educate every first-year student during floor meetings in each residence hall. Additionally, the Chief of Police addresses all first-year students during welcome week.

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