In 1990 the Congress
of the United States passed the Crime Awareness and Campus Security
Act. This act provides for the reporting of specific information
about campus security and crime. There are seven specific areas
that are required:
- Reporting of Criminal Activity or Emergencies
- Crime Statistics
- Crime Definitions
- Police Liaison and Security Authority
- Off Campus Student Organizations/Criminal Activity
- Access to Campus Facilities
- Crime Prevention & Security Awareness Program
1. Reporting of Criminal Activity and Emergencies
The Office of Campus Safety (OCS) is responsible for security and
emergency response at HFCC. OCS is open 24 hours per day 7 days
per week and is located in the lobby of the Administration Building.
To report a crime or emergency call 313-845-9630 from off campus
or EXT. 9630 on campus.
2. Crime Statistics
OCS is required to keep and provide crime statistics relative to
six major categories of crimes. These crimes are; Murder, Arson,
Sexual Assault, Burglary, Auto Theft and Aggravated Assault. In
addition, statistics relative to drug, alcohol, weapons possession
and hate crimes is also required.
3.
Crime Definitions
4. Police Liaison and Security Authority
OCS maintains a solid working relationship with local, state, and
law enforcement agencies. OCS personnel currently have no police
powers
5. Off Campus Student Organizations and
Criminal Activity
Criminal activity of off-campus student organizations will be monitored
through close liaison with the appropriate law enforcement agency.
6. Access to Campus Facilities
Access to buildings is controlled by electronic and mechanical access
control devices. Electronic alarm systems, uniformed security officers,
mobile and foot patrol, electronic and physical surveillance systems
and 24 hour dispatch communication and response.
7. Crime Prevention and Security Awareness Programs
Students and employees are made aware of campus crime and crime
prevention through the following means:
- Campus Watch Program
- Annual Crime Reports
- Distribution of Crime Prevention/Security Awareness Materials
- College Newspapers/Articles
- Regularly Scheduled Lectures and Presentations
- Safe Walk Program
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