University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Annual Security Report for 2008

This information is provided in compliance with federal law, known as the Clery Act and the Illinois Campus Security Enhancement Act of 2008.

Introduction

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Urbana) prepares this report in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act along with the State of Illinois Campus Security Enhancement Act of 2008. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. This report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. This report is prepared in cooperation with the local law enforcement agencies and the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs. Each entity provides updated information on its educational efforts and programs to comply with the Act. Campus crime, arrest and referral statistics include those reported to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign police, designated campus security officials as defined under the Act and local law enforcement agencies. Each year, an email notification is sent to all enrolled students, faculty and staff. This notification provides information on how to access the Annual Security report online. Copies of this report may also be obtained at the Division of Public Safety.

Statement of Policy Addressing General Procedures for Reporting a Crime or Emergency and Encouragement of Prompt Reporting.

Community members, students, faculty, staff, and visitors are encouraged to report all crimes and public safety related incidents to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police as soon as possible.

You can report crimes or other emergencies by calling or speaking in person with a number of authorities:

1. Dial 9-911	To report emergencies or non-emergency criminal violations, dial the 24-hour emergency service at 9-911 from university phones or at 911 from public phones or cell phones.
2. Dial 3-8911	To report non-emergency requests for police services from a university phone
3. Emergency phones	Use any of the emergency phones located in walkways, buildings, bus shelters, and elevators throughout campus; these provide a direct line to the university police headquarters.
4. Rape Crisis 24-Hour Hotline, 217-384-4444	Call the community hotline to report sexual assault or request crisis services.
5. Crimestoppers Program, 217-373-TIPS	Report information about a crime anonymously through this service. Information may also be sent through the Web at: http://www.champaigncountycrimestoppers.com or via text message by sending TIP397 plus the message to CRIMES (274637).

Contact university police at 217-333-1216 (non-emergencies), dial 9-1-1 (emergencies only), or by using the emergency telephones located by the residence halls, parking lots, and campus buildings. Any suspicious activity or person seen in the parking lots or loitering around vehicles, inside buildings or around residence halls should be reported to the police department. In addition, you may seek help or additional information from the following areas:

1. Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs	217-333-1300, Swanlund room 120
2. Director, Counseling Center	217-333-3704, Turner Student Services Building room 110
3. Director, Student Health Center	217-333-2701, McKinley Health Center
4. Office of the Provost Human Resources	217-333-4523, Swanlund room 217
5. Director, Equity and Diversity	217-333-0885, Swanlund room 100
6. Office for Student Conflict Resolution	217-333-3680, Turner Student Services Building room 300
7. Dean of Students Office	217-333-0050, Turner Student Services Building room 300
8. Director, Housing and Residential Life	217-244-4663, Clark Hall room 200

For off-campus options, you may refer to the 2008-2009 Student/Staff Directory. University police and the Champaign and Urbana police departments have mutual aid and working agreements. Each department augments the other within their jurisdictions during mutual investigations, arrest, and prosecutions. University police personnel attend monthly meetings with local law enforcement agencies to exchange ideas and discuss problems which may be of concern for the university community.

Statement of Policy Addressing Timely Warnings

Crime Alerts are issued whenever a crime or series of crimes, on campus or in the surrounding communities, is considered to pose a continuing risk to students and employees. Crime Alerts are issued for specific crime classifications such as murder, sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault/battery, burglary, motor vehicle theft, manslaughter, arson and any hate crimes involving bodily injury in which the victim was intentionally selected due to actual or perceived race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or disability. Crime Alerts may also be posted for other crime classifications as deemed necessary. When issuing a Crime Alert, the university police send a mass electronic mail (email) which is addressed to all students, faculty, and staff. This email indicates a Crime Alert has been issued and provides a link to Division of Public Safety Web page for further information. Additionally, copies of this notice are posted in all residence halls on campus.

All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to register for the Illini-Alert emergency notification service by going to https://emergency.illinois.edu/. For questions or problems concerning the Illini-Alert service, please contact the CITES Help Desk at (217) 244-7000 or email consult@illinois.edu.

Statement of Policy Addressing Limited Voluntary Confidential Reporting

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police Department encourages anyone who has witnessed or been a victim of a crime to promptly report the incident by calling 911 (from a university phone dial 9-911). The non-emergency number can also be used when appropriate by calling 217-333-1216. Police reports in the State of Illinois are public records and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police cannot hold reports of crime in confidence. Confidential reports for the purposes of inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics can be made to other University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus security authorities. Campus security authorities are defined by Clery Act as University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police, individuals who have responsibility or campus security but who do not work for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police Department, or officials who have significant responsibility for student and campus activities, including but not limited to housing, campus activities, student discipline, and campus judicial proceedings. An official is defined as any person who has the authority and duty to take action or respond to particular issues on behalf of the institution. These reports, if any, are collected by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police Department. Reporting agencies are generally but not limited to; McKinley Health Center, the Office of the Dean of Students, and the Women's Resources Center. In addition, once yearly, the Council of Deans is sent notice asking if any members received Clery-reportable crimes. Each of these reports is reviewed by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police Department to confirm that it meets the reporting requirements under Clery.

Statement of Policy Addressing Counselors

As a result of the negotiated rulemaking process which followed the signing into law of the 1998 amendments to 20 U.S.C. Section 1092 (f), clarification was given to those considered to be campus security authorities. Campus “Pastoral Counselors” and Campus “Professional Counselors,” when acting as such are not considered to be a campus security authority and are not required to report crimes for inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics. The rulemaking committee defines counselors as:

Pastoral Counselor

An employee of an institution who is associated with a religious order or denomination, recognized by that religious order or denomination as someone who provides confidential counseling and who is functioning within the scope of that recognition as a pastoral counselor. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has no pastoral counselors.

Professional Counselor

An employee of an institution whose official responsibilities include providing psychological counseling to members of the institution’s community and who is functioning within the scope of his or her license or certification.

The staff of the Counseling Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign encourage their clients to report crimes to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police department, which then utilizes this information to compile aggregate statistics in accordance with the Clery Act.

Statement of Policy for Addressing Security and Access

Most campus buildings and facilities are accessible to members of the campus community, guests, and visitors during normal hours of business – Monday through Friday, and for limited designated hours on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. Facilities are maintained, and their security monitored, in the interest of students, staff, and faculty. Many cultural and athletic events held in university facilities, such as the Assembly Hall and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts are open to the public with the purchase of tickets. Other facilities such as the Illini Union Bookstore, libraries, and cafeterias are also open to the public. Access to academic and administrative facilities on campus generally is limited to students, employees, and visitors for the purpose of studying, working, teaching, and conducting other university business. Each academic building has established its hours based on the needs of specific academic departments. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police provide random patrols of all non-residential facilities 24 hours a day. All residential areas of university residence halls are locked 24 hours per day. All residence hall exterior doors are locked from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Statement of Policy for Addressing Campus Law Enforcement Authority and Jurisdiction

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the flagship campus of the university system. With a population of approximately 52,000 people including: undergraduate students, graduate and professional students, faculty members, academic professionals and staff members, as well as our many visitors, criminal activity and emergencies may occur on campus.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police officers have full law enforcement authority granted by the Illinois General Assembly under 110 ILCS 305/7 in any county wherein the university and any of its branches or properties are located. Their jurisdiction includes all property owned or controlled by the university, as well as streets adjacent to and running through the university campus. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police Department maintains mutual aid agreements with other local law enforcement agencies. The 55 officers are trained just as all other public law enforcement officers in the State of Illinois are trained.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police officers work with the City of Champaign Police Department, the City of Urbana Police Department, the Champaign County Sheriff's Office, state and federal law enforcement agencies, and all appropriate agencies of the criminal justice system. These agencies routinely exchange crime-related reports and statistics and conduct cooperative patrols, special events, investigations, and special unit operations.

Statement of Policy for Addressing Security Awareness and Crime Prevention Programs

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police Department attempts to prevent crimes from occurring rather than having to react to them after the fact. The goal of crime prevention is to eliminate or minimize criminal opportunities whenever possible and to encourage students, faculty, and staff to be responsible for both their own safety and the safety of others. During New Student Summer Orientation, students and their parents are informed about the types of crimes that occur on campus and prevention resources offered by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police. Throughout the year, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police, in cooperation with other organizations provides workshops on personal safety, residence hall security, Bike/Pedestrian Safety, The Law and You, and self-defense. Information about these workshops is listed on the Web page at http://www.publicsafety.illinois.edu. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police encourages faculty, staff, and students to take time to browse through their Web page for further information regarding other public safety resources that are available to the campus community.

The following are some specific examples of crime prevention and security awareness programs and initiatives:

Police Focus Areas

Each patrol officer has ownership of a specific focus area on campus as part of the department’s community-based philosophy. Officers build partnerships with members of their focus areas and address safety and quality of life issues with the community. These efforts include working with their community to remove the opportunity for crime to occur. Officer focus area assignments can be located via the Web at http://www.publicsafety.illinois.edu/universitypolice/focus.officer.html.

Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.)

The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive course for a woman. It begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, while progressing on to basic hands-on defense training.

R.A.D. is not a martial arts program. Our courses are taught by certified R.A.D. instructors and provide a workbook/reference manual. This manual outlines the entire physical defense program for reference and continuous personal growth.

The R.A.D. system of physical defense is being taught at many colleges and universities. The growing, wide-spread acceptance of this system is primarily due to the ease, simplicity and effectiveness of our tactics, solid research, legal defensibility, and unique teaching methodology.

Crime Prevention Unit

In addition to the overall department’s commitment to preventing crime as part of policing efforts, the department supports a crime prevention unit with sworn staff holding an increased level of expertise and training. This unit supports the overall department’s efforts in crime prevention including coordinating presentations and serving as a resource on facility issues using Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts.

Lighting Committee

The Campus Lighting Committee is an important component of the campus efforts to provide a safe and secure campus environment, underscoring our commitment to the safety and well being of our students, faculty, staff, and the public we serve. The committee is responsible for determining areas where supplemental lighting will enhance security and safety, developing recommendations for the placement of lighting and emergency telephones, and studying the campus’ long-term needs related to upgraded security lighting policies and practices.

Public Safety Advisory Committee

The Public Safety Advisory Committee was established for the purpose of serving as an official advisory committee at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The mission of the PSAC is to assure that the University of Illinois Division of Public Safety remains responsive to the needs of the campus and local communities, and to provide the campus administration and the executive director of Public Safety with regular input on issues surrounding crime and fear abatement, law enforcement, public safety, and emergency preparedness. The role of the PSAC is advisory and consulting, and should enhance the University of Illinois Division of Public Safety’s community-oriented public safety philosophy.

Statement of Policy for Addressing Criminal Activity Off Campus

The Office for Student Conflict Resolution maintains close contact (daily during the academic year) with the Champaign, Urbana, and university police departments and the Champaign County Sheriff's Office to monitor criminal activity involving students and student organizations. Administrative reports from the police departments are recorded in a memorandum format and copies of these memoranda are, if needed, forwarded to appropriate units for further action.

The university may pursue disciplinary action for off-campus violations of university rules in those instances in which the university community’s interest is substantially affected, whether or not the activity was criminal in nature. Reports of violations by students may be referred to the appropriate Subcommittee on Student Conduct, the Boards of Fraternity or Sorority Affairs, or the Office of Registered Student Organizations.

Statement of Policy Addressing Alcohol, and Illegal Drugs and Substance Abuse Education

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS

The university is concerned about your health and safety. Abuse of alcohol and controlled substances can seriously impair your health and your ability to work and study. It may cause you to endanger the safety and well-being of others.

The university promotes an environment on campus that rejects substance abuse as unacceptable life style, informs you about resources for preventing or treating substance abuse, and helps you make healthy decisions about alcohol and other drugs.

Prevention of substance abuse is sought in several ways: by promoting accurate information on drug-use issues, by encouraging healthy use of leisure time through recreation and other activities, by enhancing skills for dealing with stress, and by working through campus leaders and influencers to establish a healthy environment.

This brochure was prepared in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989. It describes the health risks and legal sanctions associated with alcohol and other drugs. It outlines the university’s standard of conduct and disciplinary actions taken against students or employees who violate that standard. And it suggests resources for educational information, counseling, or treatment.

How does drug use affect health?

Adverse health effects can range from nausea and anxiety to coma and death. There are risks associated with the chronic use of all psychoactive drugs, including alcohol. A pregnant woman who uses alcohol, cigarettes, or other drugs exposes her fetus to serious risks, including miscarriage, low birth weight, or brain damage.

Substance abuse may involve not only controlled substances and illegal drugs but also alcohol and other substances that pose a health risk. Described below are some of the health effects of alcohol and other drugs. Please note that when drugs are used in combination, their negative effects on the mind and body are often multiplied beyond the effects of the same drugs taken singly.

ALCOHOL: Alcohol is the drug most frequently abused on college campuses and in our society. Even small amounts of alcohol significantly impair the judgment and coordination required to drive a car, increasing your chances of having an accident. Consumption of alcohol may be an interacting factor in the incidence of aggressive acts, including date rape and spouse and child abuse. Moderate to large amounts of alcohol severely impair your ability to learn and remember information. Because alcohol is a depressant, very large amounts can cause respiratory and cardiac failure, resulting in death.

CANNABIS: Marijuana and hashish impair short-term memory and comprehension of the user. They can cause confusion, anxiety, lung damage, and abnormalities of the hormonal and reproductive system. Hours after the feeling of getting high fades, the effects of cannabis on coordination and judgment may remain, heightening the risks involved in driving or performing other complex tasks. Cannabis, a fat-soluble substance, may remain in the body system for weeks. An overdose may bring about paranoia, panic attacks, or psychiatric problems.

CLUB DRUGS: The term “club drugs” refers to a wide variety of drugs including MDMA (Ecstasy), GHB, rohypnol, ketamine, methamphetamine, and LSD. Club drugs are being used at raves, dance clubs, and bars. No club drug is safe due to variations in purity, potency, and concentration. Research indicates that these drugs can cause serious health problems or even death. They can have even more serious consequences when mixed with alcohol. Club drugs are also occasionally used or administered in connection with sexual assault.

DEPRESSANTS: Barbiturates, benzodiazepines (e.g., Valium), Quaaludes, and other depressants cause disorientation, slurred speech, and other behaviors associated with drunkenness. The effects of an overdose of depressants range from shallow breathing, clammy skin, dilated pupils, and weak and rapid pulse to coma and death.

HALLUCINOGENS: Hallucinogens such as LSD, MDA, PCP (angel dust), mescaline, and peyote can cause powerful distortions in perception and thinking. Intense and often unpredictable emotional reactions can trigger panic attacks or psychotic reaction. An overdose of hallucinogens can cause heart failure, lung failure, coma, and death.

NARCOTICS: Heroin, codeine, morphine, methadone, and opium are narcotics. There is a high likelihood of developing a physical and psychological dependence on these drugs. Health effects include anxiety, mood swings, nausea, confusion, constipation, and respiratory depression. Overdose may lead to convulsions, coma, and death. The risk of being infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, or other diseases increases significantly if you inject drugs and share needles.

STIMULANTS: Cocaine, amphetamines, and other stimulants can cause agitation, loss of appetite, irregular heartbeat, chronic sleeplessness, and hallucinations. Cocaine and crack cocaine are extremely dangerous and psychologically and physically addictive. An overdose can result in seizures and death.

TOBACCO: Nicotine, the active ingredient in tobacco, increases your heart rate and raises your blood pressure. The tar in cigarette smoke is a major cause of cancer and other respiratory problems. The carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke can promote arteriosclerosis. Long-term effects of smoking cigarettes may include emphysema, chronic bronchitis, heart disease, and lung cancer.

What are the university’s policies regarding drug use by students and employees?

The University of Illinois is committed to maintaining a drug- and alcohol-free environment for its students and employees, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Students or employees who violate federal or state laws concerning drugs or alcohol are subject to criminal prosecution; those who violate university policies may also be subject to institutional sanctions. No one under the age of 21 (twenty-one) may store, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages on any property under the control of the University of Illinois, including certified housing. Persons of legal drinking age—21 years of age or older—may possess or consume alcoholic beverages only in areas or at functions specifically designated or approved for such use.

The unlawful or unauthorized possession, use, distribution, dispensation, sale, or manufacture of controlled substances or alcohol is prohibited on university property or as part of any university activity. Students will also be subject to disciplinary action for violations of the alcohol or drug policies which occur off campus or on private property. Employees or students who violate this policy may be disciplined in accordance with university policies, statutes, rules, regulations, employment contracts, and labor agreements, up to and including dismissal and referral for prosecution. The university may involve/contact the parents of students under the age of 21 for violations of the Student Code.

I’m a university employee. For what actions may I be disciplined?

Employees are subject to disciplinary action, including discharge, for unauthorized consumption of intoxicating liquors on institutional time or property; inability to perform satisfactorily their assigned duties as a result of drinking alcoholic beverages; illegal or excessive use of drugs, narcotics, or intoxicants; or unauthorized sale or distribution of drugs, narcotics, or intoxicants. If you have a problem with controlled substances or alcohol, please seek professional advice and treatment. You may seek help with your problem or obtain a list of counseling, rehabilitation, and assistance programs confidentially by calling the Faculty/Staff Assistance Program at 244-5312. In some cases, your supervisor may direct you to request this information.

Are university employees subject to drug and alcohol testing?

Drug testing may be required in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and contracts. For example, if you are engaged in work under a federal contract, you may be required to submit to tests for illegal use of controlled substances as provided by the law or regulations of the contracting agency.

If you perform safety-sensitive job functions that require you to possess a commercial driver’s license as a condition of university employment, you will be subject to alcohol and controlled substances testing as mandated by Department of Transportation regulations.

What if I’m convicted of a drug or alcohol offense that took place at work?

You must notify your supervisor within five days. If you are an employee working on a federal contract or grant and you are convicted of a drug or alcohol offense occurring in the workplace, the university will notify the granting or contracting federal agency within ten days of receiving notice of your conviction. Employees convicted of a drug or alcohol offense involving the workplace may be required to complete a drug rehabilitation program in order to continue employment at the university.

I’m a student. What happens if I violate the university’s drug policy?

Students who illegally possess, use, distribute, sell, or manufacture drugs are subject to university disciplinary action and may be dismissed from the university. The standard disciplinary response to students who are found to be distributing illegal drugs is dismissal for not less than two years.

The university provides educational programs and counseling to students who are substance abusers or who are affected by the substance abuse of others. For confidential help with these problems, contact the Counseling Center at 217-333-3704 or the Office of the Dean of Students at 217-333-0050.

What Illinois laws apply to alcohol and drug use?

In Illinois, it is against the law to sell or deliver alcohol to anyone under 21 (twenty-one), or to any intoxicated person [235 ILCS 5/6-16]. Violations can result in fines of up to $1,000 and one year in jail. It is also illegal for a person under 21 to present false identification in an attempt to purchase alcohol. On campus violations are strictly enforced by the campus police.

Legislation signed by the governor provides further penalties: (1) The secretary of state is authorized to suspend or revoke without a hearing the driver’s license or instruction permit of a person under 21 who has purchased or attempted to purchase alcohol from a duly licensed establishment or who has consumed alcohol on licensed premises. (2) Local liquor commissioners have the duty to report to the secretary of state any conviction for a violation of the Liquor Control Act, or a similar provision of a local ordinance, prohibiting a person under 21 from purchasing, accepting, possessing, or consuming alcohol and prohibiting the transfer or alteration of identification cards, the use of the identification card of another or a false or forged identification card, or the use of false information to obtain an identification card. (3) The secretary of state is authorized to suspend or revoke the driver’s license or learner’s permit of any person convicted of violating any of the prohibitions listed above in “(2)” or similar provisions of local ordinances.

Substantial penalties exist in Illinois for the operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with a blood or breath alcohol concentration of .08 or greater. (A good guideline for ensuring that your concentration of alcohol remains within legal limits is to consume no more than one drink—i.e., one ounce of spirits, four ounces of wine, or 12 ounces of beer—per hour.) Arrests are also possible at lower alcohol levels if driving is impaired. The first offense can result in a $1,000 fine, incarceration for up to one year, and suspension or revocation of the offender’s driver’s license. Subsequent offenses entail penalties of significantly greater severity. Transporting open alcohol containers in a motor vehicle is also punishable under Illinois law.

Possession and delivery of illicit drugs are prohibited in Illinois through the Cannabis Control Act [740 ILCS 40/0.01 et seq.] and the Controlled Substances Act [720 ILCS 570/100 et seq. and 720 ILCS 570/401 et seq.]. Penalties vary with the amount of the drug confiscated; the type of drug found; the number of previous offenses by the individual; and whether the individual intended to manufacture, sell, or use the drug. A first-time conviction of possession of a controlled substance can result in a one- to three-year prison sentence, plus a fine of up to $15,000. More severe penalties may be imposed for conviction of class 2, 3, or 4 felonies involving manufacture or delivery to a minor. Vehicles used with knowledge of the owner in the commission of any offense prohibited by the Cannabis Control Act or Controlled Substances Act can be seized by the government; all ownership rights are forfeited.

And federal laws?

Under the revised federal sentencing guidelines, federal courts can sentence simple-possession first offenders to one year in prison and a $100,000 fine. Penalties for subsequent convictions are significantly greater [21 U.S.C. 844(a)]. A sentence of life imprisonment can result from a conviction for possession of a controlled substance that results in death or bodily injury. Possession of more than five grams of cocaine can trigger an intent-to-distribute penalty of 10 to 16 years in prison [U.S.S.G.S. 2D2.1(b)(1)].

Where can I turn for help?

Several university and local services are available to help students and employees who have problems with alcohol or other drugs.

University Resources

COUNSELING CENTER: 217-333-3704

Provides individual and group counseling for students with substance abuse problems. In addition, Counseling Center staff can consult with any student, staff, or faculty member concerned about a student’s substance abuse problem. 206 Turner Student Services Building, 610 East John Street

MCKINLEY MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC: 217-333-2705

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS OFFICE, MCKINLEY HEALTH CENTER: 217-333-7557

Offers workshops and education programs regarding alcohol and other drugs. Conducts alcohol assessments and referrals for students. Provides students with smoking cessation programs.

FACULTY/STAFF ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: 217-244-5312

Provides confidential problem assessment, referral and follow-up, and community resource information. 1011 West University Avenue

Community Resources

Be sure to check whether your health insurance, including student health insurance or your family’s health insurance, covers any charges for private therapists.

THE PAVILION: 217-373-1700 809 West Church Street, Champaign, IL

PRAIRIE CENTER: 217-328-4500 24-hour hotline: 217-356-7576 718 Killarney Street. Urbana, IL

Support Groups

There are no fees or dues for these groups, which meet anonymously to discuss and resolve members’ common problems.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 217-373-4200 (24 hours)

ALANON / ALATEEN: 217-373-4141

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 217-373-2063 (24 hours)

Statement of Policy Addressing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

According to Illinois law, sex crimes involve the use of force or threat of force to sexually touch or sexually penetrate the victim's body or forcing the victim to touch or penetrate the offender's body. Threats of death or use of a weapon increases the severity of legal charges. Sex crimes can be prosecuted even if the victim knew the attacker, the victim did not fight back, the victim had consensual sex with the attacker previously, or the victim was intoxicated or unconscious.

What should I do if I'm sexually assaulted?

Seek medical attention immediately. It is important to preserve evidence so do not shower, change clothes, or disturb the scene of the attack. Go to the emergency room of a hospital; ask a friend to go with you, if possible. Local hospitals include Carle Foundation Hospital, at 611 West Park, Urbana, and Provena Covenant Medical Center, at 1400 West Park, Urbana. Hospital personnel will treat the physical consequences of assault, such as injury, infection, disease, and pregnancy. They can collect evidence that will be needed if you report the crime. They are required to contact local law enforcement agencies; however, you may choose whether to speak with police personnel. The university encourages all victims of crimes, including sexual assaults, to report them promptly to police.

Once at the hospital, you will be advised of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART). This team consists of four collaborating departments and individuals. At the hospital you will meet with a doctor or nurse who is a Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE). The next member of the SART is a law enforcement officer, whose responsibility is to provide you with a copy of “Your Rights as a Sexual Assault Survivor"‚ and explain what procedures need to be followed in the course of an investigation. Even if you decide not to pursue criminal charges at that time, it is recommended that you report the incident and have evidence collected in the event that you would like to make an official report in the future. The third member of the team is the Rape Advocacy, Counseling and Education Services (RACES) advocate. As protocol requires, a RACES advocate will automatically be called out to the hospital when a sexual assault is reported. Speaking with the RACES advocate aids in the understanding of what happens immediately after the hospital room visit and what may lie ahead. The fourth member of the team is you, the Sexual Assault Survivor (SAS). As part of this team, you must know that all other members are there to assist and guide you through this experience. Although you have the right to decline any and all services the SART may have to offer, it is your courage and cooperation that enables the team to help you begin the rebuilding process.

You may choose to report the crime through any of the means listed in this brochure. Individuals at the Rape Crisis 24-hour Hotline (217-384-4444), Emergency Dean (217-333-0050), and the Women's Resources Center (217-333-3137) can talk with you about your decision to report the crime, help you find the resources you need, and respond to requests to change your academic or living situation because of the attack. Several campus and community counseling services are available to victims of sexual assault. Call the Women's Resources Center (217-333-3137) for more information, or visit their Web site at http://studentaffairs.illinois.edu/diversity/women/index.html.

Whether or not legal charges are filed, students accused of sexual abuse or assaults are subject to disciplinary actions from the university, including dismissal or other sanctions deemed appropriate. Both the alleged victim and the accused are entitled to have others present during the disciplinary proceedings, and both will be informed of the outcome of the proceedings.

How does the university educate students and staff about sex offenses?

Many of the educational opportunities described earlier in this brochure focus wholly or in part on rape awareness and prevention. The Women's Resource Center offers workshops, speakers, and programs on sexual assault education; oversees the Campus Acquaintance Rape Education program; provides counseling for students; and distributes brochures on dating violence, acquaintance rape, Illinois sex crime laws, and guidance for rape victims and their families and friends.

The University of Illinois is committed to providing the safest environment possible for study and work. Part of that commitment involves providing information about campus security to current, as well as prospective, students and employees. This report, prepared in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, outlines the university's security policies and discloses campus crime statistics.

Safety Resources

Personal Safety Tips

Do not allow the opportunity for a crime to occur - avoid placing yourself in environments where criminals will have the opportunity to commit a personal crime.

Always keep your doors and windows locked.

If possible, let a friend or roommate know where and with whom you'll be and when you'll be back when you go out.

Trust your instincts - if you feel uncomfortable about someone near you on the street, in an elevator, or getting off a bus, head for a populated place or yell for help.

Use well-lit and busy sidewalks.

Avoid walking alone or walking near vacant lots, alleys, construction sites, and wooded areas.

Learn the locations of emergency phones on campus.

Carry a cell phone, whistle, or a personal alarm to alert people that you need help.

In an elevator, stands near the controls; if you feel threatened, hit the alarm and as many floor buttons as you can.

When you're on a bus, sit as near the driver as possible.

Try to park in an area that will be well-lit and heavily traveled when you return.

Lock your car doors and roll up the windows completely - even if you're only running a quick errand. Do not leave valuables such as MP3 players and GPS units in plain view.

If you choose to drink, drink legally and responsibly - remember your ability to respond is diminished by over-consumption of alcohol.

Stay alert at all times and call the police immediately to report suspicious activity.

Never leave personal property (e.g., book bags, laptop computers, etc.) unattended.

Put ICE (In Case of Emergency) in your cell phone, along with a name and telephone number of a loved one, to enable emergency services personnel to contact your family in the event of an emergency.

Excessive volume or use of electronic devices (iPods, PDAs, cell phones, etc.) distracts you from being alert to potential safety issues. Unplug yourself and tune in to your immediate environment.

Utilize crosswalks at all times and obey the signals at intersections when walking. Under Illinois law, as a pedestrian, you DO NOT have the right of way until you establish yourself in the crosswalk. If you are crossing at any location other than a crosswalk, you MUST yield to vehicular traffic.

When driving, be alert for pedestrians and bicyclists and yield to them when required by law.

Register your contact information with “Illini-Alert" at https://emergency.illinois.edu to receive messages about critical safety issues on campus. For more information on crime prevention, emergency preparedness, tornado safety and more, or to submit questions, visit http://www.publicsafety.illinois.edu or http://www.ocep.illinois.edu.

Statement of Policy Addressing Sex Offender Registration

The Federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act requires colleges and universities to issue a statement advising the campus community where state law enforcement agency information concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained. The act also requires registered sex offenders to provide to appropriate state officials notice of each institution of higher education in that state at which the offender is employed, carries on a vocation, or is a student.

How to Inquire

The Illinois State Police maintain a database of all registered sex offenders in Illinois that you can access using the Web. To learn the identity of registered sex offenders on or near campus, or anywhere in Illinois, visit the Sex Offender Database at http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor/. Once there, you can search by city, county, or zip code. Our campus is in Champaign County, the cities of Champaign and Urbana, and in zip codes 61801 and 61820. This information is collected by other agencies and the University of Illinois cannot guarantee this information is correct or complete.

Penalties For Improper Use Of Sex Offender Registry

Information Information contained in the Sex Offender Registry shall not be used to commit a crime against an offender or to engage in illegal discrimination or harassment of an offender. Any person who improperly uses Sex Offender Registry information shall be punished by not more than two and one-half years in the house of correction or by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Statement of Policy Addressing Emergency Preparedness

Plans As required by federal and state law, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has created a comprehensive emergency operation plan which details immediate response and evacuation procedures, including the use of electronic and cellular communication. If a situation arises that poses a verified, imminent or ongoing threat to the safety, security, or health of students or employees, a Campus Alert will be issued to expedite emergency response and/or evacuation procedures. Campus Alerts are disseminated with the goal of notifying as many people as possible, as rapidly as possible with adequate follow-up information as needed. Campus Alerts are issued for incidents such as an active threat/shooter, a major hazardous materials release, a major fire, an extended power outage, an infectious disease outbreak, and/or a tornado warning which would directly impact campus. Mechanisms currently in place which can be used to disseminate a Campus Alert to notify the campus populace include:

1.  Illini-Alert (text and email messages)

2. Mass Electronic Mail (delivers a more detailed email to all illinois.edu mailboxes)

3. Emergency Web Alert System (Web pop-ups)

4. Public Media Outlets (radio, television, Web-based print sources)

5. Comcast Cable Channel Override (a live voice over all cable television channels)

6. NOAA Emergency Alert Radios (delivers an automated, recurring message to any NOAA weather radio programmed to receive alerts in Champaign County)

7. UI-7 (a scrolling message board on cable television channel #7)

8. 265-UIPD (delivers an automated telephone message to anyone who calls this number)

9. Telephone Alert System (commences a pyramid telephone call schedule to all or portions of the campus faculty, staff and students).

 

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has implemented a formalized process which stipulates the on-duty University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police Department shift commander, Executive Director of Public Safety and/or designee has the authority to confirm that there is a significant emergency or dangerous situation and send an emergency message to the campus populace and/or segments thereof depending on the emergency situation. This formalized process also stipulates an immediate, emergency message will not be sent if in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, the message would compromise efforts to assist a victim or contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency. This established process further authorizes the on-duty University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police Department shift commander, executive director of Public Safety and/or designee to formulate the content of the emergency notification and initiate the Campus Alert as necessary. The executive director of Public Safety and/or designee may also consult directly with the director of Public Affairs to ensure an immediate, timely notification to the campus populace via the aforementioned emergency notification mechanisms.

As a part of the comprehensive emergency operation plan for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, regularly scheduled drills, exercises and appropriate follow-through activities, designed for assessment and evaluation of emergency plans and capabilities are conducted on an annual basis. Table-top exercises and full-scale exercises are conducted for various campus units identified as having emergency response responsibilities in order to test emergency response and evacuation procedures. All exercises conducted are documented, including the date, time and whether it was announced or unannounced. After-action-reports are completed detailing lessons learned, and follow-up items are identified with applicable responsibilities assigned to appropriate campus entities. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Basic Emergency Operation Plan, which is compliant with the Illinois Campus Security Enhancement Act, is posted on the Division of Public Safety Website to be used in conjunction with campus exercises.

All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to register for the Illini-Alert emergency notification service by going to https://emergency.illinois.edu. For questions or problems concerning the Illini-Alert service, please contact the CITES Help Desk at 217-244-7000 or email consult@illinois.edu.

Statement of Policy for Reporting the Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics

As required by federal law, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police Department’s yearly crime statistics for this report are compiled on a calendar-year basis in accordance with the definitions of crimes provided by the FBI for use in the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system. The report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus and were reported to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police or designated campus officials. In addition, these statistics also include persons referred for campus disciplinary action for categories required under the Clery Act, including liquor and drug law violations, and illegal weapons possession. Statistical information for certain off-campus locations or property owned or controlled by the university as well as public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus are collected or requested from the Urbana and Champaign police departments. For statistical purposes, crime statistics reported to any of these sources are recorded in the calendar year during which the crime was reported.

All of the statistics are gathered, compiled, and reported to the university community via the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Website at: http://www.publicsafety.illinois.edu/clery.htm The crime statistics tables located at the end of this report are reflective of the requirements mandated by Federal law for compiling this report which became effective July 1, 2000.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Crime Statistics 2008

 

		CAMPUS RESIDENCE HALL see description 1 (Occurred in UI Residence Halls only)	CAMPUS see description 1 (UI reports only, includes Residence Hall reports)	NON CAMPUS see description 1 (UI, CPD & UPD reports- does not include Public Property)	PUBLIC PROPERTY see description 1 (CPD & UPD reports- occurred on street & sidewalk)	TOTAL
CRIMES REPORTED		2008	2008	2008	2008	2008
1.  Aggravated Assault/Battery	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
(see NOTE below)	Offenses	0	2	2	4	8
2.  Arson	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	0	0	0	0	0
3.  Burglary	Attempts	0	7	1	0	8
	Offenses	19	63	22	0	85
4.  Manslaughter- Negligent	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	0	0	0	0	0
5.  Murder & Non-Negligent	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
Manslaughter	Offenses	0	0	0	0	0
6.  Motor Vehicle Theft	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	0	11	2	2	15
7.  Robbery	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	0	7	0	4	11
8.  Sex Offenses-Forcible
Forcible rape	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	4	6	12	1	19
Forcible sodomy	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	0	0	0	0	0
Sexual Assault with an object	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	0	0	0	0	0
Forcible Fondling	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	0	1	1	0	2
9. Sex Offenses-Nonforcible	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
Incest and statutory rape	Offenses	0	0	0	0	0
10.  Hate Crimes see description 2	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	0	0	0	0	0
ARRESTS
Liquor Law		4	132	14	146	292
Drug Law		9	89	7	7	103
Illegal Weapons		0	2	0	0	2
Disiplinary Referralssee description 3
Alcohol		664	664	0	0	664
Drugs		75	75	0	0	75
Weapons Possession		1	1	0	0	1
NOTE: Effective with 2006 statistics, only those crimes involving substantial bodily injury and/or a weapon are included as aggravated assaults. Reporting in this manner aligns University of Illinois' reporting of crime statistics with peer institutions. In prior years, the University of Illinois' reporting of aggravated assaults included minor injuries to victims and/or police.

 

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Crime Statistics 2007

 

		CAMPUS RESIDENCE HALL see description1 (Occurred in UI Residence Halls only)	CAMPUS see description1 (UI reports only, includes Residence Hall reports)	NON CAMPUS see description1 (UI, CPD & UPD reports- does not include Public Property)	PUBLIC PROPERTY see description1 (CPD & UPD reports- occurred on street & sidewalk)	TOTAL
CRIMES REPORTED		2007	2007	2007	2007	2007
1.  Aggravated Assault/Battery	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
(see NOTE below)	Offenses	0	11	2	12	25
2.  Arson	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	0	0	1	0	1
3.  Burglary	Attempts	2	12	0	0	12
	Offenses	17	71	12	0	83
4.  Manslaughter- Negligent	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	0	0	0	0	0
5.  Murder & Non-Negligent	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
Manslaughter	Offenses	0	0	0	0	0
6.  Motor Vehicle Theft	Attempts	0	0	0	1	1
	Offenses	0	6	2	4	12
7.  Robbery	Attempts	0	2	0	2	4
	Offenses	0	7	1	5	13
8.  Sex Offenses-Forcible
Forcible rape	Attempts	0	2	0	0	2
	Offenses	1	3	16	1	20
Forcible sodomy	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	0	0	0	0	0
Sexual Assault with an object	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	0	0	0	0	0
Forcible Fondling	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	2	4	0	0	4
9.Sex Offenses-Nonforcible	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
Incest and statutory rape	Offenses	0	0	0	0	0
10.Hate Crimes see description 2	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	0	0	0	0	0
ARRESTS
Liquor Law		3	110	31	230	371
Drug Law		3	78	12	14	104
Illegal Weapons		0	3	2	2	7
DISCIPLINARY REFERRALS see description 3
Alcohol		763	763	0	0	763
Drugs		68	68	0	0	68
Weapons Possession		0	0	0	0	0
NOTE:  Effective with 2006 statistics, only those crimes involving substantial bodily injury and/or a weapon are included as aggravated assaults.
Reporting in this manner aligns University of Illinois' reporting of crime statistics with peer institutions. In prior years, the University of Illinois' reporting of aggravated assaults included minor injuries to victims and/or police.

 

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Crime Statistics 2006

 

		CAMPUS RESIDENCE HALL see description1 (Occurred in UI Residence Halls only)	CAMPUS see description1 (UI reports only, includes Residence Hall reports)	NON CAMPUS see description1 (UI, CPD & UPD reports- does not include Public Property)	PUBLIC PROPERTY see description1 (CPD & UPD reports- occurred on street & sidewalk)	TOTAL
CRIMES REPORTED		2006	2006	2006	2006	2006
1.  Aggravated Assault/Battery	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
(see NOTE below)	Offenses	1	8	2	14	24
2.  Arson	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	0	0	0	0	0
3.  Burglary	Attempts	0	5	0	0	5
	Offenses	31	98	23	0	121
4.  Manslaughter- Negligent	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	0	0	0	0	0
5.  Murder & Non-Negligent	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
Manslaughter	Offenses	0	0	0	0	0
6.  Motor Vehicle Theft	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	0	10	0	0	10
7.  Robbery	Attempts	0	1	0	6	7
	Offenses	0	3	3	5	11
8.  Sex Offenses-Forcible
Forcible rape	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	3	4	7	1	12
Forcible sodomy	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	0	0	0	0	0
Sexual Assault with an object	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	0	0	0	0	0
Forcible Fondling	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	2	2	1	1	4
9.  Sex Offenses-Nonforcible	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
Incest and statutory rape	Offenses	0	0	0	0	0
10.Hate Crimes see description 2	Attempts	0	0	0	0	0
	Offenses	0	0	0	1	1
ARRESTS
Liquor Law		4	172	22	205	399
Drug Law		5	59	4	8	71
Illegal Weapons		1	7	0	1	8
DISCIPLINARY REFERRALS see description 3
Alcohol		949	949	0	0	949
Drugs		57	57	0	0	57
Weapons Possession		0	0	0	0	0
NOTE:  Effective with 2006 statistics, only those crimes involving substantial bodily injury and/or a weapon are included as aggravated assaults.
Reporting in this manner aligns University of Illinois' reporting of crime statistics with peer institutions. In prior years, the University of Illinois' reporting of aggravated assaults included minor injuries to victims and/or police.

 

The following descriptions apply to the Clery Act Reporting Charts

1	For purposes of reporting statistics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign must distinguish criminal offenses according to where they occur, as categorized in the chart on pp. 8-9.Geographic locations are defined as follows: Campus: (1) Any building or property owned or controlled by an institution within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area and used by the institution in direct support of, or in a manner related to, the institution’s educational purposes, including residence halls; and (2) any building or property that is within or reasonably contiguous to the area identified in paragraph (1), that is owned by the institution but controlled by another person, is frequently used by students, and supports institutional purposes (such as food or retail vendor). Non-Campus Building or Property: (1) Any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (2) any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the institution’s educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution. Public Property: All public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities, that is within the campus, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
2	Hate crimes are crimes that manifest evidence that the victim was intentionally selected because of the victim’s actual or perceived Race (RA), Religion (RE), Sexual Orientation (SO), Gender (G), Ethnicity (E), or Disability (D). Reportable crimes which are reported as hate crimes in the above chart are coded in row 10 - hate crimes. Additional categories for reporting hate crime data for 2008 include larceny, simple assault, intimidation, and destruction, damage, or vandalism of property.
3	Persons not arrested for liquor law violations, drug law violations, or illegal weapons possession, but who were referred for campus disciplinary action. A referral for campus disciplinary action for violation of university policies regarding alcohol, drugs, or weapons does not necessarily mean that a violation of law has occurred. Referrals that were the result of arrest or citation are reflected elsewhere in the chart. Data reported by the number of individuals referred for campus disciplinary action are from the Office for Student Conflict Resolution and University Housing reports.
	*In prior years, this number reflected both deadly and non-deadly weapons possession. It now reflects only referrals for deadly weapons possession.

 

Specific Information about Classifying Crime Statistics

The following statistics are published in accordance with the standards and guidelines used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook and the federal law (the Clery Act).

The number of victims involved in a particular incident is indicated for the following crime classifications: murder/non-negligent manslaughter, negligent manslaughter, forcible and non-forcible sex offenses, and aggravated assault. For example, if an aggravated assault occurs and there are three victims, this would be counted as three aggravated assaults in the crime statistics chart.

The number of incidents involving a particular offense is indicated for the following crime categories (includes one offense per distinct operation): robbery, burglary, larceny, and arson. For example, if five students are walking across campus together and they are robbed, this would count as one instance of robbery in the crime statistics chart.

In cases of motor vehicle theft, each vehicle stolen is counted.

In cases involving liquor law, drug law, and illegal weapons violations, each person who was arrested is indicated in the arrest statistics. If an arrest includes offenses for multiple liquor or drug law violations, it is only counted as a drug law violation as that is the more egregious offense.

The statistics captured under the "Referred for Disciplinary Action" section for liquor law, drug law, and illegal weapons violations indicate the number of people who are referred to the judicial system in the Office of the Dean of Students and found responsible for violating those specific laws. Being found responsible includes a referral that resulted in disciplinary action being initiated by the judicial system and a record of the action being kept on file.

Statistics for hate crimes are counted in each specific Clery reportable crime category and therefore, are part of the overall statistics reported for each year. The only exception to this is the addition of a bias motivated simple assault resulting in bodily injury; the law requires that this statistic be reported as a hate crime even though there is no requirement to report the crime in any other area of the compliance document.

Sex Offenses Defined as per the National Incident-Based Reporting System Edition of the Uniform Crime Reporting Program

A.	Forcible Rape The carnal knowledge of a person, forcibly and/or against the person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (or because of his/her youth).
B.	Forcible Sodomy Oral or anal sexual intercourse with another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
C.	Sexual Assault with an Object The use of an object or instrument to unlawfully penetrate, however slightly, the genital or anal opening of the body of another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
D.	Forcible Fondling The touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or, not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity. Sex Offenses-Non-Forcible: Unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse.

 

Sex Offenses-Forcible:

Any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent.

A.	Incest Non-forcible sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.
B.	Statutory Rape Non-forcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.

 

Clery Reportable Offense Crime definitions are taken from the Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook

 

Aggravated Assault: An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. It is not necessary that injury result from an aggravated assault when a gun, knife, or other weapon is used which could or probably would result in a serious potential injury if the crime were successfully completed.

Arson: Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling, house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property, etc.

Burglary: The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft. For reporting purposes this definition includes: unlawful entry with intent to commit a larceny or a felony; breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny; housebreaking; safecracking; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.

Motor Vehicle Theft: The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle (Classify as motor vehicle theft all cases where automobiles are taken by persons not having lawful access even though the vehicles are later abandoned-including joy riding).

Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter: The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another. Manslaughter by Negligence: The killing of another person through gross negligence.

Robbery: The taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force, violence, and/or causing the victim fear.

Weapons Law Violations: The violation of laws or ordinances dealing with weapon offenses, regulatory in nature, such as: manufacture, sale, or possession of deadly weapons; carrying deadly weapons, concealed or openly; furnishing deadly weapons to minors; aliens possessing deadly weapons; all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.

Drug Law Violations: Violations of state and local laws relating to the unlawful possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing, and making of narcotic drugs. The relevant substances include: opium or cocaine and their derivatives (morphine, heroin, codeine); marijuana; synthetic narcotics (Demerol, methadones); and dangerous non-narcotic drugs (barbiturates, Benzedrine).

Liquor Law Violations: The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting: the manufacture, sale, transporting, furnishing, possessing of intoxicating liquor; maintaining unlawful drinking places; bootlegging; operating a still; furnishing liquor to a minor or intemperate person; using a vehicle for illegal transportation of liquor; drinking on a train or public conveyance; all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. (Drunkenness and driving under the influence are not included in this definition.)

Geography definitions are taken directly from the Clery Act

On-Campus-Defined as: 1. Any building or property owned or controlled by an institution within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area and used by the institution in direct support of or in a manner related to the institution's educational purposes, including residence halls; and 2. any building or property that is within or reasonably contiguous to the area identified in paragraph (1), that is owned by the institution but controlled by another person, is frequently used by students and supports institutional purposes (such as a food or retail vendor).

Non-Campus Building Or Property-Defined as: 1. Any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or 2. any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of or in relation to the institution's educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution.

Public Property-Defined as: All public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities, that is within the campus or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.