Clery Report
The Campus Police have the same law enforcement authority as deputy sheriffs on University property. Our Department is well-respected by all local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and has developed very effective and cooperative working relations with these agencies. The department has entered into written Memoranda of Understanding with all local agencies. The Campus Police are charged with the responsibility for investigation, follow-up, apprehension, and resolution of any incident reported to us. For the department to achieve its mission, it is critical that all members of the community report crimes promptly and accurately.
The Campus Police, through presentations and one-on-one encounters encourage the accurate and prompt reporting of not only crimes on campus, but any suspicious activity or security breach that may be witnessed by the public.
The Campus Police believe in and practice Community-Based Policing. We feel very strongly the need for community involvement and support. We provide information concerning security to new students through Orientation Presentations and the Bear Facts, which is published and distributed by Student Affairs.
Crime Awareness and Campus Security
The mission of the Campus Police Department is to provide a safe and secure environment for everyone at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. This publication is designed to provide you with information regarding the security programs offered at this institution, and your responsibility to promote safety.
WVU TECH has taken prudent steps to promote a safe and secure environment that is compatible with the University community academic and co-curricular pursuits. We solicit your support in making our University community safe and secure by accepting responsibility for your actions and committing to participate in programs to assist others.
No institution can guarantee the total safety and security of all its members. Only through community support and involvement can we be successful in achieving our goal. We ask you to help us by not taking unnecessary risks, by locking your door and securing the facilities when you leave, and reporting any suspicious activity or crime immediately. Together, we can help make WUV TECH a more safe and secure environment for the community.
Crime Reporting and Response
At WUV TECH we are members of the 911 Emergency Services Network. You may contact our Campus Police by dialing 9-911 from any (442/981) exchange. There are two outside emergency phone boxes and the locations of these phones are at the COBE building and behind Davis Hall
We strongly encourage you to report all crimes or suspicious activities that you may witness while on campus. Our Department will make every reasonable effort to promptly and professionally resolve any problem reported to us.
The Campus Police Department is charged with collecting statistics and preparing the Jeanne Clery Act Report. The department collects the data from various sources including the offices of Student Affairs,Residence Life,and the Montgomery Police Department.
We do not currently accept anonymous confidential voluntary reporting by victims or witnesses, nor do we encourage the confidential voluntary reporting by professional counselors or pastors.
WVU ALERT is one layer that sends mass communications to those subscribed. It is free to our students and employees, and sign-up can be made from the student’s MIX account and for employees, the Intraweb.
We strive to make our facilities available to students, faculty, and staff so they may pursue their educational goals and missions. This availability requires a balance with security needs. It is not our desire to lock down all our facilities, giving a military appearance to University facilities. For this reason, many of our units are accessible during all hours with appropriate clearance.
The WVU TECH campus is among the safest in the country. Our Department of Public Safety monitors all parts of campus. The campus and some our ac buildings have security cameras that are monitored by our department.
The Campus Police Department, Facilities Management and others are committed to maintaining a safe environment by evaluating lighting, shrubs and bushes and facility design. We encourage you to report any hazards or concerns to our office by dialing 3101 on campus phones, or 304-442-3101 on non-campus phones.
Policy on Off-Campus Criminal Activity
ThWVU TECH does have many officially recognized student organizations that have housing facilities off-campus. The houses are not within the boundaries of the campus police jurisdiction. We do provide training and prevention programs on request and assist the Montgomery Police on request.
Policy on Alcoholic Beverages/Illegal Drugs
A. The primary goal of students at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is to achieve academic excellence; therefore the uses of alcohol and other drugs on campus is prohibited. In addition, irresponsible use of alcohol by persons of legal age will not be tolerated. B. At no time will West Virginia University Institute of Technology allow possession, use, and/or distribution of illegal drugs. For appropriate events, West Virginia University Institute of Technology will determine how, when, and where alcohol may be used.
WVU TECH expects those who use alcohol to do so responsibly and within the bounds of the laws of the State of West Virginia and the City of Montgomery.
General State Laws
Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages, including beer, by anyone under the age of twenty-one is a violation of the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Commission statue. It is also a violation of this same statute for anyone to buy for, or give to, anyone under the age of twenty-one any alcoholic beverages, including beer or for anyone under the age of twenty-one to misrepresent his or her age, or who for such purpose presents or offers any written evidence of age which is false, fraudulent or not actually his or her own.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
The Campus Police enforce State and Federal laws as they may apply to violations occurring on WVU TECH property. Enforcement is measured against the best interest of society and the individual, and where treatment may serve the larger need, then treatment is preferred.
Hate Crime Reporting
The Campus Police collect and report statistics for murder, sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, manslaughter, arson, theft, simple assault, intimidation, and destruction of property when the victim is intentionally selected because of actual or perceived race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or disability of the victim.
Sexual Assault Prevention Programming and Information
Sexual assault is taken very seriously by our institution. We believe very strongly in educational programs to prevent such assault and training to properly handle assault should it occur.
Sexual assault can happen to anyone, no matter how prepared or cautious they may be. Victims should not blame themselves or hesitate to report the incident. Whatever the circumstances, victims often fear being blamed, humiliated, or not believed. These feelings of fear, guilt, and helplessness can lead to depression, illness, and trouble with academics and relationships.
Remember, no one deserves or asks to be sexually assaulted. You are encouraged to report any incident to one of the resources listed below, obtain a medical examination, and take advantage of available support systems.
WVU Sexual Assault Optional Resources
Medical: Women and Children’s Hospital located at Charleston, WV. Women’s Resource Center 206 Church St. Fayetteville, WV.
Report:
On-Campus: —The WVU TECH Campus Police Department 304-442-3101 —Heath Services at Montgomery General Hospital 304 442- Off-Campus: —City – Montgomery Police Department 304-442-4939 or 9-911 —County/State – Sheriff’s Office 9-911 —West Virginia State Police 9-11 —Women’s Resource Center 304-574-0500
Support Services:
On-Campus:
—WVU Tech Dean of Student Life 304-442-3158 —WVU Attorney for Students 304-293-4897 (legal information)Morgantown, WV. —University Advising Center 304-293-5800 (academic advising)Morgantown, WV. —University (WVU) Sexual Assault/Education Specialist 304-293-1377 Morgantown, WV. —WVU Student Assistance Program 304-293-6972 Morgantown, WV. —WVU Carruth Counseling and Psychological Services Center 304-293-4431 Morgantown, WV. —WVU Tech Residence Life (resource for changes in living arrangements) 304-442-3309.
Off-Campus —Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center 304- (hotline 24 hr. advocacy) —Fayette County Health Department 304- (free, confidential testing for sexually transmitted diseases, incl. HIV) —ESCAPE 304 574-0500 Shelter: 304 574-9019 located at Fayetteville, WV.
Possible sanctions for sexual assault or other sex offenses by the institution following an on-campus disciplinary hearing are as follows:
—Housing and Residence Life may issue letters of warning for deferred removal, or they may immediately remove the student from campus housing and refer them to Student Life for further action.
—Student Life may take actions ranging from issuing a letter of probationary warning to expulsion of the student(s).
—The Campus Police may refer the incident to Dean of Student’s office after conferring with the Prosecuting Attorney or may obtain arrest warrants and seek prosecution under state statutes.
In cases of alleged sexual assault or other sex offenses handled through on-campus disciplinary hearings, the following statements shall be appropriate:
—The accuser and accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during their proceedings; and
—The accuser and accused shall be informed of the outcome of any disciplinary proceeding alleging a sexual assault.
Students may obtain assistance in changing academic and living situations after an alleged sexual assault by contacting the Dean of Residence Life or the Dean of Students. Requested changes should be accommodated when reasonably available.
If you are raped or sexually assaulted, you should take the following steps: 1. Get medical attention immediately. 2. Don’t bathe or douche. 3. Save your clothing. 4. Report the incident to the police even if you decide not to prosecute. 5. Take advantage of available support systems.
The institution offers a wide range of educational programs concerning sexual assaults. The programs are too numerous to mention in this publication. For more details, please call those agencies listed above for specific details or scheduling.
Again, sexual assaults are very serious incidents and as a member of our community, we need your active involvement in preventing or reducing the opportunities for sexual assaults. Report any suspicious activities to the University Police, and be alert while on campus.
Registered Sex Offender information
The State of West Virginia requires sex offenders to register with the State Police. The State makes this information available to law enforcement agencies. This information is available to the public at the following website: http://www.wvstatepolice.com/sexoff
Emergency Planning and Response
WUV TECH has developed an emergency response plan that complies with the National Incident Management System and provides facility-specific planning assistance. We encourage all community members to become familiar with their building plans and campus plan. The University Emergency Response Plan may be viewed by clicking on the WVU TECH ERP link. WVU TECH employs a layered approach to emergency notification. TECH ALERT is one layer that sends mass communications to those subscribed. It is free to our students and employees, and sign-up can be made from the student’s MIX account and for employees, the Intraweb.
The Campus Police will send an email notice at the beginning of each semester to the campus community to remind them of the emergency plans and their need to be engaged in the process and prepared.
WVU TECH will perform full-scale exercises, table-top exercises, and/or in-basket exercises to evaluate the plan and training needs.
Emergency Contact Registration and Missing Person ProtocolWVU TECH IS IN THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING A WEB BASE LINK. UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
WVU TECH will request of all new students each year that they provide, on a voluntary basis, emergency contact information. This information will also be used in the following manner in the event that a student is reported missing while at the institution.If a WVU TECH student living in University-operated housing is suspected to be missing from campus, immediately report it to a residence hall staff member (i.e. residence hall coordinator, resident faculty leader, resident assistant) or the Campus Police Department (CPD).
If the student resides off-campus, contact the Campus Police for assistance at 304-442-3101 or 911.
All reports of missing students made to the residence hall staff and/or the CPD will be investigated. If the investigation determines that the student has been missing over 24 hours then within the next 24 hours the University will:
Notify the individual identified as your emergency contact person; If under 18 years of age, the University will notify a parent or guardian; and; If you are over 18 years of age and have not provided an emergency contact, the University will notify the appropriate law enforcement agency. To fill in or update your Emergency Contact Information, please click here: Under Construction
