Police Protection

CWU provides full-service police protection to the campus community through its Department of Public Safety and Police Services, which operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The department employs 14 police officers, fully commissioned by the state of Washington, that have the same arrest and investigative authority as other law enforcement officers in the state. All of the officers are graduates of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission's Basic Academy or equivalent. Officers are certified as police officers and are trained in all phases of law enforcement, including the use of firearms. Officers carry standard issue or approved firearms at all times and must maintain firearms proficiency through quarterly classroom training, qualification and certification at a local firing range. Many of the officers hold degrees in Law and Justice or a related field of study. The department has the primary responsibility for law enforcement on the CWU campus and works closely with all other law enforcement agencies. The Department of Public Safety has a written agreement with the Kittitas County Sheriff's Department, Ellensburg Police Department, Cle Elum/Roslyn Police Department and the Kittitas Police Department that further defines our cooperative policing strategies (View Report). A similar written agreement has been made with all of the Washington four year public higher education institutions (View Report). In some cases individuals will be properly referred to the law enforcement agency with primary jurisdiction based on the location of the incident. Officers patrol the campus 24 hours a day with an emphasis placed on crime prevention and education. In addition to the officers, the department includes Parking Services, a telephone operator and a secretarial staff. The department encourages the accurate and prompt reporting of all crimes.

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Emergency Telephone Number

The on-campus emergency number, 911, directly connects any campus telephone with KITTCOM, the consolidated dispatch center for Kittitas County. CWU contracts with KITTCOM for professional dispatch service. 911 should be used when there is an emergency requiring a police, fire or medical response either on or off campus. In non-emergency situations requiring a police, fire or medical response, KITTCOM should be contacted by dialing (509) 925-8534. This number is also published in the university telephone directory, the Ellensburg Telephone directory and posted on Emergency Procedures postings throughout the campus. The Department of Public Safety and Police Services business number is (509) 963-2959. The number for Parking Services is (509) 963-2667.

In addition to a telephone in each student's room, outdoor emergency telephones are located at the entrances to each residence hall. "Blue-light" emergency telephones are installed in or adjacent to many parking lots and walking paths throughout the campus. Each phone has an emergency button and a two-way speaker that directly connects to KITTCOM.

The Department of Public Safety and Police Services employs students in a program called Courtesy Assistance Team or CAT. CAT provides walking companions from campus buildings to parking lots or residence halls. CAT employees also check doors to buildings and walk through buildings that are open.

Central Transit provides transportation from campus to various locations in the city of Ellensburg and other points of interest.

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Security in University Housing

There are about 3100 students that reside in 20 residence halls and 3 apartment complexes on the CWU campus. Freshman under the age of 20 with less than 45 credits are required to live on campus, with the exception of students residing with immediate family and commuting daily to CWU. Upper-class students select residence hall assignments dependent upon availability.

Off-campus housing includes apartments, private homes, individual rooms and apartments within private homes. The university does not provide supervision for off-campus housing.

University housing provides coeducational housing for such lifestyle options as first year, upper class and substance free. Each residence hall requires guests to be escorted by a hall resident at all times. Overnight guests in the residence halls are not allowed to reside in the halls for more than two nights and require permission from the roommate.

Access to on-campus housing by university employees is on an "as needed" basis and incorporates strict key control procedures during hours of restricted access. All university maintenance personnel must wear photo identification to allow for easy identification by residents.

Each residence hall is staffed with a residence hall manager or resident director and a number of resident assistants. These individuals, living in the halls and on call, are members of the University Housing and New Student Programs staff and receive training in enforcing residence hall security policies.

All residence hall doors accessing resident living areas remain locked 24 hours daily, seven days a week. Residence halls and apartments are accessed by means of a key in-lock system maintained by Facilities Management.

During low occupancy periods, such as summer terms, students remaining on campus are moved into one concentrated area of the residence halls to enhance security effectiveness. In many cases this includes international students.

As part of the responsibilities of University Housing and New Student Programs, Facilities Management and the Department of Public Safety and Police Services, security integrity of university housing is carefully scrutinized. Repairs are made promptly, locks quickly replaced when keys are reported lost or stolen, and reports of potential safety hazards, such as broken windows, receive a high priority response. In situations that occur after hours that could compromise security, maintenance personnel can be called in anytime of the day or night.

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Gambling Policies

The Student Health and Counseling Center is available for students with gambling or other addictive or problematic habits to help these students assess their concerns, identify relevant goals and interventions and assist with finding appropriate treatment and/or support resources.

An overview of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules applied and enforced by the Department of Athletics are as follows. NCAA rules prohibit sports gambling of any kind. In addition to Student-Athletes this rule applies to:

• Coaches
• Support Staff
• Equipment Managers
• Student Managers
• Athletic Administrators
• Athletic Trainers
• Student Trainers
• Secretaries

None of the aforementioned people may place any bet of any sort on any college or professional sporting event. They may not give information to anyone who does place bets on college or professional sports.

• No wagers on any professional or college sports event, even those that do not involve Central Washington University
• No participation in any activity that involves predictions of athletics contests (radio, television, newspaper, etc.)
• No sports "pools" even those run by friends
• No internet gambling on sports events
• No sports wagering using "800" numbers
• No exchange of information about your team with anyone who gambles. This means no information about injuries, new plays, team morale, discipline problems or anything else.

The consequences for violation of these rules are that the student-athlete will be declared ineligible to compete in college sports. The CWU student-athletes are informed that if they place bets of any kind on any college or professional sport or if they give information to anyone who uses that information to make a bet, they are at risk of being:

• Removed from their team
• Expelled from college
• Turned down for future jobs
• Sent to jail

Furthermore they are forewarned that sports wagering can destroy any future plans, dreams, or hopes for themselves. For this reason, college athletes, college administrators, college athletic staff members and conference staff officials may not gamble on college or professional sporting events.

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Prevention Efforts

Through a cooperative effort between the Department of Public Safety and Police Services, University Housing and New Student Programs, Wildcat Wellness Center, Empowerment Center, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and International Programs, programs on personal safety, rape prevention, substance abuse, self-defense and prevention of burglary, theft and vandalism are conducted regularly throughout the school year.

Each fall, and in cooperation with Public Safety, University Housing and New Student Programs assists in distributing safety literature to each resident student and encourages all residents to attend hall meetings on personal safety. Resident staff in each hall offers a number of programs throughout the year to students in their areas on varying topics of personal safety.

In addition to the 60-75 crime prevention programs conducted each year, the Department of Public Safety also provides timely warning for serious crimes through the use of local media, including the campus newspaper and radio station as well as our web site. The media sources are also used regularly to provide crime prevention awareness and education.

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Missing Off Campus Student

If a person reports to a university official that they have reason to believe that a student that lives off campus is missing, the university official should contact the Department of Public Safety and Police Services. The Department of Public Safety and Police Services will determine the police agency of jurisdiction and notify them immediately. All possible efforts are made to locate the student to determine his or her state of health and well-being, through collaboration with the police agency of jurisdiction. The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, in cooperation with the lead police agency and the Department of Public Safety and Police Services, will endeavor to determine the student's whereabouts through contact with friends, associates, and/or employers of the student. Whether or not the student has been attending classes, labs, recitals, and scheduled organizational and academic meetings or appearing for scheduled work shifts will be established and reported to the lead police agency.

If located, verification of the student's state of health and intention of returning to campus is made. When and where appropriate if the need is determined, a referral will be made to the Student Health and Counseling Center.

If not located, notification of the family of an off campus student is coordinated with the lead police agency. If a police department has not been notified, appropriate family members or associates are encouraged to make an official missing person report to the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction. The university police will cooperate, aid and assist the primary investigative agency in all ways prescribed by law. The university police are an active participant in the exchange of mutual aid agreements between local law enforcement agencies and other law enforcement agencies throughout the state.

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Missing On Campus Student

If a person reports to a university official that they have reason to believe that a student that lives on campus is missing, the university official should contact the Department of Public Safety and Police Services. Should the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management receive any official missing student report it should be referred to the Department of Public Safety and Police Services.

If the student is an on-campus resident, the university police will open an official investigation and retain status as the primary investigative unit. Entry into NCIC and WACIC will be made according to ACCESS guidelines.

If a student is an on-campus resident, the police and University Housing and New Student Programs will coordinate efforts to locate the student, including a welfare check into the room in exigent circumstances.

All pertinent law enforcement agencies, be they neighboring municipal, county, or state; those located along suspected travel corridors; or place of original hometown, will be notified and requested to render assistance, through telephone, in person, via WACIC, email, fax or radio. All agencies contacted will be updated on the status of the investigation until its conclusion.

University Housing and New Student Programs maintains an emergency contact card on each individual that lives in on-campus housing. Beginning in September 2009, each student living in an on-campus student housing facility will have the option to identify a contact person or persons whom the institution shall notify if the student is determined missing by the Department of Public Safety and Police Services. As with all of the emergency contact information it will remain confidential, be accessible only to authorized campus officials and law enforcement and will not be disclosed outside of a missing person investigation. For all students that are under the age of eighteen and not emancipated, a custodial parent or guardian will be notified when the student is missing, in addition to any additional contact person designated by the student.

It is the Department of Public Safety that will be responsible to determine that a student is missing. Once determined missing for 24 hours, Central Washington University will notify the designated contact person within 24 hours. If the student is under 18 years of age and is not emancipated, the student's custodial parent or guardian and any other designated contact person will be notified within 24 hours.

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General Security Procedures

The CWU campus is well lighted and further improvements in campus lighting are continually being made, including the placement of high intensity metal halide or sodium vapor lights on buildings, in parking lots, in areas with heavy landscaping and along sidewalks and pathways frequently traveled by students.

Lighting and shrubbery tours are conducted twice a year by all segments of the campus community, including staff from University Housing and New Student Programs, Facilities Management and Public Safety and Police Services. Safety and security concerns are identified and recommendations for improvements are made. In addition, the Environmental Health and Safety Office make regular health and safety inspections and serves as a liaison with public health and safety officials.

CWU students, faculty and staff have access to academic, recreational and administrative facilities on campus. The general public may attend cultural and recreational events on campus, with limited access to the facilities in which these events are scheduled.

The university trespass policy, enforced by university police and posted in all university housing, is as follows:

Only those persons having legitimate business with Central Washington University, members of the university community and their invited guests, are permitted in this building. The university reserves the right to exclude all persons not conforming to acceptable behavior from these premises. Those who disregard this warning are to be considered in violation of criminal trespass under RCW 9A.56.040** and are liable for prosecution.

University police officers may serve verbal or written trespass notices on nonmembers of the university community present on campus at their discretion and may make immediate arrests of persons in secure areas for which they have no legitimate business. If a person served with a prior trespass notice reappears on campus, or if a person is found in a posted facility with no legitimate purpose in that building, he or she is subject to immediate arrest.

Firearms and dangerous weapons of any type are not permitted in the residence halls or other university facilities including inside vehicles parked on campus. Provisions for storage of firearms can be made with university police for short-term purposes, such as hunting off campus in approved areas. Strict sign-in and sign-out procedures are followed.

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Police Log Information

The university community is kept aware of reported incidents on campus and in the nearby community through the daily publication of the KITTCOM police log, published in the Kittitas County newspaper called the Daily Record. Additionally, the university police meet once a week with student reporters to assist in compiling a report of incidents that occur on campus and having them published in the weekly student newspaper called the Observer. Police log information also appears on the university Police Website and can be accessed by scrolling down to links for Daily Log. For those not having access to the internet, the university police make the crime log for the most recent 60 day period open to public inspection during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, excepting holidays. Any portion of the log beyond 60 days, if not immediately available, will be made accessible within two business days of a request for public inspection.

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Timely Warnings

Depending on the particular circumstance of the crime, especially in all situations that could pose an immediate threat to the community and individuals, the Department of Public Safety may initiate a campus-wide electronic alert (known as CWU Alert!), DeskTop Alert or post a notice on the campus-wide email system, providing the university community with more immediate notification. In such instances, a copy of the notice can be posted in each residence hall and placed in other conspicuous places. Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to the Department of Public Safety office, by phone at (509) 963-2959 or in person at the Public Safety Office at 1211 North D Street, or by contacting KITTCOM dispatch at (509) 925-8534.

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Immediate Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures

An important function in any emergency is the ability to quickly communicate information to potentially affected individuals or to individuals in specific areas of the campus because of an emergency in that location. To that end, Central Washington University has implemented a web based system that simultaneously sends out email, voice announcements and text messages. This technologically advanced system provides for immediate, customized emergency response messages including potential notification to evacuate the campus or a portion of it. Once the DPS&PS confirms a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of the university community, this system can be activated. The Director of Public Safety and Police Services or his designee will, without delay, and taking into the account the safety of the community, determine the content of the notification and initiate the notification system unless issuing a notification will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist a victim or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency. These guidelines are intended to assist CWU community members on the use of the Blackboard Connect Notification System referred to as the CWU Alert!

CWU Alert! is intended for use in emergency situations. Frequent, non-emergency use of this system might compromise its effectiveness in a serious emergency situation. CWU Alert! may be used to provide instructions and information to all or an affected segment of the CWU population, during and after an incident where public health and safety may be compromised. The Department of Public Safety and Police Services is the department authorized to activate the CWU Alert!. The CWU Director of Public Safety and Police Services and/or his designee will provide authorization to activate the system.

This system may also be used for planned emergency events which have the opportunity to affect the entire campus with prior approval of the Director of Public Safety and Police Services or designee. The system will only be used on a limited basis for planned events such as closures, utility shutdown's or other important safety notices when deemed necessary.

In all potential uses of CWU Alert! and because emergency incidents can evolve rapidly, additional messages as well as additional systems are designed to quickly disseminate adequate follow-up information to the campus community. Should an incident grow to the local community level, local first responders would be notified through KITTCOM, the consolidated dispatch system for Kittitas County. Additional notifications to the local community would be made at the discretion of the Incident Commander and in coordination with the Director of Public Relations and Marketing.

The system involves two groups of persons:

CWU Alert! Data Administrators - those persons assigned by the AVP of Information Technology Services (ITS) to gather and oversee the data and technology needed to keep the system updated and running properly. Data Administrators will have access to create Sender profiles but will not be primary persons assigned to sending messages.

CWU Alert! Users – those persons assigned by the Director of Public Safety and Police Services or designee as authorized persons to send alerts. Person's not pre-authorized and trained will not have access or passwords to operate this system in any manner.

The Assistant Vice President of ITS will ensure that those assigned as Data Administrators have appropriate training and knowledge to operate and keep the system current. The Director of Public Safety and Police Services or designee will ensure that the CWU Alert! Users have appropriate knowledge and training prior to being authorized to send messages. Additional training will be conducted as needed or as Blackboard Connect Ed upgrades their product. Blackboard Connect Ed is available to conduct additional training as needed.

Data Administrators should ensure that recipients' (students, faculty and staff) contact information, as found in People Soft, will be updated 1 time per day from the CWU database to the Blackboard Connect Ed database. Recipient groups may be established as requested by the Director of Public Safety and Police Services or designee. Groups such as "President's Cabinet" or "Emergency Operations Center Personnel" would be examples of such groups.

We encourage recipients not to opt out of this important communication system. However, those wishing to opt out will be directed to complete and print an opt out form which can be accessed from the CWU Alert! Webpage. This completed form should then be brought to the Department of Public Safety and Police Services. The DPS&PS will verify the person's identification and the person's contact information will be removed from CWU Alert! within 96 hours. Persons should be told that they may opt back in at any time by contacting the DPS&PS.

Note: If a recipient chooses not to confirm the text message (SMS) from their cellular phone carrier, the person would be considered "not opted-in" for text messaging only. Voice and email notifications would still be received.

At least annually a CWU Alert! test message will be sent to all recipients. This test schedule will be on a date/time agreed on between the ITS Department and the Department of Public Safety and Police Services. A CWU Alert! test message is defined as a real message sent to some or all selected recipients. The only difference being that the body of the message will clearly state this is "a test".

The date of the test message and method for testing (web or telephone based initiation) will be agreed on between the Information Technology Services Department and the Department of Public Safety and Police Services. Efforts will be made to notify students, faculty and staff at least 3 days prior to the test date. Test messages will not include any reference to a real emergency event. Language will include "THIS IS A TEST… THIS IS ONLY A TEST". Test messages will have an optimal length between 20 seconds and 45 seconds, similar to a real message. Periodic tests will alternate between the web-based and phone-based initiation methods. Otherwise, doing both will result in duplicate notifications.

After messages are delivered, Blackboard Connect provides a full detailed report online or a summary version sent via email. Some of the information recorded includes the date and time and provides a chronological listing of events pertinent to the test. The report will also include the total recipients called and overall success rate; number of recipients within each status category; a review and download of bad contact numbers and additional details.

The Department of Public Safety and Police Services and Information Technology Services personnel are prepared for feedback both positive and negative and to respond to questions. ITS sends a test results email as a way of further educating students, faculty and staff as to the benefits of keeping their information updated.

The Director of Public Safety and Police Services will have the ultimate responsibility in the use and activation of CWU Alert!. The Director of DPS&PS may designate individuals authorized to activate the CWU Alert!. Those authorized designees will follow departmental notification procedures and guidelines as established and communicated through training.

Alert Notifications may include but are not limited to:

• Bomb threats or other imminent violent threats
• Natural gas leaks and hazardous spills affecting the entire campus
• Building evacuations and lock downs affecting the entire campus
• Biological or pandemic emergency notifications
• Natural disasters
• Power outages and utility failures resulting in an imminent threat
• Campus closure due to a declared civil emergency

CWU Alert! is one of several alert systems in place that complement each other. Other ways of receiving safety alert notification include CWU Alert Update System, Desktop Alert, CWU Webpage message and public address systems. Additional systems will be implemented in the future to provide additional communication redundancy.

Desktop Alert Activation - When a CWU Alert! message is sent by the DPS&PS, an employee designated by the AVP of Information Technology Services will, as quickly as possible, send the same message through the Desktop Alert system. Once the AVP of ITS or designee has activated the system, the Director of DPS&PS should be notified that the Desktop Alert system has been activated. If the AVP of ITS or designee is not immediately available to activate the Desktop Alert system, the Director of DPS&PS and designated DPS&PS staff are authorized to activate the system.

CWU Homepage scrolling message activation - When a CWU Alert! message is sent by the DPS&PS the Director of Public Relations and Marketing and/or the Assistant Director shall activate a scrolling message on the CWU homepage. The content of the message should be similar to that found in the original CWU Alert! message. Additionally, once the Director of PR&M or designee receives a CWU Alert! message, that person should attempt contact with the Incident Commander so both can discuss and share information that can be used in a press release. The Incident Commander will review and approve the content of any press release prior to it being disseminated.

CWU Alert Update System – Ideally, prior to a press release being disseminated to the general media, the CWU Alert Update system should be activated. This message will be drafted by the Director of PR&M and/or designee and approved by the Incident Commander prior to being released as sensitive or investigative information may not be released.

After messages are delivered, Blackboard Connect provides a full detailed report online or a summary version sent via email. Viewing the report online allows for the following:

1. View total recipients called and overall success rate
2. View recipients within each status category
3. View and download bad numbers
4. View and download all details
5. Resend all calls
6. Resend unsuccessful deliveries

The Departments involved in the delivery of messages or notifications meet post incident and conduct a debriefing. The debriefing allows for open discussions relating to the specific incident and ways our services, communication and interaction can be improved or made better.

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Sex Offender Registry and Access to Related Information

Incarceration may remove a sex offender from the streets but it does nothing to prevent the offender from committing another crime when released.

The federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, enacted on October 28, 2000, goes into effect October 28, 2002. The law requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the campus community where law enforcement agency information provided by a State concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained. It also requires sex offenders already required to register in a state to provide notice, as required under state law, of each institution of higher education in that state at which the person is employed, carries on a vocation, or is a student.

In the state of Washington, convicted sex offenders must register in accordance with:

RCW 9A.44.130 Registration of sex offenders and kidnapping offenders--Procedures--Definition--Penalties.

1. Any adult or juvenile residing whether or not the person has a fixed residence, or who is a student, is employed, or carries on a vocation in this state who has been found to have committed or has been convicted of any sex offense or kidnapping offense, or who has been found not guilty by reason of insanity under chapter 10.77 RCW of committing any sex offense or kidnapping offense, shall register with the county sheriff for the county of the person's residence, or if the person is not a resident of Washington, the county of the person's school, or place of employment or vocation, or as otherwise specified in this section. Where a person required to register under this section is in custody of the state department of corrections, the state department of social and health services, a local division of youth services, or a local jail or juvenile detention facility as a result of a sex offense or kidnapping offense, the person shall also register at the time of release from custody with an official designated by the agency that has jurisdiction over the person. In addition, any such adult or juvenile who is admitted to a public or private institution of higher education shall, within ten days of enrolling or by the first business day after arriving at the institution, whichever is earlier, notify the sheriff for the county of the person's residence of the person's intent to attend the institution. Persons required to register under this section who are enrolled in a public or private institution of higher education on June 11, 1998, must notify the county sheriff immediately. The sheriff shall notify the institution's department of public safety and shall provide that department with the same information provided to a county sheriff under subsection (3) of this section.
2. This section may not be construed to confer any powers pursuant to RCW 4.24.500 upon the public safety department of any public or private institution of higher education.
3. 1. The person shall provide the following information when registering:
      1. Name
      2. Address
      3. Date and Place of Birth
      4. Place of Employment
      5. Crime for Which Convicted
      6. Date and Place of Conviction
      7. Aliases Used
      8. Social Security Number
      9. Photograph
      10. Fingerprints
   2. Any person who lacks a fixed residence shall provide the following information when registering:
      1. Name
      2. Date and Place of Birth
      3. Place of Employment
      4. Crime for Which Convicted
      5. Date and Place of Conviction
      6. Aliases Used
      7. Social Security Number
      8. Photograph
      9. Fingerprints
      10. Where He or She Plans to Stay

For information about sex offenders in any county in the state of Washington, please contact the appropriate sheriff's department. For information about registered sex offenders living in or attending college in Kittitas County, contact the Kittitas County Sheriff's Department, 205 West Fifth Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926, (509) 962-7525. See the following links for more information.

 http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/sheriff/sexoffenders.asp

http://ml.waspc.org/

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Sexual Assault

Prevention, intervention and education programs specifically addressing sexual assault and rape are regularly sponsored by a variety of organizations at CWU. The Student Health and Counseling Center, Empowerment Center, Wildcat Wellness Center, University Housing and New Student Programs and Department of Public Safety and Police Services present programs throughout the year in classes, residence halls and public forums.

Programs on sexual assault occur at least once a year in all residence halls. The topic is also addressed at freshman orientation and in classes for freshman.

The Director of the Wildcat Wellness Center also serves as the Sexual Assault Coordinator for Central Washington University. The Sexual Assault Coordinator responsibilities are outlined in the online CWU Student Sexual Assault Response Policy.

If a sexual assault or rape should occur, the victim should take the following actions:

1. Go to a safe place
2. Call 911 or go as soon as possible to the emergency room, private doctor's office or Student Health and Counseling Center. Even if you feel your physical injuries are not serious, you may have unseen cuts and bruising that need medical attention.
3. Tell the medical facility you were sexually assaulted and request a forensic evidence exam. If you would like to report the crime at this time, ask them to call the police.
4. Ask the medical facility to call a support person, such as a family member, friend or sexual assault advocate.
5. For medical and forensic evidence purposes, it is important that you not shower, wash or douche after the assault. It is also important to save your clothing and any other evidence of the assault.
6. Continue to receive support for yourself.

Support is available to students whether or not an incident occurs on campus. Students can receive support from the Wildcat Wellness Center, Student Health and Counseling Center and ASPEN, the local rape advocacy organization.

Following an incident, victims are encouraged to make a report to the university or local police.

This action does not obligate prosecution, but it does make legal action possible if a decision to prosecute is made at a later date. The earlier an incident is reported, the easier it is to collect valuable evidence.

Victims have the option of keeping their report of sexual assault in complete confidence, protecting their right to anonymity, when making a report to the Wildcat Wellness Center, Student Health and Counseling Center and ASPEN.

University judicial action, criminal prosecution and civil suit are all options available to victims of sexual assault. To begin university judicial action a counselor, police officer or victim should contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Sanctions for violation of the Student Judicial Code may range up to and include suspension or expulsion from CWU.

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Drug-Facilitated Rape

Drugs can deliberately be placed in any drink, not just alcohol. Effects may range from feeling of well-being and short term memory loss to an apparent aphrodisiac and intoxication effect. Serious adverse effects can occur such as seizures, insomnia, anxiety, nausea, dizziness, hallucinations, comatose, even death. Some common side effects of these drugs include a drunken appearance, drowsiness, light-headedness, staggering, confusion, muscle relaxation and amnesia that may last up to 24 hours.

If one suspects they or someone they know has been drugged and/or assaulted, first, go to a safe place, call the university police or local police by dialing 911. Go to a medical facility for immediate treatment of any injuries. Call for support.

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Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence is any violent or controlling behavior by a person toward a spouse or partner and can include a dating relationship. Although the partner is the primary target, domestic abuse also affects the children in the household, extended family, co-workers, and even the community at large. If anyone has ever been hit or abused by a spouse, domestic partner, or boy/girl friend and they want to report it as a crime, they should immediately call the police. CWU takes domestic violence seriously and has adopted the following policy:

Domestic Violence and the Workplace

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to set forth guidelines for all Central Washington University employees to address the occurrence of domestic violence and its impacts in the workplace.

Description

Domestic violence is abusive behavior that is physical, sexual, verbal, and/or psychological, intended to establish and maintain control over a partner. Domestic violence is a serious problem that affects people from all walks of life.

It can adversely affect the well-being and productivity of employees who are victims, as well as their co-workers. Other effects of domestic violence in the workplace include increased absenteeism, turnover, health care costs and reduced productivity.

Policy

Central Washington University will not tolerate domestic violence in the workplace and is committed to working with employees who are victims or perpetrators of domestic violence to prevent abuse and harassment from occurring in the workplace.

Central Washington University will provide appropriate support and assistance to employees who are victims of domestic violence. This includes: confidential means for coming forward for help, resource and referral information, work schedule adjustments or leave as needed to obtain assistance, and workplace relocation as feasible. Other appropriate assistance will be provided based on individual need.

Employees who are perpetrators of domestic violence will be encouraged to seek assistance. The University will provide information regarding counseling and certified treatment resources, and make work schedule arrangements to receive such assistance.

Any employee who commits domestic violence at the workplace or from the workplace may be subject to corrective or disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. Corrective or disciplinary action may also be taken against employees who are convicted or issued a permanent injunction as a result of domestic violence when such action has a direct connection to the employee's duties as a state employee. No employee will be penalized or disciplined solely for being a victim of domestic violence in the workplace.

All employees need to take seriously the problem of domestic violence and its effect in the workplace. Central Washington University will take all reasonable measures to foster a safe working environment for all employees and clients.

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Dating Violence

CWU is committed to providing on-campus security, education, training and victim services to combat violence against all persons. "Dating violence" is defined as violence committed by a person "who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim;" and "where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of …the length of the relationship, the type of relationship, and the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship" 20 U.S.C. 1152 (f)(1).

The Student Health and Counseling Center offers support and counseling for individuals who have experienced dating violence. Additionally, the Wildcat Wellness Center, Empowerment Center, University Housing and New Student Programs and Department of Public Safety and Police Services offer programs to students on issues of healthy relationships and dating.

The Wildcat Wellness Center and ASPEN do not limit services to those who are victims of sexual assault or domestic violence. Rather, they are committed to enhancing the development of students by supporting, educating and collaborating with them as they learn to make healthy choices. They are ready and able to extend services to those who are victims of dating violence.

A student victim of dating violence has the right, in addition to filing charges through the criminal justice system, to file a complaint with the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, relative to acts of violence toward them or another committed by CWU student(s). It does not matter whether the act of violence occurred on or off-campus since the university reserves the right to hold students accountable for certain types of off-campus behavior. Disciplinary action may result if a student's behavior is found to be in violation of the Student Judicial Code.

Examples of such off-campus behavior would include but not be limited to crimes of violence, sexual assault and/or alcohol or drug violations. Dating violence is prohibited by the Student Judicial Code.

Voluntary Confidential Reporting of Crimes, On Campus Locations

For those wishing to make a report of a criminal incident, whether a victim, witness or third party and made in strict confidence, the following offices will do so and discuss further options with you:

Student Health and Counseling Center - (509) 963-1881/ (509) 963-1391
Wildcat Wellness Center - (509) 963-3213

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Violence in the Workplace

CWU is committed to providing on-campus security, education, and training and to combat violence in the workplace. In support of this effort, CWU has adopted the following workplace violence policy:

Purpose

Central Washington University is committed to maintaining a work environment that is as free as possible from acts or threats of violence or intimidation. The safety and security of Central Washington University students, faculty, staff and visitors are of vital importance.

Policy

Violent or threatening behavior directed at students, faculty, staff, visitors, oneself, or property will not be tolerated by Central Washington University.

This applies to any acts of violence or threats made on CWU property, at CWU events, or under other circumstances that may negatively affect CWU's ability to conduct business. Included in this prohibition are such acts or threats of violence whether made directly or indirectly, by words, gestures, or symbols that infringe on the university's right or obligation to provide a safe workplace for its employees, students and visitors.

Prohibited Behaviors

Central Washington University defines violence as follows and prohibits:

1. The use of physical force with the intent to commit harm
2. Acts or threats in any manner or form, which are intended to intimidate, coerce, or cause fear of harm
3. Acts or threats of violence made directly or indirectly by words, gestures or symbols
4. Property crimes that would reasonably be anticipated to have the effect of intimidating or causing fear of harm

Employees and visitors may not possess, carry, or store firearms, edged weapons, martial arts weapons, or blunt force weapons on university property, to include privately owned vehicles parked on university property. These items are also prohibited at university events and functions that take place off campus. Students may possess weapons only as provided in CWU policies, which can be found in the Residence Hall Contract and Student Handbook. This restriction shall not apply to university-issued weapons carried by police officers in the performance of their duties and any other exceptions as authorized by Washington Administrative Code 106-124-700. It shall not apply to tools that are used by employees in the performance of work duties, or otherwise, legal items such as a small penknife or pocketknife carried or possessed without the intent of injuring, threatening or intimidating others.

Workplace Violence Procedures

Preventive Measures

Training

Workplace violence training shall be offered as part of manager/supervisor training. The Department of Public Safety and Police Services will provide department training upon request.

Pre- and Post- Employment Screening

The hiring department will ensure that employment reference checks of prospective employees are conducted. A criminal background check of candidates to whom an offer of employment is extended may be conducted, provided notice is given on the job announcement. In certain circumstances and with cause, an appointing authority may request that the Department of Public Safety and Police Services conduct a criminal background check of any employee thought to pose a threat of violence.

Incident and Pre-Incident Procedures

Any member of the university community observing behavior that is in violation of the workplace violence policy, or that could reasonably be interpreted as a precursor to an act of violence or intimidation, shall make an immediate report to the Department of Public Safety and Police Services. In cases of imminent danger, the Department of Public Safety and Police Services will intervene. When time and circumstances permit, the supervisor of the employee-victim and/or employee-perpetrator, the Director of Public Safety and Police Services; and, as applicable, the Director of Human Resources, the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, or appropriate Dean, will make a threat assessment and report to the appropriate Vice President or Provost.

Supervisor Responsibility

Supervisors are critical to the prevention of employee violence in the workplace. By recognizing early signs and intervening prudently and appropriately, supervisors can reduce the chances of eruptive violent behavior. When left unchecked, inappropriate behaviors can escalate to higher levels. Behavioral warning signs which, in some combination, may indicate a potential for violence, could include but are not limited to:

1. paranoia (e.g. "others are out to get me or my job")
2. frequent angry outbursts, difficulty controlling temper
3. recent isolation of self from co-workers
4. rash or impulsive behavior without apparent forethought
5. failure to accept criticism, blaming others when things go wrong
6. drug/alcohol use or abuse
7. obsession about possessing or collecting weapons
8. co-workers have concerns about, or fear, this person
9. bragging about past acts of violence
10. threats (e.g. "one of these days, they are going to be sorry")

A supervisor, who observes such behaviors in an employee, particularly when they represent behavioral change, should consult with his or her department head to determine whether or not other University resources are required. The Human Resources Office should be notified and the Employee Advisory Services Office contacted for assistance. The Student Health and Counseling Center and the Department of Public Safety and Police Services can help with this determination.

If a supervisor believes that someone may be in imminent danger, or if the incident in question resulted in anyone being physically harmed, the supervisor must immediately contact the Department of Public Safety and Police Services by dialing 911. The Department of Public Safety will advise the supervisor as to a course of action and will also contact, as applicable, the Director of Human Resources, Dean, or Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs.

Under certain circumstances, a supervisor may have to act prior to contacting other University resources. Where appropriate, supervisors should rely on information received in training and related programs. As soon as possible, the supervisor should follow the reporting procedure outlined above.

Action in Response to a Violent, Abusive or Threatening Behavior

During or immediately after any incident, the Department of Public Safety and Police Services will be called to establish order and control the area. This can be accomplished by dialing 911 from any campus telephone.

A post-incident team consisting of the Associate Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs, Director of Public Safety and Police Services, Director of Human Resources, Director of Public Relations and Marketing, and Director of Student Health and Counseling shall ensure that proper attention is given to medical, law enforcement, counseling, employment and public relations issues. If a student is involved, the post-incident team shall include the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs. If a faculty member is involved, the post-incident team shall include a Dean assigned by the Provost.

The Director of Public Safety and Police Services will prepare a workplace violence report on or about February 1 of each year. The report will enumerate the number of workplace violence incidents in the previous year and make recommendations as appropriate.

University Premises

For the purpose of this policy, the workplace and university premises are defined as:

1. The physical premises of Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA, as well as any other premises owned and/or controlled by Central Washington University including the Centers;
2. Such other properties that may be rented or leased by Central Washington University;
3. Motor vehicles that are owned or leased by Central Washington University;
4. Locations to which an employee is assigned in the performance of his or her duties, e.g., an event at another institution;
5. Location in which a student is present at a university-sponsored event or activity, e.g.,i a study-abroad program or athletic venue at another institution;
6. Extensions of the physical workplace in the case of incidents that begin on campus and proceed off-premises, e.g., stalking, harassment.

Sanctions

Violation of this policy by any employee will result in disciplinary action that may result in termination of employment and/or criminal prosecution. Violations by students will result in university judicial action and/or criminal prosecution. Violations by groups or individuals who are neither employees nor students will result in restriction from university property and/or criminal prosecution.

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Campus Fire Safety Information

In accordance with the 2008 changes to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, institutions like Central Washington University that maintain on-campus housing, shall, on an annual basis, publish a fire safety report. For compliance purposes this report is contained in this section of the annual Safety on Campus Clery Compliance report. In accordance with the law the complete report's name has been changed to Clery Compliance and Fire Safety Reporting. Reporting a fire is everyone's responsibility. All fires that present a risk to persons or property both on and off campus should be reported immediately to the KITTCOM Consolidated Dispatch System for Kittitas County. All fire personnel in the county are dispatched through KITTCOM, which serves as the professional call taking service used by Central Washington University. Additionally, concerns about fire that are not considered an emergency may be reported to KITTCOM at (509) 925-8534 , reported to a Residence Hall Advisor, supervisor, designated building monitor, Facilities Management, Environmental Health and Safety or the Department of Public Safety and Police Services.

1. See the description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system.
2. See the number of fire drills held during the previous year.

Fire Safety Policies and Expectation for Residence Halls

Combustible Materials

Combustible materials such as propane, gasoline, kerosene, and items containing combustible materials (i.e., lanterns) are not permitted in residence halls.

Fire Alarms & Evacuation Procedures

Legitimate fire alarms save lives. When activated, the alarm sounds in the entire building and everyone must evacuate immediately. After activating an alarm, go to the nearest safe telephone (outside the building) and dial 911 to report the fire. Individuals falsely activating an alarm will face university disciplinary action, possible criminal prosecution, and may be charged for the cost of the fire department response, in addition to fines assessed by the university. Because of high-density population in the residence halls, the fire department responds to fire alarms with all available personnel and equipment. False alarms may leave the local fire department shorthanded in the event of a real fire.

Fire Drills

Section 1303.3.5.1 of the 1994 edition of the Uniform Fire Code requires every residence hall to conduct a fire drill each quarter for the safety of staff and residents. All residents are required to exit the building within two minutes. University personnel are required to time the drill in each building. Failure to evacuate will result in disciplinary action and/or a $100 fine.

Fire Safety Equipment

Damaging or tampering with fire alarm apparatus or equipment (i.e., sounding false fire alarms - RCW 9.40.100) is prohibited. Fire extinguishers are strategically located throughout each residence hall. Carefully follow the instructions on the extinguisher and use them only in the event of a fire. Exit signs are considered fire equipment and are placed to guide residents to exit routes in emergency situations. Smoke detectors also are sensitive pieces of fire equipment. Actions that result in the activation of a smoke detector, tampering with fire alarm apparatus and equipment (including removing batteries from smoke detectors), or false alarms may result in criminal penalties, as well as disciplinary action and/or fines. Fire alarm apparatus and fire equipment are for emergencies only! If a smoke detector is beeping, it is likely the battery needs to be replaced. Contact a custodian or call University Housing if a smoke detector is emitting a beeping sound. If batteries are removed without replacement, the resident is liable for a $50 fine. Before a fire occurs, you should prepare by knowing the location and route of your escape via the closest exit. A smoke alarm can wake you, but only an escape plan can save you. If a fire occurs, please follow the fire safety procedures outlined below:

• Keep your head low and move quickly to the nearest exit. Crawl, if you can, so you do not breathe smoke.
• Touch the door before opening it. Before touching the door handle, cover your hand for protection. Intense heat, deadly smoke, or gas may be on the other side. If the door is not hot, cautiously open it a few inches to check for heat, smoke, or flames on the other side. Keep your head out of the way while first opening the door and be ready to slam it shut if any heat or smoke rushes in.
• Do not waste time getting dressed, looking for keys, or gathering valuables. Leave the building immediately and stay out.
• Call the fire department (911) from a safe telephone and report the location of the fire. Stay on the telephone until instructed to hang up.
• Alert other occupants of the building and the residence hall staff.

Incense and Open Flames

Because of the risk of burning incense or an open flame left unattended, the use of such is prohibited in residence halls. Candles or lanterns may not be used even in the event of a power outage. Residents are encouraged to have flashlights or similar devices to provide emergency lighting.

Smoking

In accordance with state law, smoking is prohibited in university buildings. This includes balconies and stairwells to residence hall rooms or public areas. Out of common courtesy, we ask that smokers refrain from smoking near entrances and windows and to properly dispose of cigarette butts in appropriate receptacles. Students may establish further policies regarding distance one can smoke from the building in community living agreements. Fines can be assessed to clean drapes for those who violate smoking policy.

Appliances

Avoid overloading outlets with too many cords and do not use extension cords with frayed wiring or poor connections. Check the wiring and casing on appliances. Small appliances (i.e., coffee pots, popcorn poppers) are allowed when used with extreme caution. The wiring system is not intended for items that place a heavy load on the system, such as microwave ovens (other than the microfridge units provided in your room). If potential problems exist with university appliances, wiring or electrical systems, notify University Housing. After business hours, notify a housing staff member. Additionally, it is recommended that surge protectors be used for stereos and/or computers. Residents are not allowed to use hot plates, smokeless grills, toaster or toaster ovens, or appliances with exposed heating elements and should not cook in residence hall rooms where kitchens are not provided other than in the approved microfridge unit. You may use them in designated kitchen spaces within the hall.

Fire Safety for On Campus Apartments

University Housing and New Student Programs has a commitment to fire and life safety issues. Inspections for fire safety equipment and a mandatory state inspection of the hot water heaters are done as state law and university policy requires. A fire extinguisher is located in every apartment; learn where it is located. Never relocate the fire extinguisher. If the extinguisher is used to extinguish a fire, immediately notify University Housing and New Student Programs, and it will be replaced at no cost. The university inspects fire extinguishers twice a year, but tenants should periodically inspect the gauge to be certain the fire extinguisher is properly charged. If the needle indicates that it is undercharged or overcharged, call the apartment manager for a replacement. Barbecue grills and combustible materials such as propane, gasoline, kerosene, and items containing combustible materials (i.e. lanterns) are not permitted inside the apartment (including storage closets/units).

Fire Protection Responsibilities

Adhere to all university fire protection and safety standards listed below:

• Do not keep highly flammable materials in the apartment.
• Keep all escape routes (entryways, hallways, or passageways) accessible.
• Do not use any appliances or electrical items that have frayed or damaged electrical wires.
• Keep all papers, boxes, cloth, electrical cords, and furniture at least four inches away from heaters.
• Do not burn candles.
• Do not smoke in the apartment.

Smoke Alarms/Detectors

Tamper-proof smoke alarms are located on the ceiling/wall in every apartment; learn where they are located. When the alarm is set off, it will make a loud piercing sound. If the alarm beeps intermittently, the batteries need to be replaced. Please notify the apartment complex coordinator or apartment manager as soon as possible. Tampering with smoke detectors may result in disciplinary action, including a fine and/or eviction. Excessive amounts of smoke from cooking or excessive amounts of steam from the bathroom may activate the smoke alarm. If this occurs, simply ventilate the apartment by opening the doors and windows and turning on the fan. The detector will automatically stop sounding when the smoke or steam is completely removed from the area. A tip is to keep the door shut and fan on while showering. Test the smoke alarm once a month by firmly depressing the button. Also, the smoke alarm has a special feature called False Alarm Control. Pushing the test/hush button reduces sensitivity for up to fifteen minutes, minimizing nuisance alarms. Two chirps signal the end of hush mode and then the unit resets to its normal sensitivity. Fire alarm apparatus and fire equipment are for emergencies only!

If a smoke detector is beeping, it is likely the battery needs to be replaced. Contact an apartment manager, University Housing and New Student Programs, or facilities maintenance if a smoke detector is emitting a beeping sound. If batteries are removed without replacement, the tenant is liable for a $50 fine.

Preparation in Case of Fire and Evacuation Procedures

Before a fire occurs, the tenant and his/her family should prepare by taking the following steps:

• Know the location and route of escape. A smoke alarm can wake you, but only an escape plan can save you.
• Train family members to recognize the alarm signal and how to respond.

In Case of Fire

If a fire occurs, please follow the fire safety procedures outlined below.

• Keep your head low, and move quickly to the nearest exit. Crawl if you can, so you do not breathe the smoke.
• Touch the door before opening it. Before touching the door handle, cover your hand for protection. Intense heat, deadly smoke, or gas may be on the other side. If the door is not hot, cautiously open it a few inches to check for heat, smoke, or flames on the other side. Keep your head out of the way while first opening the door, and be ready to slam it shut if any heat or smoke rushes in.
• Do not waste time getting dressed, looking for keys, or gathering valuables. Leave the building immediately and stay out.
• Call the Fire Department (911) from a safe telephone (outside of the building), and report the location of the fire. Stay on the telephone until instructed to hang up. Alert other occupants of the building and the apartment complex coordinator or apartment manager.

Fire Safety Education

Campus Residential Fire Safety education is an ongoing responsibility of University Housing and New Student Programs. As part of the educational process a fire safety brochure is provided to residents and is available at http://www.cwu.edu/~housing/publications/fire_safety_brochure.pdf. All residence hall staff receive training in fire safety education during annual staff training in September each year.

Fire Log

Central Washington University maintains a fire log that records any fire that occurs in an on-campus student housing facility. The fire log includes the date the fire was reported, time, nature of the fire and general location of each fire. Entries are made within two business days of the receipt of information. The fire log for the most recent sixty day period is open to public inspection during normal business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday) at the Department of Public Safety and Police Services. Any portion of the log older than sixty days is available within two business days of a request for inspection. Additionally, an annual report is completed on fires recorded in the fire log and is available at 2006, 2007, 2008.

Fire Statistics

Central Washington University publishes as part of the Clery Compliance and Fire Safety Report, annual statistics for the three most recent complete calendar years pertaining to on-campus student housing only. Those statistics include: location, total number of fires in each building, date, time, cause of the fire, number of injuries requiring treatment at a medical facility, number of deaths related to a fire, value of the property damage caused by the fire and a unique case number. 2008 Fire Statistics

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Crime Statistics and Developing Information for this Report

The CWU Department of Public Safety and Police Services submits a report to the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chief's and then it is forwarded to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting System. As of October, 1998, amendments to the original Campus Security Act of 1990 provided new definition and guidance which strengthened the language on mandated reporting of crime. The amendments mandate reporting by "Campus Security Authorities". Deans, coaches, residence hall staff, student clubs, organizations, student advisors, and other campus officials having "significant responsibility for student and campus activities", not just police, must now report annual campus crime statistics (professional and pastoral counselors excluded; passages in quotations are taken directly from page 59063 of the Federal Register/Vol.64, No. 210/Monday. November 1, 1999/(Final) Rules and Regulations).

The Department of Public Safety serves as the "clearinghouse" in the statistical gathering of crime data from those with "significant responsibilities for student and campus activities" and reports such statistics involving pertinent criminal incidents and arrests or referrals gathered from various "campus security authorities" for inclusion in the annual report. The Department of Public Safety and Police Services routinely compares and reconciles the information to minimize "double-counting" of pertinent incidents in which multiple departments are involved.

The Ellensburg Police Department with assistance from KITTCOM report pertinent statistics from the required geographical areas to the Department of Public Safety and Police Services annually upon request. All figures reported are incorporated in the statistical tables that appear at the bottom of this document, which include crime statistics for the most recent three-year period.

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The Individual's Responsibility

Although CWU works hard to ensure the safety of all individuals within its community, students and employees themselves must take responsibility for their own personal safety and that of their personal property. Simple, common sense precautions are the most effective means of maintaining personal security.

For example, although the CWU campus is well lighted and may appear safe, students walking across campus or in parking areas at night should do so in groups or in pairs. Students living in residence halls and apartments should keep their room doors locked at all times and should never prop open external doors. Guests in residence halls should be escorted by a resident at all times. Any security concerns should be reported to the university police at once.

All valuable personal property should be engraved with the owner's driver's license number using equipment provided through the Department of Public Safety and Police Services. Bicycles should be registered through the Department of Public Safety and Police Services and secured with a good lock. Cars should be locked and parked in a well-lighted area with all valuable items removed or locked in the trunk. Students and employees should notify the university police of any individual present in a building or on campus who appears to have no legitimate business there or who arouses suspicion in any way.

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