Campus Crime
All criminal acts occurring on property owned, leased, or otherwise controlled
by Southwestern Oregon Community College should be immediately reported to
Public Safety at ext. 7399, and an Incident Report completed. College employees
will be notified of criminal acts of murder, sex offenses, robbery, aggravated
assault, burglary, and car theft within 72 hours of the occurrence being
reported through electronic mail, voice mail, and/or campus mail. Students
will be notified through the associated Student Government.
All students and employees annually have access to this information that
explains campus security procedures and practices. Campus security requires
the combined efforts of students, staff, and Public Safety officers. Do
your part by immediately reporting suspicious behavior, activity, or crimes
to the College Public Safety department at ext. 7399. Annual employee in-service
events, new employee orientation, and student orientations include information
about campus security and crime prevention.
The College does not monitor or record criminal activities of students
on properties other than those owned, leased, immediately adjacent to (e.g.
public sidewalks), or otherwise controlled by Southwestern Oregon Community
College unless engaged in College-sponsored or supervised activities.
Sex Offenses:
If a sex offense occurs (including rape, acquaintance rape, and forcible/non-forcible
offenses) the victim shall immediately report the offense to the Director
of Public Safety, or a campus Public Safety officer. College employees
are required to notify these authorities of sex offenses. It is imperative
that evidence be preserved for prosecution of criminal offenses. Information
about procedures for preservation of evidence are available from Public
Safety, Coos Bay Police Department, Bay Area Hospital, Women’s
Crisis Service, and the Coos County District Attorney’s office.
The College has no formal education program to promote the awareness of
rape, acquaintance rape, and forcible sex offenses. If an offense occurs,
services available for victims include counseling (Southwestern counselors
and community professionals) and Women’s Crisis Service in North
Bend.
The College will change a victim’s academic and living situation
(if living in College housing) after an alleged sex offense, if requested
by the victim and the changes are reasonably available. Options could include
enrollment in a different section of a class, withdrawal without penalty,
or other reasonable accommodations.
In cases of alleged sexual offenses, both accuser and accused are entitled
to have others present during any disciplinary proceeding. Both accuser
and accused will be informed of the outcome of any campus disciplinary
proceeding brought alleging a sexual assault. Sanctions the institution
may impose following a final determination of any institutional disciplinary
proceeding regarding rape, acquaintance rape, and forcible and non-forcible
sex offenses are detailed in the Student Conduct Code and Work Standard.
For the purpose of campus security policies, some types of criminal actions
occurring on campus property will be investigated by the College’s
Public Safety department and the Coos Bay Police department jointly, including
sex offenses. The College collects and discloses all information in accordance
with IAW Pub. L. 102-26 Title II: Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act
of 1990, and Pub. L. 101-542.
In addition to the annual statistical disclosure, the College makes timely
reports to the campus community on crimes reported to the Public Safety
department, the Office of Administrative Services, and local law/police
agencies that are considered to be a threat to other students and employees.
This is done to aid in the prevention of similar crimes. To report a crime,
contact campus Public Safety at ext. 7399 or complete a College Incident
Report.
Incident Report forms are available from the offices of Public Safety,
Plant Services, Administrative Services, or the Print Shop in Tioga Hall.
Public Safety (24 hrs) 888-7399;
Administrative Services 888-7206;
Plant Services 888-7250
College Public Safety
The College Public Safety staff is responsible for all security activities
on campus and will provide any necessary assistance.
Individuals on campus (students, employees, visitors, etc.) should take
active responsibility for the security of their personal property and
safety. The College is not responsible for any personal property losses.
In the event of an emergency, use a black emergency phone. The black
emergency phone will connect you to Gold Coast Security 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, who will in turn contact Public Safety. Or you may
use a public pay phone to contact the 911 service center, which can also
contact Public Safety officers.
The College will maintain its grounds and lighting to ensure the campus
is as secure as possible. Any security issues or concerns will be handled
by the Director of Plant Services, who may be contacted at ext. 7229.
