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Emergency?
Call: 206-281-2911
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Seattle
Pacific University seeks to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the
campus community. However, because no security system can eliminate all risk, it
is hoped that each member of the University community will contribute to campus
safety. To assist in this, Seattle Pacific has established certain policies and
procedures which are administered by the Office of Safety and Security (ext.
2922) and the Office of Student Life (ext. 2247).
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The
Office of Safety and Security The Office of Safety and SecurityThe Office of Safety and Security is a private security organization which patrols campus buildings and grounds by foot and in cars 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Officers do not have deputized or state-commissioned police authority and carry no firearms, but they do make citizen's arrests when appropriate. In addition, they work closely with the Seattle Police Department in the investigation of all crimes reported on campus. Officer qualifications include attendance at the Washington Campus Law Enforcement Training Academy, certification in first aid and CPR, as well as fire brigade and self-defense training. Return
to the Health & Safety Table of Contents Security Policies and PracticesSeattle Pacific University is private property, reserved for students, faculty, staff and their guests. They have access to academic, recreational and administrative facilities during specific hours and class schedules. This access is given only to those who adhere to the social and behavioral expectations set forth in the student and staff handbooks; it may be revoked at anytime. Access to residence halls is restricted to students, their guests and those staff members who have job-related business in the halls. Strict control of keys also limits access; when keys are reported lost, room locks are changed. In addition, a system of locked security doors can be opened only with student room keys. Propping security or fire doors open is not allowed and failure to obey this rule may result in disciplinary action. Security officers check doors several times each day to enforce this policy and to detect malfunctions. Problems are reported immediately to the Office of Plant Services (ext. 2071) for correction. Residence hall floor areas are segregated by gender and have hours which limit visitation by the opposite sex. Overnight visits by guests of the opposite sex are not permitted and other guests must limit their stay to three days, except by permission of the hall staff. Guests are expected to follow the same behavioral standards as the residents. For visitor convenience and resident safety, residence hall lobbies are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and are equipped with phones so that visitors can call students. The campus is well-lighted but periodic reviews are made to examine use patterns, determining where improvements may be needed. Each month the Office of Safety and Security completes an exterior lighting report to detect and report malfunctions. Also, older lighting fixtures are systematically upgraded to improve reliability and efficiency. Landscaping is reviewed as well, reducing opportunities for concealment and to avoid conflicts with lighting systems. Return
to the Health & Safety Table of Contents Reporting EmergenciesAll criminal and suspicious activity, as well as fire and medical emergencies should be reported to the Office of Safety and Security. (For on-campus security, dial ext. 2911. Orange stickers with the instruction "Campus Emergency Dial 2911" are attached to most campus telephones and residence hall telephones. Emergency phones are installed outside the main entrances to residence halls, most elevators and most parking lots.) Security officers are available 24 hours a day and will respond to all emergencies. They also render immediate aid, investigate incidents and complete reports for administrative follow-up. Students are also encouraged to report crimes to the Seattle Police Department. The Seattle Police and Fire Departments may be reached directly by dialing 911 from any campus phone. However, by dialing the campus emergency number, 2911, Security can immediately identify the building from which you are calling and security officers will then report to police or fire with accurate information. These officers can also render immediate aid to an emergency. For easy reference, campus addresses are published at the front of campus telephone directories. Be Prepared Brochure (PDF) Return
to the Health & Safety Table of Contents Safety & Security ServicesThe University takes all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and security of people on campus. In addition, students and employees are encouraged to safeguard themselves as well as their belongings. The University is not responsible for personal possessions brought to campus, so students might want to consider insuring valuable items. Of course, students should lock their rooms at night and whenever rooms are unoccupied. To assist in crime prevention, the University offers the following assistance and educational services:
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to the Health & Safety Table of Contents Crime StatisticsIn accordance with the Campus Security Act, Seattle Pacific provides crime statistics to prospective students, matriculated students and employees. Crime statistics are available for on-campus crime only and are published on a regular basis in The Falcon, Seattle Pacific's student newspaper. Other sources for on-campus crime statistics include The Student Handbook and the Office of Safety and Security, and the Crime Statistics Web Page. For more information on crime statistics, please contact the Office of Safety and Security in 601 W Emerson, or you may call: (206) 281-2922 (off campus); extension 2922 (on campus). Return
to the Health & Safety Table of Contents Sexual AssaultAlthough Seattle Pacific University makes every reasonable effort to provide for the safety and security of its students, sexual assault is a reality on any college campus. In a study of "date rape" on 32 college campuses, one in four women surveyed were victims of rape or attempted rape. What's more, eighty-four percent of those raped knew their attacker. And rape is not just a crime against women. There are cases of sexual assault against men as well. Therefore, it is to your advantage to know as much as you can about the issue of rape and how to cope with it should it happen to you, or someone you know. You should also be aware of Seattle Pacific University policy toward sexual assault and become familiar with the laws of Washington state. If you or someone you know is the victim of a sexual assault, resources are available to help you on and off campus. Above all, there are two things to remember when faced with sexual assault: Tell someone and seek help from the resources listed here. Return
to the Health & Safety Table of Contents Know the LawThe Washington State Criminal Code defines rape as engaging in sexual intercourse (which includes several forms of intimate contact) with another person by forcible compulsion; or when the victim is incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless or mentally incapacitated (such as when the victim is intoxicated and/or unconscious); or when a victim does not consent to sexual intercourse with the perpetrator and such lack of consent is clearly expressed by the victim's words or conduct. In some cases, a rape may occur in a social setting (for instance, on a date or at a party), and the victim does not understand that the incident meets the legal definition of rape. The perpetrator may also be unaware that the incident meets this definition. Rape is a crime punishable under the Washington State Criminal Code. Punishment may include prison and/or monetary fines. For more information, contact the Seattle District Attorney's Office at 296-3565. In addition to the legal consequences of sexual assault, Seattle Pacific University has its own policies against sexual violence of any kind, from harassment to rape (see the Student Handbook, pages 34, 42-43). Infractions of these policies can result in a variety of disciplinary actions, up to and including suspension or permanent expulsion from the University. If the accuser or the accused wish to have a friend present during the University's investigative proceedings, approval must be arranged in advance. Attorneys are not permitted to be present. Both parties will receive the same opportunities to have others present during the University's disciplinary proceedings, and both will be informed of the outcome of any disciplinary action taken by the University. Return
to the Health & Safety Table of Contents What to Do After an Assault
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to the Health & Safety Table of Contents Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act Members of the SPU community can find out information about registered sex offenders (if any) enrolled at or employed by SPU by calling the Seattle Police Department, Sex and Kidnapping Registration Detail (SPD) at (206) 684-5332. At this time, SPD has the most current information regarding registered sex offenders within the City of Seattle. SPD will be able to tell you whether there are any registered sex offenders enrolled at or employed by SPU, but may decide not to provide you the identity of any Level 1 offenders unless you demonstrate a need to know, or provide a specific name to be checked. Return
to the Health & Safety Table of Contents On-Campus AssistanceON-CAMPUS EMERGENCY DIAL 2911 Office of Safety and Security SPU Counseling Center SPU Health Center Office of Student Life Office of University Services Students may wish to discuss safety issues with their peer advisors (PAs) and residence life coordinators (RLCs). For more information on resources in your residence hall, call the Office of University Services for more information (ext 2188). Return
to the Health & Safety Table of Contents Off-Campus AssistanceHarborview Medical Center Doctors and counselors who are trained in the treatment of sexual assault provide care, information, support and referral for people who have been assaulted within the past 72 hours. They also provide help to people with physical or emotional problems resulting from previous sexual assaults. Harborview Medical Center Provides services and referrals to people having difficulty coping as a result of post-assault symptoms. Counselors are also available to discuss, through individual or group sessions, ways in which people recover from rape, even years after the attack. Return
to the Health & Safety Table of Contents 24-Hour Crisis LinePhone: 632-7273 Additionally, Seattle Rape Relief offers a drop-in, no-charge support group for rape victims every Monday night from 6 p.m. -- 8 p.m. Call 325-5531 for more information. Return
to the Health & Safety Table of Contents Emergency NumbersFrom campus phones:
2911* * To report an on-campus emergency, dial 2911, the campus-wide emergency number. By dialing 2911, SPU computers can immediately identify the building from which you are calling and security officers will then report to police or fire with accurate information. These officers can also render immediate aid. Return
to the Health & Safety Table of Contents Alcohol and Illegal DrugsThe purpose of the Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use Policy is to support the educational mission of the University with standards of personal health, moral integrity and social consciousness. It is also intended to comply with provisions of the Drug Free Workplace and the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act. The policy sets guidelines for members of the University community while remaining sensitive to the varieties of Christian perspectives represented on campus: the Free Methodist Church and the community at large. Return
to the Health & Safety Table of Contents RestrictionsUpon admission to the University, all students agree to comply with the University's lifestyle expectations in regard to the use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.
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to the Health & Safety Table of Contents EnforcementThe unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by faculty, staff or students will be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including termination or dismissal and referral for prosecution. The use of alcohol or tobacco on University property or at any of its activities will be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including termination or dismissal. Neither supervisors nor faculty/staff should diagnose alcoholism, drug dependency or any other complex physical, mental or behavioral problem. Instead, they should identify, document, and attempt to correct all behavior problems using University-approved corrective action procedures (see Employee Handbook and/or Student Handbook). An employee or student who is found to be exhibiting specific, objective signs of having consumed intoxicating beverages or illicit drugs, or of abusing prescription medications, will be placed on suspension for the remainder of the day if they are an employee or will be placed on disciplinary contract if they are a student. If the abnormal behavior resulted from prescription drug use in compliance with a physician's instructions, then the policy may be waived. If this applies to an employee, the Sick Pay Policy applies. If the behavior is the result of drug abuse or alcohol use, the employee or student will be subject to further disciplinary action, up to and including termination, dismissal and referral for prosecution. If the behavior results in a conviction of a violation of criminal drug or alcohol laws, the disciplinary actions will be dictated by the Employee Handbook or the Student Handbook. Supervisors will immediately document any incident of substance abuse or drug/tobacco use in violation of the restrictions listed above. The documentation is to be forwarded the same day to the area vice president, with copies to the President's Office (ext. 2114) and Personnel Office (ext. 2065). Faculty/staff will immediately document any incident of substance abuse or drug/tobacco use in violation of the restrictions identified above in which a student is involved. The documentation is to be forwarded within 72 hours to the dean of students (ext. 2754) or the director of residence life (ext. 2043), with a copy to the vice president of student life (ext. 2041). If an employee or student is required to complete a drug treatment and rehabilitation program as part of the disciplinary action resulting from a violation or this policy, official records of the diagnosis or treatment will be kept for three years, separate from the standard personnel or student records. The file will be held in the strictest confidence and will only be used as evidence to governmental and granting agencies that the University did in fact take steps toward correcting the problem. Return to the Health & Safety Table of Contents Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free Schools: Community RegulationsSeattle Pacific University is subject to the requirements of the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989. The University strongly supports each act and consistently ensures compliance with them. Each year, Seattle Pacific distributes information to students, faculty and staff regarding the restrictions and consequences of violations of each act. Any employee or student who has not received copies of the statement should contact the Personnel Office or the Office of Student Life. This information is available to others in the SPU "Drug-Free Campus" brochure. It offers details on the health risks, legal sanctions and treatment options related to alcohol and drugs. Copies of this brochure are available at the following campus locations: Office of Safety and Security; Counseling and Health Center; Office of Student Life; Uni-Com; Office of Admissions; and University Relations. Return to the Health & Safety Table of Contents Additional Information
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