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White Earth Tribal and Community College

Accredited October 8^th, 2008

Crime Report

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WETCC Campus Crime Report

Table of Contents

Crime Report 1

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Crime Report 3

Introduction. 3

Crime Reporting Policies 3

General Information. 3

“911” or, Mahnomen Police “non-emergency” (218) 935-2255. 3

Number of Incidents Reported (Calendar Year) 4

Crime Definitions 7

Reporting Procedures 8

WETCC Response to Reports 8

Personal Safety and Access to Campus Facilities 9

Personal Safety 9

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. 9

HELP US PROTECT YOU. 10

Campus Facilities Security 10

Building Access and Maintenance 10

Policies and Procedures for Safe Access to Academic Buildings 10

Education Programs 10

Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy & Procedures (Student Policy) 11

General Philosophy Statement: 11

Anishinaabe Values 11

Definitions 12

Drug and Alcohol Policy. 12

Disciplinary Actions for individuals in violation of the policies on alcohol and other drugs 12

Academic Suspension. 12

Federal and State Drug Law. 13

Schedule Drugs 13

FEDERAL. 13

Penalty for Possession of Schedule I Drugs: 13

Penalty for Possession of Schedule II Drugs: 13

Penalty for Possession of Schedule III Drugs: 13

Penalty for Possession of Schedule IV Drugs: 13

Penalty for Possession of Schedule V Drugs: 13

STATE. 13

First Degree: 13

Second Degree: 13

Third Degree: 13

Fourth Degree: 14

Fifth Degree: 14

Alcohol Violations 14

Driving under the influence (blood alcohol content .10): 14

Persons under the age of 21: 14

Aiding Minors: 14

HEALTH RISKS. 14

Additional Risks 15

Alcohol/Drug Resources 15

Alcohol/Drug Information. 15

Help a Friend With a Drug/Alcohol Problem.. 15

Characteristics of Families With Alcohol Abuse 15

Alcohol Self-Assessments 16

Additional Resources 16

Get Help. 16

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Drugs and Narcotics 16

Sexual Violence Policy 16

Application of policy to students, employees, and others 16

Definitions: 16

Options and Rights of a Student or Employee Who Reports a Complaint of Sexual Violence 17

Where To Go For Assistance 18

CONTACTS REGARDING REPORTING SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT: 18

Nyleta Belgarde 935-0417 or Deb Bakken (Registrar) 936-5731 - Student Investigations 18

CONTACT REGARDING REPORTING SEXUAL VIOLENCE: 18

Nyleta Belgarde 935-0417 or Deb Bakken (Registrar) 936-5731 - Student Investigations 18

For TTY Communication, contact the Minnesota Relay Service at 1.800.627.3529. 18

Other College contacts include: 18

Emergency services 19

Other Resources 19

Community Notification of Sexual Offenders 19

Level 1. 19

Level 2. 20

Level 3. 20

Gaawaabaabiganikaag Gabegikendaasowigamig

White Earth Tribal and Community College

Crime Report

Introduction

White Earth Tribal and Community College (WETCC) encourages all members (students, employees, and visitors) of our College community to live by the seven teachings, the way of our ancestors did, and to learn and adhere to the traditional code of ethics

Students need to be fully aware of safety and security issues, campus-related departments and services and to take action to prevent and report illegal and other unsafe activities should they occur. Personal awareness, practicing personal safety, and reporting incidents of concern are the foundation of a safe community.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of The Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (a/k/a The Clery Act) of 1998 - previously known as the Crime Awareness and The Campus Security Act of 1990 --and the Higher Education Amendments of 1992, White Earth Tribal and Community College monitors criminal activity for the campus, off-campus sites owned or maintained by WETCC and/or recognized College organizations. WETCC also documents a three-year statistical history of these incidents. White Earth Tribal and Community College provides the information and statistics herein to College students and employees and to others upon request. You may view WETCC’s statistics by going to the Department of Education’s Security Statistics search site at http://www.ope.ed.gov/security, or http: //www.securityoncampus.org/ as well by checking Campus Security on WETCCs web site at http://www.wetcc.org WETCC has a variety of policies and procedures relating to Campus Security and it expressly reserves the right to modify them or adopt additional policies or procedures at any time without notice. Such changes will appear in successive issues of this report.

Crime Reporting Policies

General Information

All requests for immediate assistance relating to issues of safety and security should be made by calling (218) 936-5731, by email at dbakken@wetcc.org or by visiting our facility at 106 Main Street South, Mahnomen, Minnesota, 56557. The Registrar or the Director of Academics and Student Services or their designee responds to all requests for service and assistance. These officers are full-time staff and/or part-time student employees of the College and are not police. In the event of any life-threatening emergency, or any apparent crime in progress, persons are strongly encouraged to immediately and directly contact appropriate police, fire or medical assistance by calling:

“911” or, Mahnomen Police “non-emergency” (218) 935-2255

All persons on campus are encouraged to immediately report any criminal activity to the Mahnomen Police Department or the Registrars Office or the Director of Academics and Student Services. Individuals will be strongly encouraged to also report incidents that are criminal in nature to the Mahnomen Police Department. Campus reporting normally requires a written report from the complainant/victim to begin an investigation and support the ability to address concerns through the College. WETCC will make exceptions to this immediate need to file a written report when necessary, including cases presenting clear and immediate danger to an individual or the College community.

Crime Report: WETCC will issue an annual report of crimes occurring on campus that are made known to Campus personnel and students. This report is available in the Registrars Office; requests for additional information regarding this report can be made at (218) 936-5731. The statistics in this report follow the uniform crime reporting procedures of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. These statistics should be considered in relation to the occurrences of crime in society in general and college demographics.

Number of Incidents Reported (Calendar Year)

2008 Crime Statistics						Bias Motivated Incidents
Incidents	On Campus	Other College Property	Public Property	Grand Total	# in Residence Halls	# Racial Biased	# Ethnic Biased	# Religious Biased	# Sexual Orientation Biased	# Disability Biased	# Gender Biased
Aggravated Assault	0	0	1	0	NA	0	0	0	0	0	0
Simple Assault	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Arson	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Fires	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
False Fire Alarms	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Burglary	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Theft	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Robbery	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Motor Vehicle Theft	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Threats *	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Criminal Homicide
Murder	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Manslaughter	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Forcible Sex Offences	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Non-Forcible Sex Offences	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Missing Persons	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Vandalism	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
*Arrest (Persons)
Liquor Law Violations	0	0	0	0		N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Drug Abuse Violations	0	0	0	0		N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Weapons Violations	0	0	0	0		N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Disciplinary Referrals
Liquor Law Violations	0	0	0	0		N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Drug Abuse Violations	0	0	0	0		N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Weapons Violations	0	0	0	0		N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2007 Crime Statistics						Bias Motivated Incidents
Incidents	On Campus	Other College Property	Public Property	Grand Total	Residence Halls	Racial Bias	Ethnic Bias	Religious Bias	Sexual Orientation Bias	Bias Based on Disability	Gender Bias
Aggravated Assault	0		0			0	0	0	0	0	0
Simple Assault	0		0			0	0	0	0	0	0
Arson	0		0			0	0	0	0	0	0
Fires	0		0			0	0	0	0	0	0
False Fire Alarms	0		0			0	0	0	0	0	0
Burglary	0		0			0	0	0	0	0	0
Theft	0		0			0	0	0	0	0	0
Robbery	0		0			0	0	0	0	0	0
Motor Vehicle Theft	0		0			0	0	0	0	0	0
Threats *	0		0			0	0	0	0	0	0
Murder	0		0			0	0	0	0	0	0
Manslaughter	0		0			0	0	0	0	0	0
Forcible Sex Offences	0		0			0	0	0	0	0	0
Non-ForcibleSex Offences	0		0			0	0	0	0	0	0
Missing Persons	0		0			0	0	0	0	0	0
Vandalism	0		0			0	0	0	0	0	0
Liquor Law Violations	0		0			N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Drug Abuse Violations	0		0			N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Weapons Violations	0	0	0			N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2005 Crime Statistics						Bias Motivated Incidents
Incidents	On Campus	College Property	Public Property	Grand Total	Residence Halls	Racial Bias	Ethnic Bias	Religious Bias	Sexual Orientation Bias	Bias Based on Disability	Gender Bias
Aggravated Assault	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Simple Assault	0	0	0			0	0	0	0	0	0
Arson	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Fires	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
False Fire Alarms	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Burglary	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Theft	0	0	1	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Robbery	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Motor Vehicle Theft	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Murder	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Manslaughter	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Forcible Sex Offences	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Non-Forcible Sex Offences	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Missing Persons	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Vandalism	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	8
Liquor Law Violations	0	0	0	0		N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Drug Abuse Violations	0	0	0	0		N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Weapons Violations	0	0	0	0		N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Liquor Law Violations	0	0	0	0		N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Drug Abuse Violations	0	0	0	0		N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Weapons Violations	0	0	0	0		N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Crime Definitions

The definitions listed are taken from the Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Handbook and National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) and used to classify the criminal offenses previously listed:

Murder - The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another.

Forcible Sex Offense - Any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person’s will; or not forcibly or against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent; to include forcible rape, forcible sodomy, sexual assault with an object and forcible fondling.

Non-forcible Sex Offense - Unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse or other sexual act; to include incest and statutory rape.

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

Aggravated Assault – An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm.

Simple Assault - A person is guilty of assault if he: (1) Attempts to cause or purposely, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or (2) Negligently causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon; or (3) Attempts by physical menace to put another in fear of imminent serious bodily injury. Simple assault is a disorderly persons offense unless committed in a fight or scuffle entered into by mutual consent, in which case it is a petty disorderly person’s offense."

Terroristic Threat - A terroristic threat is an incident generally involving a threat to commit violence communicated with the intent to terrorize another, to cause evacuation of a building, or to cause serious public inconvenience, in reckless disregard of the risk of causing such terror or inconvenience. It may mean an offense against property or involving danger to another person that may include but is not limited to recklessly endangering another person, harassment, stalking, ethnic intimidation, and criminal mischief.

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

Motor Vehicle Theft – The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. (Classify as motor vehicle theft all cases where person not having lawful access even though the vehicles are later abandoned; including joyriding takes automobiles.)

Larceny/Theft – The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another. Examples are thefts of bicycles or automobile accessories, shoplifting, pocket picking or the stealing of any property or article that is not taken by force and violence or by fraud. Attempted larcenies are included. Embezzlement, confidence games, forgery, worthless checks, etc., are excluded.

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

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

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

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

The Registrar or the Director of Academics and Student Services serves as the primary liaison with all law enforcement agencies for safety and security issues occurring on campus. When such incidents occur, the Liaison or her representative will determine the proper means of communicating these concerns to the campus community. The following media are used to inform the campus about safety and security issues, to report to the campus community crimes considered to be an immediate threat to students and employees, and to encourage students and employees to be responsible for following stated security procedures and practices: campus-wide mail, campus forums, crime prevention literature, Student Government assistance, posted announcements (Safety/Security Alerts) and mailings.

Reporting Procedures

All criminal activity occurring on campus should be reported immediately to the Registrar or the Director of Academics and Student Services and/or the Mahnomen Police Department. The Registrar or the Director of Academics and Student Services will assist the complainant in completing reports. The Registrar or the Director of Academics and Student Services will strongly encourage and support complainants and victims to report all crimes to the Mahnomen Police Department. In appropriate cases, reports will also be shared with the College’s Judicial Process. The Registrar or the Director of Academics and Student Services will assist the Mahnomen Police Department and the College’s Judicial Process with investigations when requested. The Registrar or the Director of Academics and Student Services also accepts reports of criminal activity occurring to or caused by persons involved in College sanctioned functions and groups off-campus locations. Such incidents are included in the College’s annual report and may be addressed on and/or off-campus.

If you are a victim of a crime or witness a crime:

1. Call the Mahnomen Police Department (911) and/or the Registrar or the Director of Academics and Student Services (936-5731) for any emergency including medical emergencies, fires, suspicious people or activities, crime reports, traffic accidents, or other illegal activities:

2. Write down as much information as you can remember after a crime. If you cannot identify the perpetrator by name, try to recall as many details as possible about the offender(s):

· Gender

· Approximate age

· Height

· Weight/build

· Description of face (eye color, hair color/style, jaw, nose, facial hair, glasses, etc.)

· Dress/clothing

· Distinguishing marks (scars, tattoos, etc.)

· Voice

3. Attempt to obtain a description and license number of any vehicle involved. Note the direction taken by offenders or vehicles and report those to The Registrar or the Director of Academics and Student Services and/or the Mahnomen Police Department.

4. Preserve the crime scene; do not touch any items involved in the incident. Close off the area of the incident and do not allow anyone in the crime area until The Registrar or the Director of Academics and Student Services and/or the Mahnomen Police Department Officers arrive.

When necessary to protect the victim’s identity in sexual assaults, the Registrar or the Director of Academics and Student Services will accept third-party reports. Whenever possible, the Registrar or the Director of Academics and Student Services prefers to receive reports from the victim, as the detail is often more accurate in such situations. Maintain all physical evidence; do not risk losing critical evidence. All employees who become aware of an allegation of violation of College policy, student code of conduct, or civil or criminal law should report the allegation to their supervisor and the Registrar or the Director of Academics and Student Services. The following people with significant responsibility for student and campus activities (not including counselors) must report potential criminal activity of which they are aware to the Registrar or the Director of Academics and Student Services: Campus Activities Coordinator, Admissions Director, Financial Aid Director, Personnel Officer, President, Advisors, Faculty as well as any assistants and associates.

WETCC Response to Reports

1. All allegations will be investigated. These investigations may be made in conjunction with the Mahnomen Police Department or other law enforcement agencies.

2. The Registrar or the Director of Academics and Student Services will classify reports in conjunction with the appropriate police agency according to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Definitions.

3. When alleged perpetrators are identified as students, the case will be forwarded to the Academic and Student Services Director for investigation and appropriate action. Criminal investigation, arrest and prosecution can occur independently, before, during or after the campus process.

4. WETCC will issue a timely warning to members of the campus community in cases of reported murder, sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft and any hate crimes (manifesting evidence of prejudice based on race, religion, sexual orientation or ethnicity), or murder, forcible rape or aggravated assault, in cases where the Registrar or the Director of Academics and Student Services (or his/her designee) determines there is a continuing threat to the College community. In such cases, warnings may be provided through campus bulletins, campus radio stations, campus newspapers, bulletins, and other significant means.

Personal Safety and Access to Campus Facilities

Personal Safety

The Registrar or the Director of Academics and Student Services Officers are available to assist you in protecting yourself by providing various safety and security communication; however, only you can protect yourself by being aware of your surroundings and taking appropriate steps to prevent crime.

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY

· Personal property (purses, backpacks, calculators, etc.) should never be left unattended. Take such items with you if you are leaving the office or classroom.

· Lock your door whenever you leave your room or office.

· Always lock your car doors.

· Never open the exterior doors of the building to strangers or non-residents.

· Protect all valuables in your room or office. Do not leave valuables in plain view.

· Take valuables home with you during vacations.

· If you open a checking account, remember the number of the last check written. The theft of a single check can go undetected until a bank statement discloses a forgery.

· Park your bike where you can keep an eye on it if possible. Always lock your bike. There are several good anti-theft devices available. Case hardened heavy (U-Bolt) locks and chains afford the best protection for security of these items.

PROTECT YOUR AUTOMOBILE

· Always lock your car doors and never leave your keys in the vehicle.

· Try to park your car in a well-lit area.

· Avoid leaving personal property where it is visible inside your vehicle.

PROTECT YOURSELF

· Avoid walking alone at night.

· Refrain from taking shortcuts; walk where there is plenty of light and traffic.

· Walk along well-lighted routes at night.

· Be alert to your surroundings. If you suspect you are being followed, run in a different direction, go to the other side of the street and yell for help, or head quickly for a lighted area or a group of people.

HELP US PROTECT YOU

Watch for suspicious persons in and around College buildings and in parking lots. Do not pursue them. Call the Registrar or the Director of Academics and Student Services immediately. Do not assume that what you observe is an innocent activity or that it has already been reported. Do not assume the person is a visitor or College staff member that you have not seen before.

Suspicious activity can include:

· Loitering about at unusual hours and locations

· Running, especially if something of value is being carried

· Carrying property that might be suspicious, depending on the circumstances

· Going from room to room trying door handles

· Person(s) exhibiting unusual mental or physical symptoms. These persons could be in distress and need medical or psychiatric assistance.

Campus Facilities Security

Building Access and Maintenance

The WETCC campus is for the use of the students, faculty, staff, guests and those on official business with WETCC. Access to campus buildings is limited outside of normal business and class hours. Students, faculty, staff and visitors are encouraged to report needed repairs to the Registrar or the Director of Academics and Student Services Office (936-5731).

Policies and Procedures for Safe Access to Academic Buildings

· Keys are issued to authorized faculty, staff and students only.

· Exterior building doors should not be propped open when the doors are locked.

· Building evacuation is mandatory for all fire alarms.

· Faculty, staff, and volunteers who see a suspicious or unauthorized person in a building may ask the individual for I.D. or contact The Registrar or the Director of Academics and Student Services (936-5731).

· Faculty and staff will secure the building at closing time. In buildings with outside windows, employees should close and lock them before leaving the building.

· On campus phones are located in most buildings for emergency calls. Problems related to people in buildings after hours should be reported to The Registrar or the Director of Academics and Student Services (936-5731) immediately.

Education Programs

The White Earth Tribal and Community College Student Services Center provide staff to aid students in coping with a variety of issues including sexual assault awareness, personal safety, and alcohol and drug abuse. Specific programming by the WE Chemical Dependency included presentations to students on alcohol and drug abuse awareness and relationships issues.

On campus counseling is available by appointment or on the schedule times made available to all students, faculty and staff. Contact FAS/FAE Office at 935-0417 or Retention Office at 936-5731.