Prepared
by the
UCSD Police Department
1.1 INTRODUCTION
2.1 Police Authority3.0 REPORTING CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
2.2 Detective Bureau
2.3 Mission Statement
2.4 Residential Security Officer
2.5 Community Service Officer
2.6 Retired Senior Volunteer Program
2.7 Mutual Aid Agreement
3.1 Emergencies4.0 CRIME STATISTICS
3.2 Non-emergencies
3.3 Campus Security Authority
4.1 Table I Offenses reported to police department5.0 CRIME PREVENTION
4.2 Table II Reported Arrests
4.3 Table III Offenses Reported to other Campus Security Authorities
4.4 Table IV Police Referrals to the Student Conduct Coordinator
4.5 Table V Hate Violence
4.6 Definition of Crimes
5.1 Campus Residents6.0 SEXUAL ASSAULT / SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION
5.2 Community Alert Bulletin
5.3 Escort Services
6.1 Sexual Assault7.0 CAMPUS FACILITIES ACCESS AND SECURITY
6.2 Sexual Assault Investigative Guarantees
6.3 Sexual Harassment
Residential Life8.0 WEAPONS ARE PROHIBITED
Shuttle Bus Service
Substance Abuse Programs10.0 SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICES
Substance Abuse Policies / Laws
Prepared
by the
UCSD Police Department
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Federal Student Right-to-Know, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act now cited as, "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" requires institutions of higher learning to prepare, publish, and distribute a report concerning campus crime statistics and security policies on an annual basis through appropriate publications, mailings or computer network to all current students and employees, and to any applicant for enrollment or employment upon request. This report contains the annual report concerning specific campus arrest and crime statistics as well as information about campus programs and activities intended to promote crime awareness, campus safety and security.
This report complies with the provisions as codified in: 1) United States Code, Title 20, Section 1092(f) and amended in 1992 and 1998, 2) United States Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Chapter VI, Part 668, Section 668.47, and 3) California Education Code, Sections 67380-67385.
This report is printed annually in the UCSD Student Schedule of Classes. Copies of this report may also be obtained, in person, from the UCSD Police Department or by visiting the UCSD Police Department Web Site located at www-vcba.ucsd.edu/police.
2.0 UCSD LAW ENFORCEMENT
2.1 Police Authority:
When a crime is reported, a uniformed officer will take the initial report outlining the circumstances of the incident, as well as any other pertinent information.
2.2 Detective Bureau:
The police department is computer linked to city, state and federal criminal justice agencies for access to criminal records, information on wanted persons, as well as stolen property and stolen vehicle information.
2.3 Mission Statement:
2.4 Residential Security Officers (RSOs):
2.5 Community Service Officers (CSOs):
2.6 Retired Senior Volunteers (RSVPs):
2.7 Mutual Aid Agreement:
3.0 REPORTING CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
3.1 Emergencies:
3.2 Non-emergencies:
3.3 Campus Security Authorities:
The UCSD Police Department is vested by the Regents of the University of California with the authority and responsibility to enforce, on University property all applicable local, state, and federal laws, with a special emphasis on the laws involving weapons, alcohol, drugs and narcotics. UCSD police officers have the authority and duty to conduct criminal investigations, arrest violators and suppress campus crime.
UCSD police officers are duly sworn peace officers under California Penal Code Section 830.2(b). The department subscribes to the standards of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards (POST). Officers receive the same basic training as municipal and county peace officers, plus additional training to meet the unique needs of a campus community environment. The twenty-seven (27) sworn police officers on the department are armed and possess the same authority under the law as do municipal police officers. Officers patrol the campus 24 hours each day, 365 days a year. The UCSD Police Department is the primary agency for reporting and investigating criminal activity occurring on the UCSD campus. The police department also provides immediate response to all police, fire and medical emergencies. Accidents involving automobiles and bicycles are also handled by the police department.
The police department's detective bureau is responsible for conducting follow-up investigations of criminal activities which have occurred on the University campus. The detective bureau works to determine the exact nature of all reported cases to determine the identity of the criminal offender. Cases involving identifiable criminal offenders are regularly filed with the city or county prosecutor's office for criminal prosecution and/or with the University Student Judicial Officer for administrative action when the offender is a UCSD student.
The mission of the University of California Police Department, San Diego is to protect and to defend the rights guaranteed in the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California; to enforce the criminal laws of the State of California in the spirit they were enacted; to protect life and property; to prevent crime, to apprehend suspected criminal violators, and to aid community members whenever possible. We shall strive to accomplish these objectives with without prejudice, with integrity, respect and the support of the people we serve in order to facilitate in the achievement of the academic, research, and public service mission of the University.
In addition to the sworn police officers, the police department employs sixteen (16) unarmed Residential Security Officers (RSOs) who patrol the student residential areas of campus during the evening hours. RSOs provide on-site residential security to assist students and staff in the prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminal offenders.
The police department also employs approximately thirty-one (31) student Community Service Officers (CSOs) who provide escort services, building lockup, and who assist in special security details and scheduled University events. Since 1981, Community Service Officers (CSOs) have provided evening escort services to community members. CSOs also assist in the prevention of crime by patrolling campus parking lots on weekdays.
In 1996, the UCSD Police Department initiated the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) involving local community members who are trained by police personnel and who volunteer their time and experience to improve the quality of campus life and to assist in the fulfillment of the University's mission.
Pursuant to California Education Code Section 67381, the UCSD Police Department and the San Diego Police Department have adopted and signed (January 6, 1999) a written agreement which clarifies and affixes operational responsibilities for the investigation of violent Part I crimes occurring on campus. There has not been a murder on the UCSD campus for more than twenty-five years. Furthermore, there is no record of the campus ever having had a Amissing person@ who was not found unharmed. However, due to the sophisticated investigative resources required to properly investigate certain crimes, the UCSD Police Department has by agreement arranged in certain circumstances for the help from the San Diego Police Department.
"The UCSD Police Department will be the primary reporting and investigating law enforcement agency for all crimes occurring on the UCSD campus, with the exception of homicide/manslaughter. In cases of homicide/manslaughter, the San Diego Police Department will be the lead reporting and investigating agency. The San Diego Police Department will be the primary reporting and investigating law enforcement agency for all crimes occurring outside the boundaries of the UCSD Campus. Both agencies will continue to provide mutual aid assistance as appropriate when requested."
For safety sake, community members are strongly encouraged to immediately report criminal activity and suspicious person(s) to the UCSD Police Department. The UCSD Police Department has primary jurisdiction and responsibility for investigating crimes and providing police protection and services to the UCSD community. The police department is located on campus in building #500 of the University Center Complex, directly east of the Price Center.
Police, fire or medical emergencies can be reported by dialing 911 from any telephone on campus. All telephones located at UCSD (campus, private, or public telephones) are tied to the 911 emergency system. Emergencies can also be reported by using any one of the 28 bright yellow/flashing blue light emergency call-boxes located throughout campus, or by using the emergency intercom system located in most building elevators. At off-campus locations, calls for service should be directed to the local law enforcement agency.
Non-emergencies can be reported to the UCSD Police Department by dialing 534-HELP (4357). The police department can also be reached from all campus public telephone free of charge by simply dialing *83. All suspected crimes, regardless of their nature, should be reported immediately to the UCSD Police Department. At off-campus locations, calls for assistance should be directed to the local law enforcement agency.
Although we encourage the reporting of on-campus criminal activity to the UCSD Police Department, in some instances members of the campus community choose to file report(s) with the other campus security authorities. For reporting purposes, UCSD Campus Security Authorities have been designated as the UCSD Police Department, College Deans, Residence Deans, and the Office of Student Judicial Affairs.
Criminal Violation | #1 | #2 | 1997 | #1 | #2 | 1998 | #1 | #2 | 1999 | ||||||
Murder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Sex Offenses (Force) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||
Sex Offenses (No force) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Sex Offenses (Other) | 10 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 8 | ||||||
Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Burglary | 51 | 20 | 71 | 16 | 20 | 36 | 40 | 17 | 57 | ||||||
Motor Vehicle Theft | 33 | 0 | 33 | 48 | 0 | 48 | 62 | 0 | 62 | ||||||
Arson | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Drug / Narcotics Offenses | 12 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | ||||||
Weapons Offenses | 5 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Alcohol Offenses | 106 | 38 | 144 | 96 | 29 | 125 | 82 | 41 | 123 | ||||||
Hate Crimes | 10 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Hate Incidents | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
4.2 Table II
Arrests made by the UCSD Police Department from identified campus locations
Criminal Violation | #1 | #2 | 1997 | #1 | #2 | 1998 | #1 | #2 | 1999 | ||||||
Murder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Sex Offenses (Force) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Sex Offenses (No force) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Sex Offenses (Other) | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Burglary | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Drug / Narcotics Offenses | 12 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | ||||||
Weapons Offenses | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Alcohol Offenses | 25 | 5 | 30 | 26 | 6 | 32 | 44 | 15 | 59 | ||||||
Hate Crimes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Criminal Violation | #1 | #2 | 1997 | #1 | #2 | 1998 | #1 | #2 | 1999 | ||||||
Murder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Sex Offenses (Force) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | ||||||
Sex Offenses (No force) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | ||||||
Sex Offenses (Other) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | ||||||
Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Aggravated Assault | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | ||||||
Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Drug / Narcotics Offenses | na | na | 24 | na | na | 59 | 4 | 4 | 8* | ||||||
Weapons Offenses | na | na | 5 | na | na | 17 | 0 | 11 | 11* | ||||||
Alcohol Offenses | na | na | 102 | na | na | 562 | 5 | 137 | 142* | ||||||
Hate Crimes | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
Criminal Violation | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 |
Weapons Offenses | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Narco/Drug Offenses | 4 | 11 | 3 |
Alcohol Offenses | 59 | 46 | 58 |
Type of Violence | Race 97 98 99 |
Gender 97 98 99 |
Religion 97 98 99 |
Sexual Orientation 97 98 99 |
Ethnicity 97 98 99 |
Disability 97 98 99 |
National Origin 97 98 99 |
TOTALS 97 98 99 |
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Murder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Sex Offense - Force | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Sex Offense - No force | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Sex Offense (Other) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Simple Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Vandalism | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | ||
Annoying Calls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
TOTALS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
4.6 Definitions:
5.0 CRIME PREVENTION
The UCSD Police Department Crime Prevention Officer works closely with the Student Safety Awareness Program to compile and publish information on the most recent campus crime trends. Brochures and literature on crime prevention and personal safety are available from both offices.
Crime is a serious problem for which there are no easy answers or solutions. Therefore, all members of the UCSD community are encouraged to assist one another by taking responsibility for one's own security and assist with the security needs of others. While the UCSD Police Department may offer advice and assistance regarding safety considerations, the primary responsibility for your safety rests with you.
5.1 Campus Residents:
Campus residents are reminded that crimes can happen anywhere, at anytime to anyone. Residents must take very seriously their own personal safety. Since the campus is open 24 hours each day and visitation to campus housing facilities is mostly unrestricted, campus residents are advised to:
5.2 Community Alert Bulletin:
Situations/incidents that pose a threat to the general campus community are quickly brought to the attention of the campus community through the Community Alert Bulletin process which is a combination of campus electronic mail and the physical posting of bulletins in residential areas by residential life personnel.
5.3 Escort Services:
Community Service Officers (CSOs) are available for escorting community members around campus from about the time it gets dark each night until approximately 1:00a.m., 365 days a year.
6.0 SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION
The preservation of criminal evidence is essential to the successful prosecution of a sex offense. UCSD Police Department personnel have been specially trained in the proper handling, identification, collection and preservation of such evidence. Therefore, it is essential that in cases of sexual assault, the police department be contacted as soon as possible. Staff members from the Student Safety Awareness Program (SSAP) or the Faculty Staff and Assistance Program (FSAP) are available to assist and to accompany the victim of a sex offense from the initial report to the final resolution of the case.
UCSD students and employees suspected of committing a sex offense of any kind are subject to criminal prosecution in addition to disciplinary action under campus policies and regulations. Campus disciplinary action can be initiated even if criminal charges are not pursued. Following the final determination of a campus disciplinary procedure regarding an allegation of sexual criminal misconduct, sanctions may be imposed that include, but are not limited to, suspension or dismissal of offending student(s) and censure, demotion, suspension, or termination of employment of an offending UCSD employee(s).
In addition to criminal prosecution, complaints against students accused of sexual battery, attempted rape, rape, or other sex offenses will be processed in accordance with the procedures in the UCSD Student Conduct Code. The accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a campus disciplinary proceeding; and both shall be informed of the outcome of any campus disciplinary proceeding brought forth alleging a sex offense. Student sexual assault victims also have the option of changing their academic or on-campus living arrangements after an alleged sexual assault, if such changes are reasonably available.
6.2 Sexual Assault Investigative Guarantee:
6.3 Sexual Harassment:
Sexual harassment on the job is a form of workplace discrimination, which is illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Sexual harassment is defined by the University as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and/or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when, 1) submission to or rejection of such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of instruction, employment, or participation in other University activity; or 2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for evaluation in making academic or personnel decisions affecting an individual; or 3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive University environment.
UCSD employees who have been subjected to acts of intimidation and/or sexual harassment in the workplace should report the activity to their supervisor, management and/or the Office of Sexual Harassment Prevention and Policy.
Complaints of sexual harassment against members of the UCSD faculty will be processed in accordance with UCSD Academic Senate Bylaw 230. Complaints against employees, other than faculty members, will be processed in accordance with the applicable personnel disciplinary policies in effect at the time of the incident.
7.0 CAMPUS FACILITIES ACCESS AND SECURITY
UCSD is the size of a small city, providing residential housing to University employees and approximately 7,000 students. Housing facilities range from apartments designed for married students and employees with children, to multi-student apartments and residence halls. This large campus population has motivated the police department and residential life personnel to work closely together to create a safe and comfortable living and learning environment. Security in residential areas is supplemented by Residential Security Officers (RSOs), and live-in resident deans. Contract security guards patrol Mesa Housing and the La Jolla Del Sol Apartment complexes.
Theft is the most common crime problem in the residential areas. Therefore, appropriate precautions should be exercised at all times. Residents are encouraged to exercise caution at all times and to be aware of their surroundings and the presence of unknown persons.
Door-to-door solicitation is prohibited at UCSD; therefore, residents are encouraged to report the presence of such persons to residential life personnel and/or to the police department. Residents are also advised to keep their resident hall and apartment doors locked at all times. Residents are encouraged to ask for assistance from any residential life staff member, Residential Security Officer, Community Safety Officer or UCSD Police Officer.
UCSD shuttle buses provide free and safe transportation throughout campus for residents and commuters alike. More important, they provide additional eyes and ears to the police department during the week from 6:30 a.m. until approximately 12:15 a.m. Between midnight and 4 a.m., limited service one shuttle operates in the north campus parking lots.
8.0 WEAPONS ARE PROHIBITED
University policy and California state law prohibits the possession or control of any firearm, deadly weapon, explosive device, fireworks, nunchakus, mental knuckles, shuriken, billy club, sap, or any other deadly weapon or prohibited knife, while on the property of the University of California, San Diego, (including all campus housing) except as required in the lawful course of business or as authorized by the UCSD Chief of Police.
In addition, it is a violation of University Housing Policy for any campus resident to possess or have control of any Pellet or BB gun in campus housing.
9.0 SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION
UCSD Psychological and Counseling Services provides counseling and referral services to students who are troubled by a substance abuse problem. Group and individual counseling sessions are available to students at no cost. All information regarding any contact or counseling is confidential and will be treated in accordance with University policies, state and federal laws. A student's decision to seek assistance will not be used in connection with any academic determination or as a basis for disciplinary action.
UCSD employees who have substance abuse problems are encouraged to seek assistance through the UCSD Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) located on campus. Individual counseling, referral and other valuable services are available through this office.
10.0 SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICIES
The possession, sale, manufacture or distribution of any controlled substance is illegal under both state and federal laws. Such laws are strictly enforced by the UCSD Police Department. Violators are subject to University disciplinary action, criminal prosecution, fine and imprisonment.
It is unlawful to sell, furnish or provide alcohol to a person under the age of 21. The possession of alcohol by anyone under 21 years of age in a public place or a place open to the public is illegal. It is also a violation of the UCSD Alcohol Policy for
anyone to consume or possess alcohol in any public or private area of campus without prior University approval. Organizations or groups violating alcohol/substance policies or laws may be subject to sanctions by the University.
The possession, sale or the furnishing of alcohol on the University campus is governed by UCSD Alcohol Policy and California state law. Laws regarding the possession, sale, consumption or furnishing of alcohol is controlled by the California Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC). However, the enforcement of alcohol laws on campus is the primary responsibility of the UCSD Police Department.
UCSD policies on substance abuse are also described in the schedule of classes entitled, "OFFICIAL NOTICE TO STUDENTS REQUIRED BY THE DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES ACT OF 1989."
The prevention of crime is a top priority. The police department supports a proactive crime prevention unit that works closely with community members to make UCSD a safer place. Crime prevention and awareness programs begin with freshman orientation presentations involving issues of student conduct, academic dishonesty, civility, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, substance abuse, alcohol and hate violence. Then throughout the year, crime prevention unit regularly gives presentations and workshops on topics such as personal safety, self-defense, office safety, rape prevention, vehicle and residential security.
UCSD is committed to providing a safe and secure campus environment, free from intimidation and the fear of falling victim to a sexual assault. Members of the UCSD community are encouraged to avail themselves to the special services offered by campus programs designed to assist, educate, and promote crime awareness, prevention programs/strategies. These programs/departments also provide valuable assistance to those who have fallen victim to such crimes. These departments are:
6.1 Sexual Assault:
1. UCSD Police Department (UCSD PD) 534-4357 2. Student Safety and Awareness Program (SSAP) 534-5793 3. Student Psychological and Counseling Services 534-3755 4. Faculty/Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) 534-5523 5. Office of Sexual Harassment Prevention and Policy (OSHPP) 534-8297
Persons who believe they have been sexually assaulted or who were the object of any sex offense should immediately contact the UCSD Police Department by dialing 911 to initiate a crime report. Students may also contact their College Dean, or the Student Safety Awareness Program for information and assistance regarding the filing of a criminal complaint or to initiate a complaint under the UCSD Student Conduct Code.
If you have been sexually assaulted, you have the right to report the assault to the police department. As an encouragement to report sexual assaults, the UCSD Police Department is committed to the following principles by providing ten guarantees.
Counseling is available on campus from SSAP, FSAP, OSHPP, and Psychological and Counseling Services. Victims may also be referred to community based counseling resources such as the Center for Community Solutions, (formerly the Center for Women's Studies and Services) at 272-5777, or the UCSD Women's Center at 822-0074. Students may contact the UCSD Student Legal Services at 534-4374 for assistance and advice concerning available legal options. Students may also contact the UCSD Student Health Center for medical care and advice.
UCSD students and employees with substance abuse problems (including alcohol) create a health and safety risk for themselves and for others. Such abuses can also result in a wide range of serious emotional and behavioral problems. Therefore, UCSD makes available to students and employees a variety of alcohol and substance abuse programs. These programs are designed to discourage the use of illicit substances and to educate students and others as to the merits of legal and responsible alcohol consumption.
The UCSD campus has been designated "Drug free" and only under certain circumstances is the consumption of alcohol permitted.
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