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updated Oct. 1, 2009 It is the philosophy of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston that we would much rather prevent crimes than react to them. UTMB's crime prevention program is our primary vehicle for accomplishing this goal. The program is based on the dual concepts of: 1) eliminating or minimizing criminal opportunities, and 2) encouraging students and employees to be responsible for their own security as well as the security of others. Crime Prevention Program Escort Programs: The UTMB Police Department provides escort service ("Safety Watch") for persons walking on campus after dark. Crime Prevention Presentations: Crime prevention presentations are held for employees, commuter students, students with disabilities, international students, student government, faculty and staff organizations, specific campus departments, and recognized student organizations. Crime prevention presentations are a part of each scheduled student orientation. To promote residence hall security, these presentations are held periodically at residence halls; at other on-campus student residences, such as fraternity and sorority houses; and at off-campus student organization facilities. Brochures and other printed materials urging security awareness are distributed at all presentations. Electronic Alarm Systems: A sophisticated, computer-based, electronic monitoring system monitors a comprehensive network of intrusion detection and duress alarm systems. Architectural Design: Technical and crime prevention specialists of the UTMB Police Department have significant input into the design of the physical and electronic security systems of all new and renovated campus facilities. Security Surveys: Comprehensive security surveys or audits are made for a number of campus facilities throughout the year. Surveys of exterior lighting and of exterior doors and grounds are conducted weekly by patrol officers and guards. Operation Identification: Operation Identification, the engraving of owner-recognized numbers on items of value, is strongly promoted for university students and employees. Crime Prevention Publicity: Crime prevention materials are distributed, and articles promoting crime prevention are published in the student newspaper/newsletters (Omni), in the employee newspaper (Impact), and in local newspapers. Visit the UTMB Police Web Site for additional information. Access to Campus
Facilities During the evening hours, limited access to UTMB campus facilities is controlled by UTMB Police Department officers and guards, who are stationed at the main building entrances; auxiliary entrances are locked and secured. All students, employees, vendors, contractors and volunteers are issued photo identification badges. Badges or temporary color-coded passes are required for entrance into university buildings after hours. Maintenance and Security
of Facilities Drug and Alcohol
Policies The unlawful and/or unauthorized possession, use or distribution of alcohol or illicit drugs is prohibited on UTMB property. Applicable statutes are strictly enforced, and those who engage in prohibited activity may face criminal prosecution. In addition, UTMB students and employees are subject to disciplinary sanctions under university procedures. Maintaining a Drug-Free Campus at UTMB is a publication that details specific offenses and disciplines for students, residents, fellows, faculty and employees. Rehabilitation/counseling services available on campus are included in this publication, which may be found at the Internet. Reporting Crimes and
Emergencies To report a crime or emergency on campus, call the UTMB Police at 772-1111 (off campus) or extension 21111 (on campus). This number is answered 24 hours a day by certified telecommunications personnel who maintain two way radio communication with UTMB Police Department officers and guards on duty. Emergency telephones are strategically located across the campus, in elevators and in parking garages. These telephones can also be used to request that the UTMB Police Department provide an escort. In addition to or in lieu of reporting criminal offenses to the police, students may, for the purpose of annual statistical disclosure and timely warning reports, report offenses to campus officials in the Office of Campus Life, the Student Counseling Center or Student Affairs officials in the following Schools:
Likewise, employees may report such offenses to the office of Employee Assistance. To report noncriminal emergencies, refer to the numbers listed elsewhere in this publication. The UTMB Police Department maintains contact with area police and emergency agencies through two-way radio communication so that assistance and support from these departments can be obtained immediately when needed. UTMB also coordinates responses to crimes in adjoining jurisdictions when requested to do so. Concerted efforts are made to keep the campus community informed about campus crime and crime-related problems. These efforts include publishing the information in annual reports, student campus news letters/newspapers, special alerts and community newspapers. Mass Notification System POLICY STATEMENT - The UTMB Police Department offers a 12-hour Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) class, which is also taught nationally and in Canada and is endorsed by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (I.A.C.L.E.A.). The RAD approach to personal safety education embodies a practical blend of rape awareness, awareness of other sex offenses, threat avoidance strategies and real-world assault resistance tactics. The focus of the RAD course of instruction is on the development of easily mastered personal safety skills, which can be safely practiced within a comfortable learning environment, and the coupling of those physical skills with a threat assessment process, which will increase physical safety awareness. The overall goal is to reduce victimization through informed decision-making and sensible action. The classes are free of charge to all employees, students and faculty and their family members.
Sex
Offender Registration Information In the State of Texas,
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the statewide source of
information on sex offenders required by law to register. The DPS
Sex Offender Registration open record information may be obtained at the
Internet location http://records.txdps.state.tx.us/soSearch/default.cfm The UTMB Police
Department UTMB police officers are vested with the same authority and responsibilities of any police officer of the state of Texas while on property owned, leased or otherwise under the control of UTMB. This includes full arrest authority. Commissioned police officers and noncommissioned guards are assigned to shifts to patrol the campus 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The number of personnel on duty at any given time varies with the changing needs of the campus. The UTMB Police Department maintains a close working relationship with local, county and federal law enforcement agencies. Crime-related reports and information, including incidents at recognized off-campus student organization housing facilities, are routinely exchanged. The UTMB Police Department coordinates the timely release of information about serious crimes that may threaten the safety of students and employees through the Office of University Advancement. Visit the UTMB Police Web Site Crime Statistics Every October, UTMB will publish and distribute an annual report of campus security policies and crime statistics to all current students and employees; provide copies of the report to the applicants for enrollment or employment upon request; and submit a copy of the report to the Secretary of Education. The annual campus crime statistics report will reference crimes which occur on property owned or controlled by UTMB and may be supplemented by listing crimes which occur off of the campus in buildings or on property owned or controlled by student organizations that are recognized for purposes of this Act by the institution, when such statistics are available from local police departments. |
Maintenance and Security of Facilities Reporting Crimes and Emergencies POLICY STATEMENT Sexual Assault Prevention and Response |
Crimes Reported To Police*
*There were no reports of hate crimes in these categories: race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. Arrests*
*There were no reports of hate crimes in these
categories: race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity or
disability. Crimes Reported to Other Campus Officials*
*There were no reports of hate crimes in these categories: race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. Persons Referred for Campus Disciplinary Action*
*There were no reports of hate crimes in these categories: race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. Top of page || Police Home || UTMB Home Page Important Phone Numbers |