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SAFETY ADVISORY AND
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
AGENDA
February 28, 2006 - 5:00 P.M. - Council Chambers - City Hall - City of Dover
Public comments are welcomed on any item and will be permitted at appropriate times.
When possible, please notify the City Clerk (736-7008 or e-m ail at Jgreen@dover.de.us)
should you wish to be recognized.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
1. “Jeanne Clery Act” Presentations
A. Delaware Tech & Community College - Mr. John Schaible, Chief of Public Safety
B. Wilmington College - Mr. Jack Cunningham, Director of Public Safety
C. Delaware State University - Mr. James Overton, Chief of Police
D. Wesley College - Dr. Ken Waldrop, Dean of Students
2. Housing/Crime Presentation (Chief Horvath and Ami Sebastian-Hauer)
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THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.
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Delaware Technical and
Community College
TERRY CAMPUS
CLERY ACT COMPLIANCE
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CLERY ACT COMPLIANCE
• Three Main Categories
• Policy Disclosure
• Records Collection/Retention
• Information Dissemination
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Policy Disclosure-Terry Campus
• Dissemination of college polices
– Student Handbook
– College Wide Web Page
– Campus Public Safety Web Page
– Admissions Counseling Sessions
– New Student Orientations
– Public Safety Pamphlets
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Policies for Clery Compliance
• Crime Alert Bulletins (Timely Warnings)
• Violence-Free College Policy
• Policy Prohibiting Deadly Weapons and
Dangerous Instruments and Devices
• Drug-Free Schools and Workplace
• Facilities Access
• Sexual Assault
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Policy Disclosure
Methods of Reporting
• Criminal action reported to Public Safety
officers and or other Designated Campus
Personnel (Deans or Directors)
• Use of the campus Public Safety Web
Page
• Direct reporting to Dover Police Dept.
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Records Collection and Retention
• Campus Crime Log
– Date Reported (Not occurred)
– Type of Crime (as reported)
– Where it occurred
– Date, Time, when the crime occurred
– Disposition of the Complaint if known
– Entries must be made within two business
days of the report
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Campus Crime Log-continued
• Contains provisions to protect ongoing
investigations
• Must be for the most current past 60 days
• Must be available to the public during
“Normal Business Hours”
• Logs older than 60 days must also be
available upon request and produced
within two business days.
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Annual Report
• Three Primary Components
– Crime Statistics
• Information from the Campus Crime Log from
January 1 to December 31
• Information from Local Authorities for crime
committed in the immediate area
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Annual Report
• Policies and Procedures
– Published policies and procedures of the
institution as required for Clery compliance
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Reportable Crimes
• Criminal Homicide
– Murder and non-negligent manslaughter
– Negligent Manslaughter
• Robbery
• Aggravated assault
• Burglary
• Motor vehicle theft
• Arson
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Reportable Crime
• Sex Offenses
– Forcible sex offenses
– Non-forcible sex offenses
• Arrests
– Liquor law violations
– Drug law violations
– Weapons violations
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Reportable Crime
• Hate Crimes
• Categories of prejudice
– Race
– Gender
– Religion
– Sexual Orientation
– Ethnicity
– Disability
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Annual Report Distribution
• Who gets the report
– All current students
– All current employees
– Perspective students, upon request
– Perspective employees, upon request
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Annual Report Distribution
• Campus Publications
– College Catalog
– Student Handbook
– Admissions Counseling Sessions
• College Wide Web Page
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Complying with Clery
Dr. John L. Cunningham
Director of Public Safety
Wilmington College
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Why Comply?
Final Review Determinations are public
record.
Non-compliance is a violation of US Code
“Substantial misrepresentation” may result
in a penalty of $27,500 and/or other
sanctions
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Overview
Provide procedural rather than specific
information taking into account three key
aspect of the Clery Act
Annual Campus Security Report
Timely Notice Requirement
Daily Log Requirement
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Campus Security Report
D of E data collection period August 22 to
October 14.
Trigger Date: June 1
Letters to all police agencies of jurisdiction requesting
crime statistics
Letters to all site directors to requesting a review of
site security plan for amendment
Letters to Student Affairs, Athletic Director/coaches
and student group advisors
Letters to Payroll, Registrar, and Human Resources
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Campus Security Report
How to report crimes and emergencies
Relationship with emergency services
Reporting statement
Prevention Programs
Statistics
Victim Support Services
Disciplinary Procedures
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Timely Notice Requirement
Includes notification of Clery Act Crimes
reported to police, campus security authority or
represent a continuing threat to students and
employees.
Ideas on providing timely notification:
College-wide e-mail and Website bulletin
Posted notices in conspicuous places
Employee or student newsletters
Other announcement availability
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The Daily Crime Log
Must includes all crimes coming to the attention
of the campus police/security department.
Includes all crimes.
Log must include the following areas:
Crime classification
Internal case number
Time reported and occurred
Location and disposition
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Compliance with the
Campus Security Act
Chief James Overton
City of Dover Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
February 28, 2006
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The Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security
Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is the
landmark federal law, originally known as the Campus
Security Act, that requires colleges and universities
across the United States to disclose information about
crime on and around their campuses.
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The Act
The Clery Act is named in memory of 19 year
old Lehigh University freshman Jeanne Ann
Clery who was raped and murdered while
asleep in her residence hall room on April 5,
1986.
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Requirements
•Schools must publish an annual report disclosing campus security
policies and three years worth of selected crime statistics (due
October 1).
•Schools must make timely warnings to the campus community
about crimes that pose an ongoing threat to students and employees.
•Each institution with a police or security department must have a
public crime log.
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How DSU Complies
•A Radio and Dispatch Log are maintained, accessible 24/7
•Timely Warnings Policy
•Annual report distributed to faculty, staff, students, and posted on
DSU website http://www.desu.edu/police/index.php
•Annual Report compiled using:
•Cognos (DELJIS program)
•DSU Judicial Affairs Statistics
•DSU Public Safety Incidents Reports
•Dover Police Statistics
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Statistics
Main Campus
2002 2003 2004
Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offense (including rape) 0 0 4
Non-forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 1
Robbery 1 3 1
Aggravated Assault
1 3 0
15 37 18
Burglary
1 0 4
Motor Vehicle Theft
0 0 0
Arson
Total 18 43 28
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Statistics
Residence Halls
2002 2003 2004
Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offense (including rape) 1 0 3
Non-forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0
0 0 0
Aggravated Assault
9 15 12
Burglary
0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft
0 0 0
Arson
Total 10 15 15
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Statistics
Disciplinary Actions/ Judicial Referrals
2002 2003 2004
19 11 41*
Liquor Law Violations
16 8 39*
Drug Abuse Violations
0 0 6
Illegal Weapons Possessions
Total 34 29 24
*Increases are due to new apartments on campus and strict enforcement.
There were no hate crimes reported on-campus in 2002, 2003 or 2004.
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Delaware State University Procedure
Title: Timely Warnings Administrative Council
approval date:
11/10/05
Related Policies and Procedures:
In the event that a situation arises, either on or off campus, that the Chief of University Police (or his/her
designee as needed) determines it is necessary to release information on Clery reportable incidents and it
constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide “timely warning” will be issued after
consultation with the Vice President of Human Resources, Legal, and Legislative Affairs and the office
of Public Relations. The warning will be issued through the DSU e-mail system to students, faulty, staff,
the Hornet student newspaper, voicemail, DSU television and radio stations, and the local media.
Depending on the particular circumstances of the crime, especially in all situations that could pose an
immediate threat to the community and individuals, the Office of Public Safety may also post a notice
on the University’s web page at: http://www.desu.edu providing the university community with more
immediate notification. In such instances, a copy of the notice is posted in each residence hall, the
University Courtyard Apartments, and the MLK Student Center. Anyone with information warranting a
timely warning should report the circumstances to the University Police office, by phone (857-6290) or
in person at the dispatch center within Public Safety, Grossley Hall.
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DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 10/05
Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics
This information is provided to meet the requirements of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus
Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998.
Delaware State University (DSU) is a quasi-urban institution in Dover Delaware, and founded in
1891. It is an open campus community during the day and restricted to students, faculty, staff,
and authorized guests during the night hours. Although there are many pleasures associated with
an open yet restricted campus, we share many of the same problems of our surrounding
community. Similar universities that try to place the importance of correct social and
interpersonal conduct in promoting a learning experience use University Police Department’s to
establish a safe and healthy environment.
The Delaware State University Department of Public Safety is responsible for the safety and
security of all members of the University community. We solicit your support and active
participation in our safety and campus security efforts. We further challenge you as members of
this community to act in a security conscious manner to avoid actions, which jeopardize your
safety and the safety of others.
The information in this booklet is designed to inform you of the police and security support
services at Delaware State University. These services have been developed to create an
environment supportive of educational, research, and extracurricular activities. We greatly
encourage you to follow the advice and suggestions in this booklet with the hope that it will
greatly reduce the risk of victimization.
Preventing and reducing crime effectively in our community means that we need your help,
support, and cooperation.
WE CARE…
WE ARE COMMITTED TO A SAFE AND HEALTHY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
TOGETHER WE CAN MAINTAIN A SAFE AND SECURE COMMUNITY.
James Overton
Chief of Police
Department of Public Safety
4444 On-Campus Emergency number (24 hour University Dispatch Center)
9-911 (24 hour Emergency number- Dover Police Dispatch Center)
(302) 857- 6290 (Police Department- Non- Emergency)
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DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 10/05
October 2005
Approximately 400 acres and numerous modern buildings comprise the Delaware State
University campus. The University is established for the general purpose of preparing students
to become life-long learners and to compete successfully in the new millennium. The Delaware
State University Department of Public Safety has the primary responsibility for security on
campus. The perception of safety is important but the ability to make the student safe is greater.
Our students will receive a professional customer service response. Additionally, having a
professional Department of Public Safety allows a true partnership and respect amongst other
law enforcement agencies. Delaware State University Department of Public Safety’s mission is
. . . "to support the administrative and financial performance of the University and provide a safe
and healthy physical plant for students, faculty, staff and the public." The Department's efforts
include preventive measures through education and enforcement, which promote awareness and
individual responsibility in an effort to prevent criminal and safety mishaps.
On July 1, 2000, legislation went into effect giving Delaware State University approval to
operate a Department of Public Safety. In establishing such an agency, Delaware State Police
Department now known as the Department of Public Safety, became the “primary campus law-
enforcement-servicing agency”. This enables our officers to receive professional police training,
national agency accreditation, access to professional research, membership to professional
associations, grants and the recognition of professionalism. Delaware State University
Department of Public Safety’s security policies and procedures will derive their authority from
their appointment by the University and their compliance with the appropriate legislative codes
administered by the State of Delaware. Specific statues govern enforcement regulations
concerning consumption and use of alcoholic beverages, substance abuse, possession of firearms,
and the registration and monitoring of social events.
As a community-oriented policing organization, we are committed to a partnership with the
community in which we pledge to provide high-quality community policing programs and
services. Our mission is to work with all members of the campus and the communities to
preserve life, maintain human rights, protect property, and ultimately enhance the quality of life
on campus and in the community.
The Department of Public Safety is centrally located on campus in Grossley Hall. Police,
Security Officers or a Supervisor is on duty 24 hours, 365 days a year. All incoming reports of
criminal activity involving Delaware State University students are investigated. Within our
concurrent jurisdiction, the Department of Public Safety initiates criminal and administrative
prosecutions for offenses taking place on campus and off campus.
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DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 10/05
CAMPUS SECURITY
The DSU Department of Public Safety provides basic police/security services to the campus
community. The Department's main objective is to provide a safe environment for students,
staff, faculty and visitors. Delaware State University officers perform a variety of law
enforcement tasks, which include; investigation of criminal activity, apprehension of criminals,
traffic enforcement, emergency response, and special security assignments.
The Department of Public Safety reports to the Vice President for Legislative Affairs and Human
Resources, 1200 North Dupont Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901, telephone (302) 857-6261.
The address of the Department of Public Safety is:
Delaware State University Department of Public Safety
1200 North Dupont Highway, Grossley Hall
Dover, DE 19901
Telephone: (302) 857-6290
On-Campus Emergency 4444
24 hour Dispatch: (302) 857-6290
The DSU Department of Public Safety currently employs 29 sworn and non-sworn members.
This number includes the Chief of Police, Operational officers and Administrative staff. The
number of officers in each category is as follows:
Chief of Police……………………………………………………………………………01
Captain…….. ……………………………………………………….. ..............................01
Sergeant...………………………………………………………………………………...01
Police Officers ……………………….………………………………………………….07
Security Positions
Lieutenant………………………………………………………………………………...01
Sergeant………………………………………………………………………………..…01
Corporal………………. ....................................................................................................01
Security Officers ................................................................................................................11
Administrative Staff
Public Safety Administrator………………………………………..……………………..01
Administrative Secretary……………………………………………………………….…01
Support Staff
Dispatch Supervisor………………………………………………………………………01
Dispatchers………………………………………………………………………………..02
ID and Vehicle Registration………………………………………………………………01
TOTAL ..............................................................................................................................29
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DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 10/05
In addition to the officers and Administrative staff, the DSU Department of Public Safety will
employ up to 24 Student Police Cadets, who are assigned to handle special assignments, escorts,
routine foot patrol of the campus buildings and grounds and other tasks designed to be a
meaningful learning experience or for academic field placements. Police Cadets will be the
“eyes and ears” of the campus safety program and will be supervised by managers of the Campus
Department of Public Safety. Preference will be given to criminal justice, social work, education
and political science majors.
Chief
(Director of PublicSafety)
Professional Administrative
Standards Secretary
Captain PublicSafety
(Operations) Administrator
Investigations
Midnight Shift DayShift EveningShift
(PoliceSergeant) Central Control Director of Police
2Shift Commanders 1Shift Commander 2Shift Commanders IDandParking
Investigations, Task Coordinator Cadets
(Police) (Police) (Police) RegistrationOffice
Force, Univ. (Civilian) (GraduateStudent)
4SecurityOfficers 4SecurityOfficers 4SecurityOfficers
Courtyard, Village
Student Police
3Dispatchers
Cadets
(Dayshift, Evening
(24Cadets)
Shift, Midnight Shift)
(30TeamSafety)
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DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 10/05
TRAINING
Police Officers must successfully complete a state certified academy of training up to a period of
six months for the appropriate basic academy. The Delaware State Police Academy is the
primary source for this training. Upon completion of this very intense academy, officers are
assigned to field training officers and must complete 120 hours of additional field training.
Police Officers must also complete established hours of in-service training every two years.
Security Officers must successfully complete the DSU Basic Security Officers Training Program
meeting 200 hours of classroom and the “On the Job” training criteria. All Security Officers
will complete 24 hours of annual in-service training at the proposed DSU Police Leadership
Institute hosted by the Department of Continuing Education.
Basic training and in-service training covers such topics as:
Cultural Diversity; Weapons Qualification; Physical Training; Driver Training; Crime
Prevention; Investigations; Legal Issues; Statute Law; Officer Stress Training; Crime Scene
Protection; CPR/Basic First Aid; Police Defensive Tactics/Use of Force; Evidence Processing;
Patrol Techniques; and Communications
POLICE AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION
Delaware State University Police Officers will derive their authority from their appointment by
the University and their compliance with the appropriate legislative codes and training guidelines
administered by the Council on Police Training. Delaware State University Police Officers are
sworn officers, empowered and mandated to enforce all federal, state and local laws. DSU
police officers and police supervisors will carry oleoresin capsicum spray, asps and must
undergo annual firearm and unarmed self-defense qualifications. In all cases, each officer of the
department must use only the minimum amount of force, which is consistent with the
accomplishment of his/her mission and should exhaust every other reasonable means of
apprehension or defense before considering the use of a firearm.
The DSU Police Officers are authorized to arrest any persons who violate state or local laws on
the campus. It is important that the University community understands the listed information:
1. Students or any other persons, who commit crimes on the campus,
such as breaking and entering a building, should expect to be
arrested and have the case heard in the local court.
2. Persons who resist arrest, use inciting language or fail to respond
to Department of Public Safety should expect to be arrested and
have the case heard in the local court.
3. Students or any other persons apprehended by the Department of
Public Safety for various reasons which may include, but are not
limited to, abusive language, disrupting activities of the University,
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fighting, trespassing, and drinking alcoholic beverages “on- campus”,
should cooperate with the Department of Public Safety just as
individuals cooperate with state and local police. If not, they may be
subjected to arrest.
Persons arrested may be eligible for court diversion programs when appropriate. The
Department of Public Safety will also assist in keeping the campus safe and attractive by
performing traffic control and enforcement of state and campus regulations for motor vehicles.
ACCESS TO THE CAMPUS
The Delaware State University Department of Public Safety Headquarters is centrally located on
campus in Grossley Hall, Room 105 (across from Memorial Hall). The Department of Public
Safety is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week providing security services, parking registration,
after hours lost or stolen identification card site and disabled vehicle assistance. Police and
security officers on a 24-hour basis check buildings regularly.
The University Department of Public Safety operates the Welcome Center located at the main
entrance of the University. The Center assists visitors and anyone requiring information
concerning the University. During the evenings, Saturday and Sundays, access to the campus is
restricted to persons affiliated with the University or invited guests of a person affiliated with the
University. All vehicles must be registered and visitors must obtain temporary parking passes to
be in compliance with the parking rules and regulations. If not, these vehicles are in violation
and subject to be towed at the owner’s expense.
REPORTING CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
Information on crimes that may impact or relate to the surrounding community and state is
shared directly with appropriate law enforcement agencies. In cases where students are involved
in violations of campus policy, and/or state and local law, both internal and external judicial
action may be taken. The Office of Student Affairs will initiate disciplinary action in
accordance with University judicial code for violators who are members of the University
community. Internal judicial action will be initiated, in addition to, not in lieu of, filing of
criminal charges before the local district court system. Crimes by University student groups at
off-campus locations are reported to Delaware State Department of Public Safety by local police
authorities. The Department of Public Safety has established a successful open line of
communication with the Dover Police Department through which we receive local crime
statistics and information that may impact or relate to our immediate and/or surrounding
communities.
REPORTING CRIMES AND EMERGENCIES
It is Delaware State University's policy to protect the rights, the safety and the welfare of the
students, faculty and staff and everyone in the surrounding University community. Each person
is expected to conduct themselves with proper respect for one another and each other's property.
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It is extremely important to note that each person of the Delaware State University community
has the right to be free from acts of violence and threats of violence. They are expected and
required to comply with all state, city and federal laws. Any person living, studying, working
and/or visiting the University Campus who is victimized by, observes or has knowledge of a
criminal action/offense or other emergency should immediately report such action, offense or
emergency to the Delaware State University Department of Public Safety or to any University
official he or she feels comfortable talking to. The Department of Public Safety will investigate
all complaints. Violations of the law can result in charges by the DSU Department of Public
Safety, local police, and referral to the Student Affairs. Students, faculty, staff and visitors are
encouraged to report all suspicious persons and activities, crimes that might be witnessed or
crimes against themselves occurring on campus and in the surrounding communities to the
Department of Public Safety. You may report the incident in person at Grossley Hall, Room 105
or by dialing the non-emergency number (302) 857-6290.
All incoming reports of criminal activity involving Delaware State University students are
investigated. After an incident is reported, an officer is dispatched to the site of the
complainant/victim. Police or Security officers prepare and submit incident reports when
warranted and the investigator will complete all necessary follow-up investigations.
Outdoor blue light emergency call boxes are located throughout the campus. These security
measures are provided to ensure your safety. To activate the call boxes, simply push the large
black button, which connects you to the Public Safety dispatcher. The dispatcher will then
identify the activated call box and ask for the nature of the emergency. Try to remain calm and
begin to speak loudly and clearly. Give the location and nature of the emergency.
REPORTING CRIME STATISTICS
Monthly crime reports are filed as part of the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting /Incident Based
Reporting. The Public Safety Administrator compiles these statistics into an annual report. The
annual report shows crime trends and comparisons for the past year. Crime statistics are
distributed to the Delaware State University community to advise them of crime trends or
incidents and prevention tips. In the near future, crime statistics will be available through the
Department of Public Safety’s web page (www.desu.edu). Viewings of daily crime logs are
available upon request.
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ALCOHOL AND DRUG POLICY
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Zero Tolerance means the University prohibits all illegal and unauthorized possession and/or use
of weapons or drugs and/or fighting/assault and battery that directly contributes to the emotional
or physical detriment of University personnel or enrolled students. The zero tolerance policy is
effective as it relates to on-campus activities and University sponsored off-campus activities.
Although the legal drinking age in Delaware is 21, University regulations prohibit any student
from possessing or consuming alcohol in the residence halls, dining hall, and at student social
functions, regardless of age. Any student found on campus to be in possession of or consuming
alcoholic beverages on campus will be subject to University disciplinary action and/or criminal
action.
The University will uphold the federal and state laws concerning the illegal use, possession,
consumption, sale, trafficking, manufacturing, dispersing and/or distribution of drugs, narcotics,
controlled substances, counterfeit substances and drug paraphernalia. Any student found in
violation of this policy will be referred to the Judicial System. If found responsible, he/she may
be immediately suspended from the University for a minimum of one (1) year.
The Office of Student Affairs distributes the Delaware State University Student Handbook to the
students. As a deterrent to alcohol and other drug use and abuse, the University supports,
promotes and sponsors programs, which serve to enhance students, faculty, and staff awareness
of the devastating effects and consequences of indulging in the use and abuse of alcohol and
other drugs.
COUNSELING CENTER
Under the auspices of the Office of Student and Academic Support Services, the Office of
Counseling Services is designed to help students to meet their personal, social and academic
needs
Counselors are involved in helping students explore their needs, feelings, inter-personal
relationships and life goals. Personal development workshops, individual and group counseling
sessions for personal issues and support groups for non-traditional students, readmitted
suspension and probationary status students are strategies employed by counselors to maximize
student’s growth and successful completion of the University experience.
Counseling sessions take place in private, and the relationship between counselors and students
are held in strictest confidence.
The Counseling Center also provides Group Counseling, Substance Abuse Counseling, United
Campus Ministry, Veterans Affairs, Crisis Intervention, Personal Development Workshops, and
Inventories and Career Exploration.
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For more information or to contact the Delaware State University Counseling Center, they are
located in The Education and Humanities Center, Room 123.
Hours of service are: 8:30 - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Telephone: (302) 857-7381
CRISIS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
In an emergency, help is available 24 hours a day during the academic year. If an emergency
occurs during the regular business hours, call the Counseling Center at (302) 857-7381. After
normal business hours, call the Department of Public Safety at (302) 857-6290.
CONSUMER HOTLINE NUMBERS
Suicide Prevention and Mental health Hotline……………………………….1-800-345-6785
Mental Health Association.................................................................………..1-800-287-6423
Domestic Violence Hotline............................................................................. 1-302-422-8058
Runaway & Homeless Youth Hotline................................................………..1-302-654-0808
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
In accordance with ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, programs at the
University must be accessible to all persons with disabilities. To provide academic program
accessibility, it may be necessary to reschedule classes to accessible facilities. With respect to non-
academic programs, it may be necessary to schedule appointments and activities in accessible
facilities. Delaware State University will make reasonable accommodations for persons with
disabilities.
Any disabled student who needs information or assistance with a disability should contact the Office
of Student Affairs in Room 100 in the Education and Humanities Center, 857-6363.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
Delaware State University is committed to maintaining a learning and work environment in an
atmosphere free of threat of unwelcome and unwanted sexual actions. Sexual Assaults are
serious violations of the University's student judicial code, faculty standards, and University
employee's policies. The University prohibits sexual offenses in any form. It is unacceptable
behavior and sexual offenders will not be tolerated. Harassment on the basis of sex is a
violation of Title 11 of the Delaware Code and Title VII, Section 703 of the Federal Civil Rights
Act of 1964. Sexual harassment includes a wide range of behavior ranging from the actual
coercing of sexual relations to the forcing of sexual attentions, verbal or physical, on an
unwilling individual. Delaware State University is committed to providing an atmosphere free
from unwanted sexual pressure.
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DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 10/05
Any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct
of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:
Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition
of an individual employment or educational career;
Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for
decisions affecting such individual;
Such conduct prevents or impairs an individual’s full use of educational benefits,
climate or opportunities;
Such conduct interferes with or adversely affects an individual’s work performance; or
Such conduct creates an intimidating hostile or offensive working environment.
The following types of actions may constitute sexual harassment:
• deliberate assaults
• “accidental” brushes or touches
• degrading comments or jokes directed at an individual’s race, ethnic background,
gender or handicapping condition which has the purpose or effect of creating an
intimidating hostile or offensive educational or work environment
• catcalls, whistles, obscene reference to a person’s anatomy
• staring, leering, ogling
• sexual teasing, gestures
• pressure for dates or sex
• suggestions that sex can be exchanged for grades or a promotion
Report any claim of sexual harassment to the Vice President of Human Resources and
Legislative Affairs located in The Administration Building, second floor. All matters discussed
will be strictly confidential.
SEXUAL ASSAULT POLICY
Sexual assault is defined as any unwanted touching of a sexual nature. This includes, but is not
limited to:
• Unwanted kissing, touching or fondling
• Penetration with a finger or a foreign object
• Rape (vaginal intercourse, oral - genital contact, anal intercourse)
These acts constitute sexual assault when they are attempted or committed through force, threat,
or intimidation, when the perpetrator has been informed that his/her actions are unwanted: or
through the use of the victim’s incapacity or helplessness caused by alcohol or other drugs.
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Rape is defined as “unlawful sexual intercourse by force or deception”. A person is guilty of
rape in the first degree when one intentionally engages in sexual intercourse with another person
without consent.
Rape is generally categorized by laymen into three areas based on the characterization of the
rapist, i.e. stranger rape, date/acquaintance rape and gang/group rape.
• Stranger Rape - the sexual assault of an individual by someone the victim does not
know.
• Date or Acquaintance Rape - the sexual assault of an individual by someone the
victim knows, usually an acquaintance or a date. Date rape is the most common
type of rape occurring on college or university campuses, but the least frequently
reported.
• Group/Gang Rape - the sexual assault of an individual by multiple perpetrators.
It is the responsibility of Delaware State University to make every effort to see that the victim of
a reported sexual assault is offered medical and psychological care, counseling services, change
of a victim's living and/or academic situations (when such changes are reasonably available and
are requested by the victim), and the appropriate community services. The University will also
assist with the compiling of information that is necessary to prosecute the suspect through both
the criminal and University Judicial Systems.
PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING A SEX OFFENSE
On college campuses, date rape and acquaintance rape are of significant concern. Sexual assault
is illegal and a violation of Delaware State University Policy.
The decision to report the crime is yours. You do have the option of reporting the incident to the
Department of Public Safety (857-6290) or directly to the Dover Police Department (9-911). In
either case, the DSU Department of Public Safety will be able to assist you with the process.
The Department of Public Safety will also contact the Office of Student Affairs, who will make
other contacts.
Reporting a sexual assault may lessen the chances of it happening to others.
Regardless of whether or not you press criminal charges, academic and judicial intervention is
available to you through the Office of Student Affairs. The Office of Student Affairs is available
to coordinate efforts to meet your needs throughout the crisis. If requested, the Office of Student
Affairs will assist with safety concerns such as consulting with academic chairpersons for class
options, living situation, or a protection order and discussion with significant others/parents, etc.
The Office of Student Affairs provides information, education, intervention and referral for all
interested women and men. The University will respond promptly, fairly and
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decisively to all reports of sexual assault. Students should feel free to report all instances of
sexual assault.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, it is important that immediate medical
attention be obtained. A number of resources are available both on and off campus to assist an
assault victim. The following procedures and services are strongly recommended:
• Get to a safe place as soon as you can.
• Contact someone you trust to be with you and support you.
• If sexually assaulted, you should have a complete medical exam. You will benefit
from being examined for physical injury and disease.
• Please do not shower, wash, bathe or douche, as this will destroy evidence that
supports a legal case against an assailant if you choose to prosecute.
• Try not to urinate.
• Do not change clothes.
• Go to the hospital for medical assistance. Should you need transportation, the
Department of Public Safety (857-6290) will assist you.
• DSU Health Services (857-6393) can assist in obtaining follow-up treatment and
medical care, if desired.
• The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program (SANE) can be called and is available at
302 430-5626 to assist.
If the assault occurred some time ago,
• You may just now be realizing that you still have options available to you.
• Medical attention may still be needed for treatment of physical symptoms.
• Seek counseling. Unresolved experiences of sexual assault can have long-term
psychological and social effects.
JUDICIAL PROCEDURES
The Student Judicial System has jurisdiction if the sexual assault charge is filed with the Director of
Student Judicial Affairs after the assault has occurred. A judicial council will determine whether
there has been a violation of student judicial code and will recommend sanctions to the Office of
Student Affairs. The decision may be appealed by the accused.
Criminal Investigation/Prosecution - The University encourages reporting the incident to the police.
Even if the victim chooses not to report immediately, the report can be made later. Reporting an
assault does not mean the victim has to prosecute (go to court), but it does begin the legal process
should the decision to prosecute be made at a alter date. Criminal prosecution punishes the attacker
and helps deter others from committing similar acts.
Civil Lawsuits - Victims may hire a private attorney to file a lawsuit for damages against the
perpetrator. Many attorneys take cases on a contingency basis; their fees are an agreed portion of
any compensation that is collected from the perpetrator. This process takes place in a local civil (not
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criminal) court. The purpose of the lawsuit is to financially compensate the victim for the wrong
done to him or her.
Third-Party or Anonymous Reports - This informal process may be initiated when a student chooses
not to pursue criminal or disciplinary proceedings but does seek information about University and
community support services. University departments including the Counseling Center, Student
Health Services, Student Affairs Office, Department of Public Safety and faculty may make an
anonymous sexual assault report on behalf of the victim with the Office of Student Affairs. No
identifying victim information will be given. Residence Life Staff should receive sexual assault
reports, including victim names, for possible follow-up actions by the Office Student Affairs. It is
ultimately the victim’s decision whether or not to use the support services offered by this office.
REDUCING THE RISK OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
• Psychological Preparedness: The best way to protect yourself is to use your head. Be assertive.
Make sure you communicate your desires and limits clearly.
• You always have the right to set sexual limits in any relationship.
• Be wary of behavior that makes you feel uncomfortable.
• Trust your instincts: If the behavior persists, LEAVE.
• Avoid use of alcohol and other drugs.
• Be aware of your surroundings: Do not assume that you are always safe.
• Vary your routines whenever possible.
• Try not to walk alone at night. If you must do so, walk in lighted areas only. Walk at a steady
pace and look confident. Show that you are in control; body language is important in
discouraging aggression. If you think someone is following you, abruptly switch directions or
cross the street. If you are still being followed, go to the nearest public place and ask for help.
• When jogging – don’t do it alone. If you must go by yourself, stay well clear of isolated or
poorly lighted areas.
• Keep your doors and windows locked.
• When calling out for help - if you must ever call out for help in a building, yell, “Fire!” If you
call “Help!” or “Rape!” people may be reluctant to become involved or may not take it seriously,
but they always come out to see if there=s a fire.
• Never, ever hitchhike.
• Educate yourself concerning sexual assault prevention tactics and strategies.
Avoidance Strategies/Indirect Prevention - Talk your way out of the situation. Use gimmicks.
Blow your whistle. Practice screaming. Use noise and any attention getter you can think of.
Confrontational Strategies/Direct Prevention - If you say something, mean it, and be prepared to
follow-up. Do only what you need to do to get away safely.
Office of Student Judicial Affairs
Martin Luther King Center, Room 129
Telephone: (302) 857-6470
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SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY AND ACCESS TO RELATED INFORMATION
Title 11, Section 4120 and 4121 and Amended Title 11, Section 4120 and 4121 of the Delaware
Code requires the Delaware State Police to maintain a registry of sex offenders available to the
public via the internet. That web site can be reached at
http://www.state.de.us/dsp/sexoff/index.htm. The State Bureau of Identification is the sub unit
of the Delaware State Police responsible to provide this service with technical assistance from
the Department of Technology and Information.
The federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act was enacted on October 28, 2002. The law
requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the campus community
where law enforcement agency information provided by a State concerning registered sex
offenders may be obtained. It also requires sex offenders to register in a State to provide notice,
as required under State law, of institution of higher education in that State at which the person is
employed, carries on a volunteers services or is a student.
(a) Unless otherwise indicated, the definitions set forth in § 4121(a) of this title shall apply to
this section. In addition, when used in this section, the phrase "custodial institution" includes
any Level IV or V facility operated by or for the Department of Correction, the Division of
Youth Rehabilitative Services or the Delaware Psychiatric Center, or any like institution, and
the phrase "temporary resident" shall include any person who is for more than 10
consecutive business days or for more than an aggregate of 30 days in any 12-month period,
employed or works in Delaware, or who is a full or part-time student in Delaware. A student
is any person who attends any public or private educational facility, including, but not
limited to, colleges or universities.
(b)(1) Any sex offender who is released, discharged or paroled from any Level IV or Level
V facility or other custodial institution after he or she has completed a sentence imposed
following a conviction for any offense specified in § 4121(a)(4) of this title shall be required
to register as a sex offender. The registration shall be completed during the Level IV or V
sentence, but not more than 90 days, nor less than 45 days, prior to the offender's release,
discharge or parole. The registration information shall be collected from the sex offender by
the agency having custody over him or her at the time specified herein for registration. This
subsection shall apply to any sex offender who is sentenced to serve any portion of his or her
sentence at Level IV or V, unless such sentence is suspended in its entirety, in which case
subsection (c) of this section shall apply. The registration required by this subsection shall be
required whenever the sex offender is released from any Level V facility to any Level IV
facility, and again when the offender is released from the Level IV facility.
(2) If an offender is released to a treatment program by the Division of Youth Rehabilitative
Services and the date of release could not have been determined 45 days prior to release,
registration shall be completed within 48 hours of determining the release date, or upon
release, whichever is earlier.
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(3) If an offender is attending school, the offender shall inform the principal of the school
upon enrollment of the offender's registration.
(c) Any sex offender who is sentenced to Level IV home confinement, or to a period of
probation at Level III or below, or who is required to pay a fine of any amount following a
conviction for any offense specified in § 4121(a)(4) of this title shall be required to register
as a sex offender. The registration information shall be collected from the sex offender by
the sentencing court following the conviction, but no later than the time of sentencing.
(d)(1) Registration information shall be collected by the agency or court specified in
subsections (b) and (c) of this section on registration forms provided by the Superintendent
of the Delaware State Police. The original copy of the completed and executed registration
form shall be forwarded by the registering agency or court to the Superintendent of the
Delaware State Police within 3 business days following the completion of the form. The
completed registration form shall be signed by the sex offender and by a witness to the
signature representing the registering agency or court. The registration information shall be
immediately entered into DELJIS by the registering agency or court, unless such agency or
court does not have access to DELJIS in which case the completed registration form shall be
immediately forwarded to the Superintendent of the Delaware State Police who shall
immediately enter the registration information into DELJIS. Registration information entered
into DELJIS pursuant to this subsection shall be entered into a database of registered sex
offenders which shall be developed and maintained by DELJIS. Nothing herein shall prevent
the use of the registered sex offender database for any lawful purpose. The Superintendent of
the Delaware State Police shall have the authority to audit the registration forms and
information, and shall have the authority to require the sex offender to provide revised or
additional information, photographs, fingerprints or exemplars if those submitted are deemed
to be insufficient, and the sex offender may be required to appear at a Delaware State Police
facility for such purposes.
(2) The registration forms shall include, but are not limited to, the following information: the
sex offender's legal name, any previously used names, aliases or nicknames, and the age,
gender, race and physical description of the sex offender. The registration form shall also
include all other known identifying factors, the offense history and the sex offender's
anticipated place of future residence, study and/or employment. The forms shall also include
a statement of any relevant conditions of release, discharge, parole or probation applicable to
the sex offender. Additionally, the form shall identify the age of the victim(s) of the
offense(s) and describe the victim's relationship to the offender. The form shall also indicate
on its face that false statements therein are punishable by law. A photograph of the offender
taken at the time of registration shall be appended to the registration form except that no
photograph shall be required if the offender is re-registering within 2 years of a previous
registration which was accompanied by a photograph.
(e)(1) Any person convicted of any offense specified in the laws of another state, the United
States or any territory of the United States which is the same as, or equivalent to, any of the
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offenses set forth in § 4121(a)(4) of this title, and who is a permanent or temporary resident
of the State on the date of his or her conviction shall register as a sex offender within 7
business days of conviction, unless the person is confined in a penal institution located
outside the State at the time of conviction, in which case the person shall register as a sex
offender within seven business days of his or her first return to the State of Delaware after
release from custody. Any such person shall register at a designated Delaware State Police
facility, and the Delaware State Police shall be deemed to be the registering agency.
(2) Any person convicted of any offense specified in the laws of another state, the United
States or any territory of the United States which is the same as, or equivalent to, any of the
offenses set forth in § 4121(a)(4) of this title, who is not a permanent or temporary resident
of the State on the date of his or her conviction, and who thereafter becomes a permanent or
temporary resident of the State shall register as a sex offender within 7 business days of
establishing permanent or temporary residency within the State. Any such person shall
register at a designated Delaware State Police facility, and the Delaware State Police shall be
deemed to be the registering agency.
(3) Any person convicted as described in paragraph (1) or paragraph (2) of this subsection,
who is thereafter released on probation, parole or any form of early release which is
supervised or monitored by the Department of Correction or the Division of Youth
Rehabilitative Services shall be registered pursuant to this subsection. The Department of
Correction or the Division of Rehabilitative Services shall ensure and verify such
registration.
(f)(1) Any sex offender who is required to register pursuant to this section who thereafter
changes the offender's own residence address or place of employment and/or study shall
reregister with the Delaware State Police within 7 business days of the change. The sex
offender shall be required to provide adequate verification of the offender's own residence at
the stated address. The Superintendent of the Delaware State Police shall be deemed to be
the registering agency and shall comply with the requirements of subsection (d) of this
section.
(2) Within 3 business days of receiving a re-registration as provided in paragraph (1) of this
subsection, the Superintendent of the Delaware State Police shall notify the chief law
enforcement officer having jurisdiction over the sex offender's prior residence, place of
employment or study and the chief law enforcement officer having jurisdiction over the
offender's new residence, or place of employment or study. The notice shall include, but is
not limited to, all available registration information pertaining to the sex offender as set forth
in subsection (d) of this section.
(3) Whenever a sex offender re-registers pursuant to this subsection, notification shall be
provided pursuant to the requirements of § 4121 of this title.
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(4) Any agency or court which collects registration information from a sex offender pursuant
to this section shall, at the time of registration, provide written notice to the sex offender of
the offender's duty to re-register pursuant to this section. The written notice shall also inform
the offender that if the offender changes residence to another State, such new address must
be registered with the Delaware State Police, with the law enforcement agency having
jurisdiction over the offender's new residence, and that the offender must comply with any
sex offender registration requirement in the new state of residence. The written notice shall
also inform the offender that the offender must also comply with any sex offender
registration requirement in any state where the offender is employed, carries on a vocation,
or is a student. The written notice shall be provided on forms provided by the Superintendent
of the Delaware State Police. Receipt of this written notice shall be acknowledged by the sex
offender, who shall sign the original copy of the written notice. The original copy of the
written notice shall be forwarded to the Superintendent of the Delaware State Police along
with the registration form. Failure of the registering agency to provide such written notice
shall not constitute a defense to any prosecution based upon a violation of this section.
(5) The requirements of this subsection shall apply regardless of whether the sex offender's
new residence is located within or without the State.
(6) Any sex offender who is required to re-register pursuant to this subsection, who is
serving a sentence at Level II, III or IV at the time of such re-registration, may re-register
with the agency supervising his or her sentence within 7 business days of the change of
address.
(g)(1) Any person required to register as a sex offender pursuant to this section shall be
required periodically to verify that he or she continues to reside at the address provided at the
time of registration. The frequency of periodic address verification shall be:
a. Every 90 days for life following the date of completion of the initial registration form
if the person is designated to Risk Assessment Tier III pursuant to § 4121 of this title. A
Tier III offender shall continue to verify addresses every 90 days for life even if later re-
designated to a lower tier; or
b. One year after the completion of the initial registration form, and thereafter then
annually, if the person is designated to Risk Assessment Tier II or I pursuant to § 4121
of this title.
(2) Address verification pursuant to this subsection shall be by mail. At least 30 days prior to
the date specified in this subsection for a sex offender's verification, the Superintendent of
the Delaware State Police shall mail a non-returnable address verification form to the
offender's last-reported address. The sex offender shall return the address verification form
by mail to the Superintendent of the Delaware State Police on or before the date specified for
verification. Any sex offender who fails to do so shall be in violation of this section unless
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the offender establishes by a preponderance of the evidence, that he or she has not changed
his or her residence address since the last verification.
DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS
Any of the following sanctions may be imposed individually or cumulatively upon students who
violate the University's Code of Conduct. Sanctions imposed by a hearing body may not be
increased under any circumstances.
• Official Warning
• Official Reprimand
• Community Time
• Fine
• Disciplinary probation (loss of privileges, i.e, varsity events, debate team, plays,
any University program or activity, residence hall visitation hours, selection of
desired residence hall or room)
• Suspension for the Residence Halls
• Suspension (Pending Hearing)
• Suspension from the University
• Indefinite Suspension from the University
• Expulsion
• Additional Actions (restitution, psychological or substance abuse evaluation or
counseling)
SECURITY CONSIDERATION IN MAINTENANCE OF CAMPUS FACILITIES
The Delaware State University Facilities Management (Plant Maintenance/Operations Center)
maintains the University's buildings and grounds with a concern for safety and security. Daily
inspections are made by the DSU Department of Public Safety's security officers and police
officers to spot any changes in interior and exterior lighting conditions. In addition, defective
lighting conditions and repairs in the buildings are recorded by the Department of Public Safety
and forward to the facilities management staff every morning. Additionally, Delaware State
University Department of Public Safety officers spot and report hazard conditions during the
course of their normal patrols.
DSU POLICE CADET PATROL/ ESCORT SERVICE
The Police Cadet/Escort Service is an organization of student employees who will enhance the
safety and security of the faculty, staff and students at Delaware State University. They are
trained and supervised by the Delaware State University Department of Public Safety. A Cadet
Patrol/ Escort must be at least a sophomore, 18 years of age or older and maintain a GPA of 2.5
or above. They will be assigned to handle special assignments, escorts, routine foot patrol of the
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campus buildings and grounds and other tasks designed to become meaningful learning or
academic field placements. Police Cadets will be the “eyes and ears” of the University safety
program. Preference will be given to criminal justice, social work, education and political
science majors.
IDENTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION CENTER
The Department of Public Safety makes every effort to maintain the safety and security of our
community. In doing so, the Identification Center located on the first floor of the administration
building, provides identification cards to all students, faculty, staff, temporary workers and
contractors. The cards are generated through the Prowatch Security System, which allows Public
Safety personnel to provide access to designated areas and deactivate access when appropriate.
The Identification Center also issues parking decals providing the proper vehicle verification and
payment is submitted. Please refer to DSU’s Parking Regulations for more information.
SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Delaware State University Transportation Department offers free campus shuttle service for
students, faculty, staff and visitors. The shuttle is handicap-equipped to accommodate disabled
persons. The mission of the Transportation Department is to provide a safe and convenient
mode of transportation for students. The vans operate on a fixed schedule between the
University, Dover Mall and the University Courtyard Apartments with flag stops in between. In
addition, there is a banking run to downtown Dover and an extended shopping run to the other
major shopping centers in the Dover vicinity.
The Transportation Center also provides information about buses, trains and planes to students
attempting to make travel arrangements. The operating schedule for student transportation is on
a 45-minute cycle.
Daily Schedule
Sunday...............................................................11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday ............................................................. 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Tuesday ..............................................................7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Wednesday...................................……………..7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Thursday ...............................................……….7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Friday .................................................................7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday ..................................................……..11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
(Van Shuttle Schedule subject to change without notice)
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For more information and a detailed listing of the shuttle service schedule, contact the Student
Transportation Office, Room 156 of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Center or phone 857-
7228.
CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Delaware State University Department of Public Safety will use a variety of methods to address
issues of campus safety. The key to preventing crime is through awareness and educational
programs. The department will sponsor safety and educational programs and seminars regularly.
The programs and seminars presented on a regular basis will focus on rape prevention and date
rape, substance abuse, driving under the influence (DUI) and general safety topics. Special
sessions will be held during freshman orientation to familiarize new students with campus law
and personal safety on and off campus. We will proactively approach crime prevention through
community policing. The officers will focus on crime prevention programs “on-campus” and
throughout the surrounding community.
UNIVERSITY HOUSING
Delaware State University believes that an important part of a resident's education at this
University is achieved within the group living atmosphere maintained in its residence halls. The
University has provided separate residence halls for male and female residents. They are
designed to meet the housing needs of those residents who desire to live on campus. Policies and
guidelines for residential living have been instituted to facilitate an atmosphere conducive to
academics, safety, welfare and the comfort of all residents who reside in the residence halls.
RESIDENCE HALLS
It is the policy of Delaware State University that male and female residents live in separate
Residential Halls - six residence halls for females and three residence halls for males. We offer
double and triple accommodations. Some of our accommodations are suites with inner-personal
bathroom facilities. The female residence halls are: Jenkins, Warren-Franklin (east), Laws,
Tubman, and Wynder Halls. The male residence halls are: Warren-Franklin (west), Conwell and
Evers Hall. The Co-ed apartments make up the University Village.
CO-EDUCATIONAL VISITATION/GUEST POLICY
As approved by the Board of Trustees, residents may entertain guests of the opposite sex in their
rooms according to the following schedule:
Sunday………………………………………1:00p.m.- Midnight
Monday through Thursday………………….4:00p.m.- Midnight
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Friday and Saturday…………………………4:30p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Normal Hours
Visitors may be entertained in the main lounge/lobby of the residence halls during these hours:
Sunday through Thursday……………………11:00 a.m.-Midnight
Friday and Saturday………………………….11:00a.m.-2:00 a.m.
Each resident is permitted a maximum of two (2) guests.
Visitation Policies:
1. All visitors must obtain a Visitor’s Pass from the Residence Hall Office and be registered
in the Visitor’s Log before being escorted to a resident’s room. The visitors must leave a
picture I.D. card at the office in order to receive a pass.
2. Overnight visitors (of same sex ONLY) must register at the residence hall upon arrival.
A fee of $20, payable in advance, is charged for each night of visitation. Overnight
guests are authorized only on Friday and/or Saturday nights and no guest shall stay in the
residence halls for a period greater than three days during any calendar month. No one
under age 16 may stay overnight.
3. A visitor is allowed to enter ONLY the room designated on the issued pass.
4. Parents visiting a residence hall must leave some form of identification at the Residence
Hall Office. If children and/or youth under 16 years of age accompany the adults, they
must register with the adults and remain with them while in the residence hall. Visitors
age 16 and over must have and present their own identification (with picture) when
registering.
5. The Resident Manager of a building may temporarily suspend visitation privileges for
specific individuals or groups within that building.
6. There will be no visitation if two or more staff members/student workers are not on duty.
7. Children under the age of 16 are permitted only in the lobby and main lounge of the first
floors in residence halls. Overnight visits and babysitting of children are prohibited in
the residence halls.
HOUSING ASSIGNMENTS
Upon acceptance for admission to the University, a student who wishes to reside on campus is
sent a Residence Hall Application & Contract form. Students currently enrolled at the
University may obtain the form from the Housing Office.
In order to apply for housing, a student must submit a completed Residence Hall Application &
Contract and a $200 Advance Room Deposit to the Cashier’s Office. The deposit is credited to
the first semester’s charges.
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Space availability for new students is on a first come, first serve basis and depends on the date
the Advance Room Deposit and Residence Hall Application & Contract are received by the
Cashier.
HOUSING SECURITY
Each Residence Hall is staffed with Resident Managers, Assistant Resident Managers and night
support staff members. In addition to staff, there is a resident advisor (RA) assigned to each
floor in some cases on each wing. All members of the Residence Hall Staff have been carefully
chosen through a selection process established by the Director of Residence Life. The Residence
Hall staff has the skills, knowledge, and information to help the resident learn about and adjust to
Delaware State University and the group living environment. Training is conducted on campus
prior to the fall semester for the Residence Hall staff.
Reception desks are located in the commons area in all Residence Halls. A staff person is on
duty twenty-four hours each day to give general information. During the night, the Resident Hall
on-duty staff person conducts routine security checks of the halls.
PROHIBITION OF HAZING ACTIVITIES
Fraternity/Sorority and Student Organizations are prohibited from engaging in hazing. HAZING
includes actions by fraternity/sorority individuals or organizations that mistreat individual(s) in
such a way as to cause or could cause bodily harm. Hazing activities are subject to University
disciplinary action even though the action is not severe enough to warrant criminal prosecution.
Additional Definition of Hazing: Any action taken or situation created intentionally to produce
mental and physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. Individuals, groups or
organizations violating this regulation will be subject to serious disciplinary action.
CRIME STATISTICS
The following statistics are compiled using the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting/Incident Based
Reporting System as a guideline. As defined under the Federal Crime Awareness and Campus
Security Act of 1990:
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.
Criminal Homicide - The killing of another person through gross negligence.
Criminal Homicide - Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter - The willful (non-negligent)
killing of one human being by another.
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Forcible Sex Offenses - 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.
7.1 Forcible Rape - The carnal knowledge of a 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 because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (or
because of his/her youth).
7.2 Forcible Sodomy - Oral or anal sexual intercourse with another person, forcibly and/or
against that person’s will; or not forcibly against the person’s will where the victim is
incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or
permanent mental or physical incapacity.
7.3 Sexual Assault with an Object - The use of an object or instrument to unlawfully penetrate,
however slightly, the genital or anal opening of the body of 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 because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or
permanent mental or physical incapacity.
7.4 Forcible Fondling - The touching of the private body parts of another person for the
purpose of sexual gratification, 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 because of his/her
youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental incapacity.
Non-forcible Sex Offenses - Unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse.
Incest - Non-forcible sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other
within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.
Statutory Rape - Non-forcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the
statutory age of consent.
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. (It is not necessary
that injury result from an aggravated assault when a gun, knife, or other weapon is used which
could and probably would result in serious personal injury if the crime were successfully
completed).
Burglary - The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a 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 aforementioned.
Motor Vehicle Theft - The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. (Classify as motor vehicle
theft all cases where automobiles are taken by persons not having lawful access even though the
vehicles are later abandoned - including joyriding).
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DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 10/05
Liquor Law Violations - The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting: the manufacture, sale,
transporting, furnishing, possessing of intoxicating liquor; maintaining unlawful drinking places;
bootlegging; operating a still; furnishing liquor to a minor or intemperate person; using a vehicle
for illegal transportation of liquor; drinking on a train or public conveyance; and all attempts to
commit any of the aforementioned. (Drunkenness and driving under the influence are not
included in this definition.)
Drug Abuse Violations - Violations of 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, heroin, codeine); marijuana; synthetic
narcotics (Demerol, methadone); and dangerous non-narcotic drugs (barbiturates, Benzedrine).
Weapons Possession 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 aforementioned.
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DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 10/05
CRIMES REPORTED ON MAIN CAMPUS
2002 2003 2004
Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offense (including rape) 0 0 4
Non-forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 1
Robbery 1 3 1
Aggravated Assault 1 3 0
Burglary 15 37 18
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 0 4
Arson 0 0 0
Total 18 43 28
Criminal Offenses On Campus That Occurred in Residence Halls
2002 2003 2004
Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offense (including rape) 1 0 3
Non-forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Burglary 9 15 12
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0
Total 10 15 15
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DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 10/05
Crimes Reported By Local Law Enforcement
2002 2003 2004
Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 2 0 0
Forcible Sex Offense (including rape) 1 0 0
Non-forcible Sex Offenses 1 0 0
Robbery 10 0 0
Aggravated Assault 3 0 0
Burglary 3 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 10 0 0
Arson 0 0 0
Total 30 0 0
(College Road, U.S. 13 from College Road)
Disciplinary Actions/ Judicial Referrals
2002 2003 2004
Liquor Law Violations 19 11 41*
Drug Abuse Violations 16 8 39*
Illegal Weapons Possessions 0 0 6
Total 34 29 24
*Increases are due to new apartments on campus and strict enforcement.
There were no hate crimes reported on-campus in 2002, 2003 or 2004.
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DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 10/05
CRIMES REPORTED ON WILMINGTONCAMPUS
2002 2003 2004
Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offense(including rape) 0 0 0
Non-forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Burglary 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0
CRIMES REPORTED ON GEORGETOWN CAMPUS
2002 2003 2004
Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offense(including rape) 0 0 0
Non-forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Burglary 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0
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Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus
Security and Campus Crime Statistics Act
Dr. Kenneth Waldrop
Dean of Students
Wesley College
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1990 Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act
Amended in 1992, 1998, and 2000
1998 renamed Jeanne Clery Act.
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Clery Act requires higher education institutions to
• Make public their campus security policies.
• Give timely warnings of crimes that represent a
threat to the safety of students or employees,
• Collect, report and disseminate crime data to
the campus community and also submit to
Department of Education.
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Clery Act crime statistics categories
Clery Act requires institutions to disclose three general
categories of crime statistics
1. Offenses
Criminal Homicide, including:
a)Murder and Non-Negligent
Manslaughter; and
b)Negligent Manslaughter;
Sex Offenses including:
a) forcible, and
b) non-forcible;
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Clery Act crime statistics categories
Clery Act requires institutions to disclose three general
categories of crime statistics
1. Offenses
Robbery
Aggravated Assault;
Burglary;
Motor Vehicle Theft;
Arson
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Clery Act crime statistics categories
Clery Act requires institutions to disclose three general
categories of crime statistics
2. Hate Crimes—Disclose whether any of
the above mentioned offenses, or any
other crimes involving bodily injury,
were hate crimes; and
3. Arrests and Referrals for
Disciplinary Action for illegal
weapons possession and
violation of drug and liquor
laws.
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POLICY DISCLOSURE
Institution must provide your campus community and the
public with accurate statements of its current policies and
practices regarding:
• Procedures for students and others to report
criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on
campus;
• Security of and access to campus facilities; and
• Campus law enforcement.
Provided in Wesley College Student Handbook
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Records collection and retention
• Institution is required to keep some campus
records and to request records from law
enforcement agencies
Dean of Students and Chief of Safety & Security
keep records.
Provides Records to Director of Institutional
Research who submits report in October.
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Records collection and retention
• Institution must make a reasonable good-faith
effort to obtain certain crime statistics from
appropriate law enforcement agencies to include
in an annual security report
On-Campus
Non-Campus Buildings
Public Property
Communicating with Dover PD to obtain these statistics
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Information dissemination
Provide a “timely warning” of any Clery Act crime
that might represent an ongoing threat to the
safety of students or employees
Procedures in place – depending on nature of
threat, student will be notified by e-mail, door to
door, or campus mail
Publish an annual security report and distribute it to all
current students and employees, and inform prospective
students and employees about the content and availability
of the report
www.wesley.edu/studentlife/safety_security.html#3
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Information dissemination
Inform the campus community where to obtain
information about registered sex offenders
Provided in Wesley College Student Handbook
Delaware State Police
State Bureau of Identification Sex
Offender Central Registry
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Dr. Kenneth Waldrop
Dean of Students
Wesley College
120 North State Street
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 736-2506
waldropKC@wesley.edu
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.. 76 Stevenson Drive
Dover, DE 19901
.. 302-678-1965
.. 302-678-1971 fax
.. 1-800-545-1833, ext. 816 TDD
. dover.housingauthority@dhade.org e-mail
Dover Housing Authority
DOVER HOUSING AUTHORITY
MISSION: To provide safe, decent, sanitary housing to low to moderate-income
families in the City of Dover.
SAFETY AND SECURITY HIGHLIGHTS:
First Housing Complex to meet and become certified in conjunction with the Dover
Police Department’s Dover Crime Free Multi-Housing Program (October 2000)
As part of the Dover Police Department’s Dover Crime Free Multi-Housing Program,
DHA holds:
• Annual Back to School Bash
• Bi-annual Safety Socials/Resident Meetings
• Personal Safety Classes
• Fire Prevention Training
Drug Elimination Programs Offered to Adults and Youth in Community:
• Boys and Girls Club (3 sites)
• Careware/Back Pack Computer Programs (3 sites)
• GED/ABE Classes (2 sites)
• Day Care Services/Facilities (2 sites)
• Family Self-Sufficiency Programs
• Other examples of DHA/DPD partnership:
• Weekly meetings with Community Policing Officers
• Annual Site Inspections
• Consultations with regard to security equipment, fence installation,
creation/maintenance of defensible areas
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Dover Housing Authority
Manchester Square Crime Statistics
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Number of Incidents
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2002 2003 2004 2005
Year
Part I, Violent Crimes Part II, Non-Violent Crimes