Safety at IUPUI

October 2008
IUPUI Police



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Crime Reporting
IUPUI provides several ways to report not only crimes but any problem.  People should call the IUPUI Public Safety Dispatch Center at 274-7911 whenever they see anything that makes them feel uneasy or they believe they have discovered a crime. Anything from a crime in progress to a suspicious person to an open manhole should be reported.

274-7911 is the direct line to the IUPUI Public Safety Dispatch Center. It may be used to report any emergency, problem or concern. If the problem is not a public safety matter or not within the IUPUI Police primary jurisdiction the call will be referred to the proper agency. 274-7911 is also available for TTY users to report emergencies or contact the IUPUI Police.

IUPUI allows anonymous reporting of crimes at the following website:

http://www.police.iupui.edu/silent.witness.html

IUPUI has over ninety yellow emergency telephones on campus which are direct lines to the IUPUI Public Safety Dispatch Center. These provide free access for people on campus to request any type of assistance. Many of these have a distinctive blue light above them.

Cellular One cellular telephone users can call the IUPUI Public Safety Dispatch Center free of charge by dialing COPS (2677) from their cellular telephone.

The University also has a campus-wide radio system. Any IUPUI employee carrying a two-way radio can summon assistance for persons in need through the radio system.

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Building Security
Building hours are determined by the schools and departments that occupy the building along with the building's building coordinator. When a building is closed, only faculty, staff, and students with specific needs are allowed inside. Environmental and lighting concerns are monitored continually by IUPUI Police, Parking Services, Campus Facility Services, Hospital Safety and Hospital Facility Services. Campus and Hospital Facilities respond to all requests for service dealing with safety or security hazards that are structural or mechanical in nature.

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Campus Housing
Residence Hall hours are determined by Campus Housing. Limited visitation is allowed. Further information is available in the 3 R's Handbook available through Campus Housing. Security officers are assigned to Ball Residence.

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Law Enforcement
Indiana Code gives post-secondary educational institutions accredited by the North Central Association the authority to appoint police officers (IC 20-12-3.5-1). The Board of Trustees and IUPUI have used that authority to form a police department. The Police at IUPUI have jurisdiction on any real property owned or occupied by the University or on any streets through or adjacent thereto. The Department also shares concurrent jurisdiction anywhere in Marion County through an agreement with the Sheriff of Marion County (IC 20-12-3.5-2).

The IUPUI campus employs 34 full time sworn police officers and 10 full time security officers. Along with these full time employees several part time security officers, student police officers and student cadets assist with all functions of public safety at IUPUI.

The full time and student police officers are all fully certified as law enforcement officers by the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board. These police officers meet the same standards as all other law enforcement officers in the State of Indiana. The IUPUI Police Department works closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and has direct access to the national and state law enforcement computer networks (NCIC/IDACS). The Department also is a member of the Indianapolis metropolitan-wide law enforcement computer reporting system. All metropolitan agencies have access to this system for making reports. The Department researches the associated databases for crimes occurring on or near IUPUI property that have been reported to other agencies.

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Crime Prevention
The IUPUI Police provides programs or will facilitate outside speakers on any subject relating to crime reporting or prevention. Each semester IUPUI police and security officers provide information to the university community on crime prevention security issues and other related topics. Topics include personal safety, rape prevention, building security and security awareness.

The Department also presents the Rape Aggression Defense program a twelve to sixteen hour program for women. The program discusses sexual assault issues and concludes with hands-on self defense training.

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Information and Statistics
 The IUPUI Police reports major crimes occurring on or near IUPUI property to the university community through crime alert mailings, FAX, posters, and electronically as soon as possible after the crime is reported to the IUPUI Police. (Generally within 36 hours of the report or sooner.) The official outlet for these crime alerts is on the web at URL: http://www.police.iupui.edu/crime.alerts.html

The IUPUI Police Department maintains a list of daily criminal activity reported to them which is available for inspection during normal business hours at IUPUI Police Headquarters or on the web at the following URL: http://www.police.iupui.edu/activity.index.html

Statistics for the annual crime figures are based upon crimes reported to the IUPUI Police, Indianapolis Police Department, Marion County Sheriff's Department, and various campus sources. On-Campus Residential is a subcategory of On-Campus Property.


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Bias Crime Statistics
2006; One On-Campus simple assault involving bodily injury characterized by racial bias.

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Crime Statistics

On-Campus Property Non-Campus Property Public Property GRAND TOTAL On-Campus Residential
Reporting Year 05 06 07 05 06 07 05 06 07 05 06 07 05 06 07
Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Robbery 5 1 0 2 0 0 4 0 3 11 1 3 1 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 2 6 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 2 8 0 1 2
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 24 11 10 12 18 7 7 2 23 43 31 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
BURGLARY 99 73 93 8 19 11 0 0 0 107 92 104 8 9 10
SEX OFFENSES, FORCIBLE 4 1 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 5 2 3 3 0 0
SEX OFFENSES, NON-FORCIBLE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Liquor Law Arrests 22 9 2 0 0 0 13 15 4 35 24 6 22 6 2
Liquor Law Violations Referred for Disciplinary Action 33 35 80 0 0 0 0 3 0 33 38 80 33 0 80
Drug Law Arrests 14 12 3 0 0 0 14 11 0 8 23 3 10 6 3
Drug Law Violations Referred for Disciplinary Action 18 14 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 14 38 17 0 28
Illegal Weapons Possession Arrests 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0
Illegal Weapons Possession Violations Referred for Disciplinary Action 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Due to updates in reporting definitions many crimes that in the past were reported as Larceny (Theft) which did not appear in this report are now defined as Burglary which does appear in in this report.

Sex Offender Registry
Sex Offender information can be found at the following websites:

http://www.state.in.us/serv/cji_sor

http://www.indianasheriffs.org/default.asp

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 Escorts
The University provides safety escorts twenty-four hours a day. These are available by calling 274-SAFE (274-7233). Between 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. a special vehicle is provided for this service by Parking Services. At all other times IUPUI police and security officers provide escorts on foot and by vehicle for persons concerned about their personal safety.

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Sexual Assault and Harassment
If you are the victim of a sexual assault get help as soon as possible. If you are physically injured, seek medical treatment immediately. Contact the police to report the incident. It is important to preserve any evidence of the crime to assist with the investigation. You should not wash or change clothes if possible before being examined at a medical facility. Even if the crime did not occur on university property, the IUPUI Police can assist you in contacting the law enforcement agency where the crime occurred.

In addition to criminal prosecution if the offense involves another student disciplinary action may be initiated within the University. Sanctions may include required counseling, temporary dismissal or expulsion. Both the accuser and the accused are entitled to have others present during any proceedings. The outcome of the proceedings will be provided to both the accuser and the accused for any proceedings where sexual assault is alleged.

The University will attempt to assist with victim requested changes in academic or university housing situation whenever reasonably possible.

If you feel you are being sexually harassed, contact the IUPUI, Affirmative Action Office. The Affirmative Action Office responds to every complaint, providing proper remediation when harassment is determined.

Counseling and Psychological Services and the IUPUI Police Department both present programs on the topic of sexual assault and acquaintance rape. The Affirmative Action Office offers programs on the topic of sexual harassment. Information on sexual harassment can be found in the Code of Student Ethics, the Employee Handbook, or directly from the Affirmative Action Office. Any groups wishing to schedule a program, can contact these departments for more information.

There are several departments on the IUPUI campus that can provide for assistance and counseling for the victims of sexual assaults and sexual harassment. Any of the following departments will assist victims in receiving police, medical, or psychological assistance as needed.

Affirmative Action Office274-2306
Counseling and Psychological Services274-2548
IUPUI Police Department274-7911
Student Employee Health274-8214


The following are resources for victims of sexual assault within the Indianapolis area:

Julian Center545-1970
Salvation Army Social Service Center637-5551

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Alcohol and Drug Programs
The University prohibits the manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, use, or being under the influence of controlled substances or alcohol on university property or in the course of university activities. For further information, the IUPUI Class Schedule can be consulted for the Drug-free Campus Policy for Students or Human Resources Administration can be contacted for information on the Indiana University Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Policy for employees. The University Police Department enforces all state and federal laws pertaining to alcohol and illegal drugs including the state underage drinking laws. The University provides training in both the recognition of people in need of assistance, and basic assistance for these individuals to selected employees. It also sponsors programs and facilitates placement in community assistance programs for university community members seeking assistance.

The following is a partial list of areas that can facilitate assistance or referrals. The Drug-Free Campus Policy for Students provides a more complete list of referral sources within the metropolitan area.

Student Activities274-3931
Student Affairs274-2546
Counseling and Psychological Services274-2548
Human Resources Administration274-8931


For further information contact:

For Emergencies
(Voice and TTY)
317-274-7911

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