Message from the Chief

Thanks for visiting our website! The information contained within is primarily to provide department information on crime prevention and safety information for the University community. We have attempted to paint a picture of what we do and who is involved in making CSUSB a safe community for our students, faculty, and staff. The University Police Department is operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are staffed by well trained police officers as well as 911 emergency dispatchers.

The University Police Department has developed programs addressing personal and property safety. These programs are presented to many campus groups and are also incorporated into student and staff orientations.

In conclusion, on behalf of the men and women of the California State University San Bernardino Police Department we welcome your input and comments on our service. Our professionalism is reflected in our mission to provide campus safety through quality service.

Sincerely,

Jimmie Brown
Chief of Police
(909) 537-7138

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Safety on Campus

• Create and maintain an environment for learning that promotes respect for and appreciation of scholarship, freedom and human diversity;
• Promote excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment and;
• Ensure a welcoming and safe intellectual, social and physical environment that engages campus members in the life of university.

The University Police Department participates in delivering the University mission and strives to create a safe environment conducive to academic excellence. Even though the University Police Department works closely with neighboring Police Agencies and employs a variety of measures to reduce and prevent crime, we believe safety is everyone's responsibility, and we need your assistance.

CSUSB is a community of more than 18,000 students, faculty, and staff located in the city and county of San Bernardino. We maintain a collaborative and reporting relationship with the police agencies in the city and county. On the main campus, to minimize the number of criminal incidents, a competent Residence Life staff, a professionally-trained university police department, students, and members of the wider campus community participate in a number of shared responsibilities to insure that the students and their possessions are protected as much as possible. On occasion, you will see timely warning notices describing recent crime trends or dangerous incidents. It is our policy to post these notices on the exterior doors of all campus buildings to provide our community with information about the incidents and crime prevention recommendations. Once all the relative information is received, these notices will typically be posted within 24 hours.

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Jeanne Clery Diclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act Compliance

The University Police Department prepares this report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. This report is prepared in cooperation with our main campus and our alternate sites, Housing and Residential Services, the Judicial Affairs Officer, and the Student Health Center.

To comply with the act, we collect crime statistics from local police agencies by providing the addresses of off- campus housing or off-campus property either owned, or controlled by the university, or public property immediately adjacent to campus. All local police agencies, where CSUSB property is located or is nearby, provide automated statistics for the property and a radius around the property requested. The University does not recognize any off campus fraternity or sorority houses. Likewise, student organization recognition does not extend beyond the University, and student organizations are not recognized to engage in activity off-campus. Copies of the report may also be obtained at the University Police Department at 5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino. CA. 92407 or by calling 909-537-5165. All prospective employees may obtain a copy from Human Resources in Sierra Hall 110 or by calling 909-537-5138, and the web site address will be attached to CSUSB Employment Applications.

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Timely Warning Policy

Code of Federal Regulation 668.46(e)

The purpose of a "Timely Warning" policy is to alert the campus community to potentially dangerous situations so individuals can take appropriate precautions. Crimes reported under the Clery Act prevision (i.e. Murder, Manslaughter, Rape, Robbery, and Arson), but not limited to, and meet the following will be disclosed in a "Timely Warning" notification:

• Reported to campus security authorities (University Police) or local police agencies; and
• Are considered by the institution to represent a serious or continuing threat to students and employees.

Timely Warnings will be issued by the University Police Department and approved by the Chief of Police or his/her designee. All notifications will be issued within 24 hours or less of the incident.

"Timely Warnings" will contain the following information:

• Time, Location and type of crime.
• Information that promotes safety.
• Prevention tips to allow individuals to protect themselves.

Timely Warnings will be posted on the University Police Department "Alert" web page, (http://adminfin.csusb.edu/police/alerts.htm). The "Alert" page link will be e-mailed campus wide for notification. The "Timely Warning" notice will be posted on all exterior doors of all campus buildings, including Residential Life (dorms and apartments).

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Remote CSUSB Campuses

The University Police Department does not provide law enforcement at these sites. All emergencies and crimes should be reported to the local police agencies listed below. The CSUSB University Police Department should be notified after the local police agencies, so that we can ensure you have received the appropriate service. We have made arrangements for the Administrators at these sites to notify us of any reported crimes.

The Palm Desert Campus

37500 Cook Street
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 341-2883

The California State University, San Bernardino Police Department shares jurisdiction with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department for incidents requiring criminal investigation. All emergencies and crimes in progress should be reported to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Palm Desert Station at 9-1-1 or (760) 836-1600. The website for the Palm Desert Campus is: http://pdc.csusb.edu.

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Security Policies and Procedures

All buildings except the library will be secured by the University Police Department by 11:00 P.M. We recognize that there will be some need for after hour and weekend access to buildings. After hours, a faculty or staff I.D. is required. Anyone working late or on weekends should notify the University Police Department. Students working in the building after hours are required to have in their possession a student pass (authorized by College deans), together with photo identification. Holiday access scheduling is treated as weekend access.

Access to University housing facilities is limited to residents, escorted guests and university staff. Entry is monitored on a 24-hour basis by on-duty Residence Life personnel. The campus facilities are maintained by Facility Services and patrolled by the officers of the University Police Department. The police officers and community service officers regularly test the emergency phones and submit work orders for repair, recommend the trimming of shrubbery for safety reasons and conduct periodic lighting surveys. Officers report the need for replacement of lights and any other physical hazards they notice. Periodic crime prevention surveys are conducted when a crime trend occurs or upon the physical changes of office space and equipment when requested by an administrator. Many buildings, offices, labs, computer rooms and areas of campus have alarms.

Lighting improvements are constantly being evaluated. Improvements have included the placement of high intensity sodium vapor lights in buildings, in parking lot areas, in areas with heavy landscaping and trees, and along pathways frequently traveled by students. Emergency telephones are located at the entrances of all university housing facilities and at many locations throughout the campus. All emergency telephones are connected directly to the University Police Department.

Students are encouraged to report any problems with the campus environment to faculty advisors, coaches and the Division of Student Affairs staff or any campus administrator. The University Police Department maintains an anonymous crime tip line at 909-537-5165. The University Police Department, Counseling and Psychological Services, and the Division of Student Affairs will accept confidential and anonymous reports of crime for inclusion in the annual statistical report.

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University Police Department - Your Community Policing Agency

Campus safety is coordinated by the University Police Department, located on Fairview Drive, near Lot A. The department has 15 sworn officers with full arrest powers and approximately 30 non-sworn support employees. These police officers are graduates of an approved California Peace Officers Standards Training Academy and undergo continued training to upgrade their skills. All sworn employees have been trained in first aid and CPR and are authorized to enforce all regulations on the university campus. The sworn employees have police powers that extend statewide. University Police officers are armed with firearms. They conduct foot, vehicular and bicycle patrols on campus and in the Residence Community-24 hours a day. University Police officers also work very closely with the San Bernardino Police Department and other law enforcement agencies to assist them with incidents involving campus community members that may occur off campus.

Potential criminal actions and any emergency on campus, including medical emergencies, should be reported directly to the University Police Department by dialing 9-1-1 or campus extension x75165. Upon receipt of the call, the University Police officers are dispatched immediately to the site of the complaint and have the authority to make arrests, if necessary.

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Alcohol, Drugs, and Weapons Policy

University Police officers enforce laws regulating the use of alcoholic beverages and underage drinking. CSUSB is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for the campus community. Alcohol and other drugs should not interfere with the University's educational mission. All CSUSB students, faculty members, staff members, and administrators are subject to local, state, and federal laws regarding the unlawful possession, distribution, or use of alcohol or illegal drugs.

The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of illegal drugs on the University campus or at any University-sponsored event off campus is prohibited. No one may use illegal substances, or abuse legal substances, including alcohol, in a manner which impairs performance of assigned tasks. A complete description of these regulations is contained in CSUSB policy on alcoholic beverages on campus and CSUSB drug policy. Both policies are available on the CSUSB Policy Page and at Human Resources, University Police Department, and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Excessive use of alcohol and other drugs is a serious health problem in itself, but alcohol and drug abuse can also contribute to a host of other physical and mental health problems such as unwanted pregnancy, violent behavior, HIV infection, sexually transmitted diseases, and psychological depression. The use of alcoholic beverages must be in compliance with California State Law and is strictly limited to persons 21 years of age or older. The possession, transportation, and/or consumption of alcohol by individuals under 21 years of age is strictly prohibited.

CSUSB has adopted a "Dry Village" policy within all University Housing (no exceptions). Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in university buildings or on CSUSB property is prohibited. Violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action leading to probation, possible eviction, and prosecution.

The University Police Department strictly enforces Federal and State laws, as well as the University's zero-tolerance policy, for the use and sale of illegal drugs. Violators are subject to University discipline, criminal prosecution and removal from University housing. Students engaging in the sale of illegal drugs will be expelled. Students found in violation of University alcohol, drug and weapons policies may be subject to academic probation, suspension or expulsion. Parents or guardians may be notified about any disciplinary violation involving alcohol or a controlled substance which has been committed by a student as allowed by local, state and federal law.

Employees in violation of the University alcohol and drug policies may be subject to corrective action, dismissal, or be required to participate fully in an approved counseling, or rehabilitation program. Applicable legal sanctions under local, State and Federal law for the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol range from probation, diversion, imprisonment in the county jail for less than one year, to imprisonment in State Prison. A police officer can take the license from any driver suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs who refuses to take a blood alcohol test.

Firearms and other dangerous weapons of any kind are not permitted on campus or in the Residential Community. Intentional use, possession, or sale of firearms or any other dangerous weapon is strictly prohibited on campus by State law and/or University policy.

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Safety and Security in the Residential Community

CSUSB offers traditional residence halls as well as apartment style living. Security safeguards within the residence halls include restricted access and guests must always be accompanied by a resident. Crime prevention programs include orientation workshops, individual floor meetings, residential community-wide presentations, and educational programs. All programs are presented each quarter or as requested. The University Police Department and Residential Life staff have enjoyed a partnership that has been conducive to safety and security.

All Residence Life staff members in the residence halls undergo comprehensive training each quarter for both prevention and response regarding safety and security issues. As part of their responsibility for campus security, both student and professional staff participate in lectures and seminars associated with topics such as substance abuse, prevention of sexual assault, and community security. Student Resident Assistants, who are all members of the University Housing and Residential Services staff, live on campus and provide 24-hour staff coverage.Student room doors should be locked at all times even when occupied. Residents with automobiles may park them in designated spaces. Most importantly, residents are reminded to observe building security procedures and to notify Residence Life staff or the University Police Department of any unfamiliar faces or unusual incidents within residence buildings or property.

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Student Discipline

Students may be arrested,expelled, suspended or placed on probation for committing violent or criminal acts on campus or at campus related events that violate the Student Disciplinary Code. The University will apply the Student Disciplinary Code to any crimes committed on campus. For further information, contact the Student Judicial Affairs Officer at 909-537-5185.

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Sexual Assault Policy

CSUSB recognizes that sexual assault is a serious issue, and will not tolerate acts of sexual assault on campus. The University will investigate all allegations of sexual assault and take appropriate disciplinary, criminal, or legal action, with prior consent of the victim.

The University Sexual Assault Team - SART is a campus-wide team appointed by the University President. The team's mission is to provide a proactive response to campus sexual assault issues and to ensure that everything reasonably possible is and will continue to be done to prevent sexual assaults on campus.

The University Police, with the victim's consent, will immediately conduct a criminal investigation of a reported sexual assault. Every complaint will be fully investigated and everything possible will be done to ensure that the Uuniversity makes an appropriate response. Disciplinary actions may be imposed on recognized individual students, student organizations, and/or university faculty and staff found responsible for a sexual assault. University sanctions following campus disciplinary procedures depends on the outcome and may range from suspension to expulsion. Every effort will be made to criminally prosecute perpetrators of sexual assault. The accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a campus disciplinary proceeding and both will be informed of the outcome of the proceeding. According to Federal Crime Reporting Laws, all such crimes shall be made a part of the public university crime statistics and will appear in the Campus Safety Report published every September. The victims academic and living situation may be changed upon request of the victim of a sexual offense, if reasonably available.

The University Police will keep all information about a survivor confidential upon request. Remember that University Police can only protect the community from threats they are aware of, so help protect everyone by reporting crimes to the University Police.

If you are going to make a report:

1. Reports should be made as soon as possible after the crime and should include date, acquaintance rape, or any sexual assault on campus. These are serious crimes just as attacks from strangers.

2. The survivor should make every effort to preserve any physical evidence from the crime. This includes not showering or bathing after the attack until the survivor can be treated at a medical facility. Also not disposing of any damaged or soiled clothing or any other involved items until evidence can be collected. Any possible evidence should be maintained in a clean paper bag.

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Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.)

The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques. It is a comprehensive course for a woman that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a martial arts program. Our courses are taught by certified R.A.D. instructors and provide you with a workbook/reference manual. This manual outlines the entire physical defense program for reference and continuous personal growth. The R.A.D. System of Physical Defense is currently being taught at many colleges and universities. The growing, widespread acceptance of this system is primarily due to the ease, simplicity and effectiveness of our tactics, solid research, and unique teaching methodology.

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Additional Listing of Organizations that Provide Assistance to Rape Victims

Campus organizations which provide sexual assault prevention programs:

Off Campus Assistance:

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Counseling and Psychological Services

The University Police Department works closely with the Psychological Counseling Center. We work as a team in dealing with sensitive situations, and we refer persons to the Counseling Center on a regular basis. Both University Police officers and counselors have received training on threat assessments and the counselors consistently encourage their clients to report crimes to the University Police Department to prevent future crimes. Counseling sessions are considered privileged and the holder of the privilege is the client. Crime information can be forwarded anonymously at the request of the client. The counselors do not disclose information to University Police without the consent of the client, unless there is an immediate threat to safety or as required by law. Any reporting of statistics to comply with this act is done by reporting numbers and not names so the information provided by clients is confidential.

Counseling services are available to students at no cost. The staff consists of professionally trained and licensed counselors, psychologists, and marriage counselors. Counselors are also available for consultations regarding distressed or potentially violent students/employees and can be reached at 537-5040.

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Escort Services

The University Police Department provides an escort service to all students, faculty, and staff. The service is available upon request, on a "first call - first served" basis. University Police Community Service Officers ( CSO'S) are trained student assistants, equipped with police radios and will respond to the request. If a CSO is not available, a police officer will respond to the request. The CSO or officer will escort the person to their car, or other locations on campus. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call (909) 537-5165 or (909) 537-7777 to request escort service.

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Hate Crimes

"Hate violence" as defined in the statute "means any act of physical intimidation or physical harassment, physical force or physical violence, or the threat of physical force or physical violence, that is directed against any person or group of persons because of the ethnicity, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or political/religious beliefs of that person or group". Incidents of hate violence can be reported to the University Police Department, Counseling and Psychological Services and Student Discipline Office. The University does not condone hate violence and is charged with ensuring that the rights guaranteed by state law and the U.S. Constitution are protected for all people regardless of their ethnicity, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or political/religious beliefs.

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Available Crime Prevention Presentations and
Prevention of Violence in the Workplace

CSUSB has established a team of individuals to respond and provide training to prevent or recognize early warning signs of potential violence. The team consists of members from the University Police Department, Counseling & Psychological Services, Human Resources and the Dean of Students Office. Individual consultations, counseling, presentations, and workshops are offered on a consistent basis once a quarter or upon request. Requests can be made by calling University Police at x/75165, or Human Resources at x/75138.

Established University faculty, staff and University Police Department procedures will serve as the mechanisms for resolving situations of violence or threats of violence. Each allegation of violence will be taken seriously. Individuals are encouraged to report acts of violence, threats of violence, or any other behavior which by intent, act or outcome harms another person.

Members of the University Police Department are available to provide
the following presentations to staff, faculty and students:

Personal Safety, Sexual Assault Prevention, Prevention of Auto theft and Auto burglary, Dealing with distressed individuals, Emergency Preparedness, Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Self Defense, Safety presentations to children and parents, Use of Pepper Spray, New First Time Freshman, Family Members and Transfer Student Orientation, and any other topics related to protecting personal and state property. We do encourage participation in our crime prevention programs and ask for your assistance in keeping our community safe. These programs are offered throughout the quarter or upon request.

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CSUSB Graduation Rates

Institutions of higher education are required to disclose information to prospective and current students about institution graduation rates for first-time freshmen. The California State University draws its first-time freshmen from the top one-third of California's high school graduates. Since 1960, the CSU has awarded more than 1.2 million baccalaureate degrees in hundreds of program areas. More than any other senior institution in California, the CSU has maintained access for students who need to juggle academic life with work and family obligations. The rate of graduation will vary depending upon the needs of the individual student to balance work, school and family priorities. Information specific to CSUSB graduation rates appears below. Additional information regarding graduation rates of first-time freshmen is available in the Registrar's Office.

The CSUSB campus is comprised of five (5) degree awarding colleges: Arts and Letters, Business and Public Administration, Education, Natural Sciences and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Operating on a quarter based academic calendar; CSUSB currently offers bachelor's degree programs in 172 academic disciplines. Over 4,439 students are annually awarded baccalaureate degrees in December and June graduation of each year.

CSUSB's six-year graduation rate for regularly admitted first-time freshmen (1993-1999) who attempted a minimum of 12 units their first semester is 34.4%, which compares to a CSU system wide graduation rate of 39.3%. After six years 17.3% of fall 1993 first time freshmen were still continuing their studies compared to 10.8% CSU system wide.

Jeanne Clery Crime Statistics

Reported to The Department of Education at:
http://ope.ed.gov/SECURITY/instDetail.asp?UNITID=110510
Statistics are posted each year, by October 1st, and reflects the previous year.

SAN BERNARDINO CAMPUS

PALM DESERT CAMPUS

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