The Annual Security Report For the Year 2006
Crime Statistics 2004-2006
This report is made as required by the federal “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act.” Its purpose is to provide MidAmerica Nazarene University’s faculty, staff, students, potential students and potential employees with accurate and timely campus safety information including crime statistics and procedures to follow to report a crime. At MidAmerica, the safety and well being of our students, faculty and staff is always a paramount consideration. Enlisting the support of the entire University family assures the maximum positive effect to keep the campus safe and secure. This document is not only mandated by federal law, but comes from a genuine desire on the part of MNU to be open with all persons interested in working or studying on the campus. The MNU Campus Police Department also believes that the publication of this information can have a positive effect on the safety and security of our campus. It is our hope that you will read this report carefully and use the information in a positive way to foster a safe environment for you and others at MidAmerica.
Campus Police Department
The Campus Police Department office is located in the Campus Center building. Office hours are Monday through Friday, except holidays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Campus Police may be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by dialing 3299 from any campus phone or by dialing (913) 971-3299 from any other phone.
The Campus Police Department is a function of the Office of Student Development and is not a certified law enforcement agency and its officers do not have the authority to arrest. They are responsible for providing a full range of services, including reporting and investigating crime, non-injury vehicular accident reports, enforcement of University regulations such as use and possession of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances and the enforcement of the University’s motor vehicle regulations. In addition, they often provide services such as vehicle jump-starts and will provide safety escorts upon request. Campus police officers have authority to conduct investigations of certain crimes reported on University property. They have authority on university property as well as the adjacent property belonging to College Church of the Nazarene. Officers receive training in areas of first aid, report writing, collection and preservation of evidence, traffic investigation, and other procedures that are relevant to their duties as campus police officers. Uniforms identify them as campus police officers. Major crimes and incidents are investigated by the Olathe Police Department. The Campus Police Department fully cooperates with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in the exercise of their responsibilities.
Crime reporting options
It is the policy of MNU to encourage the accurate and prompt reporting of all crimes to Campus Police or to an appropriate law enforcement agency. Emergencies may be called in to the Olathe Emergency Response System by dialing 9–911 from any campus phone or by dialing 911 from any other phone. Non-emergency calls may be made to the Campus Police by dialing 3299 from a campus phone, by dialing (913) 971-3299 from any other phone, or to the Olathe Police Department by dialing (913) 971-7455. Emergency call boxes located on the campus can be used to report a crime or suspicious activity.
University Counselors (pastoral, medical or psychological) who learn about a crime from a student they are counseling are required to inform those students that the crime may be reported to the Student Development Office on a voluntary, confidential basis for inclusion in the University’s crime statistics only. The university will comply with requests for assistance in notifying authorities. Crimes can be reported anonymously at: http://www.mnu.edu/services/campus_police/tips.phtml.
Timely notice warning
The Campus Police will, upon receipt of information involving a potential threat to members of the University community, work cooperatively to provide information that assists community members in making informed decisions regarding their personal safety and security. These notifications will be made by posting bulletins in all high traffic area of the campus, including both the interior and exterior of buildings. Warnings may also be issued by campus email. Warnings will include the following components:
- Circumstances regarding issuance
- How the information in the warning was obtained
- Individual or office responsible for issuing the warning
- Dissemination manner
Daily Log
The Campus Police Department maintains a daily log in the form of an Incident Report Log. The log contains the crimes and incidents that occur on the campus. It is accessible to the public upon request. The information contained in the log includes the date, time, general location, a summary, and, if available, a disposition of the event.
The Incident Report Log is available at the office of the Campus Police in Campus Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays). To protect an ongoing criminal investigation or the identity of a victim, the Director of Campus Police or a designee may classify information as “confidential” and prohibit its release.
Security and access to campus facilities
Security is provided through various means. Both mechanical and computerized lock systems are used. As of fall, 2006, all residence halls are secured by a proximity card activated access system. Apartment-style living facilities are protected by mechanical locks. Several other non-residential sites are secured in a similar fashion. Individual rooms within the residence halls are secured with a key actuated mechanical lock.
Access control cards are issued through a strictly controlled process. The Campus Police Department issues all identification cards including access control cards. After hours, Campus Police provide access to campus facilities to persons having permission to enter.
Campus police officers, working with the Facility Services Department, constantly monitor the exterior lighting on campus. Lights discovered to not be functioning properly are promptly reported and the necessary repairs are made. Fire hazard inspections are conducted daily in all campus buildings. The city of Olathe's on-campus Emergency Notification System Siren is checked monthly during the community's warning system's activation exercise. Malfunctions are reported to the appropriate authorities. Officers also monitor areas of the facilities that directly impact campus security, such as doors and locks, broken windows, and fire safety equipment.
Several emergency call boxes are maintained on campus. These devices ring directly to the Campus Police Department and may be used by anyone 24-hours-a-day to summon a campus police officer or to report some other information to the Campus Police.
Informational and educational programs
MidAmerica provides information to students and employees about campus security procedures and practices. The University encourages every member of the school community to be responsible for their own security as well as the security of others. This is achieved by various means. Informational literature is distributed and programs and special training are provided by several on-campus organizations, including the Campus Police Department, throughout the school year. Some of these programs are:
New student orientation is provided for all new students and their parents. Campus Police provide information regarding how to report a crime, campus vehicle regulations, and crime prevention measures.
The Campus Police Department publishes crime statistics on its web page:
http://www.mnu.edu/services/campus_police/info
The Campus Police are available to make presentations to academic classes and residence hall staff. During such presentations, they may describe their function, responsibilities, or campus regulations. They may also talk about current campus security issues and emphasize the necessity for everyone to take responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others.
Operation ID is a program that encourages students to mark, photograph, and record information about their personal property. By participating in this program, a student provides a theft deterrent and makes identification and recovery of stolen property much easier. Campus Police offers a free engraving service to students.
Campus Police participate in National “Get Carded Day” sponsored by the Rape Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). Each year cards regarding sexual assault and risk reduction techniques are distributed to thousands of students in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The cards provide information for both males and females. MNU is proud to participate in this effort.
The Whistle Program is provided for female students and staff. A metal safety whistle with a key ring is provided to participants as part of a training program designed to encourage females to be aware at all times of their surroundings and to educate them in appropriate responses to real or perceived danger.
Fire drills are conducted once each semester in all residential halls. Severe weather drills are conducted campus-wide each spring semester.
Items such as pens, key rings and refrigerator magnets are distributed with the “See It, Hear It, Report It” message and the Campus Police phone number.
The Director of Campus Police meets regularly with the staff of Student Development and the Residence Life staff. At these meetings, information is provided which informs and, on occasion, instructs this segment of the University staff.
Alcohol and illegal drugs
The possession, use, and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are violations of MNU regulations and may be violations of local city ordinances, and state and federal law. Students and staff are advised that the laws governing these matters are enforced rigidly. While making this our position for violations, we also recognize that some people who use these substances will actively seek help to overcome their addiction. It is the desire of the University to reach out and assist them by providing access to appropriate help. Students found in violation of the University’s alcohol or chemical substance policy will be required to be evaluated by a therapist. If recommended by the therapist, the student will be required to enter an intervention program.
Sexual assault policy statement
MidAmerica Nazarene University strongly denounces sexual assault in any form. The University urges the prompt reporting of any incident of sexual assault to the proper authority. Victims of a sex crime occurring on campus should immediately report it to the Campus Police or to the local police department. Campus Police will gladly assist any victim in contacting the appropriate law enforcement agency. In all cases, the protection of any physical evidence is of utmost importance. Following an incident, victims should not bathe or shower or launder clothing before being advised to do so by a law enforcement authority.
The University’s Health Services Office will assist students in receiving necessary medical and psychological services. Individuals may also contact the Rape Crisis Hotline, 24 hour a day, by dialing (913) 642-0233. Calls are answered immediately during office hours. After hours, leave your name and number and you will be contacted within 15 minutes. Callers can also schedule an appointment to visit an outreach center.
The University’s Student Development Office will assist student victims of sex-related crimes with changes in academic schedules and living arrangements, as is reasonable and within the University’s control.
Within the guidelines of the discipline procedures, the accuser and the accused may have other individuals present during disciplinary proceedings. Furthermore, both the accuser and the accused shall be informed of the University’s final determination and any sanctions imposed on any individuals involved in the incident. The University may, upon final determination and confirmation of an alleged infraction (forcible or non-forcible), impose sanctions ranging from counseling to expulsion.
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department and the Kansas Bureau of Investigations maintain lists of registered sex offenders. The lists are accessible through either of the organizations’ web sites. The Sheriff’s Office website address is: http://www.jocosheriff.org/Index.asp?incl=vsp. The Kansas Bureau of Investigations website address is: https://www.accesskansas.org/ssrv-registered-offender/index.do
Campus Crime Statistics 2004 - 2005 - 2006
The Campus Police Department reports crimes using the Uniform Crime Reporting
(UCR) guidelines. The UCR classifications have no bearing on charges that may
be filed or on a finding of a court. It is quite common for a charge to be plea
bargained to a lesser charge.
The following statistics represent the figures reported in the University’s
annual Crime Statistics Survey.
