{"id":806,"date":"2024-09-23T12:56:34","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T16:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-police\/?page_id=806"},"modified":"2025-11-04T09:49:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T14:49:13","slug":"bloomfield-annual-security-report","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-police\/annual-security-report\/bloomfield-annual-security-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Bloomfield Campus Annual Security Report"},"content":{"rendered":"
Last Modified: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 9:49 am<\/em><\/p>\n This Annual Security Report (ASR) is created and published by the College in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (\u201cClery Act\u201d), 20 U.S.C. 1092f and the Department of Education\u2019s regulations codified at 34 C.F.R. 668.41, 668.46 and 668.49 and the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act and Part 86 of the Department of Education\u2019s General Administrative Regulations. The annual crime statistics were compiled by the Bloomfield College Office of Security, with information from security records, Campus Security Authorities and the Bloomfield Police Department. The College\u2019s yearly crime statistics are compiled on a calendar-year basis in accordance with the definitions of crimes provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for use in the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system. The report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred within the geography outlined by the Clery Act and were reported to the Bloomfield College Office of Security or designated campus officials.<\/p>\n Additionally, these statistics include referrals for campus disciplinary action for categories required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, including liquor and drug law violations and illegal weapons possession. Referrals occur when a person is not arrested for liquor law violations, drug law violations, or illegal weapons possession, but is instead referred for campus disciplinary action. Statistical information for certain off-campus locations or property owned or controlled by 星空无限传媒 University (merger of Bloomfield College with 星空无限传媒 University effective July 1, 2023 renamed the College: Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University), as well as public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from campus, are collected or requested from the Bloomfield Police Department. For statistical purposes, crime statistics reported to any of these sources are recorded in the calendar year in which the crime was reported. The crime statistics tables are reflective of the requirements mandated by federal law for compiling this report. Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University reports the crimes required by the Clery Act that occurred on or within the institution\u2019s Clery Geography that were reported to a Campus Security Authority.<\/p>\n The Office of Security is located at 225 Liberty Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey.<\/p>\n The Office of Security at Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University provides uniformed, unarmed security officers whose primary function is to:<\/p>\n Jurisdiction of the security officers is limited to the property at the Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University campus and grounds. Security officers do not have the authority to make arrests but are authorized to detain persons involved in criminal activity until the Bloomfield Police Department responds. In addition to prompt response to emergencies on campus, the Bloomfield Police Department conducts routine vehicle patrols 24 hours per day. The Office of Security works very closely with the Bloomfield Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies to investigate and promptly resolve criminal activity. The Office of Security works closely with all offices at the Bloomfield College campus, which includes the Office of Residential Education and Housing (REH).<\/p>\n The support, cooperation, and involvement of all students and employees are critical for the overall success of the College\u2019s safety and security efforts. Office and room doors should be locked when rooms are unoccupied. At night, students and employees should walk and\/or park in lighted areas, avoiding shortcuts and non-lighted areas. Vehicles should be locked at all times. Valuable items should be locked in the vehicle trunk or carried with you personally. At night, it is important to not walk alone. If you need an escort, call the Office of Security to ask for assistance.<\/p>\n To make the Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University campus a safe place, be alert for suspicious people and dangerous situations. Be cautious and aware of your surroundings. Be security conscious by watching for others and their property. Be responsible and report all crimes, either actual, attempted, and\/or suspected to the Office of Security.<\/p>\n Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University recognizes the importance of a safe and secure campus environment and strives to maintain a campus security program that provides protection for students, faculty, and administrative employees.<\/p>\n The Office of Security is responsible primarily for providing a program of campus security and reports to the 星空无限传媒 University Police Department within Student Development and Campus Life. The Office of Security staff is provided through a contract with a professional security agency. Supervisory personnel are provided jointly by Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University and this professional agency. This combination provides unarmed security coverage 24 hours per day, 7 days per week through foot and vehicular patrols, enforcement of parking regulations, and building access control where applicable. In addition, there is a roving foot patrol officer 24 hours per day.<\/p>\n The Director of Safety compiles crime statistics annually in accordance with the Clery Act<\/a> (The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) and to improve the safety and security of Bloomfield College. The Annual Security Report contains crime statistics, security policies, and safety regulations. This report is made available to current students and employees through publication on the Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University website.<\/p>\n The Office of Security should be notified immediately of any threat to the safety and security of students, employees, or property (equipment, buildings, grounds, personnel, etc.). Students and\/or employees should report any actual, attempted, and\/or suspected criminal activities or emergencies to the Office of Security by dialing \u201c0\u201d for the College switchboard operator or extension \u201c2525\u201d for Security from any on-campus phone line.<\/p>\n To contact the Bloomfield Police, Fire Department, and\/or Emergency Medical Services, dial 9-1-1.<\/p>\n Students wishing to report criminal activities confidentially should contact the Director of Safety on the Bloomfield campus and\/or the University Police Department on the Montclair campus. Employees who wish to report criminal activities confidentially should contact the Director of Safety. Further, if you wish to report a crime confidentially, you can also call the Security TIPS Line at 973-655-2888.<\/p>\n The following guide is intended to be used as an aid in identifying and properly responding to campus emergencies:<\/p>\n If you are doubtful as to the nature of the situation or whom to call, contact the Office of Security to get help. It is better to notify the Office of Security to have the situation examined rather than assume responsibility on your own.<\/p>\n In the event an incident or series of incidents occur on the Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University Campus that may affect the safety and security of the Campus community, they will issue timely warnings.<\/p>\n In the event of an emergency involving an imminent threat on campus, alerts will be communicated through Rave Mobile Safety.<\/a>\u00a0These messages are transmitted during emergencies and are an additional real-time avenue of communication.<\/p>\n Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University is committed to the best practices and continual improvement of its Emergency Response Procedures and Guidelines<\/a>. The basic emergency procedures at the College are provided to protect lives and property through the effective use of campus and community resources.<\/p>\n These procedures apply to all Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University personnel, buildings and grounds owned and operated by the University. Since emergencies and disasters are not predictable, the guidelines outlined in this manual found at the link below may require immediate modification. This plan was developed under the authority of Bloomfield College and has been reviewed and approved by the New Jersey Presidents Council and New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness.<\/p>\n An emergency is defined as an incident (potential or actual) that affects human life and\/or well-being, Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University building(s), properties owned and operated by the University, and that will disrupt the overall operation of the College. A disaster is an event or occurrence which can seriously impair or halt the operation of the College and put human life and\/or well-being at risk.<\/p>\n In the event of an emergency that requires the Police, Fire Department and\/or Emergency Medical Services, dial 9-1-1. In all other cases, contact the Office of Security at Bloomfield College by calling 973-655-2525.<\/p>\n Facility use is for students and employees only. Employees have 24-hour access to the buildings that they work in. All students and employees are required to carry their Bloomfield College identification cards at all times. Buildings are closed as per their individual schedules. Buildings that are leased to the College are subject to the access times the lease or property manager stipulates for hours of operation.<\/p>\n Building checks and campus tours are performed regularly by security personnel. All residence facilities on campus are patrolled by security personnel 24 hours a day including regular tours of residence halls. The Office of Security will not provide access to any campus facility without prior written approval from REH or Physical Plant (Facilities).<\/p>\n In Clee, Schweitzer, 225 Liberty, 23 Park, and the 460 Franklin Street residential buildings, visitors must sign in with a QR code. Students must co-sign for their guests, escort them to their rooms, and escort them out when they leave. Students are responsible for their guests. Student and guest identifications that are not picked up will be turned in to security personnel who will then locate the visitor(s) and escort them out of the residence hall. Visiting hours and REH policies are posted in the Office for Residential Education and Housing and the REH website.<\/p>\n Normal hours of operation are subject to change during the summer and on recognized holidays when the campus is closed.<\/p>\n The Office of Security along with 星空无限传媒 University Emergency Services provide an orientation for the Residence Life staff annually at the start of the academic year. This orientation session is conducted by the Office of Security. Topics include safety procedures, security tips, procedures used by security officers, and emergency response protocols.<\/p>\n During the Fall and Spring semesters, several Crime Awareness and Prevention programs are conducted for the College community. These topics include crime prevention; campus security procedures; sexual assault and acquaintance rape awareness; forcible and non-forcible criminal offenses; personal and property safety; fire prevention; and alcohol and drug awareness.<\/p>\n Announcements about these programs to students and employees occur in a number of venues that include electronic mail, digital signage, updated news on the College website, the College calendar and\/or flyers posted throughout the campus community.<\/p>\n View complete information on these policies.<\/a><\/p>\n Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University seeks to encourage and sustain an academic environment that respects individual freedom and promotes the health, safety and welfare of all members of the campus community. In keeping with these objectives, the College has established policies that govern the possession, sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages, conforming to the laws of the State of New Jersey. The Personal Counseling Office and the Health Services Office are available to assist members of the Bloomfield College community with education, information, counseling and referral services for alcohol and\/or drug problems.<\/p>\n Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University prohibits the possession, use and\/or sale of any illegal substance. The possession, use and\/or sale of illegal and non-prescribed drugs is a crime and a threat to the welfare of individuals and to the College community. College employees, as State statutes prohibit the possession, storage and\/or use of firearms on any college or university campus in the State of New Jersey. Therefore, firearms (including pellet guns and air rifles), fireworks, ammunition or explosive materials are strictly prohibited on the Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University campus. Persons who do not comply with this policy are subject to disciplinary action and arrest.<\/p>\n Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University does not discriminate on the basis of sex either in employment or in its academic programs or activities. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities.<\/p>\n The College\u2019s policy is to ensure that all employees and students of Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University have a work and learning environment free of any type of unlawful discrimination, including freedom from sexual harassment. This policy applies to all areas of the College\u2019s operations and all persons (employees, students, guests, vendors, contractors, subcontractors, etc.) with direct or indirect contact with the institution. Federal and state laws treat sexual harassment as unlawful sex discrimination. The College abides by these laws because effective working relationships between employees and effective learning relationships among staff, faculty and students must be based upon mutual respect. The College therefore prohibits sexual harassment of its employees and students in any form. Such conduct may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employees or expulsion of students.<\/p>\n Specifically, no supervisory employee shall threaten or insinuate, either directly or indirectly, that an employee’s refusal to submit to sexual advances will adversely affect the employee\u2019s continued employment, evaluation, compensation, assignment, advancement or any other condition of employment. Similarly, no supervisory employee shall promise or suggest, either directly or indirectly, that an employee\u2019s submission to sexual advances will result in any improvement in any term or condition of employment for the employee.<\/p>\n In the case of students, no instructor or other employee shall threaten or insinuate, either directly or indirectly, that a student\u2019s refusal to submit to sexual advances will adversely impact grades, course selection, academic records, enrollment or any other matters pertaining to his\/her status as a student of the College. Similarly, no instructor or other employee shall promise or suggest, either directly or indirectly, that a student\u2019s submission to sexual advances will positively impact grades, course selection, academic records, enrollment or any other matters pertaining to his\/her status as a student of the College.<\/p>\n Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University considers sexual harassment of either employees or students as unprofessional and unacceptable conduct and an abuse of authority and power. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or other verbal, physical, virtual (via social media post, pictures, videos, voicemail and e-mail messages, text messages, etc.) conduct of a sexual nature when:<\/p>\n Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University prohibits sexual\/romantic relationships between individuals (students, faculty and other employees) where there is an imbalance of power, i.e., where one individual is in a position to make decisions which may adversely impact the employment or educational experience of the other. These relationships include student-to-teacher; supervisor-to-subordinate; or any other relationship between two individuals where one individual has the authority to make decisions which directly or indirectly impact the employment or educational experiences of the other. A staff member or faculty member\u2019s relations with students shall be limited to those that are consistent with and necessary to the performance of the staff member or faculty member\u2019s duties as an employee of the College.<\/p>\n Any and all other conduct involving sexual harassment that creates a hostile workplace and\/or educational environment, whether committed by supervisory employees, non-supervisory employees or students, is also prohibited.<\/p>\n This includes the following:<\/p>\n Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University prohibits harassing conduct directed at an individual because of his or her sex, even if the conduct is not sexual in nature. Therefore, supervisory employees, non-supervisory employees and students shall not harass or discriminate against any staff member, faculty member or student because of his or her sex by verbally abusing him or her or treating him or her differently from members of the opposite sex, including but not limited to by increasing his or her workload and grading him or her differently than students of the opposite sex.<\/p>\n The College also prohibits supervisory and non-supervisory employees and students from harassing or discriminating against any staff member, faculty member or student because that individual fails to conform to behavioral norms traditionally associated with the individual\u2019s sex. For example, a male individual should not be harassed because he acts effeminately or otherwise fails to conform to a male stereotype, and a female individual should not be harassed because she acts masculine or otherwise fails to conform to a female stereotype. In addition, no supervisory or non-supervisory employee shall harass or discriminate against any staff member, faculty member or student because of the student\u2019s sexual orientation or trans-sexuality.<\/p>\n Title IX and Gender Based Misconduct Reporting website<\/a><\/p>\n The Title IX Compliance and Affirmative Action Officer is responsible for coordinating efforts to comply with and carry out the institution\u2019s responsibilities under Title IX. Procedures for employees and students are as follows:<\/p>\n Complaints by students and employees should include the following:<\/p>\n Under Title IX, student complaints of sexual harassment are to be analyzed under a preponderance of the evidence standard, i.e., whether it is more likely than not that harassment occurred; and that the conduct was so serious to limit or deny his or her ability to participate in or benefit from the school\u2019s education program. (i.e., creates a hostile work environment). Students and employees who make a good faith claim of sexual harassment will not be subjected to retaliation, which is prohibited by state and federal law, including Title IX. Any act or threat of retaliation against a complainant, witness or supporter at any point before, during or after an investigation or hearing is a violation of this policy and will subject the employee or student who engages in retaliation to discipline up to and including termination of employment or expulsion from the College.<\/p>\n The investigatory and adjudicative process should generally take no more than (60) days. To the extent possible, the College will maintain the privacy of all persons involved in a complaint of sexual harassment during the investigation. The investigation will involve interviewing witnesses, taking statements, reviewing evidence, and any other best practices and resources to accomplish a thorough examination of the incident. If there is a delay in the investigation as a result of the unavailability of students and\/or employees (or other key witnesses) required for interviews during between semester breaks, the investigation will be delayed until the beginning of the following semester. In such a case, all parties involved will be notified of the change in timeline.<\/p>\n If the Title IX Compliance\/Affirmative Action Officer determines the complaint to be valid, the offender will face immediate and appropriate disciplinary action based upon the severity of the charge and the history of past charges, if any, against the offender. The College reserves the right to proceed with an investigation whether or not criminal charges are pursued by the victim. Should the investigation reveal a violation of the Sexual Harassment Policy by an employee, the imposition of disciplinary action will be deferred to the appropriate Vice President in consultation with the Title IX Compliance\/Affirmative Action Officer. Disciplinary actions against offending students and employees may include a written warning, suspension, demotion, and\/or termination of employment or expulsion from the College which could include banishment from the College.<\/p>\n If the Title IX Compliance\/Affirmative Action Officer determines the complaint was not made in good faith, appropriate disciplinary action may be taken against the employee or student who made the complaint. To the extent possible, the privacy of all persons involved in a complaint of sexual harassment will be protected.<\/p>\n Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University is devoted to creating and maintaining a campus community free from all forms of harassment, exploitation or intimidation. The College is committed to furthering and protecting the rights of all members of the College community to ensure the needs of victims and all parties involved (bystanders, accused and friends) are addressed.<\/p>\n The boundaries of personal freedom are limited by applicable state and federal laws and institutional rules and regulations governing interpersonal behavior. In creating a College community free from violence, sexual assault\/misconduct and non-consensual sexual contact, respect for the individual and human dignity are of paramount importance.<\/p>\n The College recognizes that the impact of violence on its victims and the surrounding community can be severe and long lasting. This includes but is not limited to sexual violence by one or more students or employees against another student (employee), which is a form of sexual harassment prohibited by Title IX and state law.<\/p>\n Accordingly, in conjunction with the Sexual Harassment Policy, and to comply with Title IX and state law, and the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA), the College has established this Sexual Assault\/Misconduct Policy to ensure that the needs of victims of sexual violence are met and that the College community supports human dignity. The College assures that new measures are in place to address domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and other acts of unlawful and inappropriate behaviors<\/p>\n Acts of sexual assault, misconduct and exploitation are prohibited at Bloomfield College. For the purposes of this policy, \u201csexual contact\u201d means any intentional touching, either directly or through clothing, of the victim\u2019s or actor\u2019s intimate parts for the purpose of degrading or humiliating the victim or sexually arousing or sexually gratifying the actor. Sexual contact of the actor with himself must be in view of the victim whom the actor knows to be present. \u201cSexual assault\/misconduct\u201d means any form of sexual contact with another person without effective consent. Effective consent is clear, informed and freely given by both individuals. Silence does not equal consent. It is communicated by mutually understandable words or actions, which indicate a willingness to participate in mutually agreed upon sexual activity by persons of legal age. Consent obtained through coercion, intimidation, force or threat of force against the victim or another is not effective consent. Effective consent may never be given by minors, mentally disabled persons, and those who are incapacitated as a result of alcohol or drug consumption (voluntary or involuntary) or those who are asleep, unconscious, unaware or otherwise mentally or physically helpless. Effective consent to one form of sexual activity cannot imply consent to other sexual acts. A previous relationship or previous consent, including a dating relationship or previous sexual involvement, does not imply consent to future sexual acts. Consent may be withdrawn by either party at any time by an outward demonstration through words or actions to end sexual activity immediately and without question.<\/p>\n Another type of sexual misconduct is termed sexual exploitation and occurs when an individual takes non consensual or abusive sexual advantage of another for his or her benefit or to benefit a third party.<\/p>\n Examples of sexual exploitation include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n Domestic violence involves a variety of serious offenses, including acts of violence, which are committed against someone by his or her current or former spouse or intimate partner, by a person with whom the parties have a child in common, a current or former cohabitant or by someone who is similarly situated, such in a relationship or children with respect to their parent or guardian. Under New Jersey criminal law, domestic violence can include acts such as homicide, assault, terroristic threats, kidnapping, criminal restrain, false imprisonment, sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, lewdness, criminal mischief, burglary, criminal trespass, harassment and stalking.<\/p>\n Dating violence means violence committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship or a romantic or sexual nature with another. It is determined based on the reporting party\u2019s statements, and in consideration of the length of the relationship, the type of the relationship and the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship. Dating violence includes, but it is not limited to, sexual or physical abuse or the threat of such abuse. It can include a pattern of behavior where one person threatens to use, or uses, physical, sexual, verbal or emotional abuse to control a dating or sexual partner.<\/p>\n The College prohibits stalking of another individual in any form. Stalking is a consistent pattern of conduct or outreach directed at a specific person on at least two or more occasions that would cause the targeted individual to fear for her, his or another\u2019s safety, or to suffer substantial emotional distress. Stalking behaviors can be direct or indirect, accomplished through multiple means such as: in person, via social media, phone, email, regular mail or through third parties. The type of actions that can constitute stalking include: following another; showing up uninvited at another\u2019s home\/classroom\/workplace\/vehicle or expected location; monitoring another; surveillance of another; threatening another; communicating with another or by interfering with another\u2019s property or activities.<\/p>\n Upstander\/Bystander intervention refers to a person who takes safe, reasonable and prudent actions to prevent or stop an act, or potential act, of sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence or other act of violence. Intervention includes simple statements, words of caution, offers of assistance, removing someone from a situation, or calls for assistance.<\/p>\n We encourage members of the College community to immediately seek assistance from the Bloomfield College Office of Security and\/or Human Resources-Bloomfield College when confronted with an act or potential act of sexual violence\/misconduct. If off-campus, members of the College community should immediately seek assistance from a person in authority or law enforcement.<\/p>\n The safety of upstanders\/bystanders is a priority. Retaliation against an upstander\/bystander violates this Policy and will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or expulsion from the College.<\/p>\n College employees, students and visitors are expected to abide by all local, state and federal criminal law. In addition to criminal sanctions and possible liability under such laws, acts of sexual assault\/misconduct and unwelcome sexual contact will subject a student or employee to College disciplinary action. Student sanctions may include expulsion, suspension, conduct probation or any other form of the College\u2019s disciplinary sanctions. Employees will be subjected to warning, suspension, demotion or termination of employment. College penalties and disciplinary procedures are specified in the Standards of Conduct in the College Catalog. Employees should review the Employee Handbook or the Faculty AAUP Agreement (where applicable) for procedures related to employment sanctions. Any individual who violates any local, state or federal criminal laws while on the Bloomfield College of 星空无限传媒 University property will be reported to the Bloomfield Police Department.<\/p>\n The College will also implement remedial measures to prevent incidents of sexual assault\/misconduct, retaliation and confrontations during and after the investigation. Once a complaint has been received, the College will promptly notify the victim of his or her options to avoid contact with the alleged perpetrator during the investigation and change academic, extracurricular activities, living, transportation, dining and working situations as appropriate.<\/p>\n Specific options include:<\/p>\n During the investigation, the College will provide increased monitoring, supervision or security at locations or activities where the misconduct occurred and ensure that the victim is aware of his or her Title IX rights and any available resources such as victim advocacy, housing assistance, academic support, personal counseling, disability services, health and mental health services, legal assistance and the right to report a crime to College, University or local law enforcement. The College will keep the victim updated on the status of the investigation.<\/p>\n Once the investigation has been completed, if the complaint has been substantiated, the College will take remedial measures in addition to the disciplinary sanctions above, as appropriate. The College will The College will promptly investigate any complaint of sexual assault\/misconduct made to a College employee, which includes the Title IX Compliance\/Affirmative Action Officer, any Vice President\/Officer, College Dean, Division Chair, faculty member, administrator, Resident Director, Resident Advisor, or Nurse. In some cases, the investigation will be performed by a specifically trained employee and\/or an independent outside investigator under the supervision of the College\u2019s Title IX Compliance\/Affirmative Action Officer. The victim and the alleged perpetrator, who shall be notified of the accusation against him or her, shall have an equal opportunity to present witnesses and evidence. The procedures of the College\u2019s Judiciary Program, which are set forth in the Colleges Standards of Conduct, shall apply in the case of student complaints. In the case of employees, the Title IX Compliance\/Affirmative Action Officer, the Human Resources-Bloomfield College Director, and\/or an outside investigator will directly handle the investigative process. Any factual determinations will be made under a preponderance of the evidence standard. The process, which includes fact-finding, a hearing in appropriate cases, and a determination of the appropriate disciplinary and\/or remedial action, will take no more than sixty (60) days, excluding appeals, except in cases that require additional time. The victim and the alleged perpetrator will concurrently receive written notice of the outcome of the complaint.<\/p>\n The College encourages victims of sexual violence to discuss the incident with a trained professional on campus so that victims can get the support required immediately. Different employees on campus have different levels of responsibility to maintain a victim\u2019s confidentiality.<\/p>\n This policy is intended to make all members of the College community aware of the various reporting and confidential disclosure options available to them \u2013 so they can make informed choices about where to turn should they become the victim of sexual assault\/misconduct. The College encourages victims to talk to someone identified in one or more of these groups. Title IX forbids retaliatory action taken against any victim who makes a good faith effort to report an incident of sexual assault\/misconduct.<\/p>\n Privileged and Confidential Communications<\/p>\n Professional Counselors<\/em><\/p>\n Professional, licensed counselors and pastoral counselors who provide mental-health counseling to members of the school community (including those who act in that role under the supervision of a licensed counselor) are not Campus Security Authorities. They are not required to report any information about an incident to the Title IX Compliance\/Affirmative Action Officer without a victim\u2019s permission.<\/p>\n The following is the contact information for these individuals:<\/p>\n Non-professional Counselors and Advocates<\/em><\/p>\n Certain non-professional counselors and advocates can generally talk to a victim without revealing any personally identifying information about an incident to the College. A victim can seek assistance and support from these individuals without triggering a College investigation that could reveal the victim\u2019s identity or that the victim has disclosed the incident.<\/p>\n While maintaining a victim\u2019s confidentiality, these individuals or their office should report the nature, date, time and general location of an incident to the Title IX Compliance\/Affirmative Action Officer. This limited report \u2013 which includes no information that would directly or indirectly identify the victim \u2013 helps keep the Title IX Compliance\/Affirmative Action Officer informed of the general extent and nature of sexual violence on and off campus so the coordinator can track patterns, evaluate the scope of the problem and formulate appropriate campus-wide responses. Before reporting any information to the Title IX Compliance\/Affirmative Action Officer, these individuals will consult with the victim to ensure that no personally identifying details are shared with the Title IX Compliance\/Affirmative Action Officer.<\/p>\n The following individuals are examples of non-professional counselors and student advocates whose assistance a victim may seek without triggering a College investigation that could reveal his or her identify or that he or she has disclosed the incident. The College will aid in the selection of an advocate for the victim if requested. The College will also assist the accused with the selection of an advocate to provide guidance and assistance during the investigative process. An advocate should be an employee of the College who will help guide the students through understanding the College\u2019s Sexual Assault Policy, and navigate all the support services and resources available on and off campus:<\/p>\n A victim who speaks to a professional or non-professional counselor or advocate must understand that, if the victim wants to maintain confidentiality, the College will be unable to conduct an investigation into the particular incident or pursue disciplinary action against the alleged perpetrator. However, the counselors and advocates will still assist the victim in receiving other necessary protection and support. A victim may decide to file a formal complaint at a later date to prompt a formal investigation.<\/p>\n The only exceptions to the non-disclosure policy apply in cases that present an imminent threat of harm to self or others. In such cases, the counselor or advocate involved has a duty to notify the College. If there is a serious and immediate threat to others, the College may issue a warning to the College community, but will do so without disclosing the identity of the victim. If the victim is a minor, and the alleged offender is an adult, the counselor or advocate will have a responsibility to notify local law enforcement.<\/p>\n A \u201cresponsible employee\u201d is a College employee who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.<\/p>\n A responsible employee must report to the Title IX Compliance\/Affirmative Action Officer all relevant details about the alleged sexual violence shared by the victim and that the College will need to determine what happened \u2013 including the names of the victim and alleged perpetrator(s), any witnesses and any other relevant facts, including the date, time and specific location of the alleged incident.<\/p>\n To the extent possible, information reported to a responsible employee will be shared only with people responsible for handling the College\u2019s response to the report. A responsible employee should not share information with law enforcement without the victim\u2019s consent unless the victim has also reported the The following employees (or categories of employees) are the College\u2019s responsible employees:<\/p>\n Before a victim reveals any information to a responsible employee, the employee should ensure that the victim understands the employee\u2019s reporting obligations \u2013 and, if the victim wants to maintain confidentiality, direct the victim to confidential resources. If the victim wants to tell the responsible employee what happened but also maintain confidentiality or does so before the responsible employee has had the opportunity to ensure that the victim understands the employee\u2019s reporting obligations, the employee should tell the victim that the College will consider the request but cannot guarantee that the College will be able to honor it.<\/p>\n Responsible employees will not pressure a victim to request confidentiality but will honor and support the victim\u2019s wishes. By the same token, responsible employees will not pressure a victim to make a full report if the victim is not ready to.<\/p>\n Campus Security Authorities under the Clery Act are not the same as \u201cResponsible Employees\u201d under Title IX. While there may be some overlap, persons considered to be CSAs for Clery Act reporting are not necessarily the same as those defined as \u201cresponsible employees\u201d for Title IX. There are circumstances where a person may be a Campus Security Authority and a Responsible Employee. CSAs are obligated to report crimes occurring on campus, in public areas bordering campus and in certain non-campus buildings If the CSA has firsthand knowledge\/confirmation that the reporting party filed a police report with University Police, then they are not obligated to complete and submit a CSA report form. However, if the reporting party says they will file a police report with University Police and leaves (no CSA firsthand knowledge\/confirmation that a police report was filed), then the CSA must still complete and submit a Campus Security Authority Crime Report Form.<\/p>\n Requesting Confidentiality from the College: How the College Will Weigh the Request and Respond.<\/strong><\/p>\n If a victim discloses an incident to a responsible employee but wishes to maintain confidentiality or requests that no investigation into a particular incident be conducted or disciplinary action taken, the College will weigh that request against the College\u2019s obligation to provide a safe, non-discriminatory environment for all students, including the victim. If the College honors the request for confidentiality, a victim must understand that the College\u2019s ability to meaningfully investigate the incident and pursue disciplinary action against the alleged perpetrator(s) may be limited.<\/p>\n The College has designated the following individual(s) to evaluate requests for confidentiality once a responsible employee is on notice of alleged sexual violence:<\/p>\n The individuals noted above will consider a range of factors when considering request for confidentiality:<\/p>\n The presence of one or more of these factors could lead the College to investigate and, if appropriate, pursue disciplinary action including notification to local law enforcement. If none of these factors is present, the College may respect the victim\u2019s request for confidentiality.<\/p>\n If the College determines that it cannot maintain a victim\u2019s confidentiality, the College will inform the victim prior to starting an investigation and will, to the extent possible, only share information with people responsible for handling the College\u2019s response.<\/p>\n The College will remain ever mindful of the victim\u2019s well-being, and will take ongoing steps to protect the victim from retaliation or harm and work with the victim to create a safety plan. Retaliation against the victim, whether by students or College employees, will not be tolerated. The College will follow its Sexual Assault\/Misconduct Investigative Procedures. The College will also extend or make permanent The College may not require a victim to participate in any investigation or disciplinary proceeding. Because the College is under a continuing obligation to address the issue of sexual violence campuswide, reports of sexual violence (including non-identifying reports) will also prompt the College to consider broader remedial action \u2013 such as increased monitoring, supervision or security at locations where the reported sexual violence occurred; increasing education and prevention efforts, including to targeted population groups; conducting climate assessments\/victimization surveys; and\/or revisiting its policies and practices.<\/p>\n Other Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n The College Media Center, lower level of the library, provides an excellent video on Sexual Harassment in the workplace and classroom. It takes approximately 20 minutes; you may borrow the video for home viewing or use the library viewing room. If you have any questions, contact x2945 for information.<\/p>\n The College offers mandatory online sexual harassment training for all employees. Students are offered several on-campus training programs\/forums on sexual harassment and sexual assault\/misconduct.<\/p>\n Online sexual assault\/misconduct training will be available to all students and employees. The College also offers anonymous reporting through an online reporting process. The system will notify the user (before s\/he enters information) that entering personally identifying information may serve as notice to the College for the purpose of triggering an investigation.<\/p>\n Campus Conduct Hotline\u00a9<\/em> — Dial toll-free to 866.943.5787. Available for use around the clock, seven days a week. Because the Hotline is operated by an independent organization, any calls made through this Hotline is completely confidential and anonymous. Issues that may arise that can be reported include: discrimination, fraudulent activity, harassment, hate messages, hostile workplace, illegal business activity, NCAA violations, safety and security issues and bullying.<\/p>\n BC TIPS Line: 973-655-2888\u2013 another source to report anonymous information is the BC Tips Line that is maintained by the BC Office of Security.<\/p>\n The victims of sexual assault\/misconduct or unwelcome\/non-consensual sexual contact will be:<\/p>\nGeneral Policy Statement<\/h2>\n
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Student\/Employee Responsibility<\/h2>\n
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Emergency Reporting and Voluntary\/Confidential Crime Reporting Procedures<\/h2>\n
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Timeline Warnings<\/h3>\n
Emergency Text Messages<\/h3>\n
Emergency Reporting Procedures<\/h3>\n
Access to Campus Buildings<\/h3>\n
Security Conscious Programs<\/h3>\n
Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy<\/h2>\n
Alcohol Policy<\/h3>\n
Drug Policy<\/h3>\n
\nconditions of their employment, are required to abide by the College\u2019s Drug Free Workplace policy, which prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession and\/or use of any controlled substance or illegal drug in its workplace. Any individual known to be possessing, using and\/or distributing illegal drugs is subject to disciplinary action and possible arrest by local, state and\/or federal police agencies. The College is concerned about the possible physical, emotional and psychological effects of drug use on individuals and the impact such use has on all members of the College community. Students and employees are urged to consult counseling and medical personnel to discuss confidentiality questions or problems that they may experience in this area. The College will promote and encourage programs that explore the problem of drug and other substance abuse.<\/p>\nFirearms Policy<\/h3>\n
Sexual Harassment Policy<\/h3>\n
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Sexual Assault\/Misconduct Policy<\/h2>\n
What Acts Constitute Prohibited Sexual Assault, Misconduct and Exploitation?<\/h3>\n
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\nalso offer the victim the same remedies offered to him or her as interim measures, whether or not the victim accepted or declined those remedies during the investigation. The College may also change its overall services or policies as needed.<\/p>\nReporting and Confidentially Disclosing Sexual Violence<\/h3>\n
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\nowned or controlled by the University or College that involve homicide, murder, manslaughter, sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson, arrests related to the liquor, drug and weapons law violations, hate crimes, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, stalking and other serious incidents that the College determines to represent a serious and ongoing threat to the campus. CSAs should report those crimes that have not been previously reported to the Office of Security.<\/p>\n\n
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