Campus Security Report
Introduction
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Act), originally enacted by Congress in 1990, codified at 20 USC 1029(f) as part of the Higher Education Act of 1965, is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose specific information about crime and security policies on an annual basis. The original law, and subsequent amendments, were championed by the parents of Jeanne Clery, who was murdered at Lehigh University in 1986. Amendments to the Act in 1998 renamed it in memory of Jeanne Clery.
The information contained in this report is provided to assist students in making decisions that may affect their personal safety when considering enrollment at Chemeketa Community College. The report also provides students, prospective students and current employee’s information they may need to avoid becoming victims of crime on campus.
Safety at Chemeketa Community College is a community effort among our students, administration, faculty, staff and volunteers. Safety concerns are recognized as an important part of providing an appropriate learning environment. The Public Safety Office is committed to preserving an open and safe environment on behalf of every person who uses, works, and learns at Chemeketa.
Campus History and General Information
Chemeketa became a community college in 1970, and is currently comprised of the main campus in Salem, and outreach campuses located in McMinnville, Woodburn, Dallas and Stayton. In addition, the Center for Business and Industry (CCBI), (formally the TED Center) provides training in downtown Salem, and Chemeketa at Eola houses the Northwest Viticulture Center. The main campus consists of approximately 185 acres, nine major buildings and approximately 50 smaller buildings. Chemeketa, an open campus with no physical barriers between the campus and Marion County, is the second largest community college in Oregon, serving approximately 65,000 students a year.
Chemeketa does not have residential housing facilities, either on or off-campus.
Chemeketa's Public Safety Office
The Public Safety Office is part of the College Support Services Division (CSSD). The Chief Financial Officer/Vice President heads CSSD, and reports directly to the President of the college.
Public Safety Office Mission Statement
The mission of Chemeketa's Public Safety Office is to promote and maintain the safety and security of persons who use the college, and ensure property owned by the college is secure. The mission is accomplished by:
- Providing fair and impartial enforcement of college regulations.
- Providing assistance to students, employees and the general public.
- Prevention and detection of unlawful criminal activity.
- Cooperation with public safety entities at all levels.
Authority
Public Safety Officers ("officers") have authority to enforce all rules and regulations promulgated by the college, and in addition may make physical custody arrests for offenses committed in their presence. Public Safety staff respond to all manner of calls for service originating on property owned by the college.
Under Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 341.300, the College Board of Education has adopted regulations governing policing, control and regulation of traffic and parking of vehicles on college property. That statute gives Public Safety officers the authority of peace officers in enforcing regulations adopted by the Board. The college has entered into an agreement with the local justice court to allow Public Safety officers and local and state police officers to enforce violations and laws contained in the Oregon Vehicle Code on college roadways and parking lots.
Officers are trained in a variety of law enforcement related topics, carry normal defensive weapons, including handcuffs, baton and pepper spray, and have received first aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training. Officers are not armed.
Duties
The Public Safety Office provides services to all outreach campuses, and uniformed presence on the Salem campus 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Officers conduct foot, vehicular and bicycle patrols on the Salem campus. In addition, officers are in contact with Public Safety dispatch by radio, and also have radio communications with the local Sheriff's Office, 9-1-1 dispatch center, fire department and the college facilities department. Among the services provided by the Public Safety Office are: personal escorts during the evening or after normal business hours from buildings to parked cars, distribution and tracking of college keys, providing security for college facilities, investigation of criminal incidents, response to emergencies, response to fire and security alarms, response to injuries or illness, investigation of traffic accidents, response to safety hazards, crowd control, parking and traffic enforcement, jump starts for dead batteries, found and lost property, delivering emergency messages, general information and other types of calls for service.
The Public Safety Office also administers a system of closed circuit television cameras to act as a deterrent to unlawful or unsafe activity and to identify persons who may be responsible for such activity.
Personnel from the Public Safety Office also are available to address potential security or safety concerns in presentations to groups, or to assist in developing procedures to address concerns upon request.
The Public Safety Office has a close working relationship with the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's deputies are stationed near the main campus and provide support for officers when requested, and both entities share relevant information to apprise each office of information related to actual or potential criminal activity on campus or in the surrounding area. The Public Safety Office is also in contact with local and state police agencies concerning safety of persons and property at outreach campuses.
Reporting Crimes on Campus (503.399.5023)
Criminal activity or emergencies should immediately be reported to the Public Safety Office, located in Building 2, either in person or by telephone at 503.399.5023. The Public Safety Office may also be contacted to discuss security concerns. In the event of a situation believed to be life threatening, such as fire or medical emergencies, the local emergency response center may be reached by dialing 9-911 from any college phone (to access a telephone line off campus from campus phones, the number dialed must be prefaced by dialing "9"). These types of emergencies should also be reported to the Public Safety Office.
In addition, red telephones are located on the main campus. Simply picking up a red phone will place the caller in direct contact with the Public Safety Office.
Location of Red Phones on the Salem Campus
| Building | Location |
| 2 | First floor next to the Public Safety Office |
| 5 | Second floor across from room 264 |
| 6 | First floor, main entrance by the elevator |
| 7 | Main entrance, near the racquetball courts |
| 8 | First floor by the reception area |
| 9 | First floor, main entrance by the elevator |
| 22 | Main hallway by the reception office |
| 50 | Main lobby |
A review of red phone installation is conducted on a continual basis to determine the appropriate location and number of telephones.
Public Safety employees respond to all calls for service, but do prioritize response in accordance with the immediacy of the situation and in consideration of the work load at the time the call is received. Response will be addressed under the following priority: 1. Matters involving personal safety or violence; 2. Property crimes; and 3. General requests for service.
The Public Safety Office strongly encourages anyone who witnesses a crime or suspicious activity, or has knowledge of criminal activity on campus, to report that information either in person or by telephone in a timely manner. Reports by witnesses are kept confidential to the extent lawfully possible. However, the college does not have any policies or procedures that allow victims or witnesses to report crimes on a voluntary confidential basis for inclusion in the Annual Security Report. In addition, although theft on college property is relatively infrequent, employees, students and visitors are encouraged to take responsibility for their personal property by not leaving items of value unattended, either in college buildings or parked vehicles.
Reports are written to document activities of the Public Safety Office, and are subject to Oregon's Open Records Laws. These reports are maintained on a computerized database, and copies are provided to the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Stolen items identified by serial number are entered in a nationwide law enforcement database to assist in potential recovery of those items.
General Safety
Safety of employees and students, by college policy, is a major consideration of the college. It is important for employees and students to be aware that the college campus, like the community in general, may not be completely free of criminal acts. Chemeketa and its administration strongly believe everyone has a role in providing a safe learning environment. The college community should use common sense precautions to avoid becoming a victim of a crime. Consider the following suggestions:
- Avoid walking alone during evening hours.
- Park in well-lit areas.
- Be aware of your surroundings, and don't act like a potential victim.
- Scan the interior of your parked car before entering.
- Do not leave personal items unattended, either in parked vehicles or college buildings.
- If appropriate, contact the Public Safety Office for an escort to a parked vehicle.
- Notify Public Safety at 399-5023 of suspicious activities or people.
Access to Campus Facilities
Chemeketa is an open campus, and does not have campus or off-campus housing facilities. Buildings at the main campus are generally open only when classes are scheduled. When the campus is closed, all exterior doors are locked prohibiting unauthorized entry. Buildings are locked and the campus is closed between 11:00 p.m. and 6 a.m. each day and all day on Sunday and holidays.
Entry to buildings by authorized persons outside of normal business hours is possible by using an issued key or electronic access card, or by calling the Public Safety Office. Keys and access cards are issued upon approval by the appropriate administrator.
Access to buildings at outreach campuses is normally controlled by the director of each outreach center.
Public Safety/Emergency Response Telephone Numbers
Salem Campus
Emergency - Public Safety Office
From campus red phones: Lift
receiver
From campus telephone: 5023
From off-campus
phones: 503.399.5023
Emergency Police and Fire Department
From campus telephones: 9-911
From off-campus phones: 911
Marion County Rural Fire
Department: 503.588.6526
Marion County Sheriff's Office: 503.588.5032
Oregon State Police:
503.378.3387
Other Salem Locations
Emergency Police and Fire Departments: 911
Salem Fire Department: 503.588.6245
Salem Police Department: 503.588.6123
Woodburn Campus
Emergency Police and Fire Departments: 911
Marion County
Fire Department: 503.588.6525
Woodburn Police Department: 503.982.2345
Marion County Sheriff's
Office: 503.981.0212
Santiam Campus
Emergency Police and Fire Departments: 911
Marion County
Fire Department: 503.588.6525
Stayton Police Department: 503.769.3421
Marion County Sheriff's
Office: 503.769.4527
Oregon State Police: 503.378.3387
Dallas Campus
Emergency Police and Fire Departments: 911
Dallas Fire
Department: 503.623.2338
Dallas Police Department: 503.623.2338
Polk County Sheriff's Office:
503.623.9251
McMinnville Campus
Emergency Police and Fire Departments: 911
McMinnville
Fire Department: 503.434.7305
McMinnville Police Department: 503.434.7307
Yamhill County
Sheriff's Office: 503.434.7506
CCBI
Emergency Police and Fire Departments: 911
Salem Police
Department: 503.588.6123
Salem Fire Department: 503.588.6245
Eola at Chemeketa
Emergency Police and Fire Departments: 911
Polk County Sheriff's
Office: 503.623.9251
Salem Fire Department: 503.588.6245
Campus Crime Awareness and Prevention Programs
Public Safety provides weekly notification of campus crime information in the Courier, the student newspaper. In addition, articles related to personal safety, protection of personal or college property and general safety-related issues are also published in the student newspaper. This same type of information is also included in the staff e-mail system, SharePoint. Other appropriate steps are taken when necessary to issue a timely warning of a crime that is deemed to represent a threat to students and employees to aid in the prevention of similar crimes.
The college has a variety of pamphlets related to personal safety issues that may be obtained from the Public Safety or Student Life offices. The college encourages students and staff to participate in public safety sponsored crime awareness programs, by accessing various campus communications:
- Chemeketa Courier
- Division newsletters
- Brochures
- Department presentations addressing specific concerns
- College Intranet and SharePoint
The Public Safety Office may provide or coordinate presentations on crime awareness, personal safety and other related topics on request.
College Policy on Alcoholic Beverages and Drugs
Chemeketa Community College is committed to providing an environment that fosters excellence in learning for its students and community, and in work performance for all of its employees. The misuse and illegal use of alcohol and other drugs is contrary to this effort.
In keeping with state and federal statutes, the illegal use, possession, distribution, manufacture or sale of alcohol and other drugs, and/or being under the influence of alcohol and other drugs is not permitted on college-owned or college-controlled property, or while representing the college on business or in other college-sponsored activities. There shall be no consumption of alcohol on the campuses of the college unless such use is specifically authorized by the president of the college. Disciplinary action for violation of Chemeketa's policies may include temporary exclusion, disciplinary probation, suspension or expulsion. The college enforces the state under-age drinking laws on college premises.
College policies and procedures related to alcohol, drugs, tobacco and other topics can be accessed on the college Intranet.
Smoking Policy
The use of tobacco products inside campus buildings is prohibited. Smoking is also prohibited within twenty feet of all building entrances, and in specific areas outside of buildings that have been designated and signed as No Smoking areas.
Weapons on Campus
The possession of any firearm, or knife with a blade exceeding four (4) inches, or illegal weapon (see ORS Chapter 166), with or without a concealed weapon permit, is prohibited on college property. Law enforcement officers are exempt from this prohibition.
State and Federal Laws
Both state and federal laws provide sanctions for possession, manufacture or distribution of illicit drugs. Penalties vary according to the substance involved. Under federal laws, penalties range from fines to long prison terms, including life imprisonment. Oregon law similarly provides penalties ranging from fines to prison terms.
Oregon law prohibits, and allows fines for minors (persons under the age of 21) who possess or attempt to purchase alcohol (fines up to $300). The sanction for providing liquor to a minor can be a fine, or a fine and jail term, depending on the circumstances. Mandatory minimum sentences are:
- First conviction, $350;
- Second conviction, $1,000; and
- Third or subsequent conviction, $1,000 and imprisonment of not less than 30 days.
Oregon law also prohibits the possession of tobacco products by anyone under the age of 18, and the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18. Violation of these laws may result in fines of up to $300.
Students seeking help with an alcohol or drug problem at Chemeketa are encouraged to visit the Advising and Counseling Center in building 2.
Sexual Assaults
Inappropriate student behavior is addressed in the "Students Rights and Responsibilities" section of the college catalog and in the student handbook. Anyone who commits a sexual assault faces criminal charges and disciplinary sanctions. Students responsible for a sexual assault also are subject to administrative sanctions imposed by the Dean of Students, including expulsion from the college. Disciplinary procedures in all alleged sexual assaults include the following:
- The accuser and accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a campus disciplinary proceeding; and
- Both the accuser and the accused shall be informed of the outcome of any campus disciplinary proceeding brought alleging a sexual assault.
In addition to contacting the Public Safety Office and local law enforcement officials, students are urged to follow the steps contained in the "Student Rights and Responsibilities" document for reporting sex offenses and other criminal acts.
The Public Safety Office can assist students and staff with information and assistance related to sexual assaults, including:
- Reporting assaults to appropriate law enforcement agencies and options of agencies to report to;
- Preservation of evidence necessary for the investigation of sexual assault and prosecution of those responsible;
- Notification of students of existing counseling, mental health or student services for victims of sexual assault, both on campus and in the community; and
- Options of changing academic situations after an alleged assault if such changes are reasonably available.
Sexual Harassment
It is the specific policy of Chemeketa Community College that sexual harassment of any employee or student will not be tolerated. Sexual harassment is any unwelcome behavior or display, whether verbal, physical or visual in nature, which meets any of these criteria:
- Submission to such condition is an explicit or implicit condition of employment or academic performance; or
- Submission or rejection of the condition by an employee or student is used as a basis for decisions affecting that person's employment or academic performance; or
- The condition has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment or academic environment.
The college also has a Consensual Relationships policy addressing consensual relationships between students and college employees, and supervisor and employees.
To deal with reported incidents of sexual harassment, the college has established a Harassment Network comprised of members who are trained to address issued related to various types of harassment, including sexual harassment. The college has published a Harassment brochure, which contains information about sexual harassment, actions that can be taken when faced with harassment, where to get help, and the names of Network members.
Victim Assistance
The college is committed to preventing sexual assaults and other crimes and has the resources to make appropriate referrals through its Advising and Counseling Center and Public Safety Office. The following agencies provide counseling and other services for victims of sexual assault:
Canyon Crisis Center
475 NE Santiam Boulevard, Mill City,
Or 97360
24-hour hotline: 503.897.2327
Office: 503.897.2327
Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The center offers rape/suicide counseling, and services for domestic
violence and abuse.
NW Human Services
151 Kingwood Avenue N.W., Salem Or 97304
Office: 503.588.5816
Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Counselors guide individuals, couples and families
toward a sense of emotional health.
Crisis and Information Hotline
NW Human Services, 1073 Oak
Street S.E., Salem, Or 97301
24-hour hotline: 503.581.5535
TDD: 503.588.5833
Toll Free: 1.800.560.5535
This confidential crisis and information
telephone service becomes an entry into the helping resources of
the community.
Marion County Health Department
3180 Center Street N.E.,
Salem, Or 97301
Salem: 503.588.5342
Woodburn: 503.981.5851
Open Monday through
Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. and
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Counseling is one of many services this agency offers.
Mental Health Clinic - Polk County
182 S.W. Academy Street,
Suite 304, Dallas, Or 97338
Dallas: 503.623.9289
Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
The clinic offers personal and crisis counseling,
alcohol and drug counseling, and developmental disability case
management.
AIDS Oregon Hotline
620 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Suite 300, Portland,
Or 97204
800.777.2437
Open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and every other weekend from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
The hotline offers access to HIV/AIDS related information statewide. Local community referrals are available.
Victim Assistance Program
Marion County District Attorney's
Office
101 High Street N.E., Salem, Or 97301
Salem: 503.588.5253
Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The office provides services to victims of violent crimes
whose cases are being investigated or prosecuted in Marion County.
Mid-Valley Women's Crisis Service Center
795 Winter Street N.E., P.O.
Box 851, Salem, Or 97308
Salem: 503.378.1572
24-Hour Crisis Line:
503.399.7722
Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The service offers counseling and shelter for physically and sexually abused women, including rape victims.
The Center also coordinates support groups, and victims may walk-in for assistance. The center provides
interpreters for Spanish, Russian, and Japanese, and has the ability to obtain interpreters for other languages.
Affirmative Action and Non-Harassment Policy
It is the policy of Chemeketa Community College that discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, or family relationships will not exist in any area, activity, or operation of the college as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act; The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Oregon Civil Rights Law (ORS 659); and their implementing regulations.
College policy also prohibits harassment on the basis of any of the factors listed above. Harassment is any unwelcome behavior or display, either verbal, physical, or visual in nature, which meets any of these criteria: 1) Submission to such condition is either an implicit or explicit condition of employment or academic performance; 2) Submission to or rejection of the condition by an employee or student is used as the basis for decisions affecting that person's employment or academic performance; 3) The condition has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or academic performance or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment or academic environment.
Questions or complaints may be directed to the Chemeketa Community College Human Services Department, P.O. Box 14007, Salem, or 97309, phone 503.399-5048.
For emergency situations or where personal safety is in danger, contact the Public Safety Office at 503.399-5023.
Updated October 2008 by the College Advancement Department.