University of Hawaii at Manoa

UH MANOA CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY

This information is provided in compliance with the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act."

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CAMPUS SECURITY

The University of Hawai'i is firmly committed to providing a safe and secure campus environment. Policies and procedures are designed to ensure that every possible precautionary measure is taken to protect persons and property. However, you need to be aware that preventive efforts on your part can effectively reduce the chances of you becoming a victim. This section is part of our effort to forewarn you of certain crimes that have been committed on this campus, as well as to promote awareness of the current programs that exist at the Manoa campus to provide for your safety and well-being.

The Manoa campus consists of 278 academic, administrative, residential, and recreational buildings situated throughout 320 acres. The campus population consists of approximately 20,000 day and night students, of which approximately 2,800 reside on campus. The campus also employs 5,108 faculty and staff members, of which 4,685 work on the campus proper and about 130 live on campus.

SERVICES PROVIDED

The Campus Security Department, under the administration of the Director of Facilities, Grounds and Safety, was established by the Board of Regents under its statutory authority for the internal management of the University of Hawai'i. Campus security personnel are empowered to enforce federal, state, and local laws as well as university rules, regulations and policies, and to protect life, property and university operations. The Campus Security Office is located on campus at 1980 East-West Road. Security officers are on duty 24-hours a day every day of the year. The department is staffed by a chief, a captain, four sergeants, twenty-four patrol officers, a night dispatcher, and a clerk-typist.

Campus Security officers conduct vehicle and foot patrols on campus. They provide a full range of public safety services dealing with incident reports; campus investigation; medical and fire emergencies; traffic accidents; enforcement of laws regulating the use of alcohol, drugs, and weapons; and all other situations requiring Campus Security assistance. Campus Security officers do not have police powers and are not authorized to carry firearms. Security officers may detain persons involved in the violation of university rules, those involved in on-view criminal acts or those positively identified as having committed such an act by victims or witnesses. Any campus incident requiring an arrest is referred to the Honolulu Police Department. Campus Security officers are trained in areas such as emergency first-aid and CPR. Campus Security maintains a close working relationship with all law enforcement agencies in the state, utilizing their resources and expertise as needed. Whenever appropriate, meetings are held with these external agencies and crime-related information, reports, and statistics are exchanged.

REPORTING OF CRIMES AND EMERGENCIES

Crimes and other emergencies on campus can be reported directly to the Campus Security Office by dialing 66911 (V/T) from any University telephone on campus. There are also 68 emergency call boxes (identified by a blue light mounted above the box) located throughout the campus that automatically connect the caller to Campus Security when the handset is picked up. Dispatchers are available 24 hours a day. During normal business hours, on-campus callers may also contact Campus Security through the campus operator by dialing "0." The operator will communicate the emergency to Campus Security. To reach the Campus Security Office from off-campus telephones, dial 956-6911 (V/T). In non-emergency situations, dial 68211 (V/T) (on-campus phone) or 956-8211 (V/T) (off-campus phone). Campus Security has a text phone available.

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to report all suspicious activities and/or persons observed on campus, such as when:

• arguments escalate into physical confrontations
• unknown strangers are seen loitering
• persons are loading valuables into private vehicles
• doors or windows are propped open or broken
• persons are trying to force entry into locked cars, lockers, offices, or buildings
• strangers appear to be going door to door in buildings or residence halls.

Such calls should be made promptly to improve Campus Security's ability to apprehend suspects and/or prevent potential crimes. Upon receipt of a call, security officers are dispatched immediately to the site of the emergency. All incidents are investigated and a report is filed by the investigating officer.

ACCESS TO CAMPUS FACILITIES

Except for residence halls, most University facilities are open to students, faculty, staff, and the public during the day and evening hours when classes are in session. During times when the University is officially closed, buildings are locked and access is limited to faculty, staff, and authorized students only. The general public may attend cultural and recreational events on campus, but their access is limited to the facilities in which these events are held.

ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING

The University's student residence halls house approximately 2,800 students in accommodations ranging from single and double dormitory rooms to fully furnished one-and two-bedroom apartments. All entrances to dormitory-style facilities are kept locked whenever the hall's front desk is closed. Front door keys are issued to all residents for entrance to the building when the front desk is closed.

Visitation hours for each hall are developed and approved by the residents and differ among the housing units. All visitors must be escorted by a resident host at all times. Residents are responsible for their visitors' actions during the time they remain in the residence facilities and adjacent areas.

UNIVERSITY POLICIES RELATING TO SAFETY AND SECURITY

Alcoholic Beverages
The purchase, possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is regulated by state law. Under state law, no one under the age of twenty-one may purchase, possess or consume alcoholic beverages.

Alcohol consumption is permitted in dormitory rooms and student apartments occupied by individuals who are twenty-one years of age or older. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is forbidden in all public and common areas.

All other service or consumption of alcoholic beverages on campus involving students requires special permission from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Students.

Students and employees found to be in violation may be subject to the provisions of state law, University policy and the Student Conduct Code.

Illegal Drugs
As prohibited by state and federal law, University students and employees are not permitted to be under the influence of, possess, manufacture, distribute or sell illicit drugs at University-sponsored or approved events, on University property or in buildings used by the University for its educational or recreational programs.

Students and employees found to be in violation are subject to arrest. Students are also subject to disciplinary action under the Student Conduct Code.

Weapons
The possession or use of lethal weapons on University premises is strictly prohibited. Lethal weapons include but are not limited to firearms, ammunition, spearguns, explosives, and dangerous substances. Any person found in violation may be subject to the provisions of state law, University policy, and the Student Conduct Code.

Sexual Offense
Any member of the University of Hawai'i community who commits sexual offense is subject to criminal prosecution and University disciplinary procedures. Under university disciplinary procedures, a variety of sanctions may be imposed including dismissal or loss of employment. By law, all university disciplinary procedures provide due-process protection for the accuser and the accused. At the conclusion of the mandated hearings related to sexual offense, both the accuser and the accused shall be informed of the decision and sanction.

Any student who is sexually assaulted should report the incident to either the Sex Abuse Treatment Center, Campus Security, or the Honolulu Police Department, regardless of whether or not the student intends to press charges. A victim's physical and emotional well-being is of paramount concern. However, it is important to consider preserving physical evidence to assist in apprehending and prosecuting any attacker.

Students who are victims of a sexual offense will be assisted in continuing their studies by changing academic or living arrangements whenever requested by students and if such changes are possible. Services for victims of sexual assault are listed under the "Assistance Programs" section.

Sexual Offender Information

Information can be obtained at http://sexoffenders.hawaii.gov/.

Stalking
Stalking is a crime in the State of Hawai'i. If you feel that you are being stalked, contact the UHM Campus Security or Honolulu Police Department. UHM Campus Security can also provide further guidance or information. Stalking is described as the willful, malicious, and repeated following and harassing of another person that threatens his or her safety.

Three general elements to common definitions of stalking:

1. A pattern of behavioral intrusion upon another person that is unwanted
2. An implicit or explicit threat that is evidenced in the pattern of behavioral intrusion
3. As a result of these behavioral intrusions, the person who is threatened experiences reasonable fear

Common elements of stalking include: annoying or threatening phone calls and emails; unwanted letters or gifts; showing up uninvited at the victim's home, place of work, or class; taking photos or spying on the victim, intimidation and threatening the victim.

CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS

The University's crime prevention program is based upon the dual concept of eliminating or minimizing opportunities for crime while encouraging students and employees to assume responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others by taking common sense precautions. The following is a listing of the University's crime prevention programs.

Escort Service. Campus Security provides transportation or a walking escort from dusk to dawn for anyone walking alone on campus at night. By calling 68211 (V/T) (on-campus phone), an escort can be summoned to your location. The escort will either transport in a Campus Security vehicle or accompany you on foot to any University parking lot or facility.

Emergency Call Boxes. There are 68 emergency call boxes located throughout the campus which connect the caller directly with the Campus Security dispatcher. These emergency call boxes are activated by picking up the handset. Campus Security can immediately identify the location of the caller even if the caller is unable to verbally communicate with the dispatcher.

Crime Prevention Presentations. Presentations by Campus Security officers on various crime prevention topics are made annually to students living in the residence halls. Additional presentations are made to other student and employee organizations upon request. Information on safety and security is also provided to the campus community through crime alerts, posters, brochures, employee bulletins and the student newspaper.

Facilities and Grounds Surveys. All potential safety and security hazards observed by our officers on patrol are promptly reported to the appropriate maintenance department for corrective action on a timely basis. The Chief also participates in the review of safety issues and concerns in the design of new buildings.

Special Services. The Campus Security Department also provides, upon request, special security services for visiting VIPs, special campus events, and the University President.

Temporary Restraining Order (TRO). A TRO is a court document that can be obtained to provide legal assistance in preventing an individual from contact with another individual if they have a history of harassing, threatening, or abusing the individual. You can contact UHM Campus Security for further guidance or information.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

A successful campus safety program needs the cooperation, involvement, and support of students and faculty. Exercise these simple, common sense precautions:

1. Be aware of the Emergency Call Boxes located around campus and identified by a blue light mounted above the box.
2. Travel/park in lighted areas; travel in pairs if possible; be aware of your surroundings; use the escort service.
3. Be careful when using elevators–get off if a suspicious person gets on, or stand near the control panel with the emergency button.
4. Be sure to lock/secure windows and doors in your room or office; lock cars and bikes; lock valuables in desk drawers, file cabinets, lockers, or the trunk of your car.
5. Never loan keys to anyone (they are easily lost, stolen, or duplicated).
6. Mark or engrave your belongings; don't leave belongings/valuables unattended.
7. Register your bike/moped.
8. Let someone know when you are working odd hours or will be in the building afer normal hours.

"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act" (formerly the Campus Security Act)

The Campus Security Act was amended in 1998. Any marked increase across years or in the revised statistics from previous years can be accounted for by the fact that the geographic boundaries for reporting were greatly expanded in 1998, and reporting of drug, alcohol, and weapons violations has also been broadened to include not only arrests but also disciplinary referrals.

UH CRIME STATISTICS Manoa Campus [See definitions on the following page]	Venue	2005	2004	2003
The following are cases reported.
Criminal Homicide:
Murder and    Non-Negligent Manslaughter	On Campus* In dormitories or other residential facilities In or on a non-campus building or property On public property	0 0 0 0	0 0 0 0	0 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter	On Campus* In dormitories or other residential facilities In or on a non-campus building or property On public property	0 0 0 0	0 0 0 0	0 0 0 0
Sex Offenses:
Forcible	On Campus* In dormitories or other residential facilities In or on a non-campus building or property On public property	2 2 0 4	3 3 0 0	7 3 0 0
Non-Forcible	On Campus* In dormitories or other residential facilities In or on a non-campus building or property On public property	0 0 0 0	0 0 0 0	0 0 0 0
Arson	On Campus* In dormitories or other residential facilities In or on a non-campus building or property On public property	13 4 0 0	9 5 0 0	2 2 0 0
Robbery	On Campus* In dormitories or other residential facilities In or on a non-campus building or property On public property	2 2 0 0	0 0 0 1	0 0 0 1
Aggravated Assault	On Campus* In dormitories or other residential facilities In or on a non-campus building or property On public property	9 9 0 1	0 4/1** 0 0	8 6/1** 1 1
Burglary	On Campus* In dormitories or other residential facilities In or on a non-campus building or property On public property	49 24 0 0	77 33 1 0	128 25 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft	On Campus* In dormitories or other residential facilities In or on a non-campus building or property On public property	5 2 0 6	3 3 0 0	8 3 0 1
Arrests for:
Liquor Law Violations	On Campus* In dormitories or other residential facilities In or on a non-campus building or property On public property	0 0 0 0	0 0 0 0	0 0 0 0
Drug-Related Violations	On Campus* In dormitories or other residential facilities In or on a non-campus building or property On public property	1 1 0 0	0 0 0 0	0 0 0 0
Weapons Possession	On Campus* In dormitories or other residential facilities In or on a non-campus building or property On public property	0 0 0 0	0 0 0 0	0 0 0 0
Disciplinary referrals:
Liquor Law Violations	On Campus* In dormitories or other residential facilities In or on a non-campus building or property On public property	666 664 0 0	388 388 0 0	476 476 0 0
Drug-Related Violations	On Campus* In dormitories or other residential facilities In or on a non-campus building or property On public property	167 166 0 0	67 67 0 0	46 46 0 0
Weapons Possession	On Campus* In dormitories or other residential facilities In or on a non-campus building or property On public property	22*** 21*** 0 0	5*** 5*** 0 0	2*** 2*** 0 0

*	This category includes all on-campus incidents, including those listed in the category "In dormitories or other residential facilities." Therefore, the two categories are not cumulative, but duplicative.
**	Hate crimes (Based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, or sexual orientation on an individual or group.)
***	Air guns

Note: Honolulu Police Department crime statistics are not included in this report. You may check the Honolulu Police Department crime statistics by accessing their website at www.honolulupd.org.

Definitions of Categories in "UH Crime Statistics"

Murder - Willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another.

Manslaughter

Non-negligent: Willful killing (deaths caused by negligence; attempts to kill, assaults to kill, suicides, accidental deaths, justifiable homicides are excluded).

Negligent: Killing through gross negligence (traffic fatalities are excluded).

Sex Offenses

Forcible - Any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity or because of his/her youth.

Forcible Rape: Carnal knowledge of a person.

Forcible Sodomy: Oral or anal sexual intercourse with another person.

Sexual Assault with an Object: Use of an object or instrument to unlawfully penetrate, however slightly, the genital or anal opening of the body of another person.

Forcible Fondling: Touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification.

Non-Forcible - Unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse.

Incest: Sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees where marriage is prohibited by law.

Statutory Rape: Sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.

Arson - Willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling, house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc.

Robbery - Taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.

Aggravated Assault - Unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury--usually accompanied by use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm (it is not necessary that injury result from an aggravated assault when a gun, knife, or other weapon is used).

Burglary - Unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft. Includes: unlawful entry or breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny or felony; housebreaking; safecracking; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.

Motor Vehicle Theft - Theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle--not including mopeds.

Liquor Law Violation - Violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting: manufacture, sale, transporting, furnishing, possessing of intoxicating liquor; maintaining unlawful drinking places; bootlegging; operating a still; furnishing liquor to a minor or intemperate person; using a vehicle for illegal transportation of liquor; drinking on a train or public conveyance; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned (drunkenness and driving under the influence are not included in this definition).

Drug-Related Violation - Violations of State and local laws relating to the unlawful possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing and making of narcotic drugs. Relevant substances include: opium or cocaine and their derivatives (morphine, heroin, codeine); marijuana; synthetic narcotics (Demerol, methadone); and dangerous non-narcotic drugs (barbiturate, Benzedrine).

Weapons Possession - Violation of laws or ordinances dealing with weapon offenses, regulatory in nature, such as: manufacture, sale, or possession of deadly weapons; carrying deadly weapons, concealed or openly; furnishing deadly weapons to minors; aliens possessing deadly weapons; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.