Annual Security Report 2007
CAMPUS SECURITY POLICIES 2007
Campus Safety at OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
INTRODUCTION
The "The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime
Statistics Act" requires colleges and universities to report annually, information
regarding their campus security policies and campus crime statistics. This
document is OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE's annual security report in compliance
with the Clery Act.
At OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE (OCC), we are concerned with the safety and security
of all members and guests of our campus community. Accordingly, the purpose
of this report is to provide OCC's staff, faculty, students, and potential
students and employees with yearly crime statistics that have occurred either
on or around the campus facilities. It also provides other safety information
and procedures on reporting a crime.
Campus safety is the responsibility of all members of the campus community.
As students make up the largest percentage of this group, safety is highly
impacted by student actions. The College's security policies are articulated
for students and employees in different ways to take into account, among other
things, the residential nature of the relationship of most students with the
College. We are thankful that God has protected us from violent crime. We
also believe it is wise that we take certain precautions to ensure that our
campus remains free from crime and a place where we can grow in the "grace
and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."
DEPARTMENT MISSION
The stated purpose of the OCC Security Department is to provide a safe and
secure environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors and the safeguarding
of campus property and facilities from damage or loss. Our approach is to
involve the entire College family in the process of maintaining a safe campus.
The Security Department strives to create an atmosphere of comfort and safety
to allow students to concentrate on academic issues and to allow employees
to concentrate on student service and learning.
DEPARTMENT LOCATION
The Security Department is a part of the Student Development Office located
in the Casteel Administration Building. Security can be reached Monday through
Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, by dialing extension 2222
(non-emergencies). Security officers handle after hour calls and can be reached
when on duty by dialing 2222 which forwards to the security officer cell phone.
DEPARTMENT AUTHORITY
Our security officers do not make arrests. They do, however, provide a uniformed
presence intended to deter crime and the means for the College to cooperate
fully with local law enforcement officials.
CRIME REPORTING OPTIONS
It is the policy of OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE to encourage the accurate and
prompt reporting of all crimes to the security department or the appropriate
law enforcement agency. Crimes, suspicious activities and emergencies should
first be reported to the emergency response system by dialing 911 or 7-911
from any campus phone. Secondly, call the campus security department to report
the incident.
Please note that members of the OCC family have several reporting options.
Victims or witnesses of a crime may report on a voluntary or confidential
basis to several offices. Information concerning crimes can be reported on
a voluntary, confidential basis to the Security Department directly for inclusion
in the annual crime statistics. Counselors (pastors, etc.) who learn of a
crime from a counselee should inform the counselee that the crime may be reported
on a voluntary confidential basis to the Security Department for inclusion
in the College's crime statistics only.
TIMELY WARNING
The Security Department will, upon receipt of the information of a crime or
a threat to students, staff and faculty, will ensure timely notification of
the crime or threat to all students, staff and faculty.
DAILY CRIME LOG
The Security Department maintains a daily log. The log contains any reported
incidents and crimes. The most recent 60-day period of the log is available
to the public upon request during normal business hours – Monday through
Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM except holidays. Any portion of the log older than
60 days will be available within 2 business days of a request for public inspection.
SECURITY AND ACCESS TO FACILITIES
OCC provides separate residence hall-style housing for both men and women.
Students are issued a coded card key and a key to their individual residence
hall room during the registration process. All keys are collected and accounted
for at the end of each school year.
All exterior residence hall doors, with the exception of the card-reader
doors, are locked 24 hours a day. We also strongly encourage residents to
lock their individual room doors whenever they leave – even for a short
period of time.
Within the restraints of established policy, overnight guests of the same
sex are permitted in the residence hall provided approval is obtained from
the Resident Director.
Campus security officers, working with the Physical Plant Department, constantly
monitor the exterior lighting on campus. Lights discovered not properly functioning
are promptly reported to the Physical Plant Department and the necessary repairs
are made. They also monitor areas of the facilities that directly impact campus
security, such as doors, locks and broken windows.
RESIDENTIAL SAFETY AND SECURITY PROGRAMS
Safety and security related programs are part of the programs that the residential
staff
coordinates throughout the year. Specific safety and security tips and reminders
are published periodically in the form of Security Memos. A safety and policy
meeting is held once each fall semester to inform students on safety and policy
issues.
ALCOHOL AND ILLEGAL DRUG POLICY
OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE does not permit the use, possession, or sale of illegal
(or improperly used) drugs or alcohol on the campus.
SEXUAL ASSAULT POLICY
OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE strongly denounces sexual assault in any form. The
College urges the prompt reporting of any incident to proper authorities.
Victims of a sex crime on campus should report it immediately to the Security
Department and / or the Dean of Men or Dean of Women's Office. Victims
of a sex crime occurring off campus should report it immediately to the local
police department. In all cases, the protection of any physical evidence is
of the utmost importance.
The Dean of Men or Dean of Women's Office will assist students in receiving
the necessary medical treatment and counseling. They will also assist student
victims with changes in academic schedules and living arrangements, as is
reasonable and within the College's control.
Within the guidelines of the disciplinary 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 College's
final determination and sanctions concerning any alleged incident.
The College may, upon final determination and confirmation of an alleged
infraction (forcible or non-forcible) impose sanctions ranging from counseling
to expulsion. These sanctions are not intended to replace potential criminal
charges stemming from an alleged incident.
REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER INFORMATION
OCC's Security Department is not the custodian of the sexual offender's
database. This falls under the various County Sheriffs Departments. The city
of Joplin, Missouri, lies in two different counties. The telephone numbers
for those counties are listed below.
The number to call for Jasper County sexual offenders data is 417-624-1601.
The number to call for Newton County sexual offenders data is 417-451-8300.
CRIME STATISTICAL REPORT
The statistical information provided below complies with the required reporting
of the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policies and Campus
Crime Statistics Act". Crime statistics for the most recent three-year
periods are published. These statistics reflect incidents reported to OZARK
CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Security Department and the Joplin Police Department, and
involve incidents occurring on campus, in residential housing and in areas
adjacent to the College campus.
The statistical data reported is compiled from records maintained by the
Security Department, the Student Development Office and the Joplin Police
Department. The criminal offenses are classified using the "Clery Act" crime
definitions. The "Clery Act" defines the location categories used. "Non Residential"
indicates the violation occurred on campus grounds or in a building not used
for student housing. "Residential" indicates it occurred in a College owned
residence hall. "Public Property" is public property such as parks and streets
adjacent to the campus. "Non-Campus" refers to any building or property located
off campus and owned by the College or controlled by a student organization
officially recognized by the College. The reader should keep in mind that
some crime victims may choose not to report offenses to campus or local law
enforcement authorities and that violations listed may result in both arrest
and disciplinary referral for the same offense. Other types of unacceptable
conduct such as thefts and vandalism occur on college campuses. All criminal
activity is detrimental to the College community, and strong measures including
dismissal are taken against offenders.
CAMPUS CRIME STATISTICS TABLE 2006
The statistical information provided complies with the required reporting
of the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policies and Campus Crime
Statistics Act". Crime statistics for the most recent three-year periods are
published. These statistics reflect incidents reported to Campus Safety Officers
and involve incidents occurring on campus, in residential housing and in areas
adjacent to the college campus.
| OZARK
CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
CAMPUS SAFETY |
On
Campus Total |
On
Campus Residence Hall |
Non-Campus
Property |
Public
Property |
|
| Criminal
Offences |
04 |
05 |
06 |
04 |
05 |
06 |
04 |
05 |
06 |
04 |
05 |
06 |
| Murder/Non-negligent |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Negligent
manslaughter |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Forcible
Sex Offense |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Non-Force
Sex Offense |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Robbery |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Aggravated
Assault |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Burglary |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Arson |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Motor
Vehicle Theft |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Liquor
Law Violations |
04 |
05 |
06 |
04 |
05 |
06 |
04 |
05 |
06 |
04 |
05 |
06 |
| Arrests |
0 |
0 |
2* |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Referrals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Drug
Law Violations |
04 |
05 |
06 |
04 |
05 |
06 |
04 |
05 |
06 |
04 |
05 |
06 |
| Arrests |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Referrals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Weapons
Law Violations |
04 |
05 |
06 |
04 |
05 |
06 |
04 |
05 |
06 |
04 |
05 |
06 |
| Arrests |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1** |
| Referrals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Hate
Crimes |
04 |
05 |
06 |
04 |
05 |
06 |
04 |
05 |
06 |
04 |
05 |
06 |
| Race |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Gender |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Religion |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Sex
Orientation |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Ethnicity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Disability |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Please refer to the definitions section of the Campus Security Policies
for definitions of the above reportable crimes and definitions of; On Campus,
Non-Campus Property, and Public Property.
* The liquor law violations involved two non-college individuals who were
arrested for public consumption while on our campus for the City of Joplin's
4th of July fireworks display.
** The illegal weapons possession violation involved non-college individuals
in Landreth Park adjacent to our campus.
Clery Act Crime Definitions:
Aggravated Assault
An unlawful attack by one person upon another person for the purposes of inflicting
severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is accompanied
by the 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 which could, and probably would, result
in serious personal injury if the crime were successfully completed.)
Arson
Any 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.
Burglary
The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft. For reporting
purposes the definition includes: unlawful entry with the intent to commit
a larceny or felony; breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny;
housebreaking; safe-cracking; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.
Drug Law Violations
Violations of state and local laws relating to the unlawful possession, sale,
use growing, manufacturing, and making of narcotic drugs. The relevant substances
include: opium or cocaine and their derivatives (Morphine, Heroin Codeine);
Marijuana; synthetic narcotics (Demerol, Methadone); and dangerous non-narcotic
drugs (Barbiturates, Benzedrine).
Hate Crimes
Crimes that manifest evidence of prejudice based on race, religion, sexual
orientation or ethnicity.
Liquor Law Violations
The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting: the manufacture, sale, transporting,
furnishing, possession 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.)
Manslaughter by Negligence
The killing of another person through gross negligence.
Motor Vehicle Theft
The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. (Classify as motor vehicle
theft all cases where automobiles are taken by persons not having lawful access
even though the vehicles are later abandoned, including joy riding.)
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter
The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another.
Non-campus Building or Property
Any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that
is officially recognized by the institution; or
Any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used
in direct support of, or in relation to, the institution's educational
purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably
contiguous geographic area of the institution.
On Campus
Any building or property owned or controlled by the institution within the
same reasonably contiguous geographic area and used by the institution in
the direct support of, or in a manner related to, the institution's
educational purposes, including residence halls; and
Any building or property that is within or reasonably contiguous to paragraph
(1) of this definition, that is owned by the institution but controlled by
another person, is frequently used by students, and supports institutional
purposes (such as food or other retail vendor).
Public Property
All public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking
facilities, that is within the campus or immediately adjacent to and accessible
from the property.
Robbery
The 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.
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.
Forcible Rape: The carnal knowledge of a person, forcible and/or against
that person's will; or not forcible 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 or her youth).
Forcible Sodomy: Oral or anal sexual intercourse with 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 youth
or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
Sexual Assault with an Object: The use of an object or instrument to unlawfully
penetrate, however slightly, the genital or anal opening of the body of 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 youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent
mental or physical incapacity.
Forcible Fondling: The touching of the private body parts of another person
for the purpose of sexual gratification, forcibly and/or against the person's
will; or not forcible and/or against the person's will where the victim
is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her
temporary or permanent incapacity.
Non-Forcible
Incest: Non-forcible sexual intercourse between persons who are related to
each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.
Statutory Rape: Non-forcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under
the statutory age of consent.
Weapon Law Violations
The 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Further information about campus safety can be obtained from OCC's Security
Department located in the Student Development Office area of the Casteel Administration
Building or by calling 2013 and 2044.