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Appendix D

CRIME AWARENESS
AND
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT 2006

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This information is being provided as part of The University of Texas at San Antonio’s commitment to safety and security on campus and complies with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990.

Crime Reporting Policy, Procedures and Responses

The University of Texas at San Antonio Police Department prepares this report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. This report is prepared in cooperation with the police agencies surrounding each of the UTSA campuses, University Housing, Student Judicial Affairs, the Division of Student Affairs, and Counseling Services. Each entity provides updated information on their educational efforts and programs to comply with the Act.

This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by UTSA and on any public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The full text of this report is located on the UTSA Police Department Web site.

Reporting of Crimes or Emergencies

Police, Fire, EMS—Dial: 911
The University Police Department is responsible for law enforcement, security, and emergency response at all UTSA campuses. The primary office of the University Police Department is located on the 1604 Campus in the Multidisciplinary Studies Building, MS 1.00.02. The University Police Department is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, staffed by commissioned Texas Peace Officers and supported by civilian personnel and noncommissioned security officers. For non-emergency assistance at all UTSA campuses, dial (210) 458-4242.

A number of well-marked exterior emergency telephones are located throughout the campuses (in some parking lots and all elevators). These emergency telephones can be used to report crimes, emergencies, or to request police services.

University Police Crime Prevention specialists annually survey the campus grounds to ensure that shrubbery, trees, and other vegetation do not impede light disbursement or interfere with walkways. The campus community is encouraged to report any safety concerns, exterior lighting, and emergency telephone malfunctions to the University Police Department at (210) 458-4242.

Working Relationships with State and Local Police

The University Police Department maintains close working relationships with the San Antonio Police Department, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, federal, state, and other law enforcement agencies and routinely shares investigative information. The University Police Department also works closely with the San Antonio Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services.

A number of recognized student organizations maintain meeting and living facilities off campus. The University Police Department is routinely informed by other local law enforcement agencies of any criminal activities involving UTSA student organizations. The information in these reports is subsequently shared with the Office of Student Life.

Crime Prevention

UTSA strives to prevent crimes from occurring rather than react to crimes after the fact. The following crime prevention programs and services are offered by the University Police Department free of charge:

  1. Safety Escort Program—Safety escorts are provided to locations on campus during hours of darkness.
  2. Crime Prevention Presentations—Crime prevention presentations pertaining to personal safety, sexual assault prevention, alcohol and drug awareness, burglary, and theft prevention are conducted as needed for faculty, staff, and students. Specialized crime prevention presentations are available upon special request.
  3. Printed Crime Prevention Literature—Crime prevention literature related to personal safety, auto theft prevention, and residential security is available at various locations throughout the campus. Specialized crime prevention literature is available upon special request.
  4. Operation Identification—Operation Identification is an ongoing program which involves the engraving of driver’s license or student identification numbers on valuable items of personal property. Engravers are available at the UTSA Police Department.
  5. Sexual Assault Prevention—Sexual assault awareness, education, and prevention presentations are made each year to members of the campus community.
  6. Security Surveys—Campus buildings, University Oaks Apartments, Chisholm Hall Dormitory, Chaparral Village, and other campus areas are surveyed for safety and security concerns regularly.

For additional crime prevention information or to schedule a crime prevention presentation, please call the Crime Prevention Division at (210) 877-0046 during normal business hours.

Sexual Assault

Victims of sexual assault or persons who have information regarding a sexual assault are strongly encouraged to report the incident to the University Police Department immediately.

It is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio Police Department to conduct investigations of all sexual assault complaints with sensitivity, compassion, patience, and respect for the victim. Investigations are conducted in accordance with guidelines established by the Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.

All information and reports of sexual assault are kept strictly confidential. In accordance with the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures Art. 57, victims may use a pseudonym to protect their identity. A pseudonym is a set of initials or a fictitious name chosen by the victim to be used in all public files and records concerning the sexual assault.

Victims of sexual assault are not required to file criminal charges or seek judicial actions through the University disciplinary process. However, victims are encouraged to report the assault in order to provide the victim with physical and emotional assistance.

Information and assistance is available through the University Counseling Services (210) 458-4140, 1604 Campus, and (210) 458-2930, Downtown Campus, Health Services (210) 458-4142, Rape Crisis Hotline (210) 349-7273, Rape Crisis Center (210) 521-7273, and the Office of Student Life (210) 458-4720. If requested these departments will assist the victim in contacting the University Police Department.

The University of Texas Police Department Crime Prevention Division is available to all victims to provide information about personal safety, Texas Crime Victims Rights, Texas Crime Victims Compensation Fund, and other information upon request.

Upon the filing of a report, University personnel can assist the victim with issues including, but not limited to, class schedule changes, withdrawal procedures, or campus housing relocation.
Information concerning Sex Offender Registration information is found at the Texas Department of Public Safety Web site for Sex Offender Registration .

Alcohol

The use, possession, and distribution of alcoholic beverages on any UTSA Campus must comply with Texas law and University policies and procedures. All state laws apply and violations can result in criminal citations or arrest. Violations can also result in University disciplinary action. Additional policies regarding alcohol may apply at University Oaks Apartments, Chisholm Residence Hall, and Chaparral Village.

Drugs

The medically unsupervised use, possession, sale, manufacture, or distribution of drugs classified as illegal is prohibited by state law.

Individuals determined to be in violation are criminally prosecuted and referred for University disciplinary action. Counseling services are provided by University Counseling Services: UC 2.01.04, (210) 458-4140, 1604 Campus; Student Health Services: RWC 1.500, (210) 458-4142, 1604 Campus, and BV 1.308, (210) 458-2930 Downtown Campus.

Weapons

In accordance with Texas Penal Code Ch. 46, it is a felony to intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly possess a firearm, illegal knife, or prohibited weapon (with or without a concealed handgun permit) on the physical premises of a school or educational institution, to include any buildings or passenger transportation vehicles under the direct control of the educational institution.

Crime Reporting

Efforts are made to inform members of the campus community on a timely basis about campus crime and crime-related problems. These efforts include the following:

  1. Annual Report—Crime statistics are compiled yearly and are available to the media and to any member of the campus community.
  2. Student Newspapers—The weekly student paper, The Paisano, publishes a summary of crimes that occurred on campus the preceding week. The summary is prepared by the University Police Department.
  3. Campus Alert Flyers—In special circumstances, printed crime alerts are prepared and distributed selectively or randomly throughout campus.

The full text of the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Report is available on the UTSA Police Department Web site .

Campus Crime Statistics 2003-2005

1604 Campus
Residential Facilities
Downtown Campus
Institute of
Texan Cultures
Non-Campus
Public Property
Total

2003 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005
2003 2004 2005
2003 2004 2005
2003 2004 2005
2003 2004 2005
2003 2004 2005
Murder/Nonnegligent Manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0

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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sex offenses, Forcible
0
0
0

3
2
3

0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
3
Sex offenses, Nonforcible
0
0
0

0
0
0

0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Robbery
0
0
1

0
0
0

0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Aggravated Assault
0
0
0

1
1
1

0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
Simple Assault
8
14
11

5
13
17

0
0
2

0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
13
27
31
Burglary (Habitation/Building)
5
5
3

7
7
13

0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
12
16
Theft
74
86
87

21
39
51

13
20
25

2
4
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
111
149
164
Motor Vehicle Theft
0
6
0

1
2
3

0
0
2

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
8
5
Arson
0
0
0

0
0
0

0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Liquor Law Arrests
36
51
84

163
302
329

0
0
0

0
0
0
0
2
5
0
0
0
199
355
418
Liquior Law Violations Referred for Disciplinary Action
0
0
0
0
23
0

0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
23
0
Drug Law Arrests
9
15
8

18
41
41

0
1
0

0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
27
57
50

Drug Law Violations Referred for Disciplinary Action

0
0
0

0
14
0

0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
0
Illegal Weapons Possession Arrests
1
0
2

0
2
2

0
1
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
4
Illegal Weapons Possession Violations Referred for Disciplinary Actions
0
0
0

0
0
0

0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
133
177
196

219
446
460

13
22
29

2
4
0

1
2
8

0
0
0

368
651
693
NonCampus Property
0
0
0

0
0
0

0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Public Property
0
0
0

0
0
0

0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Hate Crimes
0
0
0

0
0
0

0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Note: Liquor Law Arrests for 2003 (199) are Clery Act/DOE defined alcohol violations, (237) total reported alcohol violations.

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