ANNUAL SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY REPORT

2016

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Table of Contents

Dodge City Community College Reporting a Crime ————————————————————————————————-4 Campus Security Authorities————————————————————————4 Key Contact Information—————————————————————————————--6 Introduction: Jeanne Clery Act———————————————————————————7 The Violence Against Women Act—————————————————————————10 Timely Warning—————————————————————————————————11

Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures——————————————————13 Security and Access to Campus Facilities——————————————————————-14 Campus Security—————————————————————————————————17 Authority and Jurisdiction Cooperation with Local Law Enforcement DCCC Crime Prevention and Security Awareness Programs——————————————19 Policies Procedures and Resources————————————————————————20 Alcohol Policy for Students————————————————————————————-22

Substance Abuse Policy———————————————————————————23 Counseling————————————————————————————————-26 Building hours of operations—————————————————————————31 Campus Weapons Policy——————————————————————————--32 Clery Reportable Geography—————————————————————————35 2

Dodge City Community College

Table of Contents Cont’d Sexual Misconduct Policy—————————————————————————-37 Sexual Misconduct Reporting and Investigation Procedures———————————42 Sexual Misconduct Prevention Programs & Resources—————————————-46 Tips for Preventing Sexual Assault—————————————————————-48 What to do if you are Sexually Assaulted———————————————————49 Registered Sex Offenders—————————————————————————-50 Fire and Bomb Threat Procedures——————————————————————51 Missing Student Notification Policy and Procedures———————————————53 Crime Reporting Annual Statistics——————————————————————-55 Fire Safety Report—————————————————————————————-63

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Reporting a Crime

The College encourages that all crimes be promptly reported to the DCCC Security Department (Campus Security, Security) or Dodge City Police Department to ensure inclusion in the annual crime statics. Contact the Campus Security at (620)-338-0197 or ext. 311 from any college land line. Contact Dodge City Police Department at (620)-225-8126 or 911 for emergencies. All crimes should be reported to Camus Security to aid in providing timely warnings to the College community when appropriate. Campus Security are located Residence Life maintenance building located in the center of the residence halls. Crime reports may also be made to the following DCCC personnel who are designated Campus Security Authorities (CSA’s). For Clery Act reporting purposes, CSAs are DCCC officials who have significant responsibility for student and campus activities, including, but not limited to, student activities, student athletics, and student judicial and discipline proceedings: Campus Security Authorities - Any DCCC Security Officer or Security Department Employee, (620)338-0197 -

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Reporting a Crime Contd. To report a crime, incident, or emergency from an on-campus phone call Security at extension #311 or from an outside phone system at (620)-3380197. Crimes or incidents may also be reported to the Security Secretary who is inside of the Student Union Building (1st Floor). DCCC Security encourages individuals to pre-program their mobile phones with the DCCC emergency numbers for easier access in the event of an emergency. Reporting Crimes or Incidents All residence hall rooms and campus telephones have emergency 911 access. Students living on campus may contact the Residence Hall staff member on duty. On-duty personnel are posted on housing bulletin boards. To make it as convenient as possible for students, employees and visitors to report incidents or other emergencies, the college security office has an emergency phone ext. 311, and on-duty phone number (620) 338-0197. In addition, emergency 911 is available both on and off campus in Dodge City. Fire service is provided by the Dodge City Fire Department. All buildings on campus have fire alarm systems with accessible fire extinguishers. For medical emergencies, professional ambulance help is available from Ford County EMS.

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Key Contact Information Emergency: 911 Security Officers — (620)338-0197 Director of Security — (620)-227-9409 Director of Residence Life— (620) 227-9354 Judicial Officer — (620)-227-9395 Campus Receptionist— (620)-227-9393 Title XI Coordinator *Bev Temaat, VP of Student Affairs & Risk Management— (620)-227-9204 Dodge City Police Department— (620) 625-8126 Human Resources, (620) 227-9404 Mental Health Counselors Compass Behavioral Health— (620) 227-8566 Student or Employee Claims of Assault by a Student Joshua Thompson, Director of Security (620) 227-9361 *Bev Temaat, VP of Student Affairs & Risk Management (620) 227-9204 Dave Wetmore, Director of Human Resources (620) 227-9201 Stephanie Lanning, Dean of Students (620)-227-9370

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Introduction The Jeanne Clery Act

Jeanne Clery | 1966-1986 Jeanne Clery’s death led to significant changes in campus safety, but it is her life and her spirit that is remembered. Her legacy is one of love - love for the special people in her life, many of whom used the tragedy of her death as motivation to create positive change at colleges and universities nationwide.

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Introduction Contd. “The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f)) is the landmark federal law, originally known as the Campus Security Act, that requires colleges and universities across the United States to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. The law is tied to an institution’s participation in federal student financial aid programs and it applies to most institutions of higher education both public and private. The Act is enforced by the United States Department of Education. The law was amended in 1992 to add a requirement that schools afford the victims of campus sexual assault certain basic rights, and was amended again in 1998 to expand the report-ing requirements. The 1998 amendments also formally named the law in memory of Jeanne Clery. Subsequent amendments in 2000 and 2008 added provisions dealing with registered sex offender notification and campus emergency response. The 2008 amendments also added a provision to protect crime victims, “whistleblowers”, and others from retaliation. (Clerycenter.org).”

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Introduction Contd. “A personal note about Jeanne...she was your typical freshman. She was a good student, well liked, and a tad shy, but social. She was pretty, athletic, and had an infectious laugh. She was slightly a tomboy, and obviously grew up in a house with two brothers as she didn’t take much crap from her guy friends and could have probably beat most of us in an arm wrestle. She was our friend, my occasional date, a great person to hang out with, just one of our group. [She was] special...” - Andy Cagnetta, Friend of Jeanne and Clery Center Board Member “Jeanne loved Lehigh and she loved her Lehigh friends. I was pleased to see her growing into a mature young woman. Jeanne would tell me stories of her time at Lehigh, like being thrown upside down in a trash barrel, and I would say kiddingly, ‘Were you in slacks?’ ‘Of course I was, Mom.’ And she loved going to Phi Sig Fraternity, her favorite fraternity. Jeanne was so sweet and beautiful (more beautiful inside) but also strong and fun loving. She was joy, total joy.” - Connie Clery, Jeanne’s mother and Clery Center Founder and Chairwoman Emerita (Clerycenter.org).”

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The Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA) 2013 On March 7, 2013 President Obama signed the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA), a further amendment to the Jeanne Clery Act. In 2014, the final regulations for the Violence Against Women Act amendments to the Clery Act were published by the Department of Education. The regulations expand rights afforded to campus survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The release of the regulations followed a period of negotiated rulemaking in early 2014 and a “Dear Colleague Letter from the Department of Education in July 2014, informing colleges and universities of their responsibility to make a “good faith effort” to comply with the VAWA amendments. (Clery.org site 2015).

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Timely Warning Timely Warnings DCCC strives to provide safe and secure campus environments. If any member of the campus community or local law enforcement knows of a crime or other serious incident it should be immediately reported to DCCC Security (620)-338-0197 or call 911 so that a timely warning can be issued. The College is committed to the safety and well-being of its students, employees and visitors to the campus. In the event of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving the immediate threat to the health or safety of persons on the campus, the College will immediately notify the campus community using any combination of the following methods: DCCC Alert—(Text and Email): This is a free automated text messaging service sponsored by DCCC. It can also deliver an e-mail message. All employees and students can enroll online through myDC3web. Social Media— The college will use social media to inform followers of an emergency situation. The DCCC Emergency Notification System will issue alerts to advise the campus community unless notification would otherwise compromise the effort to assist victims or contain the emergency. Upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees occurring on the campus, the College will, without delay, determine the content of the notification and initiate the notification system.

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Timely Warning Contd. An important part of the emergency notification system is providing the DCCC community with timely warnings regarding crimes that pose an immediate, ongoing, or continuing threat to persons or property. The issuing of a timely warning is decided on a case-by-case basis by DCCC Security in light of all the facts surrounding a crime reported to a CSA or Campus Security, including the nature of the crime, the continuing danger to the campus community and the possible risk of compromising law enforcement efforts. All victims’ names will be withheld as confidential along with any other identifying information of victims. Crimes specified by the Clery Act are found in the definitions of the Clery Handbook. Timely Warnings can be announced through written Crime Alerts and/or through the emergency notification system. Crime Alerts are produced by the DCCC Security in coordination with the Risk Management Office, Marketing Communications and the President’s Office. On receiving information regarding a potential threat, the Director of Security will contact Vice President of Student Affairs and Risk Management who will in turn determine whether a timely warning will be issued. The warning will be send via text and email notification systems in a manner that is timely and will provide protective advice that will aid in the prevention of similar occurrences. The information may also be distributed to all students and employees through other College alert systems. Follow-up information will be posted through the College Emergency Notification Systems every 10-15 minutes or as the situation changes or new information becomes available. If needed, the Campus Security will offer crime prevention presentations.

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Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures The DCCC Emergency Operations Plan is designed to provide a resource for DCCC employees, including crisis team members, by providing information and guidelines in planning and responding during a crisis. While the plan does not cover every conceivable contingency situation, it does supply the basic administrative guidelines necessary to cope with most campus emergencies. All campus administrators, especially those whose responsibilities and authority include the operational areas specified in the plan, must adhere to these guidelines. The Campus Security and Office of Risk Management will coordinate the response of emergency responders and the evacuation of the campus in the event of an emergency. These officials will also test the emergency response and evacuation procedures annually and publicize the emergency response and evacuation procedures throughout the community. Annual testing may be either announced or unannounced and will be publicized. Documentation of the testing, to include a description of the exercise, the date, time and whether it was announced or unannounced, will be maintained and retained by the Risk Management Office. The College conducts numerous emergency response drills and exercises on campus each year, such as tabletop scenario exercises and tests of its emergency notification system (DCCC Alert). These tests are designed to assess and evaluate the emergency plans and capabilities of the institution

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Security and Access to Campus Facilities During the College’s normal operating hours, the College is generally open to employees, students, visitors, contractors, guests and invitees. Outside normal operating hours, key cards or police escort is required to access certain restricted areas. The main campus is monitored by Campus Security 24 hours a day. Property maintenance and access control on the main campus is monitored by DCCC’s Campus Services and Maintenance departments. Facilities and landscaping are maintained in a manner that minimizes hazardous conditions. Campus Security regularly patrol the campus and report malfunctioning lights and other unsafe physical conditions to Maintenance for correction. Other members of the College community may also report equipment problems. Campus Security work closely with the Maintenance to ensure that exterior doors are secure and that any door security/maintenance issues are responded to promptly. Security cameras are placed at strategic locations around campus, in most facilities and some parking areas. Specific buildings have cameras focused on areas of higher risk, such as facility entrances, elevators, and secure areas. Cameras are checked routinely through visual confirmation to ensure components are working.

An Overview of Security Access to campus facilities is limited. Automobiles must be registered by purchasing a parking sticker in the office of Student Services. The College employs a Director of Security, Assistant Director of Security and a staff of security officers. Additional support is provided by the local law enforcement officers. Students wishing to be escorted should call a Security Officer at (620) 338-0197.

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Security and Access to Campus Facilities Contd. Residence Halls Security While Dodge City Community College strives to provide reasonable security measures through the establishment of visitation hours, the hiring of campus security, and the employment of student Residence Assistants, ultimately students are responsible for their own safety. Please take steps so that you do not become a victim. Lock doors in rooms and automobiles, walk in groups, and take other reasonable measures to protect yourself and your belongings. Please be sure you and your roommate (s) -as well as suite mates—keep doors locked at all times. DCCC is not responsible for any losses incurred from theft. The thefts should be reported to Campus Security immediately after discovery of missing item (s). Students may be covered by their parents’ homeowners or renters insurance, or they may wish to purchase renters insurance to cover their belongings. All residence halls have peepholes in the doors. Students are asked to see who is knocking before open-

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Security and Access to Campus Facilities Contd. Unauthorized Access Unauthorized possession, use or duplication of keys to any College premises or unauthorized entry into or use of College property is prohibited.

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Campus Security Authority and Jurisdiction Security is committed to protecting the students, faculty, staff, visitors, and property of the college. Conducting foot and mobile patrols of the campuses on a regular basis, investigating and documenting crimes, and requesting the assistance of the state police, local police, and fire departments, as warranted. Security Officers shall contact local law enforcement should a situation require police power. Security Officers are to observe, report and diffuse situations. Pursuant to Kansas Law K.S.A. 72-8222, members of the DCCC Security Department are authorized to enforce the rules and regulations of DCCC. 72-8222. School security officers and campus police officers. (a) The board of education of any school district or the board of trustees of any community college may employ school security officers, and may designate any one or more of such school security officers as a campus police officer, to aid and supplement law enforcement agencies of the state and of the city and county in which the school district or community college is located. (b) The protective function of school security officers shall extend to all property of the school district or community college and the protection of students, teachers and other employees together with the property of such persons on or in any school or community college property or areas adjacent thereto, or while attending or located at the site of any school or community college-sponsored function. While engaged in the protective functions specified in this section, each school security officer shall possess and exercise all general law enforcement powers, rights, privileges, protections and immunities in every county in which there is located any part of the territory of the school district or community college.

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Relationship with State and Local Police The Director of Security maintains a cooperative relationship with all local, state, and federal public safety agencies, investigates all criminal incidents and accidents. In addition to accident and criminal investigations, this cooperation includes training programs and special events coordination.

Daily Crime Log The DCCC Security office maintains a Daily Crime Log that records all criminal incidents and alleged criminal incidents reported to the Security Department that occur on-campus and within the departments patrol jurisdiction. The Daily Crime log includes the date the crime was reported, the date and time the crime occurred, the nature of the crime, the general location, and the disposition if known. The Daily Crime log DOES NOT include any information that would lead to the identification of either a victim or the accused involved in a reported crime. The department enters specific incidents into the crime log within two business days of when the incident was first reported to the department. The department reserves the right to exclude reports from the log in certain circumstances. The Daily Crime Log is open to public inspection upon request from the Security Office located in the Student Union Building during normal business hours. Copies are available with a written request within two business days.

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DCCC Crime Prevention and Security Awareness Programs DCCC provides “awareness programs,” “ongoing prevention and awareness campaigns,” and “primary prevention programs” as those terms are defined below to the campus community (including incoming and current students and employees). These programs are designed to educate and inform individuals on such topics once they join the campus community and reinforce the principles through ongoing education as those individuals remain part of the JCCC community. (1)Awareness programs means community-wide or audience-specific programming, initiatives, and strategies that increase audience knowledge and share information and resources to prevent violence, promote safety, and reduce perpetration. (2)Ongoing prevention and awareness campaigns means programming, initiatives, and strategies that are sustained over time and focus on increasing understanding of topics relevant to and skills for addressing dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, using a range of strategies with audiences throughout the institution. (3)Primary prevention programs means programming, initiatives, and strategies informed by research or assessed for value, effectiveness, or outcome that are intended to stop dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking before they occur through the promotion of positive and healthy behaviors that foster healthy, mutually respectful relationships and sexuality, encourage safe bystander intervention, and seek to change behavior and social norms in healthy and safe directions.

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DCCC Policies, Procedures and Resources The following policies and procedures apply to all members of the college community: students, employees, and visitors. College policy is set by the college’s Board of Trustees, as well as local, state, and federal laws. As a community college whose constituents engage in a wide variety of activities, these policies and procedures affect education by impacting the community’s decision making and behavior.

Alcohol and Drug Policies and Procedures Illegal Use and Sale of Alcohol and Drugs The possession, sale, furnishing or use of alcohol or drugs at JCCC is governed by federal law, Kansas law and College policies, specifically including the following: Student Code of Conduct - http://dc3.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/StudentHousing-Disciplinary-Standards-2017-2018.pdf

Drug Abuse Policy (for employees) - http://dc3.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/boardpolicy.pdf Students, employees or visitors that violate federal or state laws concerning the possession, use or sale of drugs or alcohol are subject to criminal prosecution, as DCCC actively enforces these laws. In addition, for students and employees, the College considers a violation of its drug and alcohol policies to be a major offense that can result in mandated participation in a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program, referral for criminal prosecution, and/or immediate disciplinary action, up to and including termination from employment (for employees) and either suspension or expulsion from the College (for students).

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DCCC Policies, Procedures and Resources Contd. Legal Sanctions for Students and Employees Students and employees are reminded that unlawful possession, distribution or use of illicit drugs or alcohol may subject individuals to criminal prosecution. The College will refer violations or proscribed conduct to appropriate authorities for prosecution. Federal regulations and state laws provide penalties of fines and imprisonment for violations of the criminal statutes which include possessing, offering for sale, possessing with the intent to offer for sale, distributing or manufacturing controlled substances such as opiates, narcotics, depressants, stimulants or hallucinogenic drugs.

Disciplinary Sanctions for Students and Employees An employee who violates any provision of the College’s alcohol and substance abuse policies shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action including suspension, demotion, non-renewal and/or termination. A student who violates any provision of those policies shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action including suspension and expulsion. In addition, any student or employee who violates the Codes of Conduct as set forth in this Statement of Prevention of Alcohol Abuse and Drug Use may be subject to referral for prosecution. The term “controlled substance” as used in this policy means substances included in Schedules I through V as defined by Section 813 of Title 21 of the United States Code and as further defined by the code of Federal Regulations, 21 C.F.R. 1300.11 through 1300.15. The term does not include the use of a controlled substance pursuant to a valid prescription of other uses authorized by law. The term “alcohol” as used in this policy means any product of distillation or a fermented liquid which is intended for human consumption and which is defined in Chapter 41 of the Kansas statutes.

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Alcohol Policy for Students Kansas law prohibits the possession or consumption of any kind of alcohol on community college campuses. Dodge City Community College will uphold and enforce this law. Possession or consumption of alcoholic or cereal malt beverages is expressly forbidden on all property of Dodge City Community College or at any college sponsored activity. If a student is found with alcohol or cereal malt beverages on property of Dodge City Community College or any College sponsored activity, the student will be placed on immediate probation. See Code of Conduct section for violation sanctions.

Drinking Laws-State of Kansas Legal Age No person under the age of 21 years shall purchase, obtain, possess or consume cereal malt beverages or alcoholic liquor (3.2 percent or 6 percent beer, wine or hard liquor).

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Substance Abuse Policy Dodge City Community College supports the enforcement of state and federal laws on controlled substances. Possession, use or distribution of narcotics or any other controlled substances is expressly prohibited.

Dodge City Community College has a zero tolerance policy for the possession, use or distribution of illegal drugs. If a controlled substance (illegal drug) is found on College property or at a College sponsored event, law enforcement will be notified and action will be taken pursuant to the Code of Conduct. Dodge City Community College complies with the regulations and provisions of the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act.

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Prevention and Education As a part of a commitment toward a Drug-Free Institution of a Higher Education, Dodge City Community College will Conduct ongoing alcohol and other drug education programs for all employees and students. At least two prevention-related alcohol and other drug education programs will be presented each year. In addition, the following will be distributed on an annual basis to all employees and students:  A written copy of the employee/student Drug Free  Institution of Higher Education Policy.  A description of the applicable legal sanctions under local, State, or Federal law for the unlawful possession, use of controlled substances and alcohol.  A description of the health risks associated with the use of controlled substances and the abuse of alcohol.  A description of any drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation or re-entry programs that are available to employees or students.

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DCCC Policies, Procedures and Resources Contd. Health Risks Abuse of alcohol and use of drugs is harmful to one’s physical, mental and social well-being. Accidents and injuries are more likely to occur if alcohol and/ or drugs are used. Alcohol and drug users can lose resistance to disease and destroy their health. Tolerance and psychological dependence can develop after sustained use of alcohol or drugs. Alcoholism is the number one drug problem in the United States. Alcoholism takes a toll on personal finances, health, social relationships and families. It can have significant legal consequences. Abuse of alcohol and/or misuse of drugs may cause an individual driving a motor vehicle to injure others and may subject the abuser to criminal prosecution. Drunk drivers are responsible for more than half of all traffic fatalities. More specifically, the major categories of drugs are listed below and include the significant health risks of each. AMPHETAMINES - Physical dependency, heart problems, infections, malnutrition and death may result from continued high doses of amphetamines. NARCOTICS - Chronic use of narcotics can cause lung damage, convulsions, respiratory paralysis and death. DEPRESSANTS - These drugs, such as tranquilizers and alcohol, can produce slowed reactions, slowed heart rate, damage to liver and heart, respiratory arrest, convulsions and accidental overdoses. HALLUCINOGENS - May cause psychosis, convulsions, coma and psychological dependency.

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Counseling Availability of Counselor DCCC offers personal counseling services to students/faculty & staff on many issues, including drug and alcohol abuse. Students seeking additional information about health problems and treatment related to alcohol and/or drug problems may contact the counselor on the first floor of the student union. In addition to the counseling services offered by DCCC, students may be referred to Compass Behavioral Health Services located in Dodge City, KS.

Referral Services College departments including Student Services, Counseling and Advising Services, and Human Resources, will provide referrals to students and employees seeking assistance, education and prevention strategies regarding drug and alcohol abuse.

Exemption for Pastoral and Professional Counselors Campus security authority exemptions citation 34 CFR 668.46(a) There are two types of individuals who, although they may have significant responsibility for student and campus activities, are not campus security authorities under the Clery Act:

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Community Resources for Drug and Alcohol Abuse We hope the resources below will provide some helpful information, but they are not intended to take the place of discussing your concerns with a counselor. Catholic Social Service 906 Central Street Dodge City, KS (620)-227-1562

Destructive Behavioral Alternatives 106 West Frontview Street Suite 6 (620)-225-4600 New Chance Inc. 2500 East Wyatt Earp Boulevard (620)-225-0476

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Counseling Pastoral and Professional Counselors Professional counselor: A person whose official responsibilities include providing mental health counseling to members of the institution’s community and who is functioning within the scope of the counselor’s license or certification. This definition applies even to professional counselors who are not employees of the institution, but are under contract to provide counseling at the institution. The pastoral or professional counselor exemption is intended to ensure that these individuals can provide appropriate counseling services without an obligation to report crimes they may learn about. This exemption is intended to protect the counselor-client relationship. However, even the legally recognized privileges acknowledge some exemptions, and there may be situations in which counselors are in fact under a legal obligation to report a crime. To be exempt from disclosing reported offenses, pastoral or professional counselors must be acting in the role of pastoral or professional counselors. State licensing requirements for professional counselors typically include completion of a minimum of 3,000 hours of post-master’s degree supervised clinical experience, performed within two years before a license is awarded.

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Counseling Licensed Counselor If an unlicensed counselor has completed is or her master’s degree course work, and is acting in the role of a licensed counselor under the supervision of a licensed professional in order to gain the required supervised clinical experience in a two-year period, he or she would be exempt from CSA requirements. An example is a Ph.D. counselor trainee acting under the supervision of a professional counselor at the institution. However, a dean of students who has a professional counselor’s license but is employed by the institution only as a dean and not as a counselor, is not exempt from reporting. If that same dean is employed by the institution as both a professional counselor and an academic counselor, and she learns of a criminal incident while she is engaged in academic counseling, she is not exempt from reporting that incident. Note also, that if your institution has an individual with dual roles, one as a professional or pastoral counselor and the other as an official who qualifies as a CSA, and the roles cannot be separated, that individual is considered a campus security authority and is obligated to report Clery Act crimes of which they are aware.

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Counseling Other Counseling An individual who is counseling students and/or employees, but who does not meet the Clery Act definition of a pastoral or professional counselor, is not exempt from being a campus security authority if they otherwise have significant responsibility for student and campus activities. This may include a triage nurse at the student health center or crisis intervention staff at the rape crisis clinic at your institution. In most cases, it is possible for a CSA to fulfill his or her responsibilities while still maintaining victim confidentiality. CSA reports are used by the institution to compile statistics for Clery Act reporting and to help determine if there is a serious or continuing threat to the safety of the campus community that would require an alert (i.e., a timely warning or emergency notification discussed in Chapter 6). However, those responsibilities can usually be met without disclosing personally identifying information. A CSA report does not need to automatically result in the initiation of a police or disciplinary investigation if the victim does not want to pursue this action.

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Dodge City Community College

DCCC Buildings Business Office Monday-Friday 8:00AM5:00PM Student Union 8:00AM-5:00PM Library Monday-Thursday 8:00AM-9:00PM Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM Sunday 6:00PM-9:00PM Library Hours—Summer Monday-Thursday 8:00AM-5:00PM Bookstore Monday-Friday 8:15AM-4:45PM Cafeteria Wellness Center Monday-Thursday 6:00AM8:00PM Friday 6:00AM-6PM . . . Saturday 12:00PM3:00PM Summer and Holiday Hours Monday-Friday 9:00AM-6:00PM Academic Success Center Fall and Spring Semesters Monday-Thursday 8:00AM-8:00PM . . . Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

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Campus Weapons Policy Purpose: This Policy applies to all Dodge City Community College (DC3 or “College”) students, employ-

ees, visitors and volunteers on the DC3 main campus and within locations owned or leased by DC3 that are not part of the college main campus (collectively, “Campus”), or when attending/participating in or performing College duties at any Off-Campus College sponsored or supervised classes, practices, activities or other programs (also known as “Off Campus Activity”).

Policy Statement Concerning Weapons: In order to promote a safe and secure community college

and learning environment, the college strictly prohibits the possession or use of Weapons on Campus and at Off-Campus Activities, other than as set forth below: “Weapon” means a weapon described in K.S.A. 21-6301, as further defined under K.S.A. 757c20; and, for purposes of this Policy includes knives more than 4 inches in length. “Handgun” is defined as a “firearm”, pursuant to K.S.A. 75-7c02, with cross-reference to K.S.A. 75-7b01. Specifically, under K.S.A. 75-7b01, it is: (1) a pistol or revolver which is designed to be fired by the use of a single hand and which is designed to fire or capable of firing fixed cartridge ammunition; or (2) any other weapon which will or is designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive and which is designed to be fired by the use of a single hand. Carrying of a concealed Handgun is not considered to be within the scope and course of employment (other than for DC3 security employees), and DC3 is not liable for any resulting injuries to the employee under Workers’ Compensation. In accordance with the Kansas Personal and Family Protection Act, K.S.A. 75-7c01 (et seq), as amended (the "Act") and other applicable Federal/State laws, it is permissible and will not be a violation of this Policy for the: Carrying of a concealed Handgun on Campus by legally qualified individuals, pursuant to Federal/Kansas law, and also in accordance with the Concealed Carry Restrictions set forth below: 1. Lawful carrying of a concealed Handgun by an employee performing College duties at an OffCampus Activity, when in accordance with applicable laws/policies for such location, 2. lawful possession of a Handgun within a personal/non-College vehicle, 3. lawful possession of Weapons: a. by DC3 Security Department or other law enforcement officers while acting within the scope of their employment, or by others authorized in writing by the DC3 Security Director or designee, or 4. as necessary for the conduct of College approved programs.

Concealed Carry Restrictions:

Concealed Carry: Each individual who lawfully possesses a Handgun on Campus shall be wholly and solely responsible for carrying, storing and using that Handgun in a safe manner and in accordance with the law and this Policy. Individuals who carry a Handgun on Campus must carry it concealed on or about their person at all times. “Concealed” means completely hidden from view and does not reveal the Handgun in any way, shape or form. “About” the person means that an individual may carry a Handgun if it can be carried securely in a suitable carrier, such as a backpack, purse, handbag or other personal carrier designed and intended for the carrying of an individual’s personal items. Moreover, the carrier must at all times remain within the exclusive and uninterrupted control of the individual. This includes wearing the carrier with one or more straps consistent with the carrier’s design, carrying or holding the carrier or setting the carrier next to or within the immediate reach/control of the individual. It shall be a violation of this Policy to openly display any lawfully possessed Handgun while on Campus.

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Campus Weapons Policy Federal and State Restrictions: Kansas law states that the only type of firearm that an individual can carry while concealed is a Handgun as defined herein. The following State and Federal laws apply to possession and use of firearms, including the carry of concealed Handguns, and the violation of any of the following restrictions is both a crime and a violation of this Policy: - An individual in possession of a concealed firearm must be at least 21 years of age [K.S.A. 21-6302(a)(4)]; - A firearm cannot be carried by an individual: under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or both, to such a degree as to render the individual unable to safely operate the firearm [K.S.A. 216332], - who is both addicted to and an unlawful user of a controlled substance [K.S.A. 21- 6301 (a)(10)], - who is or has been a mentally ill person subject to involuntary commitment [K.S.A. 216301(a)(13)], - with an alcohol or substance abuse problem subject to involuntary commitment [K.S.A. 21-6301(a)(13)], - who has been convicted of a felony crime [K.S.A. 21-6304] or convicted in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year [18 U.S.C. 922(g)(1)]; - An automatic firearm or sawed off shotgun cannot be carried [K.S.A. 21-6301(a)(5)]; - A cartridge which can be fired by a Handgun and which has a plastic-coated bullet with a core of less than 60% lead by weight is illegal [K.S.A. 21-6301(a)(6)]; - Suppressors and silencers cannot be used with a firearm [K.S.A. 21-6301(a)(4)]; - Firearms cannot be fired in the corporate limits of a city or at a dwelling, or at a structure or vehicle in which people are present, except in self-defense [K.S.A. 21-6308, 6308a]; - A firearm cannot be carried by a person who: is a fugitive from justice [18 U.S.C. § 922(g) (2)]; - is unlawfully in the United States or admitted under a nonimmigrant visa [18 U.S.C. § 922 (g)(5)(A) & (B)]; - has been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions [18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(6)]; 3 | - has renounced his/her United States citizenship [18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(7)]; - is subject to a court order restraining the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of the intimate partner [18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8)]; or, - has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence [18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9)].

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Campus Weapons Policy Location Restrictions: Certain Campus buildings and/or Public Areas within Campus buildings can be permanently or temporarily designated to prohibit concealed Handguns. There are no Campus buildings or Public Areas that have been permanently designated to prohibit concealed Handguns with Adequate Security Measures (ASMs) in place. However, the DC3 may in the future temporarily designate a specific location as prohibiting concealed Handguns and use temporary ASMs as defined and required by law. Appropriate notice will be given whenever this temporary designation is made. Note: “Public Areas” is defined at K.S.A. 75-7c20. Campus locations leased by DC3 or used for Off-Campus Activity, and owned by an entity that may lawfully exclude or permit firearms at their premises (concealed or otherwise), may choose at their sole discretion to exclude or permit Handguns from their premises, notwithstanding a lease or use arrangement with DC3. If Handguns are excluded at such locations and would otherwise be permitted by this Policy, individuals are expected to comply with the rules imposed by the location. Safety Requirements: To reduce the risk of accidental discharge on Campus, when carrying a concealed Handgun on Campus (whether on the person or in a carrier), the concealed Handgun is to be secured in a holster that completely covers the trigger and the entire trigger guard area and that secures an external hammer in an un-cocked position through the use of a strap or by other means. The holster is to have sufficient tension or grip on the handgun to retain it in the holster even when subjected to unexpected jostling. Handguns with an external safety are to be carried with the safety in the “on” position. Semiautomatic Handguns are to be carried without a chambered round of ammunition and revolvers with the hammer resting on an empty cylinder. Storage: Handgun storage is not provided by DC3. Individuals may store a Handgun in the individual’s vehicle when the vehicle is locked and the Handgun is secured in a location within the vehicle that is not visible from outside the vehicle; Handgun storage by any other means is prohibited. Specifically, it is prohibited for any individual to store a Handgun: i) in a vehicle that is unlocked or when the Handgun is visible from outside the vehicle, ii) in an individual’s office, iii) in an unattended backpack/carrier, iv) in any type of locker or v) in any other location and under any circumstances except as specifically permitted by this Policy and by State and Federal law. Training related to this policy will be provided annually to all DC3 students and employees. Enforcement: Any individual violating this Policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, including but not limited to suspension/expulsion, termination of employment, immediate 4 | removal/trespass from the premises and/or arrest. Enforcement of this Policy will be administered by the DC3 Security Department. Reporting: Suspected violations of this Policy should be reported to Dodge City Community College Security Department: • Call: 620.338.0197 Emergency reports concerning threats or violence on campus: Call 311 (on campus) or 911 or 620.338.0197

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Clery Defined Geographic Location On Campus Property

On-Campus property encompasses any building or property owned or controlled by an institution within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area and used by the institution in direct support of, or in a manner related to, the institution’s educational purposes.

Public Property

Public Property encompasses all public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities, that is within the campus, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

Non-Campus Property

Off-Campus property is any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution. Off-Campus property is also any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the institutions educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution.

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Main Campus - Clery Reporting Boundary - Adjacent Public Property

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Sexual Misconduct Policies DCCC is committed to maintaining a positive and safe learning and working environment. DCCC students and employees are responsible for assuring that DCCC maintains an environment for study and work free from sexual assault or misconduct, and all members of the DCCC community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others.

DCCC Policies—http://dc3.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ board-policy.pdf Student Conduct—Sexual Misconduct Policy (series number: 431)

Title IX: Policy against Sex Discrimination and Violence The Title IX Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex. (20 U.S.C. 1681-1688). The U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has focused new attention on the enforcement of Title IX. For instance, colleges and universities are put on notice to protect students, faculty, and staff against campus sexual assault. Title IX Offenses include, but are not limited to: sex discrimination, sexual and gender harassment and sexual violence. These offenses shall be addressed by the Title IX Coordinator pursuant to the Policy on Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity & Diversity’s Complaint Procedure. NECC’s Affirmative Action Officer (AAO), Title IX, ADA and 504 Coordinator is Justine Caron, Director of Human Resources and can be contacted at 978-556-3956. The college prohibits retaliation against any person who presents a formal or informal complaint of sexual violence or who testifies or offers evidence connected with a complaint. Retaliation is a violation of this policy whether or not the underlying claim of sexual violence is confirmed. 37

Sexual Misconduct Policies Sexual Misconduct - Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence & Stalking In support of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, Title IX and the Clery Act, DCCC prohibits the following offenses: rape, acquaintance rape, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, hate crimes and stalking.

Domestic/Dating/Partner Violence: DCCC is committed to providing an institutional environment where all persons may pursue their studies, careers, duties, and activities in an atmosphere free of threat of interpersonal violence. The College will support those who have been victimized by dating/domestic/partner violence by providing information and counseling services and, depending on the individual case, will refer the matter to the appropriate office or department to be handled under applicable College policies and procedures or Kansas criminal statutes. Stalking: Stalking is a crime under Kansas Statute 21-5427. Stalking behavior is prohibited and will not be tolerated at DCCC. DCCC defines stalking as a series of behaviors that in context intend to place, or have knowledge that the behaviors might place, another person in reasonable fear of her or his safety or mental or physical well-being. While certain acts can be classified as crimes, others that do not rise to criminal behavior may still be subject to the campus judicial process. The College can take action and has the right to place sanctions on an offender. Incidents occurring on or off campus are subject to College discipline when such actions materially affect the learning environment or operations of the College. Legal options available to victims of stalking include reporting to the Campus Security or local police, seeking a remedy through civil proceedings, and/or using the campus complaint reporting process. This policy applies equally to all members of the DCCC community: students, employees and visitors. DCCC is committed to protecting the right of all individuals to pursue their intellectual, vocational and personal interests without harassment or interference. The College is also committed to providing an environment in which visitors to and members of the campus community are treated with dignity, respect, and regard for their welfare and learning needs.

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Sexual Misconduct Policies Sexual Misconduct is a broad term encompassing unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and any other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual or gender-based nature, whether intentional or unintentional, where: - an individual’s submission to or rejection of the conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of employment or of status in a course, program or activity, or is used as a basis for an employment or academic decision; or

- the conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive such that it has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance, academic performance or educational experience, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, humiliating or offensive working or educational environment. It is not possible to list all circumstances that might constitute Sexual Misconduct. In general, Sexual Misconduct encompasses any sexually related conduct which causes others discomfort, embarrassment or humiliation, and any harassing conduct, sexually related or otherwise, directed toward an individual because of that individual's sex. The following examples of conduct may constitute Sexual Misconduct:

- Unwelcome sexual advances—whether they involve physical touching or not; - Sexual epithets, jokes, written or oral references to sexual conduct, gossip regarding one’s sex life; - Commenting on an individual’s body, commenting about an individual’s sexual activity, deficiencies or prowess; - Displaying sexually suggestive objects, pictures or cartoons; - Unwelcome leering, whistling, brushing against the body, sexual gestures or suggestive or insulting comments; - Inquiries into one’s sexual experiences; - Discussion of one’s sexual activities; and - Sexual violence and assault prohibited by law, including rape, domestic and dating violence, and other forcible sex offenses.

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Sexual Misconduct Policies In addition to the definitions and examples of Sexual Misconduct referenced above, DCCC prohibits any conduct that would be a violation of Kansas law, specifically including the following provisions that further define domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault in this jurisdiction. “Domestic violence" means abuse committed against a victim or the victim's spouse or dependent child by: (1) A current or former spouse of the victim; (2) a person with whom the victim shares parentage of a child in common; (3)a person who is cohabitating with, or has cohabitated with, the victim; (4) a person who is related by blood or marriage; or (5) a person with whom the victim has or had a dating or engagement relationship. The term also encompasses “Domestic battery” which is (1) knowingly or recklessly causing bodily harm by a family or household member against a family or household member; or (2) knowingly causing physical contact with a family or household member by a family or household member when done in a rude, insulting or angry manner. “Dating violence” is not separately defined by Kansas law, but “Domestic violence” includes abuse committed against a victim or the victim’s spouse or dependent child by a person with whom the victim has or had a dating or engagement relationship.

“Stalking” is (1) Recklessly engaging in a course of conduct targeted at a specific person which would cause areasonable person in the circumstances of the targeted person to fear for such person's safety, or the safety of a member of such person's immediate family and the targeted person is actually placed in such fear; (2) engaging in a course of conduct targeted at a specific person with knowledge that the course of conduct will place the targeted person in fear forsuch person's safety or the safety of a member of such person's immediate family; or (3) after being served with, orotherwise provided notice of, any protective order that prohibits contact with a targeted person, recklessly engaging in at least one act listed in this definition that violates the provisions of the order and would cause a reasonable person to fear forsuch person's safety, or the safety of a member of such person's immediate family and the targeted person is actually placed in such fear. “Course of conduct" means conduct consisting of two or more separate acts over a period of time, however short, evidencing a continuity of purpose which would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress.

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Sexual Misconduct Policies In Kansas, “sexual assault” includes numerous criminal offenses such as rape, sexual battery, and indecent liberties with a child, etc. Definitions for those terms can be found in Kansas Statutes, Chapter 21, Article 55 at http:// www.kslegislature.org/li/b2015_16/ statute/021_000_0000_chapter/021_055_0000_article/.

In order to constitute Sexual Misconduct, conduct must be unwelcome or non -consensual. Conduct is unwelcome when the other person does not solicit or invite it and regards it as undesirable or offensive. The fact that a person may accept the conduct does not mean that he/she welcomes or consents to it. Sexual Misconduct and sexual assault violate the dignity of individuals, impede the realization of JCCC’s educational goals, are unlawful and will not be tolerated. Specifically, such conduct is a form of illegal discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and The Kansas Act Against Discrimination and could lead to arrest and criminal prosecution and carry severe penalties include fines and jail time. Any behavior, which causes the sexual abuse/assault of another person, will not be tolerated and is a violation of the College’s Student Code of Conduct and may result in sanctions including warnings, probation, suspension and expulsion. Disciplinary action on the part of the College does not preclude the possibility of criminal charges against the individual. Retaliation Any attempt to penalize or retaliate against a person for filing a complaint or participating in the investigation of a complaint of sexual assault, misconduct or harassment will be treated as a separate and distinct violation of College Policy.

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Sexual Misconduct Reporting & Investigation Procedures Reporting an Incident of Sexual Misconduct Report the incident to a DCCC Title IX Coordinator. Individuals may also report a sex offense to the College’s Title IX Coordinator. During business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), you are also strongly urged to report any Sexual Misconduct (including sexual assault, rape, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking) you believe may have occurred to the following individuals designated as Title IX Coordinator for the purposes of the Student Sexual Misconduct Complaint Procedures, or by contacting the current Dean of Students if that individual is not listed below. Sexual Misconduct Complaints Against a Student Dave Wetmore, Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator Dodge City Community College 2501 N 14th Dodge City, KS 67801 [email protected] (620)-227-9201 Administration 115

Students interested in counseling and/or guidance may also contact DCCC Counseling Department in the Student Union first floor which offers guidance and support in collaboration with the Dean of Students by telephone (620)-227-9370 or by email to Stephanie Lanning at [email protected] Complaints against a DCCC employee should be reported in accordance with Board Policy. If you or someone you know may be the victim of Sexual Misconduct by a College employee (including sexual assault, rape, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking), you may verbally report such misconduct or file a complaint with the above individual designated as Title IX Coordinator for the purposes of receiving Sexual Misconduct Complaints against Employees. IMPORTANT TO NOTE: The Title IX Coordinators can assist you in: getting help, explaining your rights as a student/employee, investigation processes and protection options. You may decide to report the incident to the DCCC Security or Local Police Department and/or other local law enforcement. Title IX Coordinators can assist you with the reporting process, if you so choose. If you decline to pursue a formal criminal action through a police department, you can pursue institutional actions consistent with the DCCC Student Code of Conduct, Title IX and Clery Act. Alternatively, you can choose not to pursue any institution action, but pursue criminal action or make a police report, by contacting the Security or Local Police. 42

Sexual Misconduct Reporting & Investigation Procedures Reporting Sexual Misconduct

Alleged Title IX Violation

Grievant Consults with Title IX Coordinator

Grievant Initiates Pre-Grievance Meeting with Staff Member or Administrator

Safety and Law Enforcement Options Discussed

Victim Resources DCCC Counseling, Law Enforcement

Safety and Law Enforcement Options Discussed

Formal or Informal Investigation

Victim Resources DCCC Counseling, Law Enforcement

Report of Investigation

Report Turned over to Title IX Administrator

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Sexual Misconduct Reporting & Investigation Procedures Complaints alleging a violation of DCCC’s Sexual Misconduct Policy shall be handled in accordance with applicable College policies and procedures. In general, the appropriate College personnel will first schedule an individual intake meeting with the complainant in order to: provide to the complainant a general understanding of College policy and complaint procedures; to identify forms of support or immediate interventions available to the complainant; and provide a general overview of how the allegation of Sexual Misconduct could potentially be addressed at both the College level and as a criminal matter with local law enforcement. An investigation will be conducted by an individual who has been trained on DCCC’s Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures, and may include review of documentation, interviews with the victim, accused and other witnesses, and any other necessary inquiries. College personnel will utilize a preponderance of the evidence standard during the investigation, and determine and implement a resolution and discipline, if necessary In all complaints of alleged Sexual Misconduct, regardless of whether the complainant wishes to pursue Formal Resolution, Informal Resolution or no resolution of any kind, the College will undertake an appropriate impartial inquiry and take such prompt and effective action as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances to support and protect the complainant, including taking appropriate interim steps before the final outcome of complaint. The College may impose a “no contact” order, which typically will include a directive that the parties refrain from having contact with one another, directly or through proxies, whether in person or via electronic means, pending the investigation. The College also may take any further protective action that it deems appropriate concerning the interaction of the parties both during the Investigation and as part of the outcome of the Investigation, including, without limitation, directing appropriate College officials to alter the students’ academic and/or college employment arrangements, and if possible, working with the individuals involved to alter transportation or living arrangements . When taking steps to separate the complainant and the accused student, the College will seek to minimize unnecessary or unreasonable burdens on either party; provided, however, every reasonable effort will be made to allow the complainant to continue in his/her academic and/or College employment arrangements. Violation (s) of the College’s directive and/or protective actions will constitute related offenses that may lead to additional disciplinary action. Regardless of the specific complaint investigation procedures utilized by the College, the victim and the accused will be entitled to the same opportunities to have timely notice of any meetings/interviews scheduled with them and access to information discussed, as well as the same opportunities to have others present during a disciplinary proceeding (including an advisor of his/her choice), and both the victim and the accused are entitled to be simultaneously notified in writing of the outcome of the disciplinary proceeding, DCCC’s appeal procedures, any subsequent change to the outcome of the disciplinary proceeding and the date the results are considered final. 44

Sexual Misconduct Reporting & Investigation Procedures Duty to Report. All supervisory employees of the College holding a designated supervisory position (as determined by the listing maintained in Human Resources for Supervisor Evaluation purposes) and others as specifically designated by the College shall have a duty to report to one of DCCC’s Title IX Coordinator any suspected Sexual Misconduct involving a student or employee of which they become aware. All other employees with direct knowledge of such conduct are encouraged to report knowledge of any suspected Sexual Misconduct involving a student or employee Sanctions. Disciplinary proceedings against a student may result in sanctions imposed by the College including written/verbal warnings, change in academic situation, probation, suspension and/or expulsion. Disciplinary proceedings against an employee may result in written/verbal warnings, probation, suspension and/or termination. The accused may also be subject to civil and criminal proceedings outside the College, which could result in civil penalties, injunctive relieve (restraining order), criminal fines,probation and/or jail time. In addition to or in conjunction with the disciplinary actions listed above, the following non-exhaustive list of sanctions may be imposed by the College: mandatory training, hold on student records, academic or personal counseling, restitution and fines, required administrative meetings, medical certification/evaluation, execution of a performance improvement plan or behavioral agreement, modifications to the academic or work schedule, issuance of a no-contact order in relation to another individual, mandatory project or assignment (i.e. writing assignment), denial of privileges, ban from DCCC campus or activities and/or community service.

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Sexual Misconduct Prevention Programs and Resources What You Should Know About Consent Consent is an important concept when it comes to sexual assault. Consent must be a willingness or agreement to engage in sexual activity that is freely given with full information of the facts and circumstances. A person cannot give valid consent in Kansas if he/she is:

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-Overcome by force or fear; -Unconscious or powerless; -Mentally incapacitated, whether due to a mental disease or alcohol/drug intoxica-Under the age of 14; or -Providing apparent consent due to fraud or misrepresentation.

At the heart of the idea of consent is the idea that every person, woman or man, has a right to personal sovereignty – not to be acted upon by someone else in a sexual manner unless given clear permission to do so. Concomitant with this idea is the notion that consent may be broad or narrow, and can be limited. Consent to one form of sexual activity does not automatically imply consent to other forms of sexual activity. Consent may be given verbally or non-verbally, based on an active, informed, mindful, freely decided choice. Intoxication may make this (legally) impossible. Consent means that you cannot make assumptions about what your partner does or does not want. Absence of clear signals is a sign to stop. The idea of consent eliminates the need to engage in force and resistance behaviors. There is no biological harm to either sex in stopping at any point. No means no, but nothing also means no. Silence and passivity do not equal permissions. SUBMISSION DOES NOT EQUAL CONSENT! If you receive a “no” and keep right on pressuring/continuing to interact sexually, your behavior is considered to be a coercive influence on the other party. To be valid, consent must be given prior to or contemporaneously with sexual activity. In a nonviolent community, it is expected that all members respect all other members at all times, including in the context of sexuality. Respect means paying attention to verbal and non-verbal cues, desires, and boundaries. “After the fact” is not the time to discuss boundaries. Communicate! 46

Sexual Misconduct Prevention Programs and Resources Safety and Security Tips for Preventing Sexual Assault On Campus -Never walk alone at night. Call a friend or DCCC Security at (620) 338-0197 for an escort. -Always be aware of your surroundings. Walk purposefully and make eye contact with strangers. -In parking lots, have keys ready when you approach your car to make your entry easier. -After dark, try to park in a well-lit area close to your destination. -Always lock car doors and roll up windows. Keep valuables out of sight or in the trunk. -If you feel threatened, immediately go to an open building where there are other people. -Never leave personal items unattended or unlocked. -Emergency 911 telephone calls on cellular telephones will not be answered by DCCC Security, but will be directed to a 911 Call Center. For faster assistance, please advise the officer who answers the telephone that your emergency is occurring on the DCCC campus. At Home -Always lock all doors, even when you are there. Take keys with you, even when stepping out for “just a second.” -Keep windows locked. -Don’t loan out your keys or leave them lying around. Detach house keys from the main ring when having vehicles serviced. -Utilize peepholes or safety chains. Don’t open doors without verifying the identity of the person on the other side. -Don’t keep expensive jewelry, collectibles or large amounts of cash at home. -Don’t advertise your absence, especially on your answering machine or a social media site. In Social Situations -When dating someone you don’t know well, ask people you trust about your date. -Socialize in groups so that you’re not alone with just one person. There really is safety in numbers. -Drive yourself and carry extra money in case you need to get home alone. -If you feel uncomfortable, there’s probably a reason. It’s better to do something you may consider rude than to remain in a dangerous situation. -Remember that alcohol impairs both your decision-making processes and the ability to communicate. -Keep all drinking glasses, bottles or other open containers in sight at all times. When accepting a drink of some kind, make sure that you open the container yourself and be aware that ice cubes could contain harmful substances as well.

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Safety and Security Tips for Preventing Sexual Assault Guard Your Privacy on Social Networking Sites - Don’t give out information simply because it is requested. - Giving out birthdates, full names, addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, bank or credit card accounts and other personally identifiable information can lead to identity theft and cyber stalking. - Select gender-neutral usernames. - Protect your passwords. - Be cautious about posting pictures of yourself, as stalkers sometimes can become obsessed by photos or images. - Versions of online information can be archived, so once you post information, deleting it does not ensure that it is no longer available online. - Be cautious about arranging personal meetings with new online acquaintances. Only post information that you are comfortable having others see, including parents, potential employers, instructors, etc. - Trust your instincts. Protecting Yourself from Drug/Alcohol Facilitated Sexual Assault -Never leave your drink unattended. Because they are colorless and odorless, drugs used in drug-facilitated sexual assault can be slipped into any type of beverage. - Do not accept drinks from anyone but a bartender or server. Try to attend bars or parties with a group of friends, arranging beforehand to watch each other's drinks. - If you think your drink has been tampered with, seek medical attention immediately and request the hospital conduct toxicology testing .

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What To Do If You Are Sexually Assaulted Get to a safe place. For your protection, call 911, the DCCC Security Department or local law enforcement, especially if the accused is still nearby. DCCC Security will assist you whether or not you choose to prosecute the accused. Once you are safe, call a friend or family member for support. Also, a number of College personnel are willing and able to assist in reporting assaults to the proper authorities. Get medical attention immediately and preserve evidence. The primary purpose of a medical examination is to check for physical injury, the presence of sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy as a result of the assault. The secondary purpose of a medical examination is to aid in the police investigation and legal proceedings. It is important to preserve evidence, so do not shower, bathe, eat/drink, brush your teeth, change clothes, or disturb the scene of the attack. The evidence collected may be important to prove rape, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking or other sexual assault, and may assist in obtaining a protection order. Report the incident to the police. You are encouraged to report the incident. You can report directly to law enforcement or upon request, the College will assist you with reporting to the appropriate authorities. It is up to you, but reporting is not the same thing as prosecution. Prosecution can be determined later. To contact the DCCC Security, call (620)-338-0197 or ext. 311 from a campus phone. Again, College personnel are willing and able to assist you in reporting assaults to the proper authorities. A victim’s name and identifying information will be withheld from the public and the press, in accordance with Kansas open records laws. This may be accomplished by withholding or redacting documents, as well as excluding the victim’s name and identifying information from reports made available to the public and the media.

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Registered Sex Offender Notification Sex offender Registration and How to Inquire:

Information regarding registered sex offenders can be obtained from http://www.kbi.ks.gov/registeredoffender/

Improper Use of Sex Offender Registration “Warning: Any person who uses information through this website to threaten, intimidate or harass another, or otherwise misuses the information, may be subject to criminal prosecution and/or civil liability.

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Fire and Bomb Threat Procedures Building Fire Main campus area: Evacuate the building entirely. East of Walking Track: Call Emergency 911 immediately. Activate fire alarm. Notify the designated person. Always keep in mind personal safety. The designated person shall be chief administrator of the building or their designee. If the fire is noticeably out of control, the entire campus must be evacuated until the threat no longer exist. If the fire is in the center of campus (north of the Administration Building), including Math/Science, PE, and Student Union, evacuates to the field north of the PE Building until further notice. West of Walking Track: If the fire is in the center of the campus (Administration Building and south), including Administration, Fine Arts, Little Theater, Humanities, and LRC, evacuate to the south field or walking track area southeast of Lake Charles until further notice. If the fire is west of the service road behind the Student Union, including Computer, Maintenance, Tech Center, Horse Barn and Residence Halls, evacuate to the walking track area southwest of Lake Charles until further notice.

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Fire and Bomb Threat Procedures Residence Halls: Call emergency 911 immediately. Activate fire alarm. Notify the designated person. Always keep in mind personal safety. Notify the Director of Residence Life or Assistant Director. A fire in any of the rooms of residence halls or inside any building of the residential life complex requires that the entire building be evacuated until further notice. If the fire is noticeably out of control, the entire residence area is to be evacuated to the walking track southwest of Lake Charles until further notice. Bomb Threats: Notify Security immediately upon receipt of this threat so they are able to take the appropriate actions or coordinate any required evacuation. If the caller does not give a specific location, the campus must be monitored, however, evacuation should not be necessary. If the caller gives a specific location, the area specified along with the area immediately surrounding it must be evacuated until the deadline has passed. If evacuation is necessary, follow the fire evacuation procedures unless otherwise notified.

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Missing Student Notification Policy and Procedure

Missing Student Notification Policy In 2003 President George W. Bush signed into law “Suzanne’s Law,” requiring police to notify the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) when someone between 18 and 21 is reported missing, as part of the national “Amber Alert” bill http://www .amberalert.gov. This bill applies to colleges that have residence halls on campuses.

In accordance with Section 488 of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), this establishes: a. a missing student notification policy for students who reside in on-campus housing; and b. official notification procedures for a missing student who resides in on-campus housing. At the beginning of each academic year, the Office of Residence Life shall inform each student residing in on-campus housing that they have the option of identifying an individual to be contacted by college officials no later than 24 hours after the time the student has been determined to be missing in accordance with the notification procedure outlined herein. Students may register confidential contact information by completing and confirming their emergency contact information on their housing contract. The contact information shall be accessible only to authorized campus officials and will not be disclosed to anyone, except law enforcement personnel in the furtherance of a missing person investigation. College officials shall notify campus security as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours after said officials determine or reasonably believe there is justification to investigate the welfare or missing status of a student in accordance with this policy. If campus security has been notified and a determination is made that a student has not returned to campus and is missing, college officials will initiate the emergency contact procedures in accordance with the student’s designation. However, if a student is under 18 years of age and not emancipated, college officials are required to notify a custodial parent or guardian in addition to any other designated contact person no later than 24 hours after the time the student is determined to be missing. Any report that a student has been missing for 24 hours, from whatever source, shall be immediately communicated to campus security. College officials shall notify campus security immediately but no later than 24 hours after the college official reasonably believes or determines a student is missing or there is justification to investigate the welfare or missing status of a student.

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Missing Student Notification Policy and Procedure If campus security determines a student has been missing for 24 hours, college officials will contact the individual designated by the student, the custodial parent or 2 legal guardian if the student is under 18 years of age and not emancipated and/or the appropriate law enforcement agency. Notification of the student’s contact person shall be made as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours after making the determination the student is missing. Campus security shall also contact the Dean or Associate Dean of Students Service immediately. Additionally, if a college official or campus security officer reasonably believes or determines a student is missing, local law enforcement shall be contacted for assistance immediately but no later than 24 hours. In the event a college official reasonably believes or determines there is justification to investigate the welfare or missing status of a student, the following resources may be used in locating the student in any order and/or combination: a. Authorized college staff, in cooperation with the Residence Life staff and the terms and conditions of the residence life contract, may enter and search the student's assigned room and common living area. b. Authorized college staff may talk with known associates. c. Authorized college staff may issue an ID picture to assist in identifying/locating the missing student. d. Authorized college staff may access card access logs/history data to determine last use of the card and track the card for future uses. e. Authorized college staff may search any and all on-campus public locations such as, but not limited to, the LRC (library), Student Union, classrooms, cafeteria, etc. f. Authorized college staff may try to contact known friends, family or faculty members for last sighting or for additional contact information. g. Authorized college staff may contact any or all departments to seek information on last sighting or other contact information. h. Authorized staff may access vehicle registration information for vehicle location and distribution to appropriate authorities. I. Information Technology staff may be asked to review email logs or other access for last communication with campus systems.

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Crime Reporting and Annual Statistics Crime statistics provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act are for your information. These statistics are compiled and released annually by the Dodge City Community College Security Department. The totals you see in the charts at the end of this Annual Security Report below represent the compilation of all designated Clery Act crimes reported to campus security officials and Campus Security Authorities (CSAs).

The statistics provided below also include Clery Act crime report data received from other law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction in geographical areas outside of the main campus where DCCC owns, leases, or controls property where significant student activity occurs. In order to comply with this portion of the statistical reporting requirement, the DCCC Security Department completes an annual process of property identification, determination of law enforcement jurisdiction, request for Clery Act crime statistics from appropriate law enforcement agencies, and follow-up contact to ensure a reasonable, good-faith effort is completed in the collection of required statistics. This same process is also conducted with the local law enforcement agency that has jurisdictional control over public areas adjoining the DCCC main campus.

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Crime Reporting and Annual Statistics Definitions for Use in Classifying Crime Reports Murder - The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another. Manslaughter by Negligence - The killing of another person through gross negligence. Forcible Sex Offenses - 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 sex offenses include: Rape - Penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person without the consent of the victim. Fondling – The touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, without the consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her age or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental incapacity. Non-forcible Sex Offenses – Any sexual act direct against another person, without the consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent. Other sex offenses include: Incest – Sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degress wherein marriage is prohibited by law. Statutory Rape - Sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent. Robbery - The taking, or attempting to take, anything of value under confrontational circumstances from the control, custody, or care of another person by force or threat of force or violence, and/or by putting the victim in fear. Aggravated Assault - An unlawful attack by one person upon another where either the offender displays a weapon, or the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury involving apparent broken bones, loss of teeth, possible internal injury, severe laceration, or loss of consciousness. Burglary - The unlawful entry into a building or other structure with the intent to commit a felony or a theft. Motor Vehicle Theft - The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. Arson - To unlawfully and intentionally damage, or attempt to damage, any real or personal property by fire or incendiary device. Liquor Law Violations - The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession, or use of intoxicating alcoholic beverages. Drug Related Violations (Sale and Possession) - The unlawful cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, purchase, possession, transportation, or importation of any controlled drug or narcotic substance; or, the unlawful manufacture, sale, purchase, possession, or transportation of equipment or devices used for preparing and/or taking drugs or narcotics (drug paraphernalia). Weapon Law Violations - The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession, or use of firearms, cutting instruments, explosives, incendiary devices, or other deadly weapons.

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Crime Reporting and Annual Statistics Domestic Violence - Includes felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or intimate partner, by a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction receiving grant monies, or by any other person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that person’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction. (See “Sexual Assault and Misconduct” section above for domestic violence definition in this jurisdiction.) Dating Violence - Violence committed by a person (A) who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim; and (B) where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors: (i) 30 The length of the relationship, (ii) The type of relationship, (iii) The frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship. Stalking - Engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to (A) fear for his or her safety or the safety of others; or (B) suffer substantial emotional distress.

Definitions for Use in Classifying Hate Crime Reports A hate crime is considered a criminal offense committed against a person or property which is motivated, in whole or in part, by the offender’s bias. Bias is a preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons based on their race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender or gender identity/national origin. Although there are many possible categories of bias, under the Clery Act, only the following eight categories are reported:

Race. A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons who possess common physical characteristics (e.g., color of skin, eyes, and/or hair, facial features, etc.) genetically transmitted by descent and heredity, which distinguish them as a distinct division of humankind (e.g., Asians, blacks, whites).

Gender. A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a person or group of persons based on their actual or perceived gender, e.g., male or female.

Religion. A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons who share the same religious beliefs regarding the origin and purpose of the universe and the existence or nonexistence of a supreme being (e.g., Catholics, Jews, Protestants, atheists).

Sexual orientation. A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a person or group of persons based on their actual or perceived sexual orientation. Sexual orientation is the term for a person’s physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction to members of the same and/or opposite sex (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, and heterosexual).

Ethnicity. A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons whose members identify with each other, through a common heritage, often consisting of a common language, common culture (often including a shared religion) and/or ideology that stresses common ancestry. The concept of ethnicity differs from the closely related term “race” in that “race” refers to grouping based mostly upon biological criteria, while “ethnicity” also encompasses additional cultural factors.

National Origin. A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons of the same national origin who share common or similar traits, languages, customs and/or traditions.

Gender Identity. A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a person or group of persons based on their actual or perceived gender identity, e.g., bias against transgender or gender non-conforming individuals.

Disability. A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons based on their physical or mental impairments, whether such disability is temporary or permanent, congenital or acquired by heredity, accident, injury, advanced age or illness.

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Crime Reporting and Annual Statistics Hate Crimes contained in this Annual Security Report include any of the following offenses that are motivated by bias: - Murder and Non-negligent manslaughter - Forcible sex offenses: • Rape • Fondling - Non-forcible sex offenses: • Incest • Statutory Rape - Robbery - Aggravated assault - Burglary - Motor vehicle theft - Arson - Larceny-theft - Simple assault 31 - Intimidation - Destruction/damage/vandalism of property

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ANNUAL SECURITY & FIRE SAFETY REPORT

All On-Campus Property

2014-2016

Non-Campus Property

Reported Reported SubReported to to NonTotal to Security Security Security Arrests: Weapons: Carrying, Possessing, ETC. 2016 0 0 0 0 2015 0 0 0 0 2014 0 0 0 0 Disciplinary Referrals: weapons: Carrying, Possessing, ETC. 2016 0 0 0 0 2015 0 0 0 0 2014 0 0 0 0 Arrests: Drug Law Violations 2016 0 1 1 0 2015 0 1 1 0 2014 0 2 2 0 Disciplinary Referrals: Drug Law Violations 2016 0 0 0 0 2015 0 6 6 0 2014 0 11 11 0 Arrests: Liquor Law Violations 2016 0 0 0 0 2015 0 0 0 0 2014 0 3 3 0 Disciplinary Referrals: Liquor Law Violations 2016 22 32 54 0 2015 0 9 9 0 2014 0 7 7 0 Domestic Violence 2016 0 0 0 0 2015 0 0 0 0 2014 0 0 0 0 Dating Violence 2016 1 1 2 0 2015 0 0 0 0 2014 0 0 0 0 Stalking 2016 0 0 0 0 2015 0 0 0 0 2014 0 0 0 0

Reported to NonSecurity

Sub Total

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

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ANNUAL SECURITY & FIRE SAFETY REPORT

Non-Campus Property

All On-Campus Property

2014-2016

Reported Reported to Nonto Security Security Aggravated Assault 2 2 2016 0 0 2015 0 0 2014 Arson 0 0 2016 0 0 2015 0 0 2014 Burglary 0 1 2016 0 0 2015 0 0 2014 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 2016 0 0 2015 8 0 2014 Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 2016 0 0 2015 0 0 2014 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 2016 0 0 2015 0 0 2014 Robbery 0 0 2016 0 0 2015 0 0 2014 Rape (Forcible) 0 0 2016 0 1 2015 0 0 2014 Fondling (Forcible) 0 0 2016 0 0 2015 0 0 2014 Incest (Non-Forcible) 0 0 2016 0 0 2015 0 0 2014 Statutory Rape (Non-Forcible) 0 0 2016 0 1 2015 0 0 2014

SubTotal

Reported to Security

Reported to NonSecurity

Sub Total

4 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

1 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 2

0 0 0

0 0 2

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 1 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 1 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

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Policy Statement 14: Policy for preparing the Annual Housing Fire Safety Report The Dodge City Community College Security Department compose the Annual Housing Fire Safety Report with information and input from various sources, such as Residence Life, Student Housing, and the Dodge City Community College Security Department. These departments maintain a log of fire statistics for the College. The annual Housing Fire Safety Report is to be published every year on or before October 1 and will contain three years of selected fire statistics in accordance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). This 2016 report contains the statistics for calendar years 2014,2015, and 2016. DEFINITIONS Fire Any instance of open flame or other burning in a place not intended to contain the burning, or burning in an uncontrolled manner. Fire Safety System Any mechanism or system related to the detection of a fire, the warning resulting from a fire, or the control of a fire. This may include sprinkler systems or other fire extinguishing systems, fire detection devices, stand-alone smoke alarms, devices that alert one to the presence of a fire, such as horns, bells, or strobe lights; smoke-control and reduction mechanisms; and fire doors and walls that reduce the spread of a fire

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Dodge City Community College ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY REPORT On Aug. 14, 2008, the Higher Education Opportunity Act or HEOA (Public Law 110-315) reauthorized and expanded the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. HEOA amended the Clery Act and created additional safety and security-related requirements for institutions. Specifically, it added: Fire safety reporting requirements for institutions with on-campus student housing facilities. In compliance with appropriate provisions of federal law, Dodge City Community College is required to make reports available to the campus community and to prospective students and their parents pertaining to fire safety. Institutions maintaining on-campus student housing facilities must collect fire statistics publish an Annual Fire Safety Report and keep a Fire Log.

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Dodge City Community College

Fire Drills

You are expected to observe fire drills. Leave your room and exit through the nearest fire exit. Know where the fire extinguishers are located. Fire drills may be conducted periodically without notice. Prank fire alarms are in violation of College, State, and Federal regulations, and will be dealt with accordingly.

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Fires: On Campus Student Housing Facilities Facility Name: Address: Sheldon Hall 2501 N. 14th Avenue Under Construction Dodge City, KS 67801 Becker Hall 2501 N. 14th Avenue Dodge City, KS 67801 Coleman-Webb 2501 N. 14th Avenue Hall Dodge City, KS 67801 Jackson Hall 2501 N. 14th Avenue Dodge City, KS 67801 Gleckler Zollars 2501 N. 14th Avenue Dodge City, KS 67801

Year

Fires

2016

0

2016

1

2016

0

2016

0

2016

0

Statistics and Related Information Regarding Fires in Residential Facilities Fire Statistics Reporting Table for the Annual Fire Safety Report

Residents Facilities Total Fires in Fire # Each Building

Cause of Fire Number of Injuries Number of Deaths Property Value That Required Related to Fire Damage Treatment at a Medical Facility

Sheldon Hall

0

0

N/A

N/A

N/A

0

Becker Hall

1

1

Unintentional

N/A

N/A

0

ColemanWebb Hall

0

0

N/A

N/A

N/A

0

Jackson Hall

0

0

N/A

N/A

N/A

0

Gleckler Zollars

0

0

N/A

N/A

N/A

0

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Dodge City Community College 2016 Calendar Year Fire Drills In On-Campus Residence Halls

Residence Halls

Drills

Becker Hall

2

Coleman-Webb

2

Gleckler Zollar

2

Jackson Hall

2

Sheldon Hall

0 (Under Construction)

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FIRE STATISTICS Fire statistics must be collected and reported in both the Annual Fire Safety Report and the U.S. Department of Education’s web-based data collection system. Fire statistics for each on -campus student housing facility must be reported. a) The number of fires and cause of each fire. Categories to be used are: Unintentional Fire A. Cooking B. Smoking materials C. Open flames D. Electrical E. Heating Equipment F. Hazardous products G. Machinery/Industrial H. Natural I. Other Intentional Fire Undetermined Fire b) Number of deaths related to the fire. c) Number of injuries related to the fire resulting in treatment at a medical facility. d) The value of property damage related to the fire.

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