Campus Security

Clery Act

To Report a Crime:

Contact Bellevue University Safety Department at 402-557-5000 (Non-Emergency), dial 911 (emergencies only), or by using the Emergency Blue telephones located in the four main parking lots. The red button is for police and the black button is for campus safety. Any suspicious activity such as a person seen in the parking lots, loitering around vehicles, or inside buildings should be reported to the Safety Administrator.

Bellevue University Safety Department and the Bellevue Police Department have a good working relationship. Each agency augments the other within their jurisdictions during mutual investigations, arrest, and prosecutions. Bellevue University is centrally located within the city and Bellevue Police are always able to respond quickly to emergencies that occur. Both the Bellevue Police and Bellevue Fire Departments have current maps of the bird's eye view of the campus and a breakdown of all buildings at Bellevue University.

Voluntary and Confidential Reporting Procedure

Prevention of campus crime is a priority at all Bellevue University locations. All students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors are encouraged to report any crime, suspicious activity, or campus emergencies to the Safety Department. The Safety Department's reports are public records and under state law, Bellevue University cannot hold reports of crime in confidence. Safety Officers always have the emergency mobile phone and can be reached at (402) 557-5000.

Encouragement of Accurate and Prompt Reporting Procedure

Staff, faculty, students, and others, are encouraged to report any crime by dialing 911, and contacting the Safety Department at (402) 557-5000. If a crime occurred outside of business hours, please leave your contact information and someone will get in touch with you as soon as possible. It is important that all crimes are reported so that they can be added to the Annual Crime Report for an accurate depiction of crimes occurring on Bellevue University property.

Encouragement of Advisors to Report Crimes Policy

Any advisor communicating with a student or perspective student who self-discloses their involvement in a crime is encouraged to report the crime to Local Law Enforcement and Bellevue University Safety Department. Bellevue University will assist Local Law Enforcement with any necessary information.

University Law Enforcement

Bellevue University Safety Officers do not have arrest power, but do maintain a working relationship with the Bellevue Police Department; who will respond.

Level of Expectation from Local Law Enforcement Policy

Bellevue University relies completely on Local Law Enforcement in the case of any emergency and crime that were to occur on the campus, Lozier, or any of the satellite locations. The Safety Department of Bellevue University makes every effort to foster a safe environment for faculty, staff, and students.

Good Working Relationship with the Local Police Statement

Since Bellevue University is centrally located within the City of Bellevue, police and fire response time is at a minimum. The main campus, Lozier, as well as the satellite locations, has maintained an excellent working relationship with Local Law Enforcement and Fire.

Standard Operating Procedures Policy

The Safety Department staff is expected to contact Local Law Enforcement or Fire when there is an emergency. The main campus is patrolled on a regular, routine basis to ensure the safety of others, as well as giving assistance. In addition, Emergency (402) 557-5000 numbers are placed in the foyer and several locations within every building on campus so the Safety Department can be reached for assistance. The Safety Department's policies and procedures include a daily reporting activity system, an incident report mechanism, as well as maintain a positive rapport with faculty, staff, and students. A staff member of the Safety Department oversees quarterly safety committee meetings, and the Safety Administrator is a member of the Crisis Management Team that holds monthly meetings.

Fire Procedure Policy

In the event of a fire, it is standard operating procedure to first evaluate the intensity of the fire. The Security Administration will determine if the Fire Department should be called. If evacuation is necessary, the Building Supervisors and Monitors will assist in evacuating faculty, staff, and students in their assigned areas. Anyone not accounted for should be reported to Fire Department officials upon their arrival.

Medical Emergency Policy

In the event of a medical emergency it is standard operating procedure to call 911 for any medical assistance. Any possible assistance will be administered immediately by certified personnel such as CPR or the use of an AED or First Aid. The Safety Department is to be contacted immediately at 402-557-5000 to report the incident.

Power Outage Policy

In the event of a power outage, it is standard operating procedure to identify whether the power outage is contained to one building or multiple buildings. At that time, the Director of Maintenance would be contacted and which time will give the necessary instructions.

Bomb Threat Policy

In the event of a bomb threat, faculty and staff are encouraged to utilize the bomb threat checklist that has been provided to them. Once the phone call has been completed, Local Law Enforcement, as well as the Safety Department, should be contacted immediately. At that time, appropriate action will be taken to ensure the safety of the faculty, staff, and students.

Tornado Warning Policy

In the event of a Tornado Warning, the Desktop Alert System will be activated alerting faculty, staff, and students of the warning. Appropriate actions will be taken in directing individuals to designated safe areas.

Active Shooter Policy

In the event of an active shooter, the Desktop Alert System will be activated alerting faculty, staff, and students of the situation. At this time, directions will be provided for proper evacuation or lock down procedures. Local Law Enforcement will be notified, and upon arrival, take charge of the situation.

Annual Testing of the Emergency Warning System

Upon occurrence of an emergency, the Director of Safety will provide immediate notice to appropriate segments of the campus community upon confirmation of a significant emergency, unless such notice would compromise efforts to contain the emergency. The university randomly conducts a test of the Emergency Notification System and evacuation procedures on an annual basis. Notifications of testing are emailed to all employees.

Proactive Awareness Measures to Prevent Crime

How Students and Employees can Prevent Crime Policy

The Safety Department educates faculty and staff throughout the year on how to make their workplace a safer place in deterring crime.

Student and Employee Safety Program Policy

Bellevue University's Safety Department conducts safety sessions on a quarterly basis for faculty and staff. During these sessions, the Security Administration educates them on the awareness of safety and security issues. The Staff of the Security Administration attempts to make themselves assessable for any issues employees may have as well as maintaining a safe work environment. A campus crime report is provided for all students.

Missing Student Policy

Bellevue University will provide information to Local Law Enforcement on any missing student.

• Policy Administration
• Emergency Contact Designation All Bellevue University students are required to complete the emergency contact information form when registering for classes. This information will be kept confidential unless requested by law enforcement officials during an investigation or missing person.
• Inter-Departmental Coordination The coordination between the Registrar's Office and the Dean of Student Affairs is crucial in gathering and updating student information on a consistent basis.
• Policy Procedures
• Investigation/Determination of Missing Bellevue University does not have dormitories, therefore, the University will work with Local Law Enforcement in providing any information on students when necessary.
• Notifications upon Determination of "Missing" Bellevue University does not have dormitories, therefore, the University will work with Local Law Enforcement in providing any information on students when necessary.
• Action by the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs Bellevue University does not have dormitories; therefore, the University will work with Local Law Enforcement in providing any information on students when necessary.

Student Housing Policy Statement

Bellevue University has no student housing.

The Annual Crime Report Policy

Any perspective student or employee upon request will be provided the Annual Crime Security Report. The crime statistics are submitted to the Department of Education on a yearly basis.

Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment is a form of sexual discrimination and both males and females can be victims. Sexual harassment is illegal and is not permitted by Bellevue University. Harassment of any student or staff member on the basis of sex shall be considered a violation of University policy. Conduct involving unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature shall be considered sexual harassment. Any behavior that represents or resembles this description, repeated or unwanted sexual attention that is made as a condition of reward or penalty is also prohibited.

Sexual Offenses Procedure

Nonconsensual sexual behavior including but not limited to rape; sexual assault; nonconsensual sexual touching of the genitals, breast or anus of another person or the touching of another with one's own genitals whether directly or through the clothing; or exposing one's genitals to another under circumstances in which he or she should reasonably know that his or her conduct is likely to cause affront or alarm, or sexual harassment.

Should a sex offense occur, it is important to report this incident to the Safety Department as well as the local Police Department. The University Safety Department also has a policy and procedure in place for handling rape and sexual assaults:

If you are a victim of a sexual assault you should do the following immediately after the assault:

• Contact the Safety Department or the Vice President of Administration. If the sexual assault occurred off campus, contact the Police Department.
• Seek immediate medical attention in an emergency room or other medical provider that performs legal rape exams:
  • Don't shower, bathe or douche
  • Some of your clothing may be needed for evidence. Bring clothing, or have someone bring it to you
  • Participate in a full rape exam
  • Be sure to get there within 12 to 24 hours if you think a date rape drug may have been used
  • Talk to hospital staff about whether you need any tests for any diseases, or should take any medicine as a precaution. If you are concerned about pregnancy from the assault, discuss this with the ER staff
• Seek support and assistance:
  Methodist Sexual Assault 24-Hour Hotline: (402) 354-8899
  Women's Center for Advancement Hotline: 402-345-7273 Spanish Hotline: 402-672-7118
  Crisis Center for Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault: (888) 721-4340
  Planned Parenthood: (877) 811-7526
  Medical Aftercare
  Private Physician

If you choose to file a report of the incident, the following information will be discussed with you.

• Remember that YOU are a victim. You have nothing to feel guilty or ashamed about.
• A police officer will contact you at the scene of the attack, the hospital, or another location.
• To preserve evidence, you should not bathe or change clothes or do any cleaning up in any manner prior to receiving medical assistance.
• You are the person in control when you contact the police department and you decide how you want the incident handled.
  • You may press charges against the suspect.
  • You may ask that University disciplinary action be initiated against the suspect.
  • You may ask the police to contact the suspect about the incident, and still choose not to have the suspect arrested.
  • You may tell the police not to contact the suspect about the incident, and still choose not to have the suspect arrested.

It is not required that you press charges against the suspect, but the police hope that you will proceed with prosecution. Then, your assailant may be arrested for what they have done to you. However, IT IS YOUR CHOICE.

You may also choose to proceed through the University Discipline Procedure in addition to, or in lieu of, pressing criminal charges against the suspect. The University Discipline Procedure provides that in cases of alleged sexual assault:

• The accused is subject to University sanctions which may include probation, suspension from the University for a specified time, or permanent expulsion from the University.
• The accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a campus disciplinary proceeding.
• The accuser and the accused shall be informed of the outcome of any campus disciplinary proceeding which alleges a sexual assault.

The University can enforce sanctions for rape and other sex offenses to include the following:

Sanctions

The following sanctions may be imposed upon any student found to have violated the Student Conduct Code. The accuser and accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a disciplinary hearing. Both the accuser and accused will be informed of the outcome of any institutional disciplinary proceeding brought alleging a sex offense. More than one of the following sanctions may be imposed for any single violation:

• Warning. A notice in writing to the student that the student is violating or has violated institutional regulations.
• Probation. A written reprimand for violation of specified regulations. Probation is for a designated period of time and includes the probability of more severe sanctions if the student is found to be violating any institutional regulation(s) during the probationary period.
• Loss of Privileges. Denial of specified privileges for a designated period of time.
• Restitution. Compensation for loss, damage, or injury to the University or University property. This may take the form of appropriate service and/or monetary or material replacement.
• Discretionary Sanctions. Work assignments, service to the University, or other related discretionary assignments.
• University Dismissal. An involuntary separation of the student from the institution for misconduct apart from academic requirements. It does not imply or state a minimum separation time.
• University Suspension. Separation of the student from the University for a defined period of time, after which the student is eligible to return. Conditions for readmission may be specified.
• University Expulsion. Permanent separation of the student from the University.

Temporary Suspension

The AVP of Student Affairs may at any time temporarily suspend or deny readmission to a student from the University pending formal procedures when the AVP or Designee finds and believes from available information that the presence of a student on campus would seriously disrupt the University or constitute a danger to the health, safety, or welfare of members of the University community. The appropriate procedure to determine the future status of the student will be initiated within seven calendar days. The University will change a victim's academic situation after an alleged sex offense. Requests for assistance in changing your academic or living situation may be directed to the AVP of Student Affairs.

Sex Offender Notification

Any Bellevue University student or employee who requests information about a suspected sex offender who is working or studying on campus should contact the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), which keeps a list of registered sex offenders. The (NSP) Omaha number is 402-331-3333. The (NSP) Sex Offender Registry web site is http://www.nsp.state.ne.us/sor/index/find.cfm.

Timely Notification Policy

Purpose

The purpose of this directive is to codify this department's policy and procedures concerning the Timely Notification/Crime Alerts issued by the Bellevue University Safety Department.

Policy

It is the policy of this department to issue Timely Notifications/Crime Alerts in effort to notify community members about certain crimes in and around our community. For the purpose of this policy, "timely manner" generally means within 24 hours after an incident has been brought to the attention of a "campus safety authority" as defined by the Clery Act. It is further the policy of this department to maintain compliance with applicable features of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act as mandated by the Department of Education.

General

Local Law Enforcement authorities are responsible for consulting with University Administration in making the determination on a case-by-case basis of when "timely notification" information in the form of a Crime Alert is disseminated. It is the decision of the University Administration on whether a Crime Alert will be issued. This is based on the following:

• If it is identified as a Clery Act crime (Murder; Non-Negligent Manslaughter; Aggravated Assault; Robbery; Forcible Sex Offense; Forcible Rape; Forcible Sodomy Sexual Assault with an Object; Burglary; and
• Is the crime considered to represent a serious continuing threat to students, faculty, staff, or visitors?

Determining whether to issue a Crime Alert for non-Clery Act crimes shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

When Timely Notifications/Crime Alerts are issued, a corresponding Timely Notification Action Report shall be completed and filed in the Clery Annual Retention file with attached copies of the Crime Alert. With the exception of juvenile case reports, a copy of the associated incident report shall be attached.

With regard to juvenile case reports, a notation will be placed in the "Miscellaneous Comments/Information" section of the Crime Alert action report.

The body of the Notification will include information regarding the Clery Act requirements; a short description of the incident or crime giving the time and date, location, reported offense, suspect description, weapon used, suspect vehicle, and MO or method of operation used to facilitate the crime. The Notification should also include personal safety information to aid members of the University community in protecting themselves from becoming victims of a similar crime and promote overall safety for our educational community.

The dissemination of this information will be distributed through all the Universities resources available.

Following issuance, Timely Notifications/Crime Alerts will be reviewed by the Crisis Management Team within 60 days of the issuance.

Any crimes reported within the vicinity of the University and are pertinent, will be monitored. This Administration communicates with Local Law Enforcement on a daily basis.

Other Departments: If community members report crimes or serious incidents to other campus security authorities or university administrators, those persons will notify the Safety Department.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Bellevue University prohibits the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and/or alcohol by students and employees on University property or as a part of any College activities. State and federal laws and any applicable city ordinances pertaining to the possession and use of alcoholic beverages and illicit drugs are also enforced.

Weapons Possession Procedure

Firearms or weapons of any kind are prohibited on Bellevue University property. This includes all staff, facility, and students. Further, firearms or weapons are not allowed in any vehicle that is on University property.

Crime Statistics – Main Campus	2008	2009	2010	2011
Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter	0	0	0	0
Negligent Manslaughter	0	0	0	0
Forcible Sex Offenses	0	0	0	0
Non-Forcible Sex Offenses	0	0	0	0
Robbery	0	0	0	0
Aggravated Assault	0	0	0	0
Burglary	0	0	0	0
Motor Vehicle Theft	0	0	0	0
Arson	0	0	0	0
Arrest Statistics – Main Campus	2008	2009	2010	2011
Liquor Law Violations Arrests	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Referrals	0	0	0	0
Drug Abuse Violations Arrests	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Referrals	0	0	0	0
Weapons Possession Arrests	0	0	0	0
Larceny – Theft	0	0	0	0
Simple Assault	0	0	0	0
Intimidation	0	0	0	0
Destruction, Damage or Vandalism	0	0	0	0

Public Crime Statistics can be found at:

Bellevue Police Department Omaha Police Department Douglas County Sheriff www.bellevuepd.com www.opd.ci.omaha.ne.us www.omahasherrif.org

Please see the definitions below to associate the exact meaning for each crime. The definitions are taken from the Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Handbook and National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) and used to classify the criminal offenses listed.

Homicide: 1 - Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter (Must have intent), 2. Negligent Manslaughter (No Intent Necessary).

Forcible Sex Offense - Any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent; to include:

Forcible Rape - The carnal knowledge of a person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (or because of her/his youth).

Forcible Sodomy - Oral or anal intercourse with another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (or because of his/her youth).

Sexual Assault with an Object - The use of an object or instrument to unlawfully penetrate, however slightly, the genital or anal opening of the body of another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of her/his temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (or because of his/her youth).

Forcible Fondling - The touching of private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of her/his temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (or because of his/her youth).

Non-forcible Sex Offenses - Unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse or other sexual act; to include: degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by state law.

Statutory Rape - Non-Forcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.

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

Aggravated Assault - An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm.

Assault (Simple) - Lesser assaults, usually committed without instruments/weapons, not likely to produce serious bodily harm or death (i.e. general fighting).

Burglary - The unlawful entry into a structure to commit a felony or theft. For reporting purposes this definition includes: unlawful entry with intent to commit a larceny or felony; breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny; housebreaking; safecracking; and all attempts to commit any of the above.

Motor Vehicle Theft The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. (Classify as motor vehicle theft all cases where automobiles are taken by person not having lawful access even though the vehicles are later abandoned; including joyriding.)

Larceny/Theft - The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession of constructive possession of another. Examples are thefts of bicycles or automobile accessories, shoplifting, pocket-picking or the stealing of any property or article that is not taken by force and violence or by fraud. Attempted larcenies are included. Embezzlement, confidence games, forgery, worthless checks, etc. are excluded.

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

Alcohol Violations - The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting: the manufacture, sale, transporting, furnishing, possessing of intoxicating liquor; maintaining unlawful drinking places; furnishing liquor to a minor or intemperate person; using a vehicle for illegal transportation of liquor; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. (Drunkenness and driving under the influence are not included in this definition.)

Drug Abuse Violations - Violation of Federal, State and local laws relating to the unlawful possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing, and making of narcotic drugs. The relevant substances include: opium or cocaine and their derivatives (morphine, heroine, codeine); marijuana, synthetic narcotics (Demerol, methadone); and dangerous non-narcotic drugs (barbiturates, benezedine).

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