Campus Awareness
&
Campus Security Report
2007 - 2008

Texas State Technical College
Department of Public Safety Marshall
2400 East End Blvd. South
Marshall, Texas 75670
903-935-1010

STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW & CAMPUS SECURITY ACT:

CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL:

REPORT ALL CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES:

College crime is a reality. The TSTC Public Safety Officers encourages all staff, faculty and students to become involved in a shared responsibility of the prevention of criminal activity on campus. Anyone observing a crime committed on campus or at any college function should report the crime to the TSCT Public Safety Office. Public Safety Officers will respond to all reports and take appropriate action.

Traffic, suspicious activities and criminal conduct are monitored by TSTC Dept. of Public Safety Officers through vehicle patrol and foot patrol procedures to ensure the safety and security of students, staff, faculty and visitors. These Officers shall enforce campus rules and regulations, as well as local, state and federal laws.

TSTC DPS Office --------------------903-923-3351
Duty Phone ----------------------------903-926-6801

Your name
If there are weapons involved
Description of Suspect(s)
(Sex, Race, Clothing )
Description of Vehicles
Vehicle License Plate
Direction of Travel
Location of Incident
If ambulance is needed
Type of Incident

IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OF SEXUAL ASSAULT:

Any person who is the victim of a sex offense which occurs on campus, or at an official off-campus TSTC function, should immediately report such offense to the Public Safety Department and also to local law enforcement officials (the Marshall Police Dept. @911). At the time of the reporting of the incident remain calm and try to the best of your ability to give the following information:

Remember: Do not bathe, shower or clean -up in manner or change clothing until cleared to do so by law enforcement officials or medical authority

Victims have the right, and can expect to have incidents of sexual misconduct taken seriously and to have incidents investigated and properly resolved. Victims will be offered assistance in the reporting process and will, to the extent permitted by law, be permitted anonymity, if requested. It is understood that victims may desire confidentiality. However, when an incident is reported to College officials, they have a duty to fully investigate. If it is de- termined that a threat of continuing harm or harassment is present, the College will act to resolve the incident to the extent possible, even without the cooperation of the victim.

Complaints and disciplinary actions, unless otherwise provided, are considered confidential and are subject to the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Public Law 93-389).

If not otherwise provided in Policy and Procedure 2.4, or the Code of Student Conduct, both the victim and the person accused of sexual assault shall: (1) be entitled to have an advisor present during any campus disciplinary proceeding; and (2) be informed of the outcome of the disciplinary proceeding.

Discipline, for persons found in violation by appropriate disciplinary procedures, shall include suspension from College or termination of employment. Disciplinary procedures shall proceed regardless of other possible criminal actions.

The Campus Disciplinary Officer (or the Student Judicial Review Board) may impose disciplinary action for a sex offense on a student upon finding that a student committed an act of sexual or aggravated sexual assault, including non-forcible sex offenses. The conclusion of the Campus Disciplinary Officer or Student Judicial Review Board shall be based on "preponderance of the information" rather than "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" and need not coincide with legal actions taken by a court of law.

Any student who, in the finding of the Campus Disciplinary Officer or Student Judicial Review Board, has committed a sex offense on campus or at an official off-campus College function may be expelled from the College.

Students who report that they are the victims of sexual assault on campus may, at their Discretion, request of the Dean of Enrollment Management that their on-campus residence assignment and/or class schedule be changed. Based on the availability of housing units and appropriate class sections, the College will Make reasonable efforts to accommodate such request.

An awareness of rape, acquaintance rape and other sex offenses will be promoted during orientation programs and by other means.

1. Sabine Valley Center MHMR
   500 W. Grand Ave.
   Marshall, Texas
   1-800-832-1009
   
   
2. Women's Center
   2907 W. Marshall
   Longview, Texas
   1-800-441-5555
   
   
3. Children' Protective Services
   2130 Alpine Road
   Longview, Texas
   1-800-544-9731
   (to report child abuse only)
   
   

DEFINITIONS:

Sexual Assault:  A person may be guilty of a second degree felony if he/she intentionally or knowingly attempts or completes any sexual act as defined by Article 22.011 of the Texas Penal Code. These acts include: sex without the consent of another person, by force, through the use of a chemical substance, with a child younger than 17 years of age, or if the victim has a mental defect, does not know that the sexual assault is occurring, or is coerced by a public official , mental health provider or minister.

Aggravated Sexual Assault:  A person may be guilty of a first degree felony if he/she intention- ally or knowingly attempts or completes any sexual act, as defined by Article 22.021 of the Texas Penal Code. These acts include: sex through force that causes serious physical injuries or attempts to cause death by acts or words that place the victim in fear of serious bodily in- jury; kidnapping or death; use of a deadly weapon during the commission of the crime; using an object to commit the acts; acting against the person's will; or when the victim is younger than 14 years of age, older than 65 years of age, or is incapable of giving consent.

Non-forcible Sex Offenses:   Any act or unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse, including incest and sexual assault of a child and criminal offenses of indecency with a child as defined by Article 21.11 of the Texas Penal Code.

Forcible Sex Offenses:   Any act directed at another person, forcibly and by/or against that person 's will, or not forcible or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent, and includes any type of sexual assault with an object and forcible fondling.

Date/Acquaintance Rape:   Depending on the criminal evidence and the criminal intent with- in the act, Date/Acquaintance Rape could fall within either Forcible or Non-forcible Sex Offenses.

GENERAL SECURITY POLICIES:

*Each person should take appropriate measures to protect their own property to prevent loss.
*All criminal or suspected criminal activities should be reported to the TSTC Department of Public Safety. Medical emergencies and fires may be reported directly to the City of Marshall directly by dialing 9-911 from any campus telephone. TSTC Patrolmen are equipped with cell phones capable of contacting area law enforcement agencies when it is determined they are needed for assistance.
*Access to campus buildings is limited to times designated for activities.
*To promote a reasonable measure of security for students living in Campus housing, housing is staffed with Resident Advisors (RA's). RA's monitor activities in the housing area and report violations of institutional policies and criminal activity to the proper authorities as appropriate.
*The Texas Education Code authorizes the College to refuse the right to enter or remain on campus, to any person having no legitimate business with College community members. TSTC Patrolmen may request proper identification of any individual on campus, especially those persons encountered during late night hours, under suspicious circumstance or in response to reports from College community members.

DRUG & ALCOHOL POLICY:

TSTC Marshall is a drug-free College and workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, purchase, dispensing, possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol by students and employees on College property or as part of any campus activity, is prohibited. Disciplinary sanctions may be imposed, including possible suspension and criminal charges being filed. Therefore, students, employees and quest are encouraged to read the full policy, found in the Student Handbook, as all persons are expected to abide by that policy.

STUDENT RIGHT TO KNOW CRIME STATISTICS
STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW AND CAMPUS SECURITY ACT
(PUBLIC LAW 1001-54, TITLE II, SECTION 204)

As required by federal law, an annual TSTC Police/Security Report shall be prepared, published and distributed by each college to all employees and students of the college by September 1 of each year. This report shall contain elements specified by the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act. Timely reporting of a crime to the college community shall be decided on a case by case basis due to the nature of the crime.

The TSTC President shall notify the college community of reported campus crimes that, in the Presidents opinion, constitutes a threat to other students and employees. Such notification shall be broad and timely to reduce potential risk at the college.

For more information regarding campus security, contact the Director of Human Resources, at 903-935-1010 Ext. 3221 or the TSTC Department of Public Safety at Ext. 3351.

Equal opportunity shall be afforded within the Texas State Technical College System to all employees and applicants for admission or employment regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age or disability. TSTC will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.