OHIO UNIVERSITY ZANESVILLE 

AND ZANE STATE COLLEGE 

 

 

 

 

 

2012 JEANNE CLERY 

ANNUAL CAMPUS SECURITY AND 

FIRE SAFETY REPORT

 

 

 

 

 

This report was compiled by the Zanesville Campus Public Safety Department in compliance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998 (formerly the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990).

 

 

         

 

 

Table of Contents

 

Message from Bethany Hayes, Director of Safety and Security	3
Executive Summary	4
Mission Statement	4
The Campus	5
Zanesville Campus Public Safety Department	5
Phone and Emergency Contact Information	6
Reporting Procedures	6
Timely Warnings	6
Crime Victims	7
Controlled Substances and Alcohol Policy	7
Firearms Policy	8
Sexual Assault Procedures	8
Date Rape Drugs	9
Sex Offender Registry and Access to Information	9
Programming for Safety	9
Campus Buildings and Grounds	10
Campus Emergency Phones	10
Building Security	10
Sharing the Responsibility	10
Ways to Enhance Personal Safety	11
Workplace Safety	11
Fire Safety Improvements and Upgrades	11
Reporting a Fire	11
Smoking Policy	11
Fire Safety Education	11
Missing Persons	12
Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures	13
Mass Notification System	13
Campus Security Authorities	14
Preparation of Annual Campus Crime Statistics	14
Crime Statistics	14
Hate Crime Statistics	15

 

Message from Director

 

I want to thank you for taking the time to read this year’s Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report. This report is designed to provide you with important information regarding security and fire safety on our campuses. In addition to outlining the details of the many safety programs Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College offers its community members, the report also contains statistical information regarding reported crimes and fire initiatives for our campuses.  

 

The safety you experience on campus is due to the combined efforts of many different departments and individuals. Safety is a collective responsibility and we rely on every single member of our campus to contribute to the security of our campus by using a common sense approach and reporting suspicious activity when observed. The level of support we receive from our community members is critical to the success of the outcome. It is our duty as a department to maintain your trust. Safety is enhanced internally by our colleagues on our Joint Campus Safety Committee, Behavioral Intervention Teams, and our health and safety training programs. 

 

The Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College Campus Safety and Security Department are primarily responsible for developing services, programs, and strategies for maintaining a safe campus. In order for us to meet this goal, the department focuses primarily on fours functions. 

 

First is a strong partnership with and service to the campus community. We recognize that we exist to provide a service oriented department and support the idea that all relationships require trust and constant nurturing. We are committed to the philosophy of community oriented public safety and problem solving. Through utilizing officers to serve as liaisons with various sections of the campuses, we are able to service the individualized needs of each campus. 

 

Second, a major focus of the department is crime prevention and safety related programming to promote individual responsibility and community safety. The department offers a wide range of training opportunities that are presented throughout the academic school year. The department also organizes various activities for campus safety week which is held the first week of April.

 

Third, focusing on emergency management planning which requires a comprehensive approach to preventing, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergency situations. We take a proactive approach to planning for emergencies by collaborating not only with the entire campus community but with outside agencies such as the Zanesville Police Department, the Zanesville Fire Department, the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Muskingum County Health Department, and the Emergency Management Agency. 

 

Lastly, the department is charged with the enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct for Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College. This function is essential to maintaining an environment that is safe and conducive to learning.

 

We hope you find this report informative and helpful. If you have questions or would like further information, please contact our department. We welcome your input as we travel the path of continuous improvement. Thank you for the opportunity to serve.

 

Bethany L. Hayes

Director of Safety and Security

 

Executive Summary

 

This document provides the mandated information necessary for compliance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998 (formerly the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990). The information is for the calendar years of 2009, 2010, and 2011.

 

Information given in this report is from January 1 to December 31 of each calendar year.

This report also complies with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and includes new safety requirements in the following areas: hate crime reporting, emergency response and evacuation procedures, missing student notification, and fire safety information. 

 

The primary intent of the Jeanne Clery Act is to provide accurate and timely safety information to the public, parents, current students, and potential students about the levels of crime and student alcohol and drug violations that occur on a campus. This means ensuring all incident data available is complete and accurate for all parties who inquire enabling them to make an informed decision regarding their safety. 

 

The information in this report has been sent to the U.S. Department of Education’s web-based

Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool which is available for the public to view. This report is also available on the department’s web-sites and printed copies are available at the Campus Safety and Security Department which is located in the Campus Center room #472.

 

Mission Statement 

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the Campus Safety and Security Department is to provide a safe and secure educational environment that is conducive to learning through a professional department dedicated to deterring crime, educating and ensuring personal safety, and emergency management planning by formulating a partnership with the entire campus community.

 

Vision Statement

The vision of Campus Safety and Security Department is to provide excellent professional services to the campus community by maintaining a safe learning environment that supports academic freedom, respect for the individual, and the open exchange of ideas. We will work in partnership with all members of the campus community and outside agencies to provide quality services in all areas of public safety.

 

Core Values

Professionalism

• •Our goal is to provide professional, effective, and quality service for the campus community.

Respect

• •The respect of the campus community should be earned by being professional and having considerable and courteous regard for everyone. 

Integrity

• •Officers are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is fair and ethical while exhibiting a high standard and leading by example. 

 

 

Dedication

• •Our department is dedicated to providing the campus community with a safe and secure educational environment that is conducive to learning. 

Excellence

• •Strive for personal and professional excellence, dedication to duty, and outstanding service for the campus community.

By following the values of PRIDE, we strive to serve the campus community the best way possible.

 

The Campus

 

A safe and secure educational environment is vitally important to parents, students, and employees. Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College recognize this and seek to provide a positive and safe atmosphere in which individuals can pursue educational opportunities and have demonstrated this commitment through the development of policies and programs to reduce crime. A number of security measures are employed to protect the members of the campus community. 

 

Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College are located in Muskingum County and serve the higher education needs for the southeastern part of Ohio. The two campuses share a 179 acre site in the city of Zanesville which has a population of approximately 25,500. Columbus, the capital city of Ohio, is 55 miles to the west. 

 

With approximately 5,100 students between the two campuses, Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College offer a variety of academic programs and serve primarily a commuting population.

 

Campus Safety and Security Department

 

The Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College Campus Safety and Security Department provides services to all faculty, staff, students, and visitors during normal operating hours from 7:00am to 11:30pm Monday thru Friday and 7:30am to 7:30pm on Saturday.  

 

There are two full-time and five part-time security officers employed for the campus. The department continually evaluates existing programs and looks for new ways to maintain and improve campus security. The department strives to provide the most secure surroundings possible and educates all students, employees, and visitors about their responsibility for campus safety. The department is responsible for all safety and security related issues on campus property and works in collaboration with the Zanesville Police Department, Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office, Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol in an effort to provide a safe and secure educational environment.

 

The Campus Safety and Security Department will continue to enhance current safety education and prevention programs throughout the year. The purpose of these programs is to ensure that the campus community receives information on safety, crime awareness, and on alcohol and drug abuse prevention. A professionally trained security force along with students and employees themselves equally share in the responsibility of making the campus a safe place to study, learn, and work. 

 

Officers are regularly scheduled for and attend updated training sessions. Each officer is certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED as first responders.

 

Phone and Emergency Contact Information

 

Campus Safety and Security Department (Zanesville)……………….....extension 1111 or 740-683-3584

Fire or Medical Emergency……………………………………………………………………………………….…...………..911

Zanesville Police Department………………………………………………………………………………….740-455-0700 

Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office………………………………………………………….……………....740-452-3637

Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office………………………………………………………………….………….740-439-0541

Ohio State Highway Patrol Zanesville………………………………………………………...…………....740-453-0541 

Ohio State Highway Patrol Cambridge………………………………………………………………….....740-439-1388

 

Reporting Procedures

 

Students and employees are strongly encouraged to report crime to the Campus Safety and Security Department along with the Zanesville Police Department. The Campus Safety and Security Department should be notified in order to assist with the investigation and may assist in determining the necessity to call the police department. The Zanesville Police Department has the responsibility to investigate all crimes which occur on the campus.  

 

Under Ohio law, persons who have knowledge of a felony (a victim of or witness to) are required to report the crime to the police (Ohio Revised Code § 2921.22). Failure to report a crime may itself be a crime.

 

Information on criminal or irrational behavior may be reported to the Ohio University Student Review Consultation Committee (SRCC) or to the Zane State College Behavioral Intervention Team (ZBIT) by emailing the Director of Safety and Security at hayesb@ohio.edu or calling 740-588-1397. Zane State College students or employees can also submit an incident or concern at My Z-Online in the resources section. The department strongly encourages crime victims to report all criminal activity to the police. The police have a much better chance of solving crimes when they are reported promptly and accurately.   

 

Every effort is made to provide confidentiality to those who report crimes. However, the Zanesville Police Department may not be able to hold all reports of crime confidential. Police reports become public records under state law when they are forwarded to outside police departments or courts for prosecution purposes. 

 

If you have any suggestions on how the department can create a safer learning environment, please share your ideas with the Director of Safety and Security.

 

Timely Warnings

 

In the event a situation arises, either on or off campus, that in the judgment of the Director of Safety and Security or other campus administrators, constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide “timely warning” will be issued. The warning will be issued through the campuses RAVE messaging system and/ or the ACE email messaging system to students and employees along with necessary web-site updates. The Public Relations Officer in conjunction with the Director of Safety and Security will distribute the warning to the local media if needed. Depending on the particular circumstances such as a weather event, crime, or hazard (especially in situations that could pose an immediate physical threat to the community and individuals), the Campus Safety and Security Department will post a notice on the website under the “Crime Alert” section. In such instances, a copy of the notice will be posted in the academic buildings.

 

Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to the Campus Safety and Security Department.  

 

Crime Victims

 

Ohio law gives a victim of any of the crimes listed below (in the case of a murder, a member of the victim’s family) a variety of specific rights before, during, and after the trial or juvenile proceeding.   

• •Any felony offense (i.e., murder, rape, kidnapping, felonious assault, vehicular assault)  
• •Aggravated menacing  
• •Assault  
• •Domestic violence  
• •Intimidation of crime victim or witness  
• •Menacing  
• •Menacing by stalking  
• •Negligent homicide  
• •Vehicular homicide  
• •Aggravated vehicular homicide  
• •Sexual Imposition  

 

Victims of crime experience physical, emotional, and economic hardships long after the date of the criminal act. Available support can be found in “Picking up the Pieces- A Guide to Helping Crime Victims Rebuild Their Lives”. The brochure can be downloaded from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office website or obtained at the Campus Safety and Security Department. 

 

Controlled Substances and Alcohol Policy 

  

Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College prohibit the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on the premises or as part of any activity. Lawful and responsible consumption of alcohol on the premises or during employee activities is permitted at specified places with specified functions either provided or sanctioned by the university or college. 

 

The campuses comply with all federal, state, and local laws. Ohio statutes permit the consumption of alcohol by any person who is at least 21 years of age, and prohibit individuals of legal age from selling or furnishing alcohol to anyone not of legal age. Ohio and federal laws prohibits the use, possession, sale, or offering for sale of narcotics, hallucinogens (including marijuana), illicit drugs, or unlawful use or distribution of prescribed drugs.  

 

Violation of policy for employees and students includes the possession or use of any illegal drugs, narcotics, hallucinogens, or alcohol on campus property or premises, or during campus activities or job performance. The possession of any illegal drugs, including but not limited to hallucinogens, narcotics, or alcohol, as well as drug related paraphernalia, or inappropriate behaviors from their use is prohibited. Lastly, trafficking in these illegal items whether procuring, sharing, giving, selling, manufacturing, or sold is also prohibited. 

 

Firearms Policy

 

Firearms are not permitted on campus property. The policy states that no student, employee, or visitor shall have in his/ her possession while on the Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College campus any firearms unless required to do so by being enrolled in or the instructor of an official course in which instruction on the use of firearms is being delivered. 

 

Students enrolled in courses in which firearms instruction will be provided will use the firearms provided by the institution. No student is permitted to bring their own firearm onto the campus property or premises. Firearms will not be carried or worn into a classroom unless instructed to do so by the instructor. 

 

Instructors are only permitted to carry firearms or other weapons when instructing an approved firearm or weapons training class. Firearms are not to be carried or worn into a classroom.

 

Law enforcement and probation and parole officers who appear in the classrooms are exempted from these restrictions. 

 

Any infractions of the campus weapons policy will be handled via appropriate local, state, and/ or federal laws violations as well as disciplinary procedures with the university or college. 

 

Sexual Assault Procedures

 

Sexual assault is regarded as a serious violation of student conduct. Sexually abusive behavior exists on a continuum ranging from verbal to physical harassment to rape. The Student Handbook includes more details of policy, reporting, and educational programs available to students.

   

Students who are sexual assault victims should give strong consideration to reporting the assault. Reporting an assault to law enforcement or campus authorities does not require filing criminal charges, but it does allow all support systems to be put in place for the victim. A report should be filed as soon as possible after the assault is committed but it may be done at any time. Students can make their report to any campus authority, including but not limited to, Campus Safety and Security, the Student Success Center, the Learning Advancement Center, faculty advisors, administrators, student organization advisors, and athletic coaches. The institution will assist a student who reports a sexual assault in obtaining medical support and information regarding available legal and judicial resources as well as counseling and support services. If requested by the victim, and if reasonably available, the institution will assist the victim in changing their academic situation after the alleged assault.  

 

Students who choose to notify police should be aware of the importance of the immediacy of reporting the incident and the importance of preserving physical evidence at the assault scene as well as on the person assaulted. The gathering of physical evidence can provide important evidence and support of criminal charges leading to a successful prosecution.  

 

Students who are reporting an immediate assault should be accompanied to a health care facility of their choice to allow for collection of evidence and treatment. If a sexual assault victim chooses to report the incident days, weeks, or even months after the assault, important support systems are still available and can be arranged. However, criminal investigations are much more difficult after the passage of time. 

 

Sexual assaults, for which a victim seeks medical treatment, must be reported to the appropriate police department by the health care officials. However, the victim is not required to criminally prosecute the case or file a police report unless the sexual assault victim is a minor.  

 

Date Rape Drugs

 

Be aware that date rape drugs can be placed in your drink not just alcoholic beverages. Effects may range from a feeling of well-being and short term memory loss to an apparent aphrodisiac and intoxication effect. Serious adverse effects can occur such as seizures, insomnia, anxiety, nausea, dizziness, hallucinations, coma, and even death. Some common side effects of these drugs include a drunken appearance, drossiness, light-headedness, staggering, confusion, muscle relaxation, and amnesia that lasts up to 24 hours.

 

Those who suspect that they or someone they know has been drugged and/ or sexually assaulted should first go to a safe place and call the Campus Safety and Security Department or the local police department then go to a local hospital’s emergency room for immediate treatment of any injuries, and urine/ blood testing for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. 

 

Sex Offender Registry and Access to Information

 

Incarceration may remove a sex offender from the streets but it does nothing to prevent the offender from committing another crime when released.

 

The Federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act went into effect on October 28, 2002. The law requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the campus community where law enforcement agency information provided by a State concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained. It also requires sex offenders, already required to register in a State, to provide notice, as required under State law, of each institution of higher education in that State at which the person is employed, carries a vocation, volunteer’s services, or is a student.  

 

The Ohio Attorney General has a statewide eSORN (Electronic Sex Offender Registration and Notification) section on its website. The site has available sex offender information for the entire State, listed by county. Posting of this information is the responsibility of the Sheriff or designee of the particular county. However, information for all counties is not currently available. The information for the two local counties, Muskingum and Guernsey, is posted on the website at www.ag.state.oh.us/. Click on “Sex Offender Search” and bring up the eSORN webpage and click. Clicking on Ohio’s eSORN will list each county Sheriff and how to view county sex offender information. This information may also be accessed through the local Sheriff’s Office website.  

 

Programming for Safety

 

The Joint Campus Safety Committee “comprising members from Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College” plans programs for the entire campus community on safety-related matters. The committee offers annual training sessions to address campus safety and security. Topics such as personal safety awareness, rape prevention, alcohol and substance abuse, fire safety, active shooter training, and the prevention of thefts and vandalism. The campuses regularly provide information on safety and security matters to students and employees through seminars, brochures, bulletins, posters, and campus media.

 

The emergency procedures quick reference guide is available in designated areas on campus and by accessing the Campus Safety and Security Department’s website.

 

Campus Building and Grounds

 

Facilities Management and Operations personnel keep a well-maintained and lighted campus. The buildings and grounds are regularly inspected and prompt repairs are made which affect safety and security related issues such as a broken window or locks. 

 

Report any observed unsafe condition to the Director of Facilities Management and Operations by emailing keatingj@ohio.edu or calling 740-588-1396. 

 

Campus Emergency Phones 

 

Emergency telephone service, 911, is available from all campus phones. The campus maintains an enhanced 911 phone system which allows the 911 operator the ability to observe the building and room number the caller is utilizing. 

 

Building Safety 

 

All students and employees have access to academic, recreational, and administrative campus facilities during normal operating hours. The Campus Safety and Security Department secures the exterior of all buildings after normal operating hours. 

 

Fire exit instruction signs and building diagrams along with designated tornado shelter signs are placed in each building throughout campus. Employees and students should familiarize themselves with the instructions on those signs.  

 

Sharing the Responsibility 

 

Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College encourage its students and employees to assume responsibility for their safety by becoming involved in and cooperating with campus safety programs.  

 

Students are urged to take simple, common sense precautions for their own safety and the security of their belongings. Any person who would feel more comfortable with a security officer when walking to their vehicle or to a building may call the Campus Safety and Security Department for a personal escort. 

 

Students are encouraged to keep their belongings with them at all times and employees are encouraged to keep their offices locked when leaving for an extended period of time. 

 

Vehicles should always be locked and valuables secured out of plain-view. Employees and students are encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the Campus Safety and Security Department.  

Ways to Enhance Personal Safety

 

Here are some suggestions for enhancing personal safety:

• •Avoid working or studying alone in a building late at night.
• •Stay in well-lit areas, walk at midpoint between curbs and buildings away from alleys and bushes.
• •Walk with someone whenever possible (buddy system).
• •If a purse or wallet is snatched, do not fight back. Turn it over rather than risk personal injury and report the incident immediately.
• •Do not leave purses, book bags, electronic devices, or other valuables unattended.
• •Keep vehicles locked and secured.
• •Do not mark key chains with name, address, or license number. Lost keys can lead to further thefts.
• •Do not hesitate to contact the Campus Safety and Security Department with any safety concern.

 

Workplace Safety 

 

Here are some suggestions for ensuring safety in the office, classroom, or laboratory:  

• •When working late, make sure the door is locked.  
• •Keep valuables in a locked cabinet or drawer. Never leave them on or underneath a desk.  
• •Never prop doors open, especially fire doors, even for a short period of time.  
• •Do not hold a locked door open for strangers after normal business hours.  
• •Read and become familiar with all Campus Safety Procedures.

 

Fire Safety Improvements and Upgrades

 

Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College contract a private fire safety inspector to evaluate the fire alarm systems each year. Any upgrades, repairs, or revisions are made after evaluating the contractor’s recommendations.

 

Reporting a Fire

 

To ensure the safety of everyone, any person reporting a fire should immediately contact 911. If the fire is no longer a potential danger, they should contact the Campus Safety and Security Department which will file a report of the incident for investigation purposes. Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College is a non-residential campus. 

 

Smoking Policy

 

Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College prohibit smoking within twenty-five feet of all academic building entrances, exits, air intakes, and operable windows.

 

Fire Safety Education

 

In the event of a fire, the best strategy is to alert others and evacuate the building.

• •Upon discovering smoke, fire, or an explosion in a building, stay calm and activate the nearest fire alarm pull station. 
• •Evacuate the building following the posted building evacuation routes. 
• •Once in a safe area, call 911. Be prepared to provide information on the location, size, and cause of the fire as well as the extent of any injuries. 
• •Notify the Campus Safety and Security Department with same information so they can direct emergency personnel. 
• •All persons should be at least 100 feet away from the building to allow emergency personnel unimpeded access to the building.
• •Remain in designated locations until the building is cleared for re-entry by emergency personnel or campus officials. 
• •Do not use the elevators, as electrical power may be cut off or fail. 
• •Ensure that any physically disabled persons are given assistance in evacuating a building or alert emergency personnel of their location as soon as they arrive. 
• •Leave all parcels and personal property inside. 
• •If trapped in a room, retreat and close as many doors as possible between yourself and the fire. Place cloth or other material around/under the door to prevent smoke from coming in. Signal from the windows, but do not break the glass unless absolutely necessary. If possible, call 911 to give your location.
• •Thick smoke may make it difficult to see so stay low to the floor.
• •If you able to use a fire extinguisher without endangering yourself, please do so. However, your safety is our first concern. Do not attempt to extinguish a fire if your personal safety becomes threatened. 
• •If the fire is beyond the means at your disposal (the use of a fire extinguisher), do not remain in the area and attempt to fight the fire.
• •If a closed door feels hot to the touch, do not open it.
• •Once outside, gather at a safe location as determined by the law enforcement, fire department authorities, and security. Follow the direction of the appropriate officials and emergency personnel. 
• •Do not attempt to re-enter the buildings or leave campus until accounted for and/ or instructed to do so.
• •Become familiar with the nearest exits and emergency routes. 

• •Have a backup route in mind in case your direct route is blocked.
• •Practice your escape route.
• •Shut your door tightly when you leave.

 

Missing Persons

 

In the event a person should become missing from campus, the Campus Safety and Security Department should be notified immediately. An officer will respond and gather information and relay it to other public safety personnel. An on campus search for the missing person will begin and the local police department will be notified for assistance. If there is reason to believe the missing person was last seen off campus, the case will be referred to the jurisdictional police agency and the family will be advised. The Campus Safety and Security Department will assist the investigating agency as requested by that agency. All possible efforts will be made to locate the person and to determine his or her state of health and well-being through the collaboration of the Campus Safety and Security Department and the Student Success Center.

 

The Campus Safety and Security Department along with other campus officials will attempt to determine the person's whereabouts through contact with friends, associates, and/ or employers. All available resources will be contacted in an effort to determine if the person has been attending classes, labs, work, scheduled organizational, or academic meetings. If located, verification of the person’s state of health and intentions for returning to the campus will be made. When and where appropriate, a referral will be made to Counseling Services. 

 

All persons have the option to confidentially identify an individual to be contacted by the Campus Safety and Security Department or the Student Success Center in the event they are determined to be missing for more than 24 hours. If a person has identified such an individual, the department will notify that individual no later than 24 hours after the person is determined to be missing. Persons who wish to identify a confidential contact, to be notified in case they are missing, can do so through the department. The department will set up an ongoing data program for that purpose, and only authorized campus officials and law enforcement officers may have access to the information. 

 

Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures

 

Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College are dedicated to providing a safe educational environment for the entire campus community. The Campus Safety and Security Department works closely in conjunction with the Zanesville Police Department, the Zanesville Fire Department, the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office, the Guernsey County Sheriff’s Department, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, and the Muskingum County Emergency Management System in order to prepare should a disaster situation arise on campus. 

 

The Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College Emergency Procedures Reference Guide is a guide to employees and students with an emergency and crisis management system when responding to a major disaster or disturbance to the campus. All personnel designated to carry out specific responsibilities are trained to know and understand the policies and procedures for the campus. 

 

The Emergency Procedures Reference Guide is designed to effectively coordinate the use of campus and community resources to protect life and property both during and immediately following a major crisis or disturbance to the campus. The plan shall be placed into operation whenever an emergency affecting the campus cannot be controlled using daily operating procedures. 

 

All faculty and staff members are informed of the Emergency Procedures Reference Guide upon employment and it is available for viewing at designated areas on both campuses. The resource guide outlines the response steps to take depending on the type of emergency. Emergency evacuation route maps are also posted in each building displaying the closet exit.  

 

Mass Notification System

 

The Mass Notification System utilized by the Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College consists of a mass message notification system referred to as RAVE. RAVE allows campus officials the ability to communicate emergency information quickly by email, text, and voice message capability.

RAVE is a free service that is available to any student, faculty, or staff member and everyone is opted into the service. The RAVE system is discussed with all first year students during open forums and during ALICE training sessions. A mass email message notification system called ACE can also be utilized to inform the campus of an emergency or dangerous situation to the campus community.

 

Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College will, without delay, immediately notify the campus community upon the confirmation that an emergency or dangerous situation exists that presents an immediate threat to the health or safety of students and employees. The Director of Safety and Security and other college officials will determine the content of the notification and initiate the notification system, unless issuing a notification will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise the efforts to assist a victim or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency. 

 

The Campus Safety and Security Department will evaluate emergency situations as they occur and determine who to notify, the content of the notification, and initiate the notification system. If it is determined as necessary, the local television and radio stations will be notified to disseminate emergency information to the entire community surrounding the campus.

 

After the initial notification, follow-up information may be disseminated once the determination has been made that additional information is necessary or the emergency no longer exists. 

 

The notification system will be tested once a year by the Campus Safety and Security Department. The test will be documented along with the description of the exercise, the date, the time, and whether the notification was announced or unannounced. 

 

Campus Security Authorities

 

In addition to Campus Safety and Security Officers, Deans, Coaches, Advisors, and other Campus Officials having “significant responsibility for student and campus activities,” have been identified by law as “Campus Security Authorities”who must report annual campus crime statistics (excluding professional and pastoral counselors acting in those capacities, however, these personnel are also encouraged to convey the option of confidential reporting to their client/ patient/ congregant).

 

Preparation of Annual Campus Crime Statistics

 

The crime statistics are prepared from data solicited and tabulated annually from the Campus Safety and Security Department, Campus Security Authorities, and the Law Enforcement Agencies having jurisdiction over the lands surrounding the campus. In addition to reports taken throughout the year, a questionnaire is sent by the Director of Safety and Security to the entities enumerated above at the end of each semester and the end of the year to assure that statistics are not lost due to position turnover during the reporting period.  These questionnaire forms specify the definitions provided by the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting guidelines and inquiries into whether the individual is personally aware of, has received reports of any of the covered offenses, and where said offense is alleged to have occurred.

 

 

Crime Statistics for Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College

 

Category	Venue	2009	2010	2011
Criminal Homicide	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offense	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Non-Forcible Sex Offense	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Robbery	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Aggravated Assault	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Burglary	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Arson	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Liquor Law Arrests	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Liquor Referral Violations	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	2 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Drug Law Arrests	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Drug Referral Violations	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Weapons Law Arrests	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Weapons Referral Violations	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0

 

 

 

Hate Crime Statistics for Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College

 

The offenses listed below are reported occurrences that manifest evidence of prejudice based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity/ national origin, or disability as prescribed by the Hate Crime Statistics Act.

 

Category	Venue	2009	2010	2011
Criminal Homicide	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offense	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Non-Forcible Sex Offense	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Robbery	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Aggravated Assault	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Burglary	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Arson	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Larceny Theft	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Simple Assault	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Intimidation	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0
Destruction, Damage, Vandalism of Property	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	1 0 0
Any Other Crime Involving Bodily Injury	On-Campus Non-Campus Property Public Property	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0

 

All policies and procedures are subject to change at any time. This document was last revised on 

January 17^th, 2013.