Marymount

This report is published in accord with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This Act requires institutions that receive federal financial aid to publish and distribute to their students and employees sex offense policies and other campus crime information.

SAFETY FIRST
Marymount University is committed to safety education and to practicing good safety measures that discourage criminal activity and encourage crime prevention.

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY PHONE NUMBERS

Security/Campus Emergency	(703) 284-1600
Police/Fire/Rescue	911
Campus Safety Office	(703) 284-1601
Office of Campus and Residential Services	(703) 284-1608
Security Escort	(703) 284-1600

THE OFFICE OF CAMPUS SAFETY
The University’s Office of Campus Safety currently has a force of 25 full-time security officers who receive state training and certification. Before being hired, all Campus Safety officers must pass a criminal and employment background check. The office maintains an ongoing relationship with the Arlington County Police Department that includes emergency services, assistance in criminal investigations, and crime prevention programs. Campus Safety officers do not have arrest authority.

REPORTING CRIMES, SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES, AND/OR EMERGENCIES
Crimes, suspicious activities, and emergencies occurring on campus should be reported immediately to Campus Safety either in person or by calling ext. 1600. Campus Safety personnel will investigate the incident, document the information, and take appropriate action. When warranted, incidents may be referred to the Arlington County Police Department. Broken windows, doors that don’t close properly, etc., should also be reported to Campus Safety immediately.

Victims of crimes against persons, such as robbery or sexual assault, are encouraged to seek confidential counseling services from Marymount’s Counseling Center, Student Health Center, or Campus Ministry. While the details of a particular situation are protected by confidentiality requirements, statistical data concerning criminal offenses is provided to the Office of Campus Safety for this annual report.

Security Escort Service
The Office of Campus Safety offers 24-hour escort service to all students and employees to and from any location on the Main Campus and at the Ballston Center. Escort requests are made by calling ext. 1600 or by stopping by any campus security station.

Keeping Informed
The University offers programs designed to provide crime prevention education and teach safety precautions. Programs are offered annually during Orientation and at other times as announced in FYI, a newsletter published by the Office of Student Activities, and by other means. Information about common-sense safety precautions is included in this brochure and in the Student Handbook and is distributed with every ID and parking hang tag.

Crimes that are considered to be a threat to students and employees, and that are reported to any of the offices listed in this brochure, are reported to the Marymount University community in a timely manner. These timely warnings may be by text message, e-mail, flyer, or other forms of mass communication.

What You Can Do

If you see suspicious persons or a crime being committed, report it to Campus Safety at ext. 1600. The more alert you are, the safer the campus will remain.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY
Marymount University expects all members of its community to abide by applicable state, federal, and local laws regarding alcohol and drug use. Illegal possession, use, or sale of drugs or alcohol is strictly prohibited. Students are responsible for knowing how these laws pertain to them. Alcohol and drug education programs are offered on a regular basis by the Counseling Center and the Office of Campus and Residential Services. The University’s complete policy statement on alcohol and other controlled substances is in the Student Handbook, and all students are required to be familiar with it.

CAMPUS BUILDINGS
Access to residence hall living areas is card-controlled, available only to those authorized to enter these areas. Emergency exits and other side doors are electronically monitored by computer and/or equipped with local alarm bells to prevent propping and illegal entry. Several campus buildings are equipped with electronic burglar-intrusion devices and are monitored by Campus Safety personnel. Other campus buildings, such as classroom buildings, the library, and the Rose Benté Lee Center, are kept secured when not in use.

SEX OFFENSE POLICIES
Education Programs
The University offers educational programs to promote awareness of rape, acquaintance rape, and other sex offenses. These programs are offered during Orientation, RA and Student Leader training, and at other times throughout the year as announced.

If a Sex Offense Occurs
Students should report sex offenses to police or University officials as soon as possible, whether or not the person plans to file charges. A student may contact the Student Health Center, Campus Safety (24-hour availability), the Office of the Dean for Student Development, the Counseling Center, or the Office of Campus and Residential Services for assistance and guidance. It is important to get medical attention as soon as possible and not to destroy any evidence, since physical specimens collected soon after a rape will be valuable information if the student decides to press charges. If a student wishes to notify local police of the alleged offense, University officials can assist.

Disciplinary Procedures
Sexual assault is a violation of the University’s Community Conduct Code. Disciplinary procedures described in the Student Handbook will be followed in cases of alleged sexual assault. The accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a disciplinary proceeding. Both the accuser and the accused shall be informed of the outcome of any campus disciplinary proceeding brought alleging a sexual assault. Possible sanctions for sex offenses include dismissal, suspension, probation, educational sanctions, and loss of housing privileges.

Counseling and Support
The Counseling Center and the Student Health Center can provide support to victims of sexual assault. If a student prefers to receive counseling off-campus, staff can provide referrals based on the student’s needs. If requested, victims will be assisted with changing their academic and living situations, if such changes are reasonably available.

Sex Offender Registry
The federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act 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 can be obtained. The information for the State of Virginia can be obtained at http://sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov/sor

THREAT ASSESSMENT TEAM
Marymount University has a standing Threat Assessment Team. The role of this team is to assess whether an individual poses, or may reasonably pose, a threat of violence to self, others, or the Marymount community and to intervene to avert the threat. The team responds to behaviors exhibited by students, employees, visitors, and non-affiliated persons prior to a critical incident, in an attempt to prevent violence so that the Marymount campus remains a safe and secure working and learning environment.

Marymount’s Threat Assessment Team comprises three permanent members:

In addition to the permanent membership, other Marymount staff and faculty, as well as outside experts, may be called to participate on the team as circumstances dictate.

 

 

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