Preface
In response to the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 requiring all postsecondary institutions to prepare an annual report detailing crime prevention on policy and campus crime statistics, Carl Sandburg College has issued its Crime Awareness and Campus Security Report showing data for calendar years 2005, 2006, and 2007.

This annual report features Carl Sandburg College policies regarding crime prevention issues, services performed by the college, anti-crime information available through the college, crime statistics and prescribed standards of conduct as set forth by the policies of the Board of Trustees.

Campus Security
Carl Sandburg College provides for safety and security needs of staff, students and visitors through the Campus Security Guards and Physical Plant personnel which are on site 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Any person who witnesses a crime or becomes a victim of a crime should report it as soon as possible to Campus Security. For emergencies, Security can be reached from any

on-campus/college phone simply by calling the campus dispatch (Dial - 5499). For non-emergencies, Security may be reached 24 hours a day by dialing 0 from any campus phone or 341-5304. Questions about safety, security or law enforcement issues should be referred to the Coordinator of Environmental Services and Security, located in the Henson Administrative Center, or call (309) 341-5325.

The Coordinator of Environmental Services and Security receives all incident/accident reports filed by any individual of the college community. When multiple incidents occur during the same time frame, reports and subsequent action by Campus Security Guards are handled in order of priority: 1) personal safety; 2) property crime; 3) services.

Emergency Phone System
Carl Sandburg College's Emergency Telephone System is now in place. The system consists of ten (10) outside emergency telephones located in parking lots across campus and fourteen (14) inside emergency telephones located in the College buildings across campus.

All emergency telephones on campus are connected to the College dispatch center. The dispatch center is staffed 24 hours a day, Monday through Sunday.

If the caller is unable to respond verbally, the boxes are a one-button system enhanced by location ID. All emergency telephones will ring directly to the Campus Dispatch Center.

This system is for emergencies only or when you need Public Safety assistance. This would include medical emergencies, accidents, reporting a fire, or request for escorting of students. This system is not for general information on campus activities or directions. Every classroom has an in-house telephone that can be used to reach the Public Safety Building by dialing 911. Any situation that requires a call to the Public Safety Building should be reported to Campus Security by dialing 5499.

Any abuse or violation of the Emergency Telephone System will lead to disciplinary action, arrest, or prosecution.

Facility Access
The facilities of this college are provided by the State of Illinois and the Carl Sandburg College District to provide a service to this college community. The service includes not only the instructional program, but a public service beyond that normally called instruction. The facilities of the college may be used by other groups and organizations for such purposes that will extend and enhance the general welfare of the total community.

Carl Sandburg College's Galesburg campus is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday; and from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, excluding declared holidays. During closed periods, all exterior doors are locked to prohibit unauthorized entry. Faculty and staff may enter after hours by making prior arrangements with their supervisor and/or Campus Security. Student access to facilities after hours is prohibited unless they have the expressed permission of a college employee and Campus Security has been notified.

Campus Security utilizes motor and foot patrol as well as two-way radio/telephone communications to monitor the premises both inside and out. Campus Security utilizes CCTV across campus, and they are monitored 24/7, 365 days a year.

Enforcement Policies
The Board of Trustees of Community College District #518 has employed Campus Security personnel which report to the Coordinator of Environmental Services. Their primary purpose is to monitor and maintain the security of college assets and personnel by observing, reporting and then acting within the framework of established procedures.

In this capacity, Campus Security Guards facilitate conservation of the peace by working harmoniously with all local law enforcement agencies. In the event of classroom/student and/or other college-business related emergency, college personnel are instructed to remove themselves from dangerous situations. If the immediacy of the situation requires, college employees will call the proper emergency facility by dialing 911 from the nearest public phone or 911 from the nearest college phone.

Campus Security Guards do not possess any of the powers of sheriffs in counties or policemen in cities. Carl Sandburg College resides within the city limits of the City of Galesburg and, therefore, refers all matters appropriate to their jurisdiction/authority to the Galesburg Police Department. Campus Security Guards are not authorized to carry or use weapons in the performance of their duties.

Information Programs
Carl Sandburg College endeavors to reduce the likelihood and opportunity for unsafe activity on campus through a proactive risk management program involving all campus constituencies.

The College maintains a substance abuse awareness program to inform students and employees about the dangers of substance/alcohol abuse, college policy of maintaining a substance/alcohol-free environment, available abuse counseling and rehabilitation assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon students and employees for violations occurring in the college.

Students and employees are encouraged to be responsible for their own security.
Written literature on all aspects of the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 is available in the Office of the Coordinator of Environmental Services.

Crime Statistics
Carl Sandburg College provides crime statistics involving murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, arrests for liquor, drug and weapons violations in accordance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security of 1990.

Any questions about the Crime Statistics or safety issues on Carl Sandburg College can be directed to the Coordinator of Environmental Services & Security at 341-5325.


Standards of Conduct
College policy and regulations prohibit:

1. The illegal use of controlled substances, as well as their manufacture, distribution, dispensation, or possession on Carl Sandburg College property or as any part of college activities, events, classes, programs or services.
2. The sale of tobacco on college property.
3. The illegal use or abuse of alcohol by students, visitors, or employees on Carl Sandburg College property or activities.
4. Use of tobacco products in the building is prohibited. Disciplinary Actions

College policy further stresses that:

1. Upon enrolling in the college, each student assumes an obligation to conduct himself or herself in a manner that is compatible with the college's function as an educational institution. If this obligation is neglected or ignored by the student, the college may institute appropriate disciplinary action as outlined in the Carl Sandburg College Policies and Regulations Manual.
2. Where emergency situations occur, the administration shall be authorized to undertake reasonable and appropriate measures to correct and control potential dangers.
3. The college administration shall strive to maintain a drug-free campus for
   

all college employees and students.
Procedures for on-campus disciplinary action are addressed in this Carl Sandburg College Academic Catalog under the framework of "Student Concerns, Grievances, Sexual Harassment and Discrimination." This section is always updated for proper care and counseling of students and personnel in the area of forcible and non-forcible sexual assault and other cases of sexual harrassment. In addition, disciplinary action is also outlined in the Carl Sandburg College Policies and Procedures Manual.

Summary
Every effort has been made to provide you with information of value in assisting you in sharing responsibility for your personal safety while on campus. We urge you to contact the Office of the Coordinator of Environmental Services should you have any questions regarding this material or any safety issue. Policies adopted by the Board of Trustees in compliance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act are available from: Secretary, Board of Trustees, Community College District #518, Henson Administrative Center, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Boulevard, Galesburg, Illinois 61401.